Tag: fast food
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Perfect Flank Steak
Yep, that’s steak. It’s so good that if you make it men and women will weep at your feet. Plus, since it’s flank steak, as opposed to a more expensive cut, it won’t break the bank and can be on your table in under 30 minutes. So, grab a box of kleenex, and let’s get…
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Fajita Bowls
Rice bowls are kind of having a moment, and it’s because of a lot of reasons. For starters, they are highly customizable. I’ve used brown rice, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and even a fried egg over the years. In addition to their flexibility, they also come together really quickly. You can easily scale them up and…
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Grilled Chicken Tacos in 30
These grilled chicken tacos are currently on repeat at our house. They’re fast, flavorful and a total crowd-pleaser. Ready in around 30 minutes, no one will be disappointed when you make these for dinner. Grilled Chicken Tacos Serves 3 Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 c. onion, diced 1, 15 oz. can…
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French Toast
When I was a little girl, I was sick a lot. My allergies and asthma kept me away from school more often than I liked. The upside to these bouts of illness was that anytime I started to feel better my mom made french toast. To this day, it is my favorite food. Up until a…
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Fast Food: Vegged Out Sloppy Joes & Potatoes
When Keegan is away, I like to make all the vegetables he doesn’t like. Do you do that too? I’m always sad to see him go, but manage to console myself with mushrooms* and tomatoes. Some of his least favorite foods are ones that both Ellie and I like a lot. In particular, they are red…
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Fast Food: Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and White Beans
Pork chops should be your kitchen secret. Serving them for a weeknight dinner looks very impressive, but they take about 15 minutes to make. That’s it. I won’t tell if you won’t, okay? To complete the pork chops, I made a quick pan sauce with white wine, but you could easily use chicken broth instead,…
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Fast Food: End of Summer Vegetable Soup
Zucchini, yellow squash, corn and tomatoes shine in this “end of summer vegetable soup.” Ready in around 30 minutes, this is your new weeknight meal. Trust me. Not sure what to make for dinner? Be sure to sign up for the Missalaneyus newsletter. The first edition will go out tomorrow, and it includes a meal…
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Fast Food: Pork Chops with Grilled Plums & Bacon, Goat Cheese Corn
After wrangling Ellie into her seat and glancing at the table, Keegan said, “You made all this in about 45 minutes?” Yes, yes I did. I am a wizard. Okay, maybe not, but the key to fast dinners is using ingredients that can be prepared quickly. Pork chops take between 10 and 15 minutes to…
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Fast Food: Grilled Chicken Salad with Nectarines & Fresh Corn
Does anyone else feel like their hot dog/brownie/ice cream intake is off the charts lately? No, just me? Hmm. Well, if like our family, you’re in need of a recharge, I’d like to suggest a market fresh salad full of sweet nectarines, creamy fresh mozzarella and peppery arugula. Salads are the original fast food, which…
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Fast Food: Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa & Roasted Carrots
On busy weeknights, getting dinner on the table has to happen fast, so I’m back with another edition of my Fast Food series. This whole meal can be made in around 30 minutes and tastes like the start of summer. The bright strawberry salsa is spicy, sweet and tangy. Spooned over perfectly grilled chicken, it is…