My summer hours for worked have kicked in, so I will be looking at more meal prep and easy meals ideas! First up, breakfast burritos! I had roasted potatoes left over. To them I added chopped red onions, tomatoes, breakfast sausage links and chopped cooked bacon. It sautéed everything together in a pan with salt,Continue reading “Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos”
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Asian Shrimp Stir Fry
Another recipe of “what needs to be cooked before it goes bad.” My parents were getting ready to leave for a trip, which meant I had more produce to cook than I normally do, including some Chinese greens and snow peas. I decided to make an Asian stir fry with shrimp. I chopped all myContinue reading “Asian Shrimp Stir Fry”
Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce
When you’re in the mood to make pasta, but you also need to use up produce before it goes bad … you blend it in the sauce. I call it the sneaky “healthy” but without the veggie chunks LOL. I already has some roasted red peppers. On a sheet pan, I roasted some zucchini, redContinue reading “Roasted Veggie Pasta Sauce”
Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli
I was looking for an easy recipe at the same time as using up some freezer/pantry items. I envisioned a saucy ravioli, but it turned out more like a soup LOL. It was still delicious, so it did not go to waste. I had a pack of frozen raviolis and boneless chicken thighs that neededContinue reading “Crock Pot Chicken Ravioli”
Mediterranean Bowls
I was looking for healthier lunch options and decided on a Mediterranean inspired bowl. In a bowl I added a can of chickpeas that I drained. Then tossed in EVOO, salt, pepper and oregano. I made ½ cup of quinoa on the stove. I seasoned with 1/8 tsp. each of salt, seasoned salt, white pepper,Continue reading “Mediterranean Bowls”
Costco Chicken Round 2
Okay, I bought another $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken and here is how many meals/recipes I was able to get from one chicken! First, I removed the legs, thighs and wings. Then I removed the chicken breast meat. The main chicken bone and the wings, I added to a pot with water. I then chopped upContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 2”
Rice Noodle Stir Fry
I was in the mood for some Asian noodles, plus I had veggies that needed to be cooked. I started by cooking the rice noodles per the package. They needed to boil in water for about 4 minutes and then rinsed, so I started a pot of water. As that was going I chopped myContinue reading “Rice Noodle Stir Fry”
Hoagie Pasta Salad
Ever in the mood for a hoagie – but do not want all the bread. I know it’s rare we don’t want bread – but here is a great recipe for you! First, make 1 cup ditatini pasta. Next chop of your salad ingredients. I used iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, fresh basil, sweet peppers, salami andContinue reading “Hoagie Pasta Salad”
Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
I had some veggies that needed to be cooked and I really wanted to have some pasta. So I decided to use them to make a creamy pasta sauce! I chopped up onions, garlic and mushrooms. I then grated one yellow zucchini. I had a started a pot of water for the pasta. I selectedContinue reading “Zucchini Mushroom Pasta”
Rice Cooker Chicken Bowl
I have tried soup in the rice cooker – but I would say soup tastes better and easier to make on the stove. This time around, I tried to do a rice bowl recipe in the rice cooker. It was easy, and despite just needing some more seasoning and flavor, I would do it again.Continue reading “Rice Cooker Chicken Bowl”
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