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The Quickest And Easiest Meal Ever!

Every parent knows the struggle of figuring out all kinds of tasty lunch box fillers that wouldn’t be totally unhealthy or difficult to make. If you happen to have a picky eater or two then you know the task gets even more daunting. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches did the trick for a while, but these days I get “the look” if I try to suggest those again…

You know “the look”, don’t you? It’s the one that is sort of a mixture of cringing, disappointment, horror and “whatever you say, Mommy”. It makes me feel awful and I really don’t want to do that to my kids anymore, even though I do think we should be grateful for the things we have – including all kinds of food.

Heck, I couldn’t eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches five days in a row, so I can’t expect them to do so! That’s why I tried a different kind of sandwich and it turned out a huge success!

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Quick Tip: This are super awesome with homemade tortillas but store-bought are really tasty, too!

This Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Is The Real Thing!

When I was a kid, I can remember my mother making a hot, steaming casserole pan full of rich and syrupy baked beans. They were so good to eat! Granted, when dad and grandpa ate this concoction, they often made music together, if you get my drift. LOL! Anyway, haha, these beans will help all the single ladies land their man if they follow this recipe. A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach 🙂

Even though you may have to plug your nose after eating these baked beans, it’s well worth the trouble. These beans are made with sweet and savory ingredients that are perfect for noshing. I enjoy using this recipe for Sunday dinners with the family and during the holidays. The recipe is super simple to follow and makes a hearty batch of beans for your hungry family. Despite the possible side effects, this is going to turn into a family favorite!

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Quick Tip: If you like your baked beans to be super sweet, try adding a few tablespoons more of brown sugar.

My husband loves a good plate of chili after a long day of work. Whether it is hot or cold outside, he will sit down and chow down two bowls full of chili. He loves the taste, texture and everything about it. When I do not feel like cooking chili, I head over to Wendy’s and pick some up for dinner (or he will bring it on his way home). We love to slice French baguette and put it in the oven until it is so toasty it is hard. Then from there, we enjoy dipping it into our chili until it is soft again. Yummy!

Well, the other day my neighbor Anne called me over to taste a new dish that she had made. Turns out she had made chili, but instead of the traditional red color full of ground beef, I found a white chili full of chicken. I was a taken aback… I had never seen anything like it! But I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised! This was a white chicken chili that I could make at home, for sure! It was hearty, full of flavor and had chicken which was pretty cool!

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Chunky Chef.

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Quick Tip: Add in any veggies you’d like!

During the winter months, there has to be something warm and hearty to warm up your wares.  Who cares about a pot pie, when you can spoon this creamy dish as long as the slow cooker allows.

This recipe serves 4 people, but can easily be doubled for a large crowd.  Because this is slow cooking, the recipe can be prepared in less than 6 hours, but needs time to stew.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Crock-Pot Creamery.

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If you want something with a little Mexican or Tex-Mex flavor that is tasty but a bit outside the usual options, this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a good choice. It’s also really easy to put together.

Is this “traditional”? Well, no, I don’t think you can call it that, but I do like the flavor, and sometimes, you have to be a bit creative and go in a non-traditional direction to keep things interesting and get out of a food rut. And I know that some traditionalists may frown a bit on the “dash of this, can of that” style of cooking, but it is a quick and easy way to mix things up a bit and make a hearty meal. Suffice it to say that I will be breaking out my Crock-Pot for this again.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Yummy Healthy Easy

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Quick tip: Use rotisserie chicken to make this even faster!

This curious-looking but delicious-tasting casserole takes only 45 minutes of baking time and about half an hour of prep. And it packs a lot of good flavor in one easy dish without breaking the bank, making it a good family-friendly meal. This casserole may look about like someone slapped a bunch of things against a pile of salty rocks, but trust me: it tastes amazing. All of that cheese really brings everything together nicely!

I went with cheddar, for a bit more of an intense cheese flavor, but I am sure that you could substitute a milder cheese if you prefer. There aren’t any super-fancy ingredients necessary, and since you are browning the ground beef before putting it into the casserole, you just use the most inexpensive grade of it that you can find and drain off the excess fat. You’ll be just fine serving this casserole by itself, though if you like, it also goes nicely with corn, green beans, or most any other simple greens.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 5-Dollar Dinners

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Quick tip: Add a bit of your favorite hot sauce for a spicier flavor!