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October 3, 2015

My Favorite Things-Inspiration and Dinner Ideas

There are so many things I find across the vast world wide web that I love. Things I want to share with you, that don’t really fit into a recipe post.

Here is where I get to share those things. Recipes I’ve tried (or am planning to try,) quick tips for making life easier, products I can’t live without, maybe a photo (or 2) of my dogs and kids.

And inspiration.
This was shared a few months ago on Facebook. I don’t remember who shared it, but it was just what I needed to see/hear on that day. I used Picmonkey and made it pretty, printed it out and it hangs above my desk. When I’m thinking I’m not doing enough-for work, for my kids, for my personal well being, I can look up and know…

You are Exactly Where You Are meant To Be

I’ve always said, I love to bake, but I hate to cook.  Probably because weeknight dinners are a chore for me. The kids have after school activities, homework, I’m usually picking up a child right at dinnertime from somewhere.

I created a Dinner Ideas Pinterest Board a while back, to at least make sure I had some easy, go-to dinner ideas that I know my family will like. Here are some of my favorites from that board.

Creamy Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti from Julia's Album takes just 35 minutes total for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Creamy Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti from Julia’s Album takes just 35 minutes total for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Chicken Lazone from Plain Chicken takes about 15 minutes to make, seared chicken tenders with a creamy sauce, perfect for serving with pasta or mashed potatoes!

Chicken Lazone from Plain Chicken takes about 15 minutes to make, seared chicken tenders with a creamy sauce, perfect for serving with pasta or mashed potatoes!

One Pot Kielbasa Pasta from Sugar Apron, my kids love smoked sausage and it's so easy to just add it to a great pasta dish!

One Pot Kielbasa Pasta from Sugar Apron, my kids love smoked sausage and it’s so easy to just add it to a great pasta dish!

Southwest Chili Mac from Grace and Good Eats is hearty, great for a cold night and just a few simple ingredients!

Southwest Chili Mac from Grace and Good Eats is hearty, great for a cold night and just a few simple ingredients!

I'm not waiting for it to get cold to try this easy Weeknight Lasagna Soup from Frugal Foodie Mama, from start to finish, it's on the table in just 30 minutes!

I’m not waiting for it to get cold to try this easy Weeknight Lasagna Soup from Frugal Foodie Mama, from start to finish, it’s on the table in just 30 minutes!

At least I know what’s for dinner this week. What are some of your easy, go-to dinners?

Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas-who has time to spend all day cooking on a weeknight?

 

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  1. Sarah - Sugar Apron says

    October 4, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    OMG!!! Don’t know what to say, this just made my day!
    Thank you so much for featuring my One Pot Kielbasa Pasta! ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

    • Joan Hayes says

      October 12, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Yay, I’m so glad to hear that Sarah! ๐Ÿ˜€

  2. Joanne says

    October 4, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    I love quick and easy dinners too! Thanks for the ideas!

    • Joan Hayes says

      October 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      You’re very welcome! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    October 4, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    agh I always have the hardest time with dinners too! Here are a few links to my faves:

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2013/02/butter-cream-chicken.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2012/01/cheesy-chicken.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2011/11/holiday-recipe-exchange-week-seven.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2014/11/chicken-noodle-casserole-from-scratch.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2012/10/creamy-chicken-on-biscuits.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2014/10/french-dip-sandwiches.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2014/07/garlic-parmesan-chicken-lasagna.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2014/08/grandmas-beef-stroganoff-beef-checkoff.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2014/12/one-pot-garlic-parmesan-pasta.html

    https://www.cookingactress.com/2013/02/ritz-cracker-chicken-casserole.html

    • Joan Hayes says

      October 12, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Delicious Kayle, thanks for sharing! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Thanks for the inspirational quote. Oddly enough. I feel like that’s exactly where I need to be. I feel like I’m at a standstill in my life right now just waiting. Waiting. Waiting. Wondering if something is going to happen. If not, I just want to know it and get on with my life. Thanks for the reminder that I’m exactly where I need to be and I just hope and pray that my little miracle comes true!

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