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Tater Tot Casserole
September 7th, 2009 | 
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My friend and former roommate Adrienne used to make me this midwest classic for me when we lived together. Ingredients consisted of canned cream of mushroom soup, some faux meat (she’s not much of a meat eater) and some tots on top. Brian, being a midwest-born guy, happens to LOVE Tater Tot Casserole. It’s one of the few meals he requests. And I loved it because I could keep the ingredients in the pantry and make this when I didn’t have anything planned. But when I moved us away from processed foods, we were both sad to think Tater Tot Casserole didn’t have much of a place in our life anymore. So I set on a mini-quest to make a homemade, slightly healthed-up version the old TTC . While this isn’t perfect and certainly isn’t health food, it’s a good compromise. TTC is back in our meal plan and that is something to be excited about.
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Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, and Spinach in Phyllo Cups
Beth made this for Sophia’s birthday girls night. While I greatly enjoyed the phyllo cup idea, I think this filling would be equally as tasty over some pasta, rice, or even just on its own.
Potato Chorizo Soup
I was recently searching for recipes that included kale (nature’s most amazing super health vegetable) and I stumbled onto a version of this recipe. As usual, I made a few tweaks. I love love LOVE this soup! It’s very hearty and filling and can actually be made in about 30 minutes (take THAT Rachel Ray). Serve with a salad and some crusty multi-grain bread and you’re in business.
Veggie Bagel
This is a quickie “recipe” because it’s barely a recipe at all. It is pretty much what it looks like it is – a bagel with some veggies and cream cheese. But wait! There is a secret ingredient! A bagel shop I used to frequent in college used to make this beast for me and I loved it then. Turns out, I still enjoy it today. It’s an easy, quick breakfast or lunch and it tastes super.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Kim made this tasty creamy spicy chicken pasta dish for Girls Night. Leftovers were *almost* better than the night of.
Chicken, Bean and Corn Tacos
I love tacos. I could eat tacos once a week and be a happy camper. When I don’t feel like making beef tacos, I make these chicken, corn and black bean tacos. I can whip up a batch of these in about 15 minutes, which is a major plus.
Soy Sauce Chicken
This is a dish I throw together. And when I say “throw together”, I mean it’s one of those “I don’t really measure it” type deals. So I’ll do my best to estimate amounts but take your own liberties with ingredients. I like this chicken because it’s easy, I usually have everything on hand, and it’s nice and light. The flavor is similar to Filipino “adobo” due to the vinegar and soy sauce combo.
Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce
Spaghetti is an easy throw together meal and making your own homemade sauce is actually easy peasy. The secret ingredient in my sauce is a splash of Sherry or Port wine, which gives this sauce some extra sweetness. I often make a big batch and freeze leftovers for lasagna or quick defrost dinner, as needed.
Salsa Simmered Chicken
Suzi made this delicious chicken for Beth’s birthday girls night. The salsa with spices was really really good, especially dished over some rice.
Asian Noodle Salad
This salad is a great way to get some veggies in, even if you’re not crazy about veggies. It looks like a little bit of a mess but it’s so SO good! The awesome thing is you can keep all the ingredients chopped and ready to go in the fridge, then throw them together as a main meal or a side with no time spent. It’s the dressing that makes this salad so tasty. The dressing is the total star of this salad. It…is…delicious. I like the dressing so much that I use it as a dip for veggies and to marinate meat. Try it!
