Go-To Weeknight Recipes
A friend of mine recently asked her Facebook friends for advice on their go-to meals that everyone enjoyed, and I picked up some fantastic new recipes to try. As much as my family gets sick of eating the same things (except spaghetti with Italian sausage meat sauce), I tire of making the same things. We all get a little bored sometimes. I thought I would share some of my easy, go-to weeknight meals that are easy and are eaten without complaints. I’d love for you to share yours with us!!
Make the Slow-Cooker your new best friend! Dinner can be cooking before you leave the house in the morning! These fajitas are easy and delicious!
[recipe title=”Crock Pot Fajitas” servings=”6-8″ time=”15 minutes of prep; 7-8 hours of cooking on low” difficulty=”easy” description=”Have a fiesta without all of the work.”][recipe-notes]Credit: Adapted from Shannon McGeachie[/recipe-notes]
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– 2 lb flank steak
– 1 small onion cut into long, thin pieces
– 1 bell pepper cut into long thin pieces
– 1 10 ounce can of Rotelle diced tomatoes
– 1 envelope of fajita seasoning mix
– flour or corn tortillas
– 1 15 ounce can of refried beans (heated), shredded cheese, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream for optional garnish
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1. Place flank steak into slow cooker.
2. Add onions and peppers.
3. Pour can of Rotelle on top.
4. Sprinkle fajita seasoning over contents of slow cooker.
5. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
6. Cut steak into strips and serve in tortillas with garnish.
7. Mexican rice makes a great side dish!
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I love incorporating leftovers into new meals. It saves time and eliminates waste. This simple Lo Mein dish is a great way to use leftovers.
[recipe title=”Easy Lo Mein” servings=”4″ time=”25 minutes” difficulty=”easy” description=”Use your leftovers for a quick, easy, and delicious meal .”][recipe-notes]Credit: Melissa Thomas[/recipe-notes]
[recipe-ingredients]
– 8 ounces of linguini pasta
– 3/4 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1 Tablespoon corn starch
– 2 Tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 small onion, diced
– vegetables of your choice – leftover, frozen, or fresh
– leftover chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1. Cook pasta and drain.
2. Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, and corn starch.
3. Cook or heat vegetables in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meat.
4. Pour broth mixture into skillet. Toss with pasta.
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In keeping with using leftovers, I love making this soup a couple of days after making baked potatoes. I make extra and have them on hand. I also keep leftover cooked bacon in the freezer for meals like this. Try this Baked Potato Soup. It’s comfort food as awesome as getting a hug!
[recipe title=”Baked Potato Soup” servings=”4-6″ time=”1 hour to bake potatoes; 30 minutes for soup” difficulty=”easy” description=”Baked Potato soup paired with a salad and some crusty French bread makes for a perfect weeknight meal”][recipe-notes]Credit: Melissa Thomas[/recipe-notes]
[recipe-ingredients]
– 4 large potatoes, baked
– 2/3 cup butter
– 2/3 cup flour
– 6 cups milk
– salt and pepper to taste
– 4 green onions, chopped
– 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (can substitute 1/2 cup bacon bits)
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1. If potatoes haven’t already been cooked, pierce with fork and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour, or until tender. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out insides. Chop potatoes and half of the skins (if desired). Set aside, and throw away unused skins.
2. Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Slowly blend in flour with a whisk until well-blended and bubbly.
3. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly to keep milk from scorching.
4. When milk is very hot, reduce temperature to low. Add potatoes, peels, salt, and pepper.
5. Whisk in green onions, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and bacon.
6. Add cheese a little at a time until it is melted.
7. Serve with crusty French bread and salad.
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