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Satisfying Weeknight Pasta
This recipe is a continuation of my series of easy weeknight, fast yet good food. It's easy to take this base recipe and jazz it up to create something great. But as it stands its good food fast and easy as is. There are many options to up the flavor. For instance add in dried Italian herbs simmer phase. Or add fresh chopped garlic about a minute before deglazing. This is a great base to expand on.
Leveled Up Grilled Cheese
The humble grilled cheese can be leveled up with a few tricks. There are two simple tricks that make this an obvious upgrade. The mayo creates the perfect crust, while the mustard mixes perfectly with the cheese. Consider adding onions, tomato slices, or salsa for even more complexity.
Easy Morning Breakfast Burrito
This burrito is great when you don't have much time but want something warm. Packed with protein and made with regular ingredients you have lying around. The hot sauce does some heavy lifting so pick one you like. I went with Cholula chili garlic.
Creole Style Shrimp
A simple but flavorful take on Creole Shrimp. This dish is best over rice or small noodles. To improve it more use the flavorful rice recipe https://www.sagerecipes.cc/recipes/flavorful-rice.
Creamy Spinach
This creamy side dish combines spinach and onions in a creamy sauce for a decadent yet nutritious side. This version uses only one pot and cuts unnecessary steps to help with those weeknights when you want something really great that doesn't take so long.
Unbaked Chocolate Cookies
This is a classic around the holidays. Fast, easy, and a bit healthier than most we make it for many Holidays. Overtime we've tweaked the recipe. Peanut butter is a great addition, but not necessary. Kids love them, they don't need to know they're getting healthy oats in their cookies.
Dill Sour Cream Dip
This dip works great with chips or vegetables. perfect eating healthy with carrots, broccoli and green beans.
Italian Meatballs
Although Minnesota isn't the first place you think of when you think Italian, we have our own beloved version. Simple to make, great with a red sauce, or on their own.