Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaโs 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!
A Week of Easy Dinner Ideas ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ
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Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! We wrapped up the kids' last full week of summer break with back-to-school visits, fall sports, and a fun book. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in todayโs roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog:โโ โHomemade LemonadeโNothing says summer quite like a glass of old-fashioned, freshly squeezed homemade lemonade! Three ingredients, a lemon simple syrup, and one pitcher are all it takes to land the sweet-tart balance just right.
โSouthern SuccotashโAn easy side dish or affordable entrรฉe that pairs sweet corn, lima beans, and tomatoes with savory, salty bacon, rich butter, and fresh herbs. Take advantage of fresh summer produce, or use frozen veggies in the off season!
โSlow Cooker CarnitasโThese crispy carnitas turn lean pork tenderloin into tender, flavorful Mexican pulled pork with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. A quick fry at the end gives you those browned, crispy edges everyone loves, so it tastes like it came from a restaurant instead of the Crock Pot!
โHush PuppiesโThese fry up crackly and golden on the outside, tender and fluffy inside, all from a simple cornmeal batter. They come together in about 30 minutes and are the classic side for fried fish, seafood, or anything off the grill!
โDry Rub for Pork TenderloinโSix pantry spices, including brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, season the meat and caramelize into a barbecue-style crust as it cooks. It's an easy summer dinner that comes together with about 15 minutes of prep!
โFrogmore Stew (Lowcountry Boil)โA one-pot Lowcountry classic made with shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, and red potatoes, all boiled together in a seasoned broth. It comes together in a single pot, feeds a crowd, and gets dumped right onto a newspaper-lined table for the kind of hands-on summer dinner nobody forgets!
โ20+ Crock Pot Freezer MealsโEvery recipe here goes together raw, with no browning or precooking, and then waits until you are ready for it! Thaw a bag overnight, pour it into the Crock Pot in the morning, and come home to supper that made itself! These are the recipes that I lean on during our busiest periods -- whether it's the start of a new school year, the sleepless postpartum months, or taking care of a family member.
And since it's Sunday, it's time for Our Week in Meals! You can check out all of the highlights from our week and hopefully find some new dinner inspiration for your own meal plan. The full details are on the blog today:โโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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The Seasoned Mom
Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaโs 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!
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