Advertisements If you are not using ground chicken on a regular basis than you are really missing out. Many think it is too lean so it becomes dry but there is a very simple fix for this – dried minced onions! That is the secret to these absolutely delectable chicken parmesan meatballs that are theContinue reading “Chicken Parm Meatballs & Spaghetti”
Category Archives: Sauces
A Dozen Recipes Using Rice #RecipeCollection
Advertisements Did you know Rice is the single most consumed grain in the world? So of course there are lots of recipes from every type of cuisine that focus on rice. I typically make at least meal a week centered on rice. It works with all of the proteins – including just adding beans forContinue reading “A Dozen Recipes Using Rice #RecipeCollection”
Baked Meatball Subs
Advertisements I love a good sandwich for dinner. Hot sandwiches are easy to eat and make too. These Baked Meatballs Subs give you all the joys of a good deli sandwich right from your home kitchen. By using three types of cheese you get a little extra pizzazz for very little effort. I’ve included myContinue reading “Baked Meatball Subs”
Ten #MostPopularRecipes of 2025
Advertisements With 2026 in full swing, I wanted to take a moment to look back on 2025 and share with you the Ten Most Popular Recipes of 2025 here on Homemade on a Weeknight. I am counting down the ten posts that got the most views over the last year. So make sure that youContinue reading “Ten #MostPopularRecipes of 2025”
Chipotle Spaghetti
Advertisements Spaghetti is a staple in most family kitchens. Everyone has their own version of the meaty red sauce over Spaghetti noodles. For this version I’ve taken things a little south of the border with some Chipotle, Cumin and Cilantro making an appearance in the meaty red sauce. We really enjoyed the smoky heat ofContinue reading “Chipotle Spaghetti”
Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce
Advertisements Potatoes makes such a great side dish. But sometimes you want something other than some regular ol mashed potatoes, even if they have gravy. I love to make these Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce for a nice alternative. They have a silky texture and loads of flavor. Plus they are really easy to makeContinue reading “Red Potatoes with Cream Sauce”
Slow-Cooker Quesabirria
Advertisements If you have never had Birria before than you are really missing out. While lots of folks make Birria tacos – I like to put the tender slow cooker – slightly spicy – beef into quesadillas. This recipe for Slow-Cooker Quesabirria takes a little bit of process in the beginning and end but youContinue reading “Slow-Cooker Quesabirria”
A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection
Advertisements Ground beef is a staple in most family freezers – you can do so much with a pound or two of ground beef. I usually have at least 4 pound of ground beef in my freezer at all times. More whenever it goes on sale. I do prefer to purchase my ground beef asContinue reading “A Dozen Recipes Using Ground Beef #RecipeCollection”
Coconut & Cilantro Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce
Advertisements This recipe is based on the very popular Chicken Satay with peanut sauce that is found in Thai and other Asian cuisines. It is not exactly a classic satay, but has the same familiar flavor. Coconut & Cilantro Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce may not be your first idea for a Weeknight meal, butContinue reading “Coconut & Cilantro Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce”
Breakfast Smash Tacos
Advertisements I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner. Breakfast tends to be so much more hearty with the standards of meat, eggs, cheese and bread. I may be biased because I love to find ways to make meals with eggs – but backyard farm fresh eggs make it taste just so good. IContinue reading “Breakfast Smash Tacos”