Making simple, easy meals. Life is complicated enough, why should our food be too?
This weekend I celebrated the big 2-8 and boy was it special! I got all dressed up and spent the evening at an industry event with the amazing people I work with. After the awards dinner, we all got a sneak preview of US Bank stadium at the after party! Bring it on, 28! I… Continue reading Crockpot Turkey Chili
Changing leaves, sweaters and boots, open window with a cool breeze, and soup on the stove, chili in the crockpot! There is only one thing that I don’t love about Fall – that it is followed by Winter. Seriously, how cruel is that? This amazing time of year comes and goes way too fast, so… Continue reading Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Do you ever have one of those weeks where it feels like everyone and everything are working against you? That’s the current feels. Right now, I’m knee deep in that week. But the good news is, I have really yummy tacos to look forward to when I get home from work! It’s the little things.… Continue reading Honey Lime Pork Tenderloin Tacos
This time, I did not forget to take pictures. I’ve been so excited to make this recipe again. There’s just something really delicious and comforting about a big bowl mixed with rice, protein and veggies. This meal comes together easy and keeps you full! The original recipe is for a food truck style dish that… Continue reading Street Cart Style Chicken & Rice { With a Twist }
There’s this recipe on Buzzfeed for a NY food truck style chicken & rice dish and I made it and it was so delicious. But I thought, hmm… it’s missing something. So, I remade it with a few twists and I was SO excited to share it with you all because it turned out so… Continue reading Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers
As I sit here in Ankeny, surrounded by chain restaurants and fast food joints I can’t help but wish I was eating these spicy shredded beef tacos with a side of avocado lime dressing. This is my 3rd work trip in 3 weeks, and I have yet to master the whole “gluten free/paleo eating while… Continue reading Spicy Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce
Every week I ask the hubby what he wants to eat next week, every week he responds with one of the following statements, “whatever you want to make,” OR, “meat and vegetables.” Thanks for the input, babe. So each week I am left to find a creative way to deliver meat and vegetables. For some… Continue reading Stew-Less Beef Stew
I made a really simple chicken salad a few weeks ago with only like 5 ingredients – chicken, mayo, grapes, onions and celery (and salt/pepper – but those don’t count as ingredients!) and the husband really loved it. I decided to make another chicken salad because its so quick and easy! It’s a snap to… Continue reading Mandarin Chicken Salad
I have spent the last 72 hours binge watching Food Network and Gossip Girl while I heal from surgery, and I just need to feel like I’m doing something productive. This blog post is about as active as I am allowed to be! I’ve never been very good at relaxing, and I’m not going to… Continue reading Crockpot Fajita Shredded Chicken
This is it. An absolutely perfectly flavorful and juicy ground beef skillet that actually makes me want to eat ground beef. The creaminess of the feta, with the tartness of the lemon juice and the saltiness of the olives make this a dish that I cannot wait to make again. I don’t know about you,… Continue reading Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet
Meals by Meg 