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!
A Week of Easy Dinner Ideas πππ₯
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Hey, friend! Good morning, and happy Sunday! It was another full week, complete with a birthday celebration, a great book, and plenty of kids' activities. 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 βBacon Ranch Pasta SaladβLoaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a creamy ranch dressing, this salad actually gets better the longer it chills! Make it the day before and you're all set.
βEasy Blackened SalmonβThis one comes together with a homemade Cajun rub and just 5 minutes of prep! It's crispy and deeply flavored on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside, and it's on the table in about 20 minutes.
βBaked BBQ Chicken ThighsβWith a quick homemade rub, your favorite barbecue sauce, and about 30 minutes, you'll have tender, juicy chicken with caramelized edges...and no grill required!
βTuna Pasta SaladβFull of simple, fresh ingredients, this is an easy make-ahead lunch, a satisfying weeknight dinner, or the perfect dish to bring to your next cookout or potluck. The lemon-dill mayo dressing and bright mix of vegetables make it anything but ordinary!
βCrock Pot BBQ Pulled ChickenβTender, fall-apart meat in a thick, sweet-and-zesty sauce, all with just 5 minutes of prep. It's the kind of easy slow cooker dinner that earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation!
βCrustless Spinach QuicheβWith about 10 minutes of prep and a handful of everyday ingredients, you get a rich, cheesy egg dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. It reheats beautifully all week, too!
βEasy Pasta Salad with MayoβFull of fresh veggies and a bright, creamy, lemon-basil dressing. It's best made ahead, so you have one less thing to worry about on a busy summer day.
βWhite Texas Sheet CakeβA light, moist almond-buttermilk vanilla cake topped with a thin layer of creamy vanilla buttercream. It's my mother-in-law's recipe, and it's the dessert the grandchildren request for birthdays. Easy enough for a weeknight bake, and special enough for Easter, summer picnics, and holidays!
βThe Best Pasta Salad RecipesβThere's almost always a pasta salad in my fridge from May through September. It's the side dish that travels well to a cookout, doubles as an easy weeknight dinner, and somehow tastes better the next day. These 13 favorites cover every craving, from creamy classics like Aunt Bee's shrimp pasta salad to bold Italian-inspired picks with tons of flavor!
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
Talk soon, |
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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