Category Archives: one dish meal

Mexican Lasagna

Posted on March 23, 2012 by erin

Date: 3/20/2012 Recipe: 1/2 lb of ground turkey 1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes 1 14 oz can of black beans 1 14oz can of kidney beans 1 14oz can of pinto beans 1 diced sweet potato 1/2 packets of taco … Continue reading →

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Roasted cauliflower soup

Posted on March 21, 2012 by ben

Date: 3/3/2012 Recipe: http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/02/roasted-cauliflower-and-aged-white.html Modifications: Forgot the thyme, whoops. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 4 adults Ben: Love Erin: Like Annie: Like Notes: I recently subscribed to the Closet Cooking blog, it’s the only cooking blog I subscribe to and … Continue reading →

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Chicken chili verde

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ben

Date: 2/6/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2011/10/04/crock-pot-chicken-chili-verde/ Modifications: We basically turned this into a chili and didn’t serve it over rice. We added chopped spinach and white beans at the end. For the chicken we used a 1.6 lb package of boneless, skinless thighs. … Continue reading →

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Smokey Mac and Cheese with Squash and Spinach

Posted on February 8, 2012 by erin

Date: 2/6/2012 Recipe: http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/01/smoky-mac-and-cheese-with-squash-and-spinach/ Modifications: I ended up having a ton of gouda, so did not add any additional cheddar. This probably just made it even better, and certainly helped the “smokiness”. Time to table: 30 minutes Servings: 4 adults … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Pie

Posted on February 6, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/26/2012 Recipe: http://weelicious.com/2010/08/31/spaghetti-pie/ Modifications: We used ground beef, and added chopped spinach to the sauce mixture. I also baked this in a cake pan instead of a pie pan and it was FULL. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 30 … Continue reading →

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Crockpot chicken and veggies

Posted on January 26, 2012 by ben

Date: 1/18/2012 Recipe: http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/04/05/freezer-cooking-with-slow-cooker-recipes/ Modifications: We halved the amount of chicken from 2lbs to 1lb, just because it seemed like a lot of chicken. Time to table: 30 minutes prep, 8 hours crockpot Servings: 2 adults, 1 toddler Ben: Like Erin: … Continue reading →

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Tortilla and Black Bean Pie

Posted on January 18, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/17/2012 Recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/336692/tortilla-and-black-bean-pie (I also made this before WAY back in the day right after I’d started my blog) Modifications: Used whole wheat tortillas – and the ones we got (Mission 100% whole wheat “soft taco”) were EXACTLY the perfect size … Continue reading →

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Classic Pizza

Posted on January 15, 2012 by erin

Date: 1/13/2012 Recipe: Pizza sauce:  http://lizscookingblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/prosciutto-and-arugula-pizza.html Pizza dough: http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/29/perfect-homemade-pizza-crust-tips-and-tricks/ Toppings: sauteed onions, green peppers (I sauteed them because I prefer them that way and it’s easier for Annie to eat but some prefer them raw and crunchier), mozzarella cheese and pepperoni … Continue reading →

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Crock pot jambalaya

Posted on January 12, 2012 by ben

Date: 1/9/2012 Recipe: From Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes, Judith Finlayson 1 lb Italian sausage 2 onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp dried chopped oregano 1/ tsp cracked black … Continue reading →

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Curried lentil and sweet potato soup

Posted on January 11, 2012 by ben

Date: 1/8/2012 Recipe: http://denueva.blogspot.com/2011/11/curried-lentil-and-sweet-potato-soup.html Modifications: I forgot to add the diced bell pepper, whoops. Nicki forgot the carrots, so between the two of us we have a full meal 🙂 We also used the immersion blender to thicken the soup up. … Continue reading →

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