Let casseroles and all-in-one style cooking make meal time easy! This week’s meal ideas of Cheesy Beef Noodles and No-Peek Pork Chops make getting a hot, homemade meal on the table simple for you and your family. Complete with prep-ahead or slow cooker side dishes, this menu is smart + tailor-made for convenience!
This Week’s Secret To Success
- We’re keeping it simple by building our meal ideas around casserole, or all-in-one main dishes, all week long. This is the easiest way to get a complete, hot meal on the table!
- Menu 1: Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole is a hands-down family favorite and can be assembled ahead of time, while the black eyed peas cook hands-free in crock pot all day! Use the “Extra Tips” below to have the salad prepped, and this might be one of the easiest meals you’ve ever put together.
- Menu 2: Side dishes can be prepped ahead of time, leaving just the main dish to be your focus on the day of!
- Make your breakfast casserole at the beginning of the week, and you have a delicious french toast breakfast on the ready all week long.
EXTRA TIPS:
- To make this week go smoothly, chop all the vegetables and fruit for these recipes ahead of time.
- Remember to toss the diced apple in a tablespoon or two of lemon juice to keep it from browning. (or just chop the day of, if you prefer)
- Put everything in separate zip top bags and store in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to cook, grab a bag and you’re ready to go!
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation! So, don’t forget to make a plan for you table to make dinner time special for your family this week!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love is THE KEY to making any meal time stand out and to inviting others over stress free.
Menu 1- Creamy Lemon Chicken & Rice
Loads of bright lemon flavor, tender rice, hints of Parmesan and savory boneless chicken thighs guarantee this isn’t your regular chicken and rice casserole! Easy enough for busy weeknights, special enough for guests, Creamy Lemon Chicken Rice Casserole is melt-in-your-mouth delicious without a lot of fuss!
Menu 2- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Shredded chicken, hot buffalo sauce, cool Ranch dressing & cream cheese on crisp Hawaiian sweet rolls make unforgettable Buffalo Chicken Sliders for an ideal game day or party appetizer! Serve them with potato pancakes and cool strawberry coleslaw for a casual meal everyone will love!
Dessert This Week
Pulling a pan of fresh homemade Peanut Butter Cookies with their comforting, buttery-rich aroma from the oven is like holding a batch of childhood memories! Simple, classic and everything you remember, you’re going to love this easy recipe that delivers soft peanut butter cookies with their signature crisscross design.
Breakfast Made Easy
This easy breakfast French toast bake is loaded with plump, sweet red strawberries and buttery pecans. It’s a gorgeously inviting brunch casserole, wonderful for holidays and perfect for those weekends when all the family is at home. Make it ahead of time or the day of! Just top it off with a drizzle of warm maple syrup and you’ve got guaranteed French toast heaven.
Snack of the Week
Homemade Southern Cheese Straws are an addictive snack that is so easy to make! This simple recipe is loaded with cheddar, zesty herbs and spices and a little cayenne kick for maximum snacking!
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