The one dinner that we consistently enjoyed as a family was taco night. The customizability and flexibility that comes with all the different components allowed me to take back some of the control of how my dinner would taste, rather than keeping my fingers crossed that whatever my dad was concocting would be up to par. There is no other dinner option that can please such a wide variety of eaters. Use the recipe for our Beef and Bean Taco Salad to create a base, and then let diners customize their toppings.
This easy bowl of brothy goodness is loaded with both veggies and umami depth—it's comfort food you can feel good about. Meaty, cheesy, moist, and crunchy: This 5-ingredient dish really delivers. Preheating the pan gets the breading crisp within 20 minutes. The timing and ingredient amounts work for small, 2-ounce cutlets. Split larger ones in half: Place each on a cutting board, and place your hand flat on top. Holding a sharp knife parallel to the cutting board, carefully halve using short, swift strokes. Serve roll-ups with a simple green salad.
It may seem too good to be true, but it's not: This impressive plate requires only 5 ingredients water, oil, salt, and pepper are freebies. Microwaved sweet potatoes are sliced into medallions, brushed with oil, and lightly seared so they become satisfyingly steak-like. The creamy, nutty sauce adds richness, and the lemon-dressed arugula-chickpea salad bulks up the plate beautifully. In place of almond butter, you can use any nut butter you like—try peanut, cashew, or sunflower butter. And if canned chickpeas aren't in your pantry, try cannellini or navy beans.
Mac and cheese gets heartier, and possibly even more family-friendly, when you stir ground beef and fire-roasted tomatoes into the cheese sauce. We call for whole-grain rotini, but any short pasta shape will work here; just do try to go whole-grain for more nutrition. Serve with a side of green beans or broccoli tossed with browned butter, or with a salad the family enjoys a crunchy romaine Caesar salad would be great.
Try this quick, playful spin to turn pizza night on its head—in a good way. You get all the creamy goodness of chicken potpie, in a fun, eat-with-your-hands way that kids will love. Grown-ups will dig it, too, especially if you offer hot sauce at the table. Celery is an underrated vegetable, often used as a flavor accent for soups or Thanksgiving stuffing. But it shines as the star in a salad, thanks to its fantastic crunch and naturally salty flavor. For ease and speed, we advise slicing thinly on a mandoline.
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To cut by hand, line up 3 stalks and slice all at once instead of slicing each stalk individually. The crisp texture of the salad provides a nice contrast to the creamy-meaty scallops. Golden raisins are a surprising and delicious addition, offering a pop of sweetness and chewy texture; you can substitute regular raisins, dried currants, or dried cranberries. Our turmeric slathered pork chops may look polished, but don't let this quick weeknight supper fool you.
It's complex flavor belies it's simple preparation. Chicken fingers aren't just for kids. Savory-sweet and addictive, the tahini-tomato dipping sauce offers a palate intrigue adults will love but enough flavor familiarity to keep it kid-approved. When a classic sandwich gets reincarnated as a cheesy pizza, rave reviews are bound to follow.
Sweet, crisp Fuji apple provides a great balance to the rich, gooey cheese and savory ham, and everyone knows there's no better place to slip in some extra leafy greens than on a pizza. To get julienne-cut apple pieces, cut into thin slices; then stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks.
Talk about a company-worthy meal without much effort or a hefty price tag. Hanger steak is a flavor-packed cut of beef from between the rib and the loin. You may have to ask for it at the butcher's counter; if you can't find it, a different flat cut, like flank or skirt steak, works just as well.
If you loved grandma's hamburger steak suppers growing up, this grown up version is guaranteed to make you cheer. And of course… French Bread Pizzas. The possibilities are endless! Hoping you make some nummylicious food for the day! These all sound wonderful. Made your drip beef sandwiches last night for hubby and myself really, really good! I was so disappointed I missed you when you were in Amarillo for the Power of the Purse luncheon. You are so amazing and blessed. Thank you for all you do! From your biggest fan ,. I am going to start with the country fried steak. Thanks for all these wonderful choices.
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What in the world did we do with our time when we were single??? Pining for a family, haha! Thanks for the simple recipes, I needed some new quick ideas. I just made some brats yesterday and they were wonderful. That Roasted Red Pepper Pasta has become a staple in our house! We had an abundance of red peppers from the garden last year, so I roasted and froze quite a few of them. The burritos are always a hit, and so easy! I HAVE to have that on a weekly basis!
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I love recipes that are preceded by the words quick and easy! Tasty Kitchen Lodge Tours! When my kids were babies, I thought I was busy. Then they got bigger. And now I wonder what in tarnation I did with my time back then. And people say the country is bucolic and peaceful. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these skillet chicken breasts are perfect for a weeknight meal. Chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter.
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These chicken breast are really tender and moist. I never have leftovers. Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy. An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger 'steaks' smothered in gravy and onions. It's a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand! By Anne Marie Sweden. Baked Honey Mustard Chicken. This tangy-sweet baked chicken is simply seasoned and cooked, quick from start to delicious finish. Lime Chicken Soft Tacos. A lime chicken filling with vinegar, sugar, green onion, oregano and light seasoning makes these soft tacos citrusy-good!
A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve with crusty bread.
Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken. A creamy honey mustard basting sauce gets added zip from steak sauce in this quick and easy grilled chicken recipe.
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This rendition of a classic dish of shrimp baked in butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley, is even better with the help of Dijon-style mustard. Chicken Cordon Bleu I. A delicious French classic, chicken cordon bleu is made of chicken breasts stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. This Mexican casserole recipe made with layers of tortilla chips, beef, and salsa makes a quick and easy dish that will please the whole family.