(Sale ingredients based on the Meijer ad week of 3/31/13 - 4/6/13)
The weather is just starting to warm up here in Michigan...which always makes me ready for some lighter fare. These wraps are perfect for a hearty lunch or a light supper. Guacamole adds creamy flavor and pairs perfectly with the salty bacon. Topped off with plenty of lettuce and tomato, these wraps make for a fairly healthy main course. Follow the recipe below, or customize it to suit your family's tastes by subbing in different meats and cheeses.
(This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 3/17/13 - 3/23/13)
As our kids get older, the after-school hours get busier for them, and therefore, for me! Homework, piano lessons, catechism, soccer practices and games, and more make those hours between school and supper fly by. As a result, I've been relying on my crockpot more often. This recipe was billed as "the best Pinterest recipe I've ever made!" so I figured it would be good! My family really enjoyed it (although this one is still our favorite Pinterest recipe!), spinach and all. It literally takes 10 minutes to throw everything together, and then it cooks in the crockpot all day! The flavorful combination of ingredients was a hit, and the only time I put into making food near suppertime was to make Easy Garlic Bread. Head over to the Little Fellows blog to check out this delicious recipe...and then come back here to read my tweaks, tips, and tricks!
(This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with Meijer Ad Week of 2/17/13 - 2/23/13)
We live close enough to Lake Michigan that we have access to (free!) fresh-caught salmon during salmon season. If you want to try salmon but don't have access to the fish straight out of the lake, you can find frozen salmon fillets at Costco, and fresh or frozen salmon fillets at Meijer. So get your Omega-3 fatty acids on and try out this very un-fishy fish recipe today!
[This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 1/27/13 - 2/2/13]
I pin a lot of recipes, and I even try some of them! This recipe is one of the few that have been repinned to my "Made and Loved" board. Not every recipe makes the cut, but this one was so good that I wanted to make it again the following week! My sad photography skills do NOT do this chicken any favors. But just trust me on this one. (Or you can check out a better picture at the site of the original recipe.) The chicken was tender, and the sauce was full of delicious flavor...as in, upscale-Italian-restaurant-delicious-flavor!
[This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 1/13/13 - 1/19/13]
We love (mild) Mexican dishes, and recently I decided to try out a slow cooker version. I loosely based my recipe on this one I found on the Taste of Home website. It's completely customizable according to your family's tastes. My kids (and sometimes myself!) prefer a more mild flavor, but you can kick up the heat by adding and changing up ingredients, as you'll see below. Spend a few minutes layering this in the morning, and you won't have to think about dinner again until it's time to sit down!
(This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad week of 12/30/12 - 1/5/13)
We were staying at the home of my cousin in Colorado when we enjoyed this yummy casserole for the first time. We weren't planning to stay for supper, but changed our minds...and she whipped up this casserole on very short notice! Basic ingredients create the Mexican twist on an Italian dish. It comes together quickly, and is easily customizable to your family's tastes. See the options and tips for ways to make it less (or more) spicy.
[Sale ingredients from Meijer ad week of 12/16/12 - 12/24/12]
On a recent Saturday evening, we went to dinner with some friends. Sharla shared a yummy roast recipe, and my husband thought it sounded so delicious that I should make our Sunday roast that way the very next day. I happened to have all the ingredients in the house (and you might too!) because it's so easy, so the next day, we had Coke Roast for dinner. It was tender and delicious, as promised, and our kids were pretty insistent that they could see "pop bubbles" in our gravy. Sharla's husband Josh's theory is that the roast is so tender because the acid in the Coke breaks down the meat...which makes this recipe ideal for leaner cuts of beef. The Coke also gives the gravy a slightly different flavor, so it's a nice change from the typical pot roast. Enjoy!
[This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 11/4/12 - 11/10/12]
Quick! Add these to your menu before it gets too cold to grill! These burgers are a tasty change from the typical beef burger. Not only that, but if you're looking to eat healthier, turkey is much lower in fat than beef. My husband said it was obvious the burgers were healthier because there was hardly any grease dripping from them while he was grilling. In spite of being healthy, the burgers are packed with flavor, and surprisingly moist. Come on, don't turn your nose up...these are seriously delicious!
[This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 10/14/12 - 10/20/12]
I love this variation on the classic chicken noodle soup. It's creamy and cheesy, but still packed full of veggies. I'm sure it's not nearly as healthy as the original, but of course, that's probably why it tastes so good :) Pair it with a loaf of homemade bread for the perfect supper after a chilly fall day!
[This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer ad week of 10/7/12 - 10/13/12. It's also part of 31 Days of Saving Money in the Kitchen.]
This delicious version of quesadillas was created one night when I emptied out my vegetable drawer. I had little bit of a lot of different things...so that was what went into the quesadillas. Making quesadillas is a great way to use up bits and pieces of vegetables (or other leftovers) before they go bad. For that reason, I'm including this recipe as part of 31 Days of Saving Money in the Kitchen. Oh, and it just so happens that the ingredients I used in our quesadillas are on sale at Meijer this week :) We loved this combination of vegetables, but feel free to customize it and use whatever you have in your produce drawer!
[This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad week of 9/16/12-9/22/12]
The cooler weather predicted for next week makes me ready for some comfort food! This was my all-time favorite chicken dish when I was a kid. Chicken breasts are smothered in a rich sauce and simmered in the oven until fork tender.
This recipe is posted in conjunction with Rachel's guest article on Cooking While Roughing It. Delicious recipe and hilarious instructions are hers.
Note from Lisa: This is the perfect one-pot (or is it one-skillet?) meal! Honestly, when I looked at the ingredient list, I thought "Yeah, probably good for camping but not something I would make often at home." I changed my mind after I tried it! This skillet meal is as delicious as it is filling, and leftovers (cold!) wrapped in a flour tortilla made a yummy and easy lunch. Note: My kids don't handle spicy food very well, so I chose a jar of mild salsa over the diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Many people claim to have created "The Best Spaghetti Sauce Ever". My mom would never say that about her recipe, but her children (including me) are more than willing to stake that claim for her! Mom jokes about her spaghetti sauce, telling us that it was the product of desperation over the years, as my brothers' appetites grew larger than the standard-sized batch of spaghetti sauce. Every time I make this sauce, I smile as I remember how high my brothers piled their plates with Mom's spaghetti and sauce. Oh, and I'm posting this recipe now (finally!) because it's one of our favorite camping meals. I cook up a batch before we leave and put it in the freezer. Set out the sauce to thaw in the morning, and at dinnertime, boil a pot of noodles and reheat the sauce (on the stovetop or in the microwave, if you have one)...dinner is served!
(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad 6/17/12 - 6/23/12)
This pizza is a nice change of pace from traditional pepperoni or supreme. It can be served as an entree, but the flavor is extremely rich, so I cut it into strips and serve it as an appetizer.
It took me many years to find a good recipe for homemade pizza crust! This recipe (and most of the tips) came from a friend who used to work at a pizza joint. No wonder it was a success!
(This recipe was originally posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week of 5/27/12 - 6/2/12)
This main dish salad makes a huge batch! It's tasty, easy, and uses basic ingredients. Perfect for your potluck picnic!
(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week of 5/27/12 - 6/2/12)
This chicken salad is delicious on bread, bagels, and croissants. The almonds and celery give it just the right crunch, and the pineapple adds a hint of sweetness.
(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week of 5/20/12 - 5/26/12)
This is probably not the healthiest main course you'll ever find, but it sure is tasty! I've seen various versions of this casserole all over Pinterest, but I based "my" version on one that was recommended to me by a friend.
(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week of 5/13/12 - 5/19/12)
I love warm weather, so I resist cranking on the A/C as long as we can handle it...which means that I'm always on the look-out for meals that don't heat up the kitchen. This main dish sandwich is perfect for those warm spring and summer evenings. It's cool and refreshing, and comes together quickly...so you won't spend a lot of time in the kitchen after a long, hard day at the beach or pool.
(This recipe was first posted in conjunction with the Meijer Ad Week of 5/6/12 - 5/12/12)
A friend brought over this ham dinner with a delicious sauce when I was on bedrest. We all loved it and I've served this sauce over ham quite a few times since then!
