Tag Archives: weeknight

Sheet Pan Shrimp with Bacon and Cannellini Beans

Posted on August 24, 2020 by swellkid recipes

I have been teaching my youngest son to cook.  At the moment I am writing this he is making Chinese meatballs. Here is how it goes: I hand him a cookbook, he picks a recipe, I buy the ingredients, and … Continue reading →

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Flatbread Pizza Three Ways

Posted on April 24, 2016 by swellkid recipes

Flatbread makes a great platform for quick pizza.  Remember those English Muffin pizzas we made when we were kids?  These flatbread pizzas are the modern version.  Top them with whatever you like.  I bought Trader Joe’s Middle Eastern flatbread.  You … Continue reading →

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Quick Beef and Summer Vegetable Stir Fry

Posted on August 29, 2014 by swellkid recipes

Back to School time means quick weeknight dinners.  This stir fry goes from fridge to table in about 15 minutes, and uses up all those farmer’s market purchases or, if you are a better gardener than me, your garden harvest. … Continue reading →

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The Quickest Weeknight Chicken

Posted on June 1, 2014 by swellkid recipes

This is my quickest (15 minutes tops) weeknight chicken recipe.  I keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the freezer so that with a little veggie, I can always make a healthy, fast dinner with little to no planning.  You can … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa

Posted on April 10, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Turn on the slow cooker on your way out the door.  Come home and spend 5 minutes throwing together this simple salsa, and you’ve got a healthy and flavorful meal in no time.  Taco night is all about the toppings… … Continue reading →

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Saffron Orzo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Risotto is one of my favorite things to eat, but with all the time and stirring, it’s not really one of my favorite things to make.  This orzo gives you a very similar texture and taste of risotto without all … Continue reading →

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Savory Meatloaf with Leftover Stuffing

Posted on November 27, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Use up your leftover stuffing and gravy in this easy-enough-for-a-weeknight, savory meatloaf. 1 1/4 lb. ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork 3 C. cold, leftover stuffing, chopped and loosely packed 1/2 small yellow onion, minced 1/2 C. cold gravy 1/4 … Continue reading →

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