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Meal Prep Chipotle Beef

Meal Prep Chipotle Beef

One of the easiest and quickest ways to meal prep on the weekend is to make 2-3 components that can be used in several meals throughout the week. Example: Meal Prep Chipotle Beef. I made this last week and used it for breakfast, lunch and…

Stuffed Potatoes

Stuffed Potatoes

I threw this meal together while on vacation at the beach, and liked it so much it’s going into my regular rotation.  It’s simple and quick…especially if you cook the potatoes in the microwave or ahead of time in the oven, or even in the…

Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie

Spaghetti Pie Ingredients: one spaghetti squash, cooked and seeds removed (recipe here) enough spaghetti (pasta) for 3-4 servings*** 1 lb ground beef, turkey, chicken or pork 1 jar pizza sauce (about 12 oz) 1-14oz can diced tomatoes 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach, chard, or other…

Darn Good Chili

Darn Good Chili

  Darn Good Chili is my go-to when it’s cold and gray outside.  What’s better than a warm bowl of chili topped with a few tortilla chips and a dollop of guacamole? The best part of this recipe is how flexible it is.  Add or…

Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak

This dinner could not have been easier, and was finished start-to-finish in less than 30 minutes (after marinating). Grilled Flank Steak: enough flank steak to feed your family, mine was maybe 2 lbs? your favorite salsa Pour some salsa in a large dish, add steak,…

Easy Chili

Easy Chili

This chili makes a regular appearance each fall and winter at my house, both for dinner and in my kids’ lunches.  It’s easy, can sit in the slow-cooker all day, and can be changed up to suit your tastes. Plus, it’s served with Fritos and…

Steak Tacos

Steak Tacos

Steak tacos are a family favorite at our house, whether I’m cooking for just our family or for a crowd.  Flank steak is a readily available and inexpensive cut of meat.  When cooked all day in the slow-cooker, it makes for a super-easy and yummy…