Category Archives: Easy

Sheet pan veg with turkey kielbasa 12/12/23

When you need to use up the vegetables in your crisper, dowsing them in some EVOO and salt and laying them out on a sheet pan is a great way to go. I made two sheets, one for harder vegetables … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, Sheet pan, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hamburger taco. 12/11/23

I know it looks weird but when you need to avoid gluten you have to be inventive. John grilled the hamburgers and I charred two tortillas and formed a taco shape while they were still warm. I used my typical … Continue reading

Posted in American, Beef, Easy, Grilling, Healthy tips, Methods, Salad, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Fish tacos and salad. 12/6/23

The fish we used is tilapia. We buy it at Costco and we split the fillets lengthwise once they are done cooking. They are a perfect size for our corn tortillas. The tortillas are softened and charred over an open … Continue reading

Posted in Easy, Fish, Mexican, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Leave a comment

Grilled lamb chops with sweet potato and Brussels sprouts 12/5/23

After eating a large lunch at a new (to us) Ethiopian place, I whittled my dinner down to one lamb chop and a quarter of a baked potato. Here is a picture of my lunch. It was fine but will … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Grilling, Lamb, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Chicken enchiladas with spicy beans and corn 12/4/23

I am using the chicken that I shredded off our rotisserie chicken from Friday. This makes two dinners, 2 soups, and 1 lunch so far. I still have to use a wing, thigh, and leg. I foresee a leftover enchilada … Continue reading

Posted in Easy, Kitchen tips, Methods, Mexican, Uncategorized, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Scrambled egg nachos. 12/3/2

Scrambled egg nachos are a fun treat to eat. After heating the beans and corn, I scrambled the egg and set it side. First I put down a layer of chips. Then I added a layer of corn and beans … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Eggs, Kitchen tips, Poultry, Southwest U.S., Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight dinners | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Easy chicken wings and salad. 12/2/23

We do a lot of “scratch” cooking but after a busy day it is nice to know we have products in the freezer and fridge to make the dinner process easier. One of these is Taylor Farms salad kits. On … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Kitchen tips, Poultry, Salad, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Rotisserie chicken with sweet potato and broccoli. 12/1/23

A trip to Costco always includes a rotisserie chicken. I disassembled the chicken as soon as I got home and shredded one breast for enchiladas on Monday and sliced the other breast for tonight’s dinner. Then I package up the … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

Turkey kielbasa tacos? 11/30/23

Do you ever feel like not cooking? That was me on Thursday night. We were supposed to have a bunch of sheet pan vegetables with either shrimp or turkey kielbasa. It was still up in the air. Then I said … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, Poultry, Weeknight dinners | Tagged | Leave a comment

New England clam chowder. 11/29/23

We made our usual clam chowder making a broth of half and half, clam juice, the juice from the canned clams, and white wine. The vegetables and herbs in it are leeks, onions, celery, thyme, tarragon, and potatoes. Simmer the … Continue reading

Posted in American, Easy, pescatarian, Shellfish, soup, Vegetables, Weeknight dinners | Tagged , | Leave a comment