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A 7 day menu of Quick and Easy Suppers with a free shopping list. Hello my friends! I’ve created one grocery list for seven simple dinners! My focus this week is EASY meals! Strangely enough, our weeks have been so busy even though we haven’t …
Another Pantry Meal For The Books! I have been having the best time whipping up these pantry meals! The challenge of turning regular old ingredients into something delicious really gets me excited! I know, my friends think I’m a nerd too. But, trust me, you …
Spring Has Sprung! Enjoy 7 Spring inspired suppers with free shopping list.
Well hello friends! I hope you’re all staying inside and staying sane! So, we are coming up on Spring Break. And, to be honest, not having a schedule of our “homeschool” day for the coming week makes me nervous. Homeschool is a lot, but when there’s structure, our days seem to flow smoother. And, when the kids don’t have a schedule, well, they tend to go nutty and bicker with each other. And, for all of our sanity, I am trying to come up with some fun “spring break” activities that we can do while being quarantined at home. So, If you have any wisdom, feel free to share!
All that to say, what I DO have, is a menu of delicious and spring inspired meals for your coming week! So I hope you love them! And, don’t forget to download the grocery list HERE.
Monday: Taco Lasagna – I’m a huge fan of Mexican food. Combine that with a one pot meal, and you had me at Taco!
Tuesday: Spring Risotto – This is a favorite of ours! Stew and I have been making risotto for years. It’s such an expensive dish when you go out, but it could not be easier to make! However, it just takes a pinch of patience. But, go ahead and crack open a yummy bottle of wine, put on some good music, and you have yourself a fancy date-night in! **We omitted leaks, fennel, and mascarpone because we didn’t have them. We also used chicken broth instead of white wine because we didn’t have white on hand.
Wednesday: Tomato & Burrata Salad – OH EM GEE. We made this the other night and grilled up some juicy burgers to go with it. I don’t know about you, but nothing makes me feel better than big ol’ tomatoes and drippy burrata cheese topped with fresh basil! The recipe could stand alone as it is, but we paired it with a meat. **I actually left out the corn and only drizzled with EVOO, salt & pepper. It was fab! Goes great as a main or a side! It’s awesome with grilled chicken, burgers, or hot dogs.
Thursday: Shortcut Beef Ragu – This is a super easy dish I came up with! It has all the flavor of a traditional ragu without spending a ton of time in the kitchen. A perfect shortcut version for one of our favorite dishes.
Friday: Loaded Sweet Potatoes – So, I have a confession. I am in love with sweet potatoes! We did Whole 30 last year and pretty much had sweet potatoes with every meal. So these are a part of my love affair!
Saturday: Lemon Basil Orzo with Chicken – This is a bright and refreshing dinner. Lemon is one of my favorite flavorings. We used chicken broth instead of white wine because we had it already!
Sunday: Croque Madame – With Easter coming up, I thought this would be a fun spin on Easter Supper. Since we can’t celebrate with the whole family, and it’s just the four of us, we whipped these up with a fresh side salad. It was perfect for a family meal.
Spring Has Sprung my friends! I hope you enjoy these Spring inspired suppers. Now, be sure to download your grocery list HERE. And as always, be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make any of them. Happy Easter to all of you!
A low and slow shortcut beef ragu recipe without all the fuss! This may be called “shortcut” beef ragu but, I must say, this doesn’t taste like a shortcut. I’ve been playing around with shortcut pantry meals, because I feel like I’m juggling a million …
A 7 day menu and free shopping list with Pantry Meals as my inspiration! Hello, and happy weekend! On the regular, I plan a meal plan for you, along with a downloadable grocery list. I have several reasons for doing this but, mainly, it helps …
A healthy and delicious one pot meal, ready in minutes!
Asparagus and Potato Frittata is one of those sneaky meals that doesn’t feel like you’re using kitchen scraps, because it’s so luxurious and tasty. I switch up the ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It’s perfect for using up veggies that are on their way out!
I had some old yellow potatoes and a handful of asparagus left from another meal, so I whipped up an asparagus & potato version of a basic frittata recipe, and it came out absolutely delicious! As a side note, it’s great as breakfast leftovers. OR you can pour the mixture into muffin tins and make mini frittatas. Bake them and freeze to have on hand for a quick breakfast. Such a versatile meal!
In a large bowl, I mix together 8 eggs, a cup of milk (use dairy free if you wish), salt & pepper, a pinch of cayenne, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I happened to have mozzarella on hand. Cheese is cheese when you’re quarantined, right?). Whisk that all together and set aside.
Next, I heat up my cast iron skillet to medium low, add a splash of oil and get to choppin’. I dice up and sauté 1/2 an onion for about 3 minutes, until just softened. Then I add in 3 to 4 (small) yellow potatoes that I diced up quite tiny (about 1/4 inch pieces). Now here’s the important part!!! Arrange the potatoes on the skillet in a flat layer and, for the love of GOD, don’t TOUCH them! Let them cook for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, I flip the mixture and cook another 5 minutes.
Then, it’s time to add in the asparagus and sauté for 5 more minutes, mixing occasionally, until softened. Season the veggies with a touch of salt and pepper.
Pour in the egg mixture and carefully transfer to the oven to bake at 325*F for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden!
Let the frittata rest for about 10 mintues when it comes out of the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan. Try not to eat the entire pan, I dare you!
A list of my top 10 tools every cook needs! As someone who cooks 90% of our meals at home, the tools in my kitchen are an integral part of the process! Wouldn’t you agree that, as in any job or hobby, one needs the …
These healthy ice cream sandwiches are a healthier version of one of our favorite summer sweet treats! These babies are one of our favorite, guilt-free, summer treats. We love our ice cream over here, so I tried to think of a healthy alternative that I …
A Pantry Recipe Roundup that will get us all through this quarantine with full and happy bellies!
If you’ve never experimented with creating recipes out of pantry items, now is the time! I have been cooking like a fiend the past few days! With two kids, a hubby, and a love for experimenting in the kitchen, I’m in my glory! I feel like it’s my duty to bring you delicious, and kid-approved recipes that you can use with ingredients you most likely have on hand. So here goes! I’ve rounded up my 5 favorite pantry meals for you to try in your own kitchen this week!
2. Turkey & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet by Greens & Chocolate. I actually ended up using that leftover shredded chicken (recipe HERE) I had on hand. Super convenient AND delicious. **NOTE- throw the skillet under the broiler for 5 minutes to brown up the top. It was a game changer! Took only a few minutes to throw together!
3. Pasta Carbonara by The Pioneer Woman. Let’s face it… everything she makes is good! This recipe is decadent and comforting. Exactly what I want right now!
4. Chili Mac & Cheese by Gonna Want Seconds is actually a recipe that I make quite often, even when we’re not in the midst of a global pandemic. It’s great to make ahead, and also perfect for bringing to friends, new moms, or family members! Whip up a fresh batch of corn muffins, and you’re golden!
5. And last, but not least, is this Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprouts Hash Bowl by Real Food with Dana. This is ALSO a recipe I make all the time. Sweet potatoes and brussels last forever! Add crispy bacon and a soft boiled egg to the mix, and you’ve got the perfect dish!
That’s all for this week’s Pantry Recipe Roundup! I hope you see some things you will try out. As always, tag me on Instagram @petitefoodieblog if you make any of these dishes! I love to connect with you all. Stay calm and keep cooking! xoxo
This Thai Curry Chicken Soup is of our favorite healthy and tasty pantry recipes! I didn’t think I was a huge fan of curry until I made this soup! Adapted from Damn Delicious, this is now a staple in our house! It’s especially useful as …
