Tag Archives: Easy Meals

Chicken With Saffron Rice-A one-pot meal that feeds an army!

If you’ve got a large family, or if you’re keen on leftovers, then this meal is one you’ll want to try. It’s quick. It’s simple. And most of all, it’s delicious. It uses a store-bought whole chicken that is already cooked. What could be simpler? I use them all the time. They are a huge time saver, and you don’t have to pull out your old meat thermometer to make sure it’s cooked correctly! For this recipe you’ll need: 4 Tablespoons Butter 3 (5 ounce) packages Mahatma brand Saffron Rice 4 Cups Chicken Broth 1 Rotisserie Chicken (about 2-3 lbs.) … Continue reading →

10-Minute Chicken Pot Pie

Don’t have the time to brown your beef or sauté your vegetables? Do you need to get dinner on the table NOW but the thought of another take-out meal sends your stomach running for cover? Don’t fear. Try this recipe. It’s easy, it’s fast, and it’s delicious. Your stomachs will be filled and your pocketbooks will be too with all the money you’ll save. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 pie crusts (found in the refrigerated section, not the frozen section, the crusts unfold rather than being in a pie tin-usually comes two to a package) 1 can canned chicken … Continue reading →

Cheese Quesadilla and Guacamole – Ole!

Do you like Mexican food? I love it. All of it. And I especially love it topped with a nice helping of guacamole. Guacamole is a Mexican dip made from fresh avocados and spices. It’s creamy, flavorful, and the delightfully simple dip to make. I love it on just about anything, especially tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and salads. After you try this recipe, you likely will too! Ingredients: 5 avocados 3 Tablespoons sour cream ½ red onion 1 tomato 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ lemon juiced 1-2 limes, juiced ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped 2 Tablespoons Salsa To Make: Cut … Continue reading →

Cook With Your Kids: Banana Pudding Dessert

If your children are like mine, they LOVE to help mommy in the kitchen. But that can be tough, especially when what you’re making requires a lot of ingredients and steps. Desserts are often a good way to include kids in the kitchen. They love to add ingredients, to mix, to stir, and to pour. Here’s a yummy dessert recipe that your children can help you make. And the best part? It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s semi-homemade! For this recipe, you’ll need store-bought banana or vanilla pudding (the small package), 1 ½ Cups Milk, 4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter, 4 … Continue reading →

Behold – The Avocado!

For some reason I’ve been craving avocados lately. No, I’m not pregnant, at least not to my knowledge, but the creamy green goodness has been on my mind at nearly every mealtime for the past week! It all started a week ago when I diced up an avocado and added it to my sandwich. Suddenly I started wanting guacamole, taco salad with avocado, avocado-tomato salad……everything avocado. Do you love avocados as much as I do? Or have you never tried an avocado? Then read on because I’ll help you pick ’em, open ’em, and prepare ’em in ways that will … Continue reading →

Semi-Homemade Marinara Sauce -Shhhhh…I won’t tell

Who doesn’t love a good spaghetti sauce? Pair it with some homemade meatballs and you’ve got yourself a meal made in heaven! A good marinara sauce pairs well with many foods – pasta of course, chicken parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, and as a pizza topping to name but a few. But who has time these days to make a homemade sauce from scratch? Make a batch of this semi-homemade marinara sauce and you’ll have the starter ingredient for meals that can last you through the week. This recipe, which combines a jarred sauce with some kicked-up help from you, will leave … Continue reading →

Muffaletta – A Stuffed Italian Sandwich

Trust me, you don’t need to know how to pronounce this sandwich to be able to enjoy it. A Muffaletta is an Italian sandwich that combines meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, and olive tapenade, to create an undeniably delicious treat. It’s a very versatile sandwich because you can add and omit ingredients as you see fit. For example, I’m not crazy about pickled vegetables. Classically, this sandwich includes a layer of them. If you like them, by all means, pile them on. If not, you can leave them off. The meats and cheeses can also be changed to suit your taste. … Continue reading →