Delicious Recipes to Keep my Family of Four Happy and Full
Spring is here which means one very important thing. No, I am not talking about the time change, budding flowers, or even warmer weather. I’m talking about mimosas!
We typically don’t go out on Valentine’s Day for dinner. The restaurants are always too crowded and the prix fix menus are too pricey. Instead, we pick a recipe, like this cheesy lobster orzo, that feels like a restaurant meal but is easy to make at home.
This dish was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in Philadelphia a few years ago. We were at a party and they were passing around little spoons of orzo macaroni and cheese. I fell in love instantly and knew I needed to make it at home.
This version has large chunks of lobster added in. You can easily substitute crab, shrimp, or leave out the protein all together. Either way, this dish will be delicious.
The best combination for a cheesy orzo recipe, in my opinion, is a mix of white cheddar, Parmesan, and shredded Gruyere. I’ve also made this with Jarlsberg in place of the cheddar and it was equally yummy.
Of course, no Valentine’s dinner or date night meal is complete without some delicious desserts to end the meal. Be sure to check out some of these super yummy options:
If you make this cheesy orzo mac and cheese or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Cheesy lobster orzo is a delicious, restaurant worthy meal that you can easily make at home.
With game day coming up in mere weeks, it is time to start thinking about what to munch on during the commercial breaks. If I am being completely honest, I only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials and to eat all the yummy food.
While I know we won’t have a part this year, I will definitely be making tons of finger foods anyways and these Banh Mi sliders will for sure be on the menu.
Technically, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese word that means bread. In Vietnamese cuisine, it usually refers to a sub like sandwich served on a baguette style roll.
Clearly, these banh mi sliders are not completely authentic but they the flavor profile is very similar to most banh mi sandwiches. Most of the ones I have had feature either sliced or pulled pork and so I went with pulled pork for the sliders.
One of the key components of the traditional Vietnamese sandwich is pickled daikon, carrots and crisp cucumbers. That is quite a lot to put onto a little slider so I focused on the cucumbers. They are quick pickled so they retain the pickled flavor but stay really crisp.
If you prefer to do daikon or carrots (or both!), you can totally make that swap.
This banh mi slider recipe uses the basics from my banh mi tacos and just makes them into little handheld pieces of deliciousness instead of putting into tortillas.
If you make this game day slider recipe or any recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Banh Mi sliders are the perfect little hand held snack for parties! Packed with flavor, these mini sandwiches are perfect for so many occasions.
I am excited to start January 2021 by doing Whole30. But, I know from past experience that it takes a bit of planning so I’ve already started with my meal planning. Be sure to try some of these delicious Whole30 approved breakfast recipes if you are doing Whole30 or, if you just want something new for breakfast in 2021.
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There is a conversation that happens all the time in our house when it comes time for dinner. If I am running behind or just don’t feel like sticking to my meal plan, I’ll make the mistake and say “what do you all want for dinner?” The inevitable answer is pizza from one half of my family and pasta from another half. So, to solve the problem in my household, I make one pot pizza pasta and meet in the middle.
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When we visited Rome last year, I was so excited for authentic carbonara. I ordered it at practically every restaurant we visited. Learn how to make this Roman pasta at home with just a few simple ingredients.
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This time of year pumpkin gets a ton of attention. Now, I adore pumpkin and it is really versatile but sweet potatoes offer a TON of health benefits and can work in any recipe from appetizer to desserts.
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Quick and easy meals are a must in our house. I like things that require just a few dishes but still taste great and offer lots of flavor too. This lemon tuna pasta is so easy and uses just a few simple ingredients to create an easy dinner that is packed with flavor.
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As our schedule gets busier with school starting soon, I have been doing more and more meal prep. One of my favorite additions to our meal prep routing is a roasted broccoli salad.
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I am a huge pasta salad fan…especially when the heat of summer comes around. I usually make one on Sunday and use it as a side dish one night and as part of lunches throughout the week. This zest Italian pasta salad is so perfect for that or to take along to a picnic or potluck!
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