It's good to have go-to ideas for busy weeks and evenings when you would really rather not spend a lot of time thinking about what to call dinner. In that spirit, I'm sharing one of my favorite stand-by dinner ideas.
Sometimes, a simple question like "what's linguine?" can lead to a decidedly delicious dinner that might have, without prompting, been a far less impressive meal. Here's how to teach the younger generation and make dinner an event!
Sometimes, it might seem like the recipes I present just always come together without a hitch. Lest that be your impression, let me share a recent fiasco that involved gravity and a tin of cocoa powder. However, in the end, it is decidedly delicious and that is pretty common when it comes to kitchen adventures, no matter the path!
Sometimes when cool weather blows in, we talk a lot about layering our clothing to keep warm and cozy. The same concept can be applied to dinner! Enjoy a hearty dinner that will delight everyone at the table when you enjoy a layered nacho dish that uses tater tots as its foundation.
If you've got kids, you understand the importance of the after school snack. However, a bunch of grapes or carrots and dip can get boring after a while. Here's a little break from the mundane that's perfectly-timed for the apple orchard.
Leftovers give me a chance to play around a bit with fusion cuisine. But before you click away and think this is too fussy, consider the smiles on the faces of your family when you present macaroni and cheese burritos for dinner!
Pull out your waffle iron, it's time for dinner. That's right, no one said it was just a breakfast thing OR a requirement that anything made in it needs to be smothered in maple syrup or other sweet things. Let's stuff ours with pizza!
Sometimes, my youngster and I are on our own for dinner. It's not often, but when we are, we opt for fun dishes that feature fresh foods and a lot of crunch. A perfect example are salads teeming with gourmet greens, crunchy coconut chicken, and drizzled with a spicy-sweet mustard dressing.
Tater tots transform one of our favorite Tex-Mex treats into a meal of epic proportions. Unlike traditional nachos, tatchos are definitely fork food and sure to be a hit with your family, young and old alike!
If you find yourself ordering stromboli from your favorite restaurants, but stopping short of making it at home, it's time to take on that challenge. The good news is that it's not really a challenge at all!
