Here is a meal that is easy to prepare, delicious, and versatile. This meal is super easy to customize to your preferences. You can use sausage or pork steaks instead of chicken. You can use broccoli, cauliflower, or squash in place of the green beans. You can use Yukon gold or sweet potatoes for the red potatoes. And, of course the seasonings are completely interchangeable with your favorites. Sheet Pan ...
Read MoreI made this pasta for my toddler with food I had on hand, including canned chicken. She really loved it and I had enough to offer the pasta for lunch for four more meals. Dishes like this are great for introducing veggies in tasty way and offers an opportunity to add extra calories by adding extra oil, some butter, or using heavy cream in place of the milk. I liked ...
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This is my take on traditional Shepard's Pie. I use "backyard steak," my husband's term for venison, which can be hunted in the marsh behind my home. I also add in some Cajun seasonings and hot sauce. This meal is a great make ahead dish, a great way to introduce older babies to mixed foods, and it's a meal that includes all of the food groups! Cajun Shepard's Pie A cajun take ...
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Red beans and rice are a Cajun staple, specifically on Mondays. For me, getting fresh beans cooked on a week night took a lot of planning, and a lot of work! I have done the "boil and soak" method, I have used a slow cooker, and I have even tried cooking them for 5 straight hours. This method is by far the easiest, least time consuming (on my part), and ...
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I originally wanted to call this recipe 'Leftover Chicken Taco Soup,' but I was't sure leftover chicken would appeal to anyone. However, that is what this soup is made of. We barbecued over the weekend and had about six pieces of chicken leftover. If you don't have leftover chicken you could use a store-bought rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or tack on an extra 15-20 minutes and cook some beforehand. It's ...
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Do y'all have a recipe in your back pocket that's guaranteed to make everyone happy, can be fixed in 30 minutes or less, and you generally keep most of the items needed on hand to make on a random night? I do, and I am sharing it with you here! This recipe is something my husband grew up eating, and now my kids are too. It is simple, budget-friendly, and ...
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