Helping You Ditch the Drive-Thru
Our recent post, Kid Friendly Dinners was so popular, we are bringing you 4 more Make Ahead Dinners your kids will love!
Crescent Roll Sandwiches & Tomato Soup
All the recipes above have instructions to make them ahead for effortless weeknight cooking!
Baked not fried, these chimichangas will be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients-
2 cans black beans
1 C. frozen corn
1 C. salsa
1 t cumin
1 t dried oregano
2 C. shredded Mexican cheese blend
4-6 burrito size flour tortillas
Assembly directions-
Mix all ingredients except flour tortillas in a medium bowl. Fill each tortilla equally and roll up like a burrito. Store in large zipper bag.
Cooking instructions-
Place filled tortillas on a baking sheet sprayed with non stick spray.
Brush each with olive oil and bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with guacamole, sour cream or enchilada sauce. I used green enchilada sauce because it is what I had on hand. The tortillas will be crisp and flaky. So much better than deep fried!
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I love Mexican food but trying to cut gluten and carbs can be challenging when GF. This is a great gluten free dish.
Ingredients-
2- 15 oz cans black beans or refried beans (what I used here)
3⁄4 C. salsa
1-2 bags steamers brown rice
4-6 bell peppers (any color)
2 C. shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Assembly directions-
Cook rice in microwave.
Mix beans and salsa in a medium bowl.
Slice peppers in half, scoop out seeds and place in 9×13 baking dish.
Fill each pepper half with rice and beans. Top with cheese.
Cover with foil.
Cooking Instructions-
Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
You can even add this recipe to your meatless Mondays. It is so good, you won’t miss the meat!
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Just a few simple ingredients make an amazing flavor for simple turkey patties. Coming home to quick meals like this make that 1 hour investment at the beginning of the week so worth it!
Ingredients-
1 C. orange marmalade
2 T soy sauce
1 t ground ginger
½ t crushed red pepper flakes
Assembly directions-
Mix first 4 ingredients in a small container with lid. This will be the glaze while cooking.
Pour ½ mixture into another small microwave safe container with lid. This will be the sauce.
Cooking instructions-
Grill 4-6 preformed turkey burger patties* on indoor grill or brown in skillet.
Brush with glaze as they cook.
Warm sauce in microwave until bubbly. Pour over cooked patties and vegetables.
*not needed until cook time.
These are so good, you better make double. I usually eat 2! They are turkey so that makes it ok, right?
Yes, it really is easy and so darn yummy! I have been able to find these ready made crab cakes at the seafood counter at the grocery store. They come in regular and spicy and are about $1.00 each. I used 2 for 6 servings. Every time I make these, they are gone in minutes and never any leftovers!
Ingredients-
1 1⁄2 lbs peeled extra large peeled raw shrimp
2 pre-made crab cakes
1 lb bacon
Assembly directions-
Pinch off about 2 teaspoons of crab cake for each shrimp.
Cut bacon into thirds.
Wrap each shrimp and crab with bacon. Store in large container with lid using wax paper between layers.
Cooking directions-
Place shrimp on large baking sheet in single layer. (use a wire rack if you have one).
Bake 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crisp and shrimp is cooked.
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Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. These chops are amazing!
Ingredients-
3 lbs Pork loin chops
¼ C. lemon juice
1 T minced garlic
1 t dried rosemary
1 t dried thyme
2 t Dijon mustard
Salt to taste
Assembly directions-
Place first 7 ingredients in large zipper bag. Zip and squish around to mix.
Cooking Instructions-
Remove pork chops from bag and grill on indoor or outdoor grill or brown in a skillet.
I love to roast asparagus in the oven with a little olive oil, salt & pepper. YUM!!
Here is what’s cooking in mine……
Slow Cooker Sloppy Phillys!
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