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Easy weeknight dinner ideas (June 28- July 2)

June 27, 2021 milabassett Leave a Comment

Spinach-and-Orzo-Salad

How has your weekend been going? I hope you are enjoying the summer weather and taking some time to rest. We are cooking Lobster Scampi with a Blueberry Galette for dessert. On weekends we have the time to make more involved meals like this. On weeknights, it's all about having … [Read more...]

Dinner, Quick dinners, Recipes, Salads chicken, easy dinner, salad, salmon

Quick weeknight meal – Chicken enchilada skillet

July 26, 2020 milabassett Leave a Comment

Quick chicken enchilada skillet

This is another super quick, easy, and customizable dinner idea. It really is more of a concept than a recipe - feel free to use more or less of the ingredients, or substitute with what you like. I've made this chicken enchilada skillet with leftover chicken and with canned … [Read more...]

Dinner, Quick dinners, Recipes chicken, enchiladas

Getting ready for a new week ~ weekly meal plan

June 21, 2020 milabassett Leave a Comment

blueberry galette

The weekend is about to wrap with a Father's Day dinner - Brian's favorite take out, and a blueberry galette for dessert. It's in the oven as I am typing, and smells delicious. It wasn't the most productive weekend, but I am caught up on laundry, the house is moderately clean, … [Read more...]

Dinner, Menu planning, Quick dinners, Recipes, Salads chicken, meal plan, salmon

Easy Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo.

March 2, 2016 milabassett 1 Comment

Easy chicken and shrimp gumbo

When I plan my menu for a week I try to keep Mondays as easy as possible. Going into a new week is usually hectic enough-- the to-do lists, the doctor appointments, the kids' activities! Is it the same for you? At the same time, I like to have a nice meal at the end of the … [Read more...]

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Oven-roasted chicken breast with vegetables: no recipe cooking

February 13, 2016 milabassett Leave a Comment

Oven-roasted chicken breast with vegetables

I normally don't follow recipes when I cook. As long as I understand the general process and what the end result is supposed to be, a dish comes together organically. I call it a "no recipe" technique. I wanted to share this oven-roasted chicken with vegetables because it is a … [Read more...]

Dinner, Recipes chicken, easy dinner, GF dinner, oven-roasted chicken breast with vegetables

Lemongrass coconut chicken soup

January 23, 2014 milabassett Leave a Comment

I've been making a lot of soups lately. Soups are a great way to fill up without too many calories. They can be prepared fast, using simple ingredients you have in your fridge/pantry. Soups make perfect lunch. Add some salad and/or bread, and you have dinner in under 20 minutes! … [Read more...]

Recipes, Soups chicken, lemongrass, low-calorie dinners, soup, Thai food

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