Posts tagged "dinner"

We originally got this recipe from Recipes that Crock. It can be done in a slow cooker but we like to make this in the pressure cooker. I’d also recommend keeping some extra beef broth on hand in case you want it soupier after the rice absorbs the liquid. A...

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We made this recipe from Half Baked Harvest and liked how it came out. I’ve made a few adjustments to simplify the recipe and add more veggies. Summary Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can add more...

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Bekah’s mom made this recipe from barefoot contessa for thanksgiving in 2021. The unique feature is that the mac and cheese sits overnight so the pasta absorbs more of the cheese flavors. Ingredients 8 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups grated Gruyere, divided 1 cup...

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Our friend Veronica taught us her family recipe with us. This flavorful rice is great with tamales! 🫔🍚 Summary Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of rice 1/2 large sweet onion chopped 4 1/2 cups of water (3:1 ratio) 1 1/2 tablespoons...

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This recipe is a Hoesterey family favorite. You can see a version of it on the King’s Hawaiian Website since the sweet rolls make the base of this smothered sandwich. We’ve halved the servings, added caramelized onions, and adjusted the seasonings so adjust to your liking. You could also put...

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We have really liked this recipe from Half Baked Harvest but wanted some more meat so we’ve adjusted the proportions. Ingredients Note: If using fresh oregano, double the amount. Also, the ingredients list is auto-generated and doesn’t merge ingredients that are used multiple times so read the whole list. Summary...

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We started making this recipe as a traditional stuffed pepper, with the filling placed inside the pepper. However, it was difficult to get the peppers cooked enough and the filling didn’t want to stay inside the pepper anyway. So we tried making it as more of a casserole instead which...

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Inspired by Nadiya Hussain

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A tasty recipe modified from the Half Baked Harvest. We’ve toned down the spice and sometimes keep the spices separate to keep things mild for Bekah. See the original recipe for a creamy jalapeno sauce. Summary Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds...

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My family loves to eat these Christmas eve. It’s a simple recipe but the key is not over-cooking the scallops. I’m still working out the timing but we like the bacon a little crispier so I recommend doing a thinner cut. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes...

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We got an air fryer for christmas and this was one of the first meals we made. I started with a few reference recipes but adjusted the time and seasoning We’ll have to experiment with larger portions to see if the air fryer has space. Summary Prep Time: 5 minutes...

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This recipe from Damn Delicious was made for us by someone in our foster care group during our first placement. We loved it so much we’ve made it again ourselves. To leave more broth, we’ve increased the amount of liquids from the original. Summary Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time:...

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A Ciccarello family thanksgiving favorite, this starts with a pre-made stuffing recipe and adds sausage, fruit, and eggs. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 stick of butter 1 large onion 2 apples 2 stalks of celery 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 12...

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This is a really easy slow cooker meal that requires very little prep. The initial ingredients can all go directly in the slow cooker. To modify this recipe for a pressure cooker, withhold the cream cheese till the end (to avoid curdling). Cook on high for 30 minutes and add...

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Inspired by Kim’s Cravings’ Best Vegetarian Chili which also has instant pot and slow cooker versions. Bekah came up with the idea of adding chicken and using couscous instead of quinoa. It’s great with a side of corn bread. Summary Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 8...

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Found this on pinterest from 71toes.com and it’s a refreshing meal. Make sure you have a pan big enough to mix everything. Summary Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/4 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 c. finely chopped onion 1 lb. ground turkey breast...

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This recipe is great combined with Pepper Seared Salmon and Tomato Bacon Jam. After prepping the ingredients for all three recipes, start cooking the mouse, followed by the jam. When both of those are almost done, then start the salmon so it’s fresh when you’re ready to serve. If...

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This recipe is great combined with Pepper Seared Salmon and Broccoli Mousse. After prepping the ingredients for all three recipes, start cooking the mouse, followed by the jam. When both of those are almost done, then start the salmon so it’s fresh when you’re ready to serve. If you’re...

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This recipe is great combined with Broccoli Mousse and Tomato Bacon Jam. After prepping the ingredients for all three recipes, start cooking the mouse, followed by the jam. When both of those are almost done, then start the salmon so it’s fresh when you’re ready to serve. If you’re...

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A friend shared this recipe with an over the top title, but we’ve made it several times now and we love it. The key is cooking the skin-on chicken on top of vegetables is a delicious combination of flavors. It’s a decent amount of prep to cut the vegetables but...

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We had fun with this pizza recipe from the Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook. The advertized prep time was 15 minutes but it took me much longer to get everything sliced. However we ended up with extra toppings so we made another pizza the next day for lunch. Overview...

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This soup from the Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook felt like a fancy meal to make and it turned out great. I’ve included the slow cooker and stovetop directions here but the cookbook also includes directions for an instant pot as well. Summary Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time:...

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We love this baked mac and cheese recipe from our friend. It’s been one we’ve returned to year-after-year. WARNING: There’s a lot of cheese Ingredients 1 lb of elbow macaroni 2 8 oz bags of shredded sharp cheddar 1 8 oz bag of Colby jack/Monterey mix 1 12 fl oz....

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This is a simplified slow cooker chile recipe from an advisor and former-professor of Bekah’s. We’ve made many variations of this but it provides a great base to work from. Ingredients 1-2 lbs ground beef (browned) 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce 1 6...

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