A delicious hybrid of french toast with grilled ham and cheese. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I recently posted about french toast and how much Cole loves the stuff. He’s also a big fan of ham and cheese sandwiches, so it was only natural that I make him a combination of the two. I remember…
Category: Fast and Easy
French Toast for Dinner
This post is dedicated to my older son Cole, who is 4 years old today. Happy birthday little man! Cole LOVES french toast, so much so that sometimes we’ll have it for dinner, usually on an evening when Tony is working and it’s just the three of us. This is one meal that Cole will always…
MIni Meatball Sandwiches
Pioneer Woman’s recipe for the cutest and tastiest little sandwiches around. Recipe found here. My sister-in-law told me she had tried this recipe and her kids flipped over it, so I just had to try it to see if mine would have the same reaction. Cole was very excited at the idea of mini burgers, but he…
Bow-Tie Pasta with Tuna
A really fast stovetop meal of pasta, tuna and veggies in a creamy cheese sauce. 3 cups bow-tie pasta2 tsp olive oil1 red pepper, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 can condensed mushroom soup1 cup cheddar cheese1/4 cup light sour cream1/4 cup parmesan cheese2 tbsp sundried tomato pesto1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced2 green onions, sliced1 can flaked…
Turkey and Red Pepper Rotini
A quick pasta dish made on the stovetop with ground turkey and red peppers. 3 cups whole wheat rotini noodles2 tsp olive oil1 lb lean ground turkey1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red pepper, chopped1 jar pasta sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup sour cream Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Heat olive oil in…
Pita Pockets with Greek Salad and Hummus
Here’s another great summer dinner idea for really hot days. No cooking required! 1 english cucumber, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tbsp lemon juiceWhole wheat pita pocketsHummus (store-bought or homemade recipe below) Combine cucumber, tomatoes, feta, oregano and lemon juice. Cut pitas in half and spread with hummus, then fill with the…
Black Bean and Pepper Quesadillas
This quesadilla recipe is so quick and easy. It’s perfect on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen or turning on the oven. 1 19 oz can of black beans, rinsed1 chopped bell pepper (red, orange or yellow- or a combination)1 cup grated chedder cheese1/2 cup…
Rice and Cheese Treasures
Balls of rice with a hidden treasure of ooey-gooey cheese in the middle. They’re fast, easy, and kids love them. Click here for this recipe, from Weelicious. I haven’t altered it in any way from the original recipe so I won’t reprint it here. It’s perfect just the way it is. I used brown rice that I had left over from…
Taco Loaf
French bread topped with lots of yummy taco fixings. It’s a fun change from your usual tacos. Recipe adapted from Company’s Coming: Rush-Hour Recipes 1 lbs lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped red pepper1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can refried beans1 can diced green chilies1 tsp chili powder1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp garlic…
Salmon Patties
Cute little patties made with salmon, red peppers, and dijon mustard. 1 can (213g) sockeye salmon1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs2 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp dijon mustard1 tbsp lemon juice1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup diced red peppers1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp lemon pepper Combine ingredients in a bowl and form into small patties. Heat…
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