Author Archives: Erin

Freezing One Dish Dinners – Tips and Tricks

(Recipe: Italian Stuffed Shells on $5 Dinners) I’m a big believer in taking advantage of the time that you spend in the kitchen.  I batch cook. And batch bake. A lot. While I prefer fresh food, hot out of the … Continue reading

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Four Bean Salad with Quinoa Recipe

Light. Easy. Summer. Salad. The quinoa cooks on the stovetop in just a few minutes.  If you really don’t want to have any heat in your kitchen, cook the quinoa in a rice cooker out on your patio. Once the … Continue reading

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Cooking Pasta in a Skillet Dinner – One Dish Dinners Tips and Tricks

When it comes to one dish dinners, some of my favorites to make are skillet dinners. A 12″ deep skillet makes just the right amount for our family…even leaving leftovers at times. To get a full meal into the skillet, … Continue reading

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Skillet Macaroni with Swiss Chard Recipe

Swiss chard is one of those intimidating vegetables. Until you figure out that it cooks just like spinach…and works just like spinach in just about any recipe! Spinach, whether fresh or frozen, is one of those ingredients that I use … Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Sides – One Dish Dinners Tips and Tricks

When it comes to making one dish dinners, it is my goal that the entire meal gets cooked in the same pot, slow cooker, skillet, Dutch oven or all on the grill. But I am not an extremist, nor am … Continue reading

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