Advertisements This popular Chinese-American menu mainstay is another favorite in our family. Crispy steak pieces with bell pepper, and onion in a delicious ginger soy sauce makes for a truly great weeknight dinner. Mongolian Beef does have a bit of a kick to it (there is Sriracha in the sauce) but nothing crazy. I likeContinue reading “Mongolian Beef”
Category Archives: Vegetables
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Advertisements A key element of Homemade on a weeknight cooking is having both mains and sides on your menu. While lots of soups, casseroles, sheetpan dinners and one pot pastas round out a lot of the menu plans, you often need to make a protein with a side (or two) like a steak or bakedContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Advertisements I think hearty is the very best word to describe this soup. It is loaded with delicious veggies and flavor packed chicken all in a silky broth. I used herbs that remind me of Tuscan chicken to flavor this soup, and it totally works. Soups are great for weeknight dinners because they have lotsContinue reading “Chicken Vegetable Soup”
French Onion Dip Mix
Advertisements When it comes to home cooking, it’s not just about traditional meals like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You also need to address snacks and snack foods. One of the most iconic snacks is Chips & Dip. This can range from a variety of combinations, but next to tortilla chips and salsa, potato chips andContinue reading “French Onion Dip Mix”
Meatball Ramen Soup
Advertisements Ramen soup is such a perfect weeknight dinner and one that I make at least three times a month. What’s great about it is that you just need noodles, broth, protien, and a veg or two to make a hearty and delicious bowl of ramen soup. This recipe for Meatball Ramen Soup is budgetContinue reading “Meatball Ramen Soup”
Spicy Green Bean Bundles
Advertisements Veggies are a key component of a well-rounded weeknight meal. You want that veg side dish to make sure you have all the boxes checked. And when you add bacon, garlic, and butter, it’s next level. Then add in a tiny bit of spice, and you’ll be making this over and over. Spicy GreenContinue reading “Spicy Green Bean Bundles”
Creamy Dill Potatoes
Advertisements If you are looking for a super easy to make and full of flavor #sidedish, then you came to the right place. This recipe for Creamy Dill Potatoes takes just a few ingredients (mostly standard seasonings you already have in your cupboard) and basically boiling potatoes. The easy dressing has such a depth ofContinue reading “Creamy Dill Potatoes”
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Advertisements Y’all know how much we like our #chinesefakeaway meals. There is just something about making those classic Americanized Chinese Food dishes at home. My latest endeavor was to tackle the Chinese takeout staple – this home version of Sweet & Sour Chicken is loaded with crispy chicken pieces with bell pepper, onion and pineappleContinue reading “Sweet & Sour Chicken”
Chicken Soft Taco Supreme
Advertisements Tacos are a huge part of Homemade on a Weeknight cooking. Like Aarón Sáncehez says – Tacos are made of 3 things: a vessel, a protein, and a garnish. When you think of it like this, you can really make a taco out of just about anything. That said – you can also makeContinue reading “Chicken Soft Taco Supreme”
Cheesy Chicken Fajita Tacos
Advertisements Tacos are a homemade on a weeknight staple kind of meal. Whether you choose to have them on Tuesdays with so many others the world over – or not – tacos are tailormade for simple weeknight cooking. All you really need is a protein (which is easy enough to get marinating the night before),Continue reading “Cheesy Chicken Fajita Tacos”