I love finding new recipes! Especially quick-to-prep recipes that taste delicious. Here are three recipes our family has quickly grown to love.
The first is from Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman herself . . .
Fresh Corn Casserole with Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos
Since I was crunched for time, I used frozen corn and it was still delicious! It comes together so quickly. The jalapenos give the dish a nice kick and it goes great with a taco bar! Or even a salad bar. : )
Note: The recipe calls for extra milk, which I did not add. It was soupy enough with the cream.
I brought this dish to a family game night this past Sunday evening . . .
I didn’t think to take a pretty picture of the corn casserole, but here’s a candid shot, and yes, I was talking. But you can see how festive it is with the corn, red bell peppers, and jalapenos. Oh so good. Thanks, Ree!
Incidentally, I’ll have you know I was beaten in Guess Who by a five-year-old that evening. But she’s adorable and won fair and square, so I’m owning it. : )
Next, an appetizer. . .
Spicy Artichoke Dip
Sorry, no pic of this one. But oh…this is the bomb when it comes to appetizers. So good! And again, comes together in 10 minutes. Thanks, Kim Pressley, for this recipe (and for being such a fabulous friend—and cook!).
Lastly, here’s a recipe that’s not so new to me. In fact I may have shared this one before. But I’ve made it a ton recently (or Joe has, bless him!) because life has been crazy, and my time in the kitchen has been next to nil.
Tricia Goyer’s Taco Soup
Yep, this is from the lovely Tricia Goyer!
Again, this is a quick and easy recipe—that is delicious! It’s even better the second day when all the flavors have had a chance to meld. Oh so good. Especially with sour cream and cheese and Frito’s. I’m telling you, you need this soup in your life.
I usually make mine with THREE pounds of ground beef and throw in an extra can of Rotel and either pinto or kidney beans. Again, delicious.
Do you have any new favorite recipes? Or easy-to-prep “go tos” that help with a busy life? If yes, don’t you dare keep them to yourself. Please share! And do you and yours do “game night?” If yes, what games do you play? (I LOVE playing games!)
Much love from my corner of Tennessee,
Tammy
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Game night sounds like a blast! What a cool idea, and what a blessing to have all your family close by. 🙂 Loved the post!
It WAS fun, Angie. Brittney, my niece, had brackets and everything. LOL And yes, we have lots of family here which is such a blessing. And ahem (BEVIE!!), we’re trying to get even more to move here. : )
I made Taco Soup yesterday (yes, thanks Tricia)! I started using Frito Scoops years ago instead of the tortilla chips. It’s perfect that way. I also use 2.5 to 3 lbs of burger. I like to make it in the slow cooker. Get it started in the morning, and it’s ready for a late lunch or an early dinner. I divide it up in fourths, one container for the fridge (it’ll provide my main meal for several days) and three for the freezer. And with fall just over a month away, I am ready for the change in seasons. Oh, and like you, I also once forgot the packaged ingredients. Why is this so bland? I’ve never forgotten since.