Advertisements Kid: Hey mom can you make tamales this week? Mom: I don’t have time for that Kid: But I really have a taste for tamales this week – can you do like lazy tamales like the Lazy Lasagna? Mom: ***wheels start turning*** Yes, I will think of something. And thus the birth of myContinue reading “Beef Tamale Pie #weeknightmeals”
Author Archives: Estelle Forrest
Cheesy Pepper Chicken
Advertisements What does weeknight dinner mean to you? Do you dread it? Are you scared of it? You really shouldn’t be…because cooking real food on a weeknight is nothing to be scared of. You can – you just have to prep for it. You plan ahead with planning out by the month – or atContinue reading “Cheesy Pepper Chicken”
Tortellini Bake
Advertisements Casseroles and Bakes are so perfect for weeknight meals – I know I have said this before but it bears repeating because it’s true. And sausage and pasta make a great combination but it doesn’t always have to be in the Italian food profile. By using some different spices and flavors you can easilyContinue reading “Tortellini Bake”
Chicken & Corn Gratin
Advertisements I absolutely love it when dinner smells so good while it’s cooking, it brings the whole family from the corners of the house to the kitchen. I knew I had a come up with a great flavor profile with this casserole but I got an amazing response from the family. Cheesy, creamy, flavor packedContinue reading “Chicken & Corn Gratin”
Jalapeno Jelly
Advertisements A little sweet and a little spicy – Jalapeno Jelly makes a great condiment for so many dishes. If you have a fear of canning – this is a great recipe to start with. Because it’s not really canning but more like putting something in a jar and letting science do the rest. SinceContinue reading “Jalapeno Jelly”
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Advertisements Sometimes your chicken needs a little something extra, a little something different. Pecan Crusted Chicken is an excellent twist on an oven fried chicken. You get a crispy crust with a juicy piece of chicken. Pecans have a buttery flavor with a sweet nuttiness. If you wanted to make this keto – you couldContinue reading “Pecan Crusted Chicken”
Ham & Potato Soup #SlowCooker
Advertisements A hearty, creamy, simple soup perfect for any night of the week – Ham & Potato Soup is a an excellent slow cooker meal. It is so quick to put together and smells absolutely divine all day while it’s cooking. Your family is going to be so happy to come home from a dayContinue reading “Ham & Potato Soup #SlowCooker”
Lazy Lasagna
Advertisements Sometimes you get a hankering for homemade lasagna but just don’t have the time to devote to the laborious process of creating the layered delight. Lazy Lasagna to the rescue! You have all those great flavors and textures with considerably less effort involved. My boys practically licked the baking dish to get ever lastContinue reading “Lazy Lasagna”
Bourbon Bacon Jam
Advertisements If you have never tried bacon jam, you have been seriously missing out on one of the tastiest condiments to ever grace a burger! Bourbon Bacon Jam is so incredible delicious – your family is going to flip. It is also pretty easy to make – so it’s win-win. While it does not photographContinue reading “Bourbon Bacon Jam”
Loaded Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole
Advertisements Casseroles are the perfect weeknight meal because you can put them together in just a few minutes and then let the oven do the rest. It gives you time to get all those little things done around the house, like switch the laundry, or even take a quick shower. Loaded Chicken & Cauliflower CasseroleContinue reading “Loaded Chicken & Cauliflower Casserole”