Easy Recipes

This Taco Lasagna recipe is so easy and is a casserole that freezes well. When Mexican food meets Italian you get layers of pasta, salsa, seasoned taco meat and lots and lots of cheese. It has only 7 ingredients and is a crowd pleasing cheesy Mexican dinner! This recipe is great topped with some homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. Adapted from :  the-girl-who-ate-everything.com INGREDIENTS :  3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 6 flour tortillas (8 inches) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 cup water 1 envelope taco seasoning 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 pound ground beef DIRECTIONS : Number one : In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in black beans and tomatoes. Simmer, unco...

Today I have an even EASIER version if that is even possible. Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chops WITH a side of potatoes like my original recipe. I was going to add carrots too, but with the heat I was a bit worried they’d scorch. Oven Baked Pork Chops Covered In Brown Sugar And Garlic On A Sheet Pan With Yukon Potatoes. One Pan, Almost No Cleanup And The Whole Family Will Love Them. Adapted from :  dinnerthendessert.com INGREDIENTS fresh parsley chopped salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons garlic minced 2 Bone in thick pork chops, about 1 inch thick INSTRUCTIONS Number one : Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Number two : Heat vegetable oil in a oven safe skillet (I use cast iron) on medium high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside Number three : In the same skillet reduce heat to low and add butter, ga...

One thing I really love about shrimp is how quickly it can cook, obviously meaning dinner can be ready in no time. Another great thing about shrimp is that it’s a good source of nutrients like selenium, vitamin B12 and phosphorous. You’ll also be so happy with how easy these shrimp boil foil packets are to throw together, yet they are packed with delicious flavors. This is a dinner win for sure! Adapted from :  cookingclassy.com INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp. butter 1 lemon, sliced into thin wedges Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 2 smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 lb. red bliss potatoes, chopped into 1-in pieces 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined DIRECTIONS Number one : Preheat grill over high heat, or preheat oven to 425°. Cut 4 sheets of foil about 12 inches long. Divide shrimp, garlic, sausage, corn, and po...

This homemade version is ready in minutes and has that same great restaurant flavor. There’s nothing better than a delicious Asian dish that’s not only easy to make, but also better than takeout. This Best-Ever Pepper Steak is a restaurant quality meal made in the comfort of your own home! Adapted from :  dinneratthezoo.com INGREDIENTS : Cooked white rice, for serving 1 tbsp. freshly minced ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided Kosher salt 1 lb. flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. cornstarch 4 tsp. packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce DIRECTIONS : Number one : Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside.  Number two : In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add flank steak, season with salt, and cook until cooked through and sea...

Oven baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and worth every minute! If you love a crispy crumb coating vs a soggy crumb, look no further! This is the best Chicken Parmesan you will ever make! Adapted from :  cafedelites.com INGREDIENTS : 2 tablespoon minced parsley optional, for garnish 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella 1 cup marinara sauce 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 egg 2 chicken breasts About 1 pound of chicken total 2 tablespoons olive oil INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Line a baking sheet with foil, brush foil with olive oil.  Adjust oven rack so that is in the second from the top space. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Number two : Cut the chicken breasts in half and pound to even thickness: Cut through the middle of the chicken breast as if you are going to butterfly it (cutting it open like a book), but cut all the way through to make two equal s...

A velvety, creamy vegetarian pasta recipe that is a trifecta of mouthwatering flavors. The sweetness of the caramelized onions, the earthiness of the spinach and mushrooms, covered in the smooth parmesan based cheese sauce, makes for one fantastic dish. Adapted from :  laaloosh.com INGREDIENTS : Pasta 8 oz farfalle pasta Creamy pasta sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 oz mushrooms , sliced (I used button mushrooms) 6 oz spinach 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup Parmesan cheese , shredded 1/4 teaspoon salt Caramelized onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 yellow onions , large, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar INSTRUCTIONS : How to caramelize onions: Number one : Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add sliced onions and cook on high heat for about 10 minutes, constantly stirring with the spatula. Number two : The onions should start to brown, but without burning. Number three : Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking onions for 10 more minutes...

This Ground beef STUFFED PEPPER SKILLET has all of the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers, with hardly any work. Ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice and cheese, a one pot simple meal that can be served right out of the skillet, in less than 30 minutes! Adapted from :  anaffairfromtheheart.com INGREDIENTS : 1 tbsp parsley 1 1/2 cups cheese 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup green bell pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning 14.5 oz tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups beef broth 3/4 cups white rice, I use Jasmine 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 onion, diced 1 lb. ground beef INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until ground beef is fully cooked, crumbled, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any fat. Place the skillet back on the heat and add in the bell peppers, diced tomatoes, rice, beef broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boi...

This Easy Italian Mushroom Fettuccine is a tasty Italian Pasta Dish, fresh herbs make this simple dish delicious and perfect, made the Classic Italian way. Adapted from :  anitalianinmykitchen.com INGREDIENTS parsley for topping fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste) 1 cup reserved pasta water 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 pound fettuccine 2 cloves fresh minced garlic, or a pinch of garlic salt 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, divided 16 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms (more if you love mushrooms!) INSTRUCTIONS Number one : Clean the mushrooms. Add the garlic and mushrooms to a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Sauté until the mushrooms are soft with deep brown color – 10-15 minutes. Number two : Add the cream and the rest of the butter. Simmer over low heat. Number three : Cook the fettuccine in a large pot according to package directions. Drain, reserving a little bit of the water, and return to pan. Number four : Add mushroom sa...

Summertime, as we all know, is burger time. There’s nothing quite like a nice, juicy burger, hot off the grill, with all your favorite fixings – bacon, cheese, and some nice fried mushrooms. Of course, a traditional burger also comes with one other thing: the bun. And for anyone who’s trying to steer clear of carbs, that kind of ruins the whole meal. Adapted from :  familyfreshmeals.com INGREDIENTS Bread and butter pickles, for serving Chopped chives, for serving Ranch dressing, for serving Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 lb. lean ground beef 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled DIRECTIONS Number one : Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, toss the bacon with the cheddar cheese. Number two : Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Season beef with salt and pepper. Add a small handful of beef to each muffin tin, then press up the sides to create a cup. Divide the bacon-and-cheese mixture evenly among the cups. Number three : Roast until beef is ...

Not in my books. Not to brag or anything, but I am a master at s’mores making. It’s taken time, patience, and a lot of practice, but it’s been an amazing journey. Thanks to everyone who ate my crappy s’mores in the process, but it was so worth it. Adapted from :  sinfulnutrition.com INGREDIENTS :  8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed 4 oz cream cheese softened 7 oz marshmallow creme 16 graham crackers 2.5 cups cold milk 1 box instant chocolate pudding 6 serving size INSTRUCTIONS :  Number one : Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment paper, allowing paper to overhang pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy. Pour into 9x13 pan and spread into an even layer. Number two : Chill pudding layer while you mix up the marshmallow layer. Number three : In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and marshmallow cream until smooth. Number four : Fold in whipping topping. Number five : Spread marshmallow layer over chocolate layer. Cover with ...