Roasted Seasoned ChickpeasBy MelissaYummy snack that can be prepared in a variety of ways! Adapted from https://tasty.co/recipe/spicy-roasted-chickpeas, https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/tandoori-roasted-chickpeas, and https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7822622/chickpea-snack-recipes/2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake/CupcakesBy MelissaYummy recipe that's super easy! (inspired by Julie, and adapted from https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/pineapple-angel-food-cake)Homemade LimoncelloBy MelissaYummy recipe for limoncello, which was a great way to use the leftover peels from making Meyer lemon tarts! Adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/limoncello-recipe-1916618Refried Black BeansBy SethAn easy recipe that uses canned black beans to make a delish refried black beans side dish! As adapted from Simply Recipes (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/refried_black_beans/)Spiced Mulled WineBy SethAn easy Mulled Wine recipe that will keep you and your holiday guests warm all throughout the night!Loopy Cereal ShotsBy MelissaFroot Loops-inspired cereal shots, adapted from https://msrachelhollis.com/2013/05/10/cereal-milk-shot/Sausage BallsBy MelissaGreat party, brunch, or tailgate snack, adapted from Dylan's family recipe, and https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sausage-cheese-balls.Betty’s Ground Beef & Cabbage SoupBy MelissaBetty's recipe for a thick and flavorful soup!Cacio e Pepe Zucchini NoodlesBy MelissaSimple but tasty recipe! Adapted from https://thebestketorecipes.com/cacio-e-pepe-zoodles/, https://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/easy-healthy-cacio-e-pepe-zucchini-noodles/, and https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/277642/zucchini-noodle-cacio-e-pepe/Julie’s Rotisserie Chicken GyroBy MelissaAmazingly flavorful way to prepare a gyro at home!Spanish Cauliflower “Rice”By MelissaEasy Spanish rice, made with cauliflower! (Adapted from https://www.wholesomelicious.com/cauliflower-spanish-rice)Breakfast Pigs in a BlanketBy MelissaMade these with chicken breakfast sausage for a tailgate! (Adapted from https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/breakfast-pigs-in-a-blanket)Instant Pot Soft-Boiled EggsBy MelissaUsed these eggs in a breakfast bowl-type recipe using leftover sausage and veggies. (Adapted from https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/soft-boiled-eggs)Cinnamon Toast Crunch ShotsBy MelissaNow a tailgate staple! An easy-to-mix cocktail that's super yummy, especially with the proportions listed below, though these particular measurements make a little over a half gallon!Instant Pot LentilsBy MelissaEasy way to make lentils that can be added to lots of dishes! (Adapted from https://minimalistbaker.com/instant-pot-lentils-perfect-tender-no-soaking)Fried Cauliflower RiceBy MelissaThis was a great way to use up some leftover steak! (Adapted from: https://www.theseoldcookbooks.com/low-carb-beef-fried-cauliflower-rice)Grace’s Banana PuddingBy MelissaGrace has been making this delicious banana pudding since she was 10! Her recipe is based on the directions on the box of Nilla wafers. She cooks her own pudding, but Jello works too 🙂Fettuccine Parm Pasta Salad (like Souper Salad’s!)By MelissaDelicious cold pasta salad from our fave salad bar restaurant! (Adapted from: https://copykat.com/souper-salad-fettuccine-salad/)Gary’s Freezer SalsaBy MelissaGary's recipe for a big batch of salsa that can help use up tomatoes and peppers from the garden, and be stored in the freezer!Mushroom Broccolini Pasta Stir FryBy MelissaFlavorful stir fry adapted from: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022121-mushroom-pasta-stir-frySpaghetti Squash with Asparagus, Ricotta, Lemon, and ThymeBy MelissaA tasty, vegetarian faux-pasta dish that allows us to use veggies that are in season in the spring! (Adapted from: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-spaghetti-squash-with-asparagus-ricotta-lemon-and-thyme-186415)Grace’s Betty Crocker Hot Fudge Pudding CakeBy MelissaA gooey, magical dessert where the cake batter starts at the bottom and ends up at the top! Grace used to make this for her children!Julie’s Quinoa Caprese CasseroleBy MelissaJulie's crazy delicious vegetarian casserole!Creamed KaleBy MelissaYummy creamed kale recipe that uses milk instead of cream (adapted from: https://www.cuisineandtravel.com/creamed-kale-recipe)Prosciutto Wrapped AsparagusBy MelissaYummy brunch side for springtime! (Adapted from https://www.fifteenspatulas.com/parmigiano-prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus-spears)Creamy Chicken and Mushroom SoupBy MelissaFlavorful and filling soup filled with mushrooms and shredded chicken! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia and https://www.mushroomcouncil.com/recipes/easy-mushroom-soup)Brined Instant Pot Turkey BreastBy MelissaThis makes a MOIST turkey! Brining adapted from Kyle's experimentation, and Instant Pot directions adapted from: https://www.gourmetdoneskinny.com/recipes/turkey/easy-instant-pot-turkey-whole-or-breasts/Meyer Lemon BarsBy MelissaGreat way to use Meyer lemons right off the tree! (Adapted from: https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/easy-meyer-lemon-bars)Avocado SlawBy MelissaTasty southwesty slaw! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia)Pork Enchilada Verde CasseroleBy MelissaThis was an awesome way to use up some leftover BBQ pork (adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia)! We also made this avocado slaw as a side!imPEACH Champagne PunchBy MelissaSweet peachy punch that isn't too boozy! (Adapted from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peach-champagne)Mexican Egg CasseroleBy SethThis amazing Mexican breakfast casserole recipe is loaded up with the most flavorful ingredients, it’s easy to make ahead of time the day before, and most of all, it’s just ridiculously delicious!Sweet Potato Tamale PieBy MelissaSweet Potatoes layered on top of seasoned pork and kale! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia)Spaghetti Squash Chow MeinBy MelissaChicken chow mein that uses spaghetti squash instead of noodles! Sauce and squash can be made ahead to save time later in the week. This would also be tasty with the addition of other vegetables like mushrooms! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia and https://www.everylastbite.com/2017/11/01/chicken-chow-mein/)Slow Cooker Chicken ThighsBy MelissaGrace's barbecue-y slow cooker chicken thigh recipe!Instant Pot Turkey Carcass Soup with RiceBy MelissaGreat way to use up turkey carcass after a holiday. We used the bones from an apple cider smoked turkey breast and it was AMAZING! (Adapted from https://www.dadcooksdinner.com/pressure-cooker-day-thanksgiving-turkey-carcass-soup)Whiskey German Chocolate Poke CupcakesBy MelissaDelish recipes combining all of Derek's fave things for his birthday! (Adapted from: https://bsugarmama.com/whiskey-german-chocolate-poke-cake)Bourbon TrufflesBy MelissaOur version of the BourBons from Buffett's Candies in Albuquerque (theirs are the best though! Adapted from https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/bourbon-balls/)Baked Spaghetti Squash CarbonaraBy MelissaSuper delish carbonara casserole using spaghetti squash! (Adapted from: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baked-spaghetti-squash-carbonara-recipes-from-the-kitchn-200313)Enchilada Zucchini BoatsBy Melissa(Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia)Chocolate-Zucchini-Banana-Applesauce MuffinsBy MelissaDelicious chocolate muffins filled with fruits and veggies! Adapted from: https://thehappierhomemaker.com/chocolate-zucchini-banana-muffinsChile Relleno CasseroleBy MelissaFun way to use up chile peppers from the garden, or use the canned ones instead! (Adapted from Eating for Life by Bill Phillips)Spaghetti Squash BologneseBy MelissaCan be made in a skillet, or if the ingredients are made ahead, they can be baked casserole-style! (Adapted from Cook Once, Eat All Week by Cassy Joy Garcia)Microwaved Spaghetti SquashBy MelissaBasic steps for cooking spaghetti squash in a microwave to then use in recipes (adapted from: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-spaghetti-squash-in-the-microwave-223928)Sausage FrittataBy MelissaMade using bulk jalapeño-cheddar brat sausage from Dickman's! Any desired sausage/veggie/dairy substitutions would also work well.CalabacitasBy MelissaSquash + Cheese = YUM!Healthy-ish Banana BreadBy MelissaThis bread is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! It uses applesauce instead of butter or oil.Air Fryer Chicken WingsBy MelissaEasy recipe for frozen wings made crispy in the air fryer (adapted from https://alicensetogrill.com/air-fryer-buffalo-chicken-wings-from-frozen/)Air Fryer Pepper PoppersBy MelissaGreat way to use peppers from the garden! Adapted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/air-fryer-pepper-poppers/Grace’s Peanut Salad DressingBy MelissaAdapted from: https://loseweightbyeating.com/detox-diet-week-7-day-weight-loss-cleanse/Air Fryer Zucchini Parmesan ChipsBy MelissaTasty fried zucchini, made with the air fryer! Adapted from https://awefilledhomemaker.com/air-fryer-zucchini-parmesan-chips/Greek Yogurt Onion DipBy MelissaGreek yogurt-based onion dip for potato chips. Adapted from https://showmetheyummy.com/healthy-french-onion-dip-recipe/ and https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/easy-greek-yogurt-french-onion-dip/Julie’s Dutch BabyBy MelissaYummy, eggy, pancake that can be eaten for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!Instant Pot Kalua PorkBy MelissaEasy and delish kalua pork recipe! (Adapted from: https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/kalua-pork and https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-kalua-pork)Healthy Mac and CheeseBy RebeccaCheese. Macaroni. Greek Yogurt. Broccoli. Spinach. Broccoli Quinoa CasseroleBy RebeccaEmma loves this meal so much. When I make it, she eats half a 9x13 baking dish of casserole and she enjoys leftovers so so much! I puree broccoli but you can do so many others and combine purees. My kids expect so many vegetables in this but cheese and quinoa masks the taste.Sausage JambalayaBy RebeccaThis is not an authentic, many-ingredients, tastes-just-like-someplace-in-Louisiana jambalaya. It's an easy throw-together recipe that someone made for my post-partum meal train and my family really enjoyed it! Avgolemono-Inspired Lemon Chicken Spinach SoupBy MelissaCocoa Roasted AlmondsBy MelissaSlow Cooker Green CurryBy MelissaAdapted from https://www.ladylolas.com/post/green-chicken-curry Non-fried Orange ChickenBy MelissaA tasty way to enjoy orange chicken without frying! (Adapted from: https://mealthy.com/recipes/1472/meal-prep-skinny-orange-chicken)Bisquick Apple CobblerBy SethDelicious homemade apple cobbler using Bisquick. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an old-timey treat!Healthy-ish Oatmeal Raisin CookiesBy MelissaNotes: Came out very soft! For a crispier cookie, leave in the oven for a minute or 2 longer. Source: https://www.twopurplefigs.com/healthy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/Megan’s Peanut Butter Kiss CookiesBy MelissaMegan's easy recipe for peanut butter kiss cookies!Orange Spicy AlmondsBy SethRoasted Almonds with a citrus kick! Perhaps needs a little more zest and/or cayenne pepper. (Adapted from https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/orange-chipotle-spiced-pecan-mix & https://jessicalevinson.com/orange-scented-nuts)Rice PuddingBy MelissaAdapted from https://www.topnotchmaterial.com/2015/09/arroz-con-leche-cuban-rice-pudding.htmlBy SethStovetop FrittataBy MelissaAdapted from https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/secret-to-fluffiest-frittata and https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/stovetop-frittata-quicheEverything Bagel AlmondsBy SethSavory, garlicky, oniony, a little salty, and studded with sesame seeds for even more texture. #Addicting!Instant Pot Albondigas SoupBy SethMexican meatball soup right from your instant pot! A family favorite ready in no time.2-Ingredient Banana Oat CookiesBy MelissaEasy way to use up overripe bananas! (Adapted from: http://blog.feelgreatin8.com/3-ingredient-peanut-butter-banana-cookies)Berry Blue Jell-O ShotsBy MelissaBasic Jell-O shot recipe that can be used with other flavors of gelatin and alcohol. A little boozier without the addition of cold water.Funfetti Cake Batter Party DipBy MelissaFunfetti party dip, which reminds everyone of their fave 90s snack, Dunkaroos!
Adapted from: https://sweetandsimpleliving.com/easy-funfetti-cake-batter-dip-recipe and https://www.taketimeforstyle.com/2016/11/easy-holiday-funfetti-dipStracciatella SoupBy MelissaLike an Italian egg drop soup! Adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/stracciatella-soup-recipe-1957514Tuna’s Award-Winning Salsa!By MelissaEasy AF salsa recipe!Easy ChiliBy MelissaEasy way to make chili using canned beans and optional garden veggies!Cherry Amaretto Jell-O ShotBy MelissaLess boozy basic Jell-O shot recipe that can be used with other flavors of gelatin and alcohol, though this flavor combination SLAPS!Green Chile Beef StewBy MelissaThis tastes just like Gordo's green chile stew! Tried cooking this in the Instant Pot for 90 minutes, but it turned out soupy and the beef was less chunky and more shredded. Adapted from http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotbeefstew/r/bl16c3.htmChilaquilesBy MelissaEasy way to use up extra tortillas or chips!Creamy Salsa ChickenBy MelissaPopular shredded chicken recipe for the slow cooker (adapted from Sparkrecipes.com) or Instant Pot (adapted from https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/260193/instant-pot-salsa-chicken)Squash CasseroleBy MelissaCasserole recipe that's become a family holiday tradition (thanks, Aunt Gail!)