December 6, 2024

Roasted Chicken

Recipe By: Healing Gourmet

Rating: 4.6 out of 46 votes

Serve with rice and Sesame Cucumber salad

There’s something so simple and comforting about this dish. And the cucumber salad complements it perfectly with something cool and refreshing and a nice crunchy texture.

This recipe requires an Instant Pot (my FAV), but here is an alternative recipe.

Vegetable Beef Soup

Recipe By: The Real Food Dieticians

Rating: 4.9 stars from 105 reviews

I intended to make this version on stovetop but of course didn’t start it on time. So yet again, Instant Pot to the rescue!

I also already had some sweet potatoes on hand, so I used those. I probably cut them tooooo small, so I’ll keep them bigger next time. Still… so delish… this is a keeper for sure.

Mediterranean Shrimp

Recipe By: Garden In the Kitchen

Rating: 4.93 stars from 66 votes

A simple one-pan meal that’s packed with flavor.

Tips: Don’t skimp on the red onion. I made that mistake one time thinking it would be too much. It’s not. It NEEDS that red onion. Also, save yourself LOTS of time and get already peeled shrimp, and don’t leave the tails on like the picture shows. Who wants to be picking at those during a meal!?!

Beef Quesadillas

Recipe On: Momsdish

Rating: 4.81 stars from 442 reviews

Serve with your fav toppings and this slaw for added nutrients, flavor and crunch.

I usually double this recipe for my family because I want ample protein - and leftovers. It could easily become a carb-heavy meal, and that’s why I make sure to add the slaw. It’s also easiest to make this on a griddle of some kind if you have one so you can make multiple at once.

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Recipe By: Food & Wine

Rating: 5 stars from 54 reviews

My youngest who isn’t so young anymore at 17, requested this. She’ll be off to college soon, so I’ll make what she requests as long as I can.

I still do my thing on these simple meals, though. Pre-made soups are often full of gross ingredients so I make my own. This one is SO easy. Skip the croutons since it’s paired with grilled cheese, and I usually add either ham or turkey to the sandwiches for added protein. Note: You’ll need a stick or regular blender to finish it off the soup... but it’s worth it!

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