My son loves rice.  I can get him to eat almost anything if I mix it into rice.  Last summer, I was trying to find ways to increase his flavor preferences and I realized quinoa was a lot like rice in terms of texture and size.  I came up with this fun quinoa recipe including other things he loved, like beans, cilantro, and lime.  It was a huge hit!  I was surprised at how much he ate… without complaint!  And to this mom, that was a huge win.

This recipe pairs nicely with tacos or quesadillas and includes just enough freshness to help you not feel weighed down while you fill up.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Heidi Washington.

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Quick Tip – For the best combination of flavors, diced your ingredients small and evenly.

I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, having a Sunday afternoon beef roast was pretty typically at our house. After church, the beef roast would be ready to come out of the oven. It always smelled so good as our family got out of the car in our driveway. Mom sure knew what she was doing.

So today, I’m going to share with you my mother’s famous braised beef roast recipe with you. I think this is a recipe you are really going to enjoy. You’ll be amazed at how tender and juicy this roast comes out. You see, it’s not cooked in the oven but rather a Dutch oven. My mother would make hers both ways. I always preferred the Dutch oven because the meat was always more tender.

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Quick Tip: This roast is always best served with carrots and mashed potatoes.

If you’re a meat and potatoes kinda girl (or guy) like myself, this is the recipe for you. Slowly roasted potatoes and sausages bake to perfection in your oven and fill your home with the aroma of home-cooked goodness. Mmm, makes my stomach growl just thinking about it.

I enjoy making this one-pot oven bake during the fall when the air is crisp, and your belly needs something hot and wholesome to warm it up. However, feel free to cook up this casserole anytime the spirit moves you. It’s flavorful, succulent, and very filling.

Recipe courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Make sure you spray your baking pot or pan with Pam cooking spray to avoid sticking.

With so many taco bake recipes floating around these days, I consider myself to be exceptionally lucky that I came across this one. I, for one, am absolutely head-over-heels for tacos. I love them, and so does my family. However, tacos can sometimes get boring once you’ve had them a time or twenty. So why not try this recipe and mix things up a bit?

This recipe isn’t for your regular run-of-the-mill tacos. In fact, you won’t even be eating it with your hands. Shocking, I know. Instead, you’re going to be tossing all of your favorite taco ingredients into a baking dish and create a jazzy Mexican taco bake casserole! I’m telling you; this casserole is uh-mazing. It’s packed with zippy spices, juicy meat, and lots of CHEESE. Yum!

Recipe and photo courtesy of A Lot Of Recipes.

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Quick Tip: Feel free to toss in any taco fixins’ that you fancy. From black olives to jalapeno peppers, the sky is the limit!

Nothing compares to the piping hot goodness of fresh chicken and dumplings casserole right out of the oven. Watching the steam waft off of the flaky biscuits is quite a sight for sore eyes. Imagine sliding your fork into this heavenly dish and pulling out a hearty chunk of chicken covered in a thick gravy. Talk about a TASTEE dinner option!

This casserole is definitely a one-meal-deal. You’ve got your protein, vegetable, and carbs all in one convenient package. Don’t think for a second that this supper is hard to make because it couldn’t be more easy. All your need are a handful of ingredients, an oven, and a pinch of love to get it going. Everyone who eats this casserole is going to be heading back for seconds, guaranteed.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Chef In Training.

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Quick Tip: Make this recipe a snap to prepare by swapping out the fresh veggies for a frozen mixture.

Thinking about heading out to your local pizza joint tonight? Forget about it! You can easily knock together a few ingredients for the best pizza that’s ever touched your tongue. Not only is this pizza packed with flavorful spices, cheese, and veggies, it’s neatly compacted into a loaf, making it the best creation since sliced bread…er…pizza rolls. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese or, “Farmer John cheese,” as my kids used to call it when they were little, and perfection is made.

This pizza is definitely not your ordinary, every-day slice of pie but what fun is ordinary anyway? You literally have the option to combine any type of vegetables that you please to this wondrous creation of fresh dough, zippy sauce, and stringy cheese. Another great thing about eating your pizza in roll-form is the lack of mess. All the good stuff is hidden within the walls of the pizza dough. Genius!

Recipe and photo courtesy of I Love Italian Food.

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Are you and your tribe of pirates into some finger-licking-good seafood? You’ve landed in the right place, my friend. You see, nothing beats fresh lobster tail grilled to perfection when you’re craving the delicacies of the big, blue sea. There are many ways to serve up a plate of piping hot lobster tail but we think this recipe details the best.

Perfect for a summer’s feast, place your lobster tails on a medium-high BBQ grill and watch the magic unfold before your very eyes. You better make sure you have a lock on your gate because the enchanting scent of grilled ocean critters will be wafting through the entire neighborhood. You’ll have every wandering from here to Kingdom Come standing by your fence and drooling. It’s safe to say that there won’t be any leftovers.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Grandmother’s Kitchen.

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