Tried & True Meals

Taking a break from the beauty and fashion posts for today and sharing some of my favorite meals with you all.  I guest posted a few weeks back on Becky’s blog and wanted to revamp and add a few more from pinterest and other sources! I think you’ll see a theme with some of these as I prefer ease and simplicity with meal choices during the week!

BLT Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta & Avocado

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I am almost a bit ashamed to admit it – but we have made this salad weekly for the last few months!! I substitute the regular bacon for turkey bacon and it tastes the same! Topped with any dressing or just a little olive oil and you’re good to go! 


Lasagna Roll Ups

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When I was first looking at trying this recipe I was pretty intimidated because it had Lasagna in it…which I’ve come to realize is really not that hard to make!! I like to substitute the ground beef for ground turkey. These also taste amazing the next day for lunch! 

Stuffed Peppers

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I’ve shared my stuffed peppers with you guys before – and it’s a go-to meal on Sunday night when I have a little more time to prep! 

Easy Chicken Parmesan

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This is one of the best week night meals – especially when I know both my husband and I will be home late. Enter in the easiest Chicken Parmesan you will ever make!! Pretty much three ingredients and you’re done, just add a side! 

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

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 I’m pretty sure my dad will be super proud of me with this one because it is one of the harder ones that I have made, but there is literally a YouTube video giving you a step-by-step guide to get you through! The smell while cooking was enough to make your mouth water – so good!! 

Mini Egg Muffins

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These are perfect to grab and go in the mornings!! The best part is you can include anything you want for your muffins. I like to do green onions, cheese & ham! 

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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While I am not baker – one of my favorite things to make is banana bread. This is the only recipe I have ever used and I just add in my chocolate chips!! Perfection every time!! 

Voila 

Let me introduce you to my secret weapon on nights when I seriously don’t want to cook but want really good food!! Voila are prepared meals found in your freezer section and aren’t completely bad for you. These are great and save me a ton of time! 

Do you guys have any go-to meals or special recipes you’d care to share?!

xo,

Biana

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36 Comments

  1. Stacy G
    May 22, 2014 / 12:17 pm

    I still haven't made that BLT salad yet and I need to! Those egg muffins look delish! I love bertolli meals on nights when I don't want to cook. Their chicken farfalle in vodka sauce is amazing! XO

  2. JumpingJE
    May 22, 2014 / 12:41 pm

    Stuffed peppers are fun for guests because the presentation is a lil fancy! πŸ™‚

  3. birdie to be
    May 22, 2014 / 1:13 pm

    Yum! I will have the salad, followed up with a slice of that chocolate banana bread, please!

  4. Ally Harding
    May 22, 2014 / 1:24 pm

    These are great! Now that home every night The dreaded what do you want to do for dinner comes up. We never want to make it a big production but it's hard when you're trying not to spend a lot of money but want something decently healthy. Can't wait to try that BLT salad!

  5. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    May 22, 2014 / 1:32 pm

    You know how I feel about those man approved salads πŸ˜‰ My other go to meal is anything Asian stir fry. I can whip up one of those very quickly and it's pretty healthy as well! πŸ™‚

  6. Kristen
    May 22, 2014 / 1:44 pm

    yum! im so hungry now haha. that salad looks delish, and i want to try the chicken parm… and those mini egg muffins. they look so easy, how have i never made them before?

  7. Shannon Jenkins
    May 22, 2014 / 1:47 pm

    Ok so I basically want to eat everything on here so yumm!!! I want one of those egg muffins right now! Lasagna roll ups are an all time favorite of mine! Mmmm!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  8. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    May 22, 2014 / 2:16 pm

    That salad looks awesome! My go-to meals are usually just fish or chicken, quinoa and type of veggie. It's easy and healthy πŸ™‚ I need to try those mini egg muffins!

  9. Katie @ yellowmangolife.blogspot.com
    May 22, 2014 / 2:27 pm

    I'm going to have to steal the BLT chopped and egg muffins…yum! My go to is crock pot chicken – we make tacos, quesadillas, chicken rice & black beans…so great for the whole week!

  10. Karly @ What Karly Said
    May 22, 2014 / 2:28 pm

    I've been wanting to try those lasagna roll ups for a while now – if you say they aren't too hard to make, then I trust you! Bread (banana bread, pumpkin bread, etc.) is one of my favorite things to bake – they are basically fool proof and always turn out yummy!

  11. Maggie
    May 22, 2014 / 2:29 pm

    I LOVE stuffed peppers! I make them all the time πŸ™‚ and that BLT salad looks delish! I need to try out those shrimp recipes…haha

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  12. Ashley
    May 22, 2014 / 2:39 pm

    I always love seeing recipes that are made over and over so I know they’re keepers.I’m 100% making those egg muffins for Brian!

  13. Gold Coast Girl
    May 22, 2014 / 2:48 pm

    All of these look delish! Especially that BLT chopped salad πŸ™‚

  14. Carly
    May 22, 2014 / 2:57 pm

    So many good options! We really like Bertolli (I think?) frozen meal with the shrimp! It's definitely a good thing to have on hand for nights when you don't feel like putting in much effort! I really want to try those little muffins!

  15. Andy Adler
    May 22, 2014 / 3:22 pm

    This post is great! I love trying out new recipes! xx

    Typical Domestic Babe

  16. Christina
    May 22, 2014 / 3:30 pm

    choc chip banana bread! yessss! for all meals πŸ™‚

  17. P!nky
    May 22, 2014 / 3:40 pm

    Yum, yum and yum! I'm hungry!

  18. Court @ Sweet Home Alabamian
    May 22, 2014 / 4:03 pm

    You have a pretty good palette chick!

  19. Zelle B.
    May 22, 2014 / 4:09 pm

    I need to make those lasagna roll ups pronto! And I'm sharing a chicken parmesan recipe next week! It's a pretty good one πŸ˜‰
    xo!

  20. Caroline {Virginia Sweet}
    May 22, 2014 / 4:13 pm

    totally saving this post because I want to eat everything right now!!!!! Great one!

  21. Unknown
    May 22, 2014 / 4:14 pm

    Mmmm now I'm craving chocolate chip banana bread!! πŸ™‚

  22. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    May 22, 2014 / 4:46 pm

    That salad looks amazing! I need to get on it and make it already!

  23. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    May 22, 2014 / 4:55 pm

    Mmmm… lasagna rollups sound AMAZING!
    We make this quinoa taco stuff… quinoa with taco seasoning, corn and black beans and throw it in a whole grain shell! SO easy and SO tasty!

  24. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    May 22, 2014 / 4:55 pm

    You always make the most amazing things!! Those lasagne roll ups!! UGHHHH!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  25. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    May 22, 2014 / 5:05 pm

    I love turkey lasagna roll ups! That salad looks fantastic – definitely trying that out! Yum..now I'm hungry.

  26. MakeMeUpMia
    May 22, 2014 / 5:18 pm

    Pinning a few of these for sure!! My Pinterest food loves will be up Mon πŸ™‚

  27. Jules @ If I had 100 Dollars
    May 22, 2014 / 6:00 pm

    UGH so good! We're a huge taco and baked ziti couple!

  28. Anonymous
    May 22, 2014 / 6:18 pm

    Anything with pasta is always a go-to (that or Mexican!). I'll have to try turkey bacon on a salad next – great idea!

  29. awhite
    May 22, 2014 / 7:30 pm

    Great yummy round-up! Those lasagna roll-ups look awesome!

    -Ashley
    lestylorouge.com

  30. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    May 22, 2014 / 8:20 pm

    I make those egg muffins every other week for breakfast. So easy and so good!

  31. henning love
    May 22, 2014 / 8:22 pm

    chocolate chip banana bread yes please and shrimp scampi, yummm!!

  32. Katie Elizabeth
    May 23, 2014 / 1:32 am

    Oooh this reminds me that I need to make your chicken parm again! It was SO good! And I've still been meaning to try the stuffed peppers… basically thank you for meal planning for my next week!

  33. Laura Darling
    May 23, 2014 / 3:41 am

    Oh these all look so good! I want to try those egg muffins!

  34. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    May 23, 2014 / 2:07 pm

    Sorry for being a day late on commenting here, I had a busy day yesterday! Anyway, all of these recipes look great. We are growing red peppers in our "urban garden" so maybe I'll try making those stuffed peppers. Thanks for sharing lady!

  35. chantal marie
    May 23, 2014 / 4:42 pm

    OMG my mouth is watering!! all of this looks so good!

  36. Alycia
    May 25, 2014 / 2:04 am

    HI!
    I love following along with your blog and I'd love it if we could become blogging friends! I am relatively new to this whole blogging thing! Come check me out!

    alycia @ crazily normal || mitchalycia.blogspot.ca || instagram.com/alyciapalmer || facebook.com/crazilynormal