This is where you will find main dishes and one-dish meals as well as breakfast and lunch ideas.
Known as the most popular dish in Spain, Paella (pronounced pie-ay-ya) is a dish from the Valencia region and is often referred to as the “national dish of Spain.” But the draw-back for most of us is that although paella is delicious, it can be too pricey for many of us. The ingredient that gives […]
This recipe is easy, but it is not as “quick” as most of the recipes I share here. Most of my recipes only require about 15 minutes of prep time. This one takes about 30 minutes, and it needs to cook for 30 minutes, so you will need to allow at least an hour to […]
Give your chicken and rice an Italian flair with Chicken Risotto. This economical dish is quick, easy, and so delicious! Not only is this dish quick and easy, you can make it in one dish, so cleaning up is easy too. Risotto is traditionally made with Arborio rice. You can substitute any type of white […]
If you love Italian food, this recipe is for you. It is inexpensive and comes together so fast that you can even serve it on a busy weeknight. Ingredients: 16 oz. ziti 32 oz. spaghetti sauce (or use homemade) 16 oz. Ricotta cheese 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 c. parsley 1 tsp. oregano 1/2 […]
We often think of rice and beans as being a cheap meal, and it is, but you can also make it delicious. This casserole is a great way to serve your family an easy, inexpensive, and tasty meal. I often make this when I have leftover rice that I need to use. The recipe calls […]
If you are a fan of meatballs, these delicious Porcupine Meatballs are sure to please. They have rice in them, and as the rice in them cooks, it sticks out of the meatballs like the quills on a porcupine. No, they aren’t made with real porcupines! 🙂 My favorite ground beef for meatballs and meatloaf […]
This is one of my family’s favorite meals and one we have regularly. It is tasty, quick, easy, and affordable. You need to try these delicious enchiladas! Here’s what you will need. . . 2 1/2 c. sour cream 2 c. cooked chicken, cut in small pieces (You can use canned chicken. I used my […]
It doesn’t get much easier than this Crockpot meal that comes together in just minutes. Start by cutting 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Add one to two tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet. Cook the chicken until it is slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and add to the […]
Before we met, my husband spent many years living in south Mississippi and developed a love for all things Creole. One of his favorite Creole dishes is Red Beans and Rice. He taught me how to make it, and over the years I’ve tweaked it a bit to develop my own recipe. Some people make […]
If you want to give your family a wholesome, homemade lunch or dinner, but you find yourself exhausted with little time, this is the meal you need. It doesn’t get much quicker or easier that these gluten-free tuna burgers. You can whip up this tasty meal in 15 to 20 minutes. If you don’t need […]