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The Seasoned Mom

Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginia’s rich traditions, the changing seasons in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and our simple farmhouse life, these meals have been tried, tested and loved for generations. I hope that the recipes bring your family together around the table!

Sunrise and a gravel road.
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A Week of Easy Dinner Ideas 🥪🍰🌮

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included lots of time on soccer sidelines, bright spring color, and a charming book. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Key Lime Cake This easy dessert starts with a box of white cake mix and lime Jell-O and comes together with about 15 minutes of hands-on time....

Hey there, In the South, "salad" means something a little different. Not the lettuce kind. The chicken salad, potato salad, pink fluffy something-in-a-Tupperware kind. The ones that show up at every potluck, reunion, and Sunday supper, and disappear before everything else. These aren't side salads. They're the reason you came! Here are eight worth adding to your rotation, whether you're packing lunches or getting your list ready for the first cookout of the season. MAIN-DISH SALADS Southern...

Field of flowers at sunrise.

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included a lot of soccer games, summer-like temps, and easy weeknight suppers. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole With just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep, you've got a cheesy, saucy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!...

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included Easter, Spring Break, and lots of family time. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Lemon Garlic Shrimp A 15-minute skillet dinner for busy nights! The shrimp sear quickly in a hot pan, then get tossed in a buttery sauce made with fresh lemon, honey, Dijon,...

Spring blossoms on trees

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included spring blossoms, quick weeknight suppers, and a fun book. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole Loaded with sausage, eggs, cheese, and potatoes! Just layer everything in the slow cooker, set it, and come back hours later to a...

Cows in a spring field.

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week we welcomed spring with grilled meals, salads, an easy cake, and lots of kids' sports. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls All the cozy, comforting flavor of traditional cabbage rolls without any of the fuss! Ground beef, cabbage, and a rich...

View of a valley between mountains.

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included a driver's license, outdoor sports, and a great thriller. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage A complete, hands-off dinner! The seasoned brisket slow cooks with potatoes, carrots, onions, and cabbage until everything is...

Gravel road at sunrise

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included kids' sports, wild spring weather, and a fun thriller. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches Everything you want in a weekend morning: warm, buttery biscuits loaded with savory sausage (or crispy bacon), fluffy scrambled eggs, and...

Barn on a hill

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! We wrapped up the month of February with spring sports, a fun thriller, and a lunch date. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Restaurant-worthy flavor with weeknight ease! Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach are tossed with pasta...

A gravel road with mountains in the background.

Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included warmer temps, Presidents Day, and King Cake. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are a few fresh ideas from the blog: French Onion Pork Chops Juicy pork chops are seared until golden, smothered in deeply caramelized onions and rich gravy, then finished with bubbly melted Gruyère. Best of all,...