Quick, easy, and forgiving. Change up the vegetables, pasta, etc. for endless variety. Prep time: 15 minutes; cook time: 30 minutes; start to finish: 45 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and diced3 stalks celery,...
Hearty vegetable salad- the potatoes are a nice addition. 1 cup dried brown or green lentils4 cups water1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed2 medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1 teaspoon...
A great summer side salad- or a meal. Prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes Salad ingredients: 1 cup dry black lentils2 cups spinach, chopped1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup diced, seeded cucumber1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheesesalt &...
Who knew you could cook lasagna in the slow cooker? This was a great dish to bring to a potluck. 24 oz jar + 1 cup tomato pasta sauce9 long lasagna noodles, uncooked2 1/2 cups chopped veggies (I used mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and spinach)1 teaspoon minced garlic1...
A great dish to bring to a potluck. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 4 hours. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup of diced onion3 cloves of garlic minced1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoessalt & pepper2 heaping tablespoons of diced chipotle in adobo1...
Easy way to make this classic comfort food. Prep time: 25 minutes; cook time: 2 hours 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese1-3/4 cups whole milk1 can...
Once you cook a whole chicken this way, it will be hard to go back to the oven. Start to finish: just under an hour 1 3-lb chickenSalt & pepper, or 2-4 Tbs favorite rub Heat grill to high heat. While it is heating up, prepare chicken. Place whole chicken on a...
Easy, flavorful soup. Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time 4 minutes; Start to finish: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 can kidney beans drained1 can garbanzo beans drained32 oz chicken or vegetable broth (1/2 onion, diced2 stalks celery diced3 carrots sliced into dials1 small...
Tastes like takeout! Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 2 lbs.) Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons sesame oil...