Tag: Dinner

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is an easy one pot meal thats ready in under 20 minutes!

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

 Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies makes the best, easy, and filling dinner that the whole family will love! This quick 20-minute meal is full of flavor, and also great for meal-prep!

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti

For those nights when you need something fast and easy turn to, this 15 minute Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a fast family dinner! Everything cooks together in one pot!

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 24 oz  Jar marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Turn Instant Pot to saute mode. Once heated add the olive oil and ground beef. Break the beef up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Turn Instant Pot off.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and water. Stir until well combined, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Break the spaghetti noodles in half and lay them in the pot in about 5 parts, with each part laying in a different direction (this is to prevent the spaghetti from sticking together).
  • Then pour the marinara sauce over the spaghetti. Do not stir.
  •  Seal the pressure cooker. Cook at high pressure/manual for 7 minutes.
  • Carefully do a quick release. Remove lid, stir. You will see some liquid in the pot. This will absorb after just a few minutes. Wait for 3-5 minutes and then serve.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese and ENJOY!

Notes

If using whole wheat spaghetti with a package cook time of 7-9 minutes. Cook at high pressure/manual for 5 minutes. If using regular spaghetti with a package cook time of 9-11 minutes, Cook at high pressure/manual for 7 minutes. 
Keyword dinner, instant pot spaghetti, spaghetti
Tomato Basil Pasta

Tomato Basil Pasta

 This tomato basil pasta is a quick and easy flavorful fresh pasta that comes together in minutes! The cherry tomatoes burst and create a beautiful garlic basil sauce that’s really fresh and tasty.

Classic Stuffed Shells

Classic Stuffed Shells

Ricotta Stuffed Shells! These easy and simple ricotta stuffed shells are filled with savory ricotta and mozzarella then baked on a bed of flavorful marinara. The whole family will enjoy!

Chicken Ranch Wraps

Chicken Ranch Wraps

These healthy grilled chicken ranch wraps are super easy to make and so tasty. They come together in under 15 minutes!

Chicken Ranch Wrap Recipe

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 3 Chicken breasts, cooked

Produce

  • 1 Tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Lettuce

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheese, I used fiesta blend
  • 1/4 cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

Other

  • 6 Tortillas

Instructions
 

  • First cook your chicken in your pan, then slice and place in a bowl and put aside
  • Lay tortilla on a clean flat surface. Place the lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, ranch and shredded cheese over. Fold tightly to form a burrito shape
  • Heat a heavy duty pan or grill to medium heat. Cook wraps for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is crispy and golden.
  • Remove from heat, slice in half and enjoy!
Keyword chicken ranch wraps, easy recipes
Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Fall off the bone tender, juicy smoked baby back ribs that are cooked with a delicious dry rub. Make these smoked ribs and you will become known for smoking ribs!

Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe

Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe

These dinner rolls are super soft, fluffy, and super easy to make. They are the best dinner rolls!

Green Chile Enchiladas

Green Chile Enchiladas

These green chile chicken enchiladas are loaded with chicken, green chile, and shredded cheese its a super easy recipe.

Green Chile Enchiladas

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 3 Chicken breasts

Produce

  • 5 Green chilies

Baking & Spices

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Olive oil

Bread & Baked Goods

  • 12 Corn tortillas

Dairy

  • 2 cups Shredded cheese

Prepared

  • 1 can Family size cream of chicken

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Place chicken breasts on sheet and season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • Bake chicken in oven for 25 minutes or until chicken gets to internal temperature of 165
  • Time to shred chicken can use stand mixer place 1 chicken breast at time, or can shred anyway that's easier for you
  • Place shredded chicken in pan and add cream of chicken and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat
  • Add green chile to chicken mixture and cook for about 3 minutes stir together on medium heat
  • Add olive oil to a pan and cook the 12 corn tortillas making sure to not over cook them
  • In a casserole dish place 6 corn tortillas on bottom and pour the chicken mixture over and top with some shredded cheese
  • Add the remaining corn tortillas over and topped with remaining shredded cheese
  • In a preheated 350 degree oven bake the enchiladas for 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted, make sure to keep an eye on it to not burn the cheese
  • Enjoy!
Keyword chicken enchiladas, cooking, dinner, Easy recipe, green chile enchiladas
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

This chicken noodle stir fry is super quick and easy to make. Its a delicious dinner and is ready in 20 minutes. The family will definitely enjoy.