Snacks & AppetizersFruity Pebbles are a good cereal choice for the taco dessert. The crunchy, colorful Fruity Pebbles pairs well with the white chocolate coating. Full-fat cream cheese is a good choice for the filling. It can be piped into taco shells and gives a lighter texture when the whipped cream goes in.
DessertsThis German chocolate poke cake recipe is a 9x13 cake that can be made in 25 minutes and baked in 35 minutes. I make this cake to feed several people. The layers include chocolate cake, caramel, and coconut and pecan. The cake is topped with ganache.
Snacks & AppetizersCrispy cheese curds take 30 minutes to prepare and cook from frozen. Cold cheese curds and a batter are necessary ingredients. I prepare and cook cheese curds as an appetizer or snack for their deep golden-brown batter-coated cheddar cheese. Do not let cooked cheese curds stand; serve with a dipping sauce right away.
DinnerSlow-cooked chicken posole verde feeds six. I like posole verde because it requires no extra time and attention from me while I cook other dishes. Cold toppings can be served at the table along with the soup. Salsa verde broth gives the soup a green chile flavor.
DinnerForty minutes to cook a meal in one pan. Chicken and pasta can cook together. This dairy-free chicken Alfredo recipe for four is a good option if you're searching for fettuccine with a cashew Alfredo sauce and browned chicken.
DinnerLoaded potato soup can be made in one pot in 50 minutes. The same Dutch oven can be used to prepare and serve the soup. Russet potatoes are used as a main ingredient in the soup, along with sharp cheddar, sour cream, and chives to mimic other potato flavors traditionally associated with baked potatoes, a great choice for a quick weeknight meal.
Side DishesBuy yellow cheddar cheese in blocks to make this Chick-fil-A mac and cheese copycat recipe. Let it melt into thick cheese pulls in the cheese sauce. I use the broiler to brown parts of the casserole, adding tastier crispy parmesan cheese. My favorite part of the dish.
DinnerThis potato soup recipe takes 50 minutes to make in one Dutch oven. I make this dish for dinner when I crave a heartier meal but don't want to dirty several pots and pans. Other ingredients are bacon drippings, soft potatoes, cheddar cheese, cream, and green onions for garnish (my favorite element of the dish).
DinnerBoneless, skinless chicken thighs are what I recommend using for this recipe because they contain fat and don't dry out during the covered simmer. Rice cooked with honey barbecue sauce in this recipe is sweet and tangy.
LunchCooked chicken breast is one of the main ingredients in this chicken Caesar pasta salad. Shredded or diced chicken breast can be used with the pasta in the salad. I like to use rotini pasta in this recipe because the shape holds the Caesar dressing well. Chop romaine and croutons to add texture to the salad. (Rotini is suggested for texture.)
Side DishesMashed potato gratin takes 20 minutes to prepare. Oven baking time for the gratin can be used to prepare other dinner items. Mashed potato gratin can be a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes, as it includes a layer of thinly sliced potatoes and cheese that browns and crisps. Best served at the table.
Side DishesChoose Charlotte potatoes, 2.5 inches long, to prepare garlic butter hasselback potatoes. Hasselback-style cuts on small potatoes will brown well in the oven and hold garlic butter you spoon over the potatoes when serving.
