Tag Archives: kid friendly

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 →

Posted in casserole, Dinner, Freezer meals, Make Ahead, Meal Plans, meal prep | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Posted on January 29, 2018 by amyhindererfeltus

This is an easy weeknight side dish that is even better if you make it ahead!  I prefer to use beans cooked from dried to reduce sodium, but use organic canned (drained and thoroughly rinsed) when pressed for time!  We … Continue reading →

Posted in Make Ahead, salad, Southwestern, vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Breakfast, chicken, Dinner, Easy Breakfast, Easy Lunch, Freezer meals, Leftovers, Lunch, Meal Plans, meal prep, Quick Breakfast, salad, Slow Cooker | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in chicken, Dinner, Freezer meals, Instant Pot, Leftovers, Lunch, Meal Plans, meal prep | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in chicken, Dinner, Meal Plans, meal prep, Slow Cooker | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

My Take on Korean Rice Bowls

Posted on September 3, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

Recipes for Korean Rice bowls abound across the Internet, and they are all delicious, in my experience.  But naturally, I am incapable of just following a recipe and had to create my own.  But credit should definitely be given to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Easy Lunch, Leftovers, Lunch, Make Ahead | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Turkey Taco Bowls

Posted on July 31, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I have returned from summer vacation, and dusted off the kitchen.  I like to ease back into things, and the leaches are still home with me 24/7 my children are still off school until next week, so I needed an easy make … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Freezer meals, Lunch, Make Ahead, Meal Plans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Make Ahead and Freeze Black Bean and Cheese Burritos

Posted on March 19, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

When things get really busy, and I haven’t prepped and planned enough, one of my on the go favorite foods is Amy’s Burritos.  While these aren’t the worst choice I could make, they obviously are pretty processed and full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Freezer meals, Lunch, Make Ahead | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Weekly Meal Plan, February 13 through 19, 2017

Posted on February 25, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

This was one of those weeks where I’m typing up what we did, after the fact, because I did not have my sh*% together enough to plan it in advance.  I suppose we all have weeks like that – but … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked Pasta, Breakfast, casserole, Dinner, Leftovers, Lunch, Make Ahead, Meal Plans, Repurposed Leftovers, Slow Cooker | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pork Fried Rice

Posted on February 20, 2017 by amyhindererfeltus

I love repurposed leftovers!  And fried rice is super easy to throw together on a busy weeknight.  You could also use leftover chicken, beef…..really anything you have in this one.  No leftovers?  Make veggie fried rice!  My best tip for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Leftovers, Make Ahead, Repurposed Leftovers, Slow Cooker | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments