Delicious Recipes to Keep my Family of Four Happy and Full
Busy schedule? Grab a rotisserie chicken (or 2) during your grocery run and save your dinners by making one of these 21 easy rotisserie chicken recipes.
We’re headed back to school in our area in 2 weeks and that means crazy schedules kick back in. I still like to skip the fast food line and take out when we can and meals using rotisserie chicken are perfect for getting dinner done quickly.
…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.
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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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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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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I am excited to partner with Cans Gets You Cooking to bring you this recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Right now, we all need comfort food recipes more than ever. This creamy tuna noodle casserole is so easy to put together and ready in under 30 minutes. With plenty of vegetables and lots of flavor, it makes the perfect weeknight meal.
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Even though we are in quarantine, we are super busy with work and trying to home school our two kids. I find myself turning to quick recipes that just need a few ingredients when making dinner for the family. These spicy sesame noodles are perfect for that and, with a side of wilted greens, you have a full dinner that is so easy!
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I’m thrilled to share a recipe from a fellow blogger today. I know this quarantine situation has lots of people turning to baking as a way to pass the time and to bring a bit of comfort. Add this 3 ingredient banana bread recipe to your baking list and I promise you won’t regret it.
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Do you still need a reason to include bananas to your diet? Not only are bananas always available all year round, but they are also delicious. You can eat them as is or you can use them as ingredients for bread, like in the recipes we recommend below.
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Simple recipes are what I am turning to over and over these days. This cheesy taco pasta bake is a perfect weeknight meal that includes many ingredients you likely already have or are easy to find.
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