Category Archives: Dinner

2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 7 (February 5-11)

Posted on February 5, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

I’m still having trouble with the fact that it’s already February – anyone else?  That cheesy saying about the days being long but the years being short….it is oddly true. New format for this week, in addition to the blog … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Posted on February 5, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This is so simple I almost wouldn’t call it a recipe, and it’s great, because if you use enough meat, you get dinner twice. Slow Cooker Italian Beef 1, 2-4 lb flank steak (or chuck roast, or whatever cut of … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 6 (January 29 through February 4)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

So it’s going to be February this week?  I literally had to check 3 times.  That just seems….wrong.  I mean, wasn’t it just Christmas?  Why is life rushing by so fast?  I mean, it’s basically 2019 now, right?  Oh whoops, … Continue reading →

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Cheeseburger Pasta Bake

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is inspired by one I found in the the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook – the Make-Ahead Cook (affiliate link), which I highly recommend.  So many great strategies for make and prep ahead meals that make getting dinner on the table … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 3 (January 15 through 21)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

We are going to be slaves to the calendar to some extent this week, with something keeping us busy most evenings.  Makes the meal prep and planning even more important! Breakfasts: Skinny Taste, one of my favorites for healthy ideas, … Continue reading →

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Bee-Bim Bop

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

When my oldest son was a baby, we received as a gift the book Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park (affiliate link).  It’s a fun story book for kids, but also includes a great recipe for a family dinner my crew … Continue reading →

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Pressure Cooker Lentil and Chicken Soup

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

My starting point with this soup was a recipe I saw posted at Skinnytaste.  But, as usual, when reading the recipe, I decided I needed to make it my own.  I never make soup without packing it full of a … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Corn Chowder (CrockPot/Slow Cooker)

Posted on January 8, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This recipe is adapted from the Farmhouse Chicken and Corn Chowder appearing in the America’s Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution (affiliate link) cookbook.  As a side note, all the recipes in this cookbook that I’ve tried are good.  You know … Continue reading →

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 1

Posted on January 2, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

I have set a goal for 2018. A goal involving this little blog. Every Monday I hope to post a meal plan for the week, as well as at least one time saving trick, or hack, but I hate the … Continue reading →

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Carnitas….revisited for 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

Last year I wrote this blog post and recipe on Carnitas, which, along with Cowboy Caviar, is our traditional New Year’s Day meal (we also have greens – spinach or kale or both), as family tradition on my husband’s side … Continue reading →

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