Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaβs 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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Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! This week included Memorial Day, family time, and the start of summer break. You can find all of the highlights from the past few days, along with each of our dinners, in todayβs roundup of Our Week in Meals. Stuck in a rut with your own dinners? Here are some fresh ideas from the blog:ββ βEasy BBQ Baked BeansβTurn a few cans of beans into the smoky, saucy side dish everyone hovers over at a cookout! Bacon, bell pepper, and a sweet-tangy BBQ sauce do all the work, and there's no overnight soak required.
βDump-and-Bake Cream of Mushroom ChickenβWith just 5 minutes of prep and 5 simple ingredients, this is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Tender chicken bakes in a rich, creamy sauce that's perfect spooned over buttered noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
βChick-Fil-A Cobb SaladβA copycat Chick-Fil-A Cobb salad loaded with crispy chicken nuggets, smoky bacon, hard-boiled eggs, roasted corn, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all brought together with the famous avocado lime ranch dressing. It's the entree salad that actually fills you up, and you can have it on the table in about 30 minutes!
βDump-and-Bake Bratwurst and Sauerkraut with PotatoesβBraised sausage, sauerkraut, and baby potatoes in one dish with a splash of German beer. Four ingredients, about 10 minutes of prep, and a cozy Oktoberfest-inspired dinner ready when the oven timer goes off!
βGolden Turmeric ChickenβThe simple marinade of olive oil, lemon, honey, Dijon, garlic, and turmeric gives you tender, juicy meat with a vibrant golden color, whether you cook it on the grill, in a skillet, or in the oven.
βDump-and-Bake BBQ Pulled Pork CasseroleβWith just 5 minutes of prep, this casserole turns leftover or store-bought pulled pork into an easy one-dish dinner. The rice, carrots, and cheese bake right in the pan; no pre-cooking required!
βShrimp with RavioliβA quick skillet dinner with tender shrimp, fresh ravioli, and a pesto-tomato pan sauce. This recipe came from my mom, a master at pulling dinner together from whatever's on hand, and it's been a family favorite ever since!
βBaked Pancakes with Pancake MixβWith a box of pancake mix and about 5 minutes of prep, you can pull a whole pan of fluffy buttermilk pancakes out of the oven! No flipping and no standing over the stove.
βSouthern Seafood DinnersβThe South has the Gulf, the Lowcountry, the Chesapeake, and a fishing culture that goes back generations, and you can taste all of it in dishes like gumbo, fried catfish, and shrimp and grits. This collection brings together the Southern seafood dinners I make most often. You'll find slow-simmered Lowcountry classics, Friday-night fish fry favorites, and quick shrimp and salmon skillets for the nights you need supper on the table in under 30 minutes.
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:ββββββββββββββ
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The Seasoned Mom
Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginiaβs 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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