Over the last couple of months, I've been really trying hard to cook at least two meals per week (sadly, the cold cereal industry has taken a hit because of this decision). Getting this done has been a challenge for three reasons:
1. I'm not crazy about cooking.
2. Big Tex has the pallet of a 4-year old child (I'm not exaggerating; he doesn't like yogurt, squash, avocado, or pudding because they have textures that are "gross.")...but I love him lots and lots!
3. Big Tex and I both work full-time an hour away from our house; we're out the door by 6:45 am and never get home before 6 pm, so preparing a big meal after work is just not happening.
Therefore, I've relied a lot on my crock pot and/or meals that can be prepped and ready to just throw on the grill when we get home. They also have to be pretty small-child friendly so that my almost 40-year old husband will eat them.
Partly so that I don't lose track of the recipes, and partly to share their greatness for you, I'm posting a few of the best I've discovered so far. Some of them are so easy, they'll make you cry with joy. None of them are difficult because, well, I just don't usually do difficult when it comes to food. I'm kind of lazy.
Partly so that I don't lose track of the recipes, and partly to share their greatness for you, I'm posting a few of the best I've discovered so far. Some of them are so easy, they'll make you cry with joy. None of them are difficult because, well, I just don't usually do difficult when it comes to food. I'm kind of lazy.
Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
I added red bell peppers and served with rice. Yum!
Chicken Taco Filling
Use this easy-peasy homemade taco seasoning instead of store-bought
Taco Meat
I made it with venison hamburger and it was the bomb
Guinness and Venison Stew
Too heavy for a hot Texas summer, but so nice for a cold winter's evening
Zesty Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken
Serve on slider buns and you will die of the deliciousness
Bonus: Overnight Oats
This is not a dinner recipe, nor will Big Tex even try it (it has yogurt and pumpkin in it. The horror!), but it's kind of changed my life and I just had to share it. Don't let the weirdness of cold oatmeal or the way it looks prevent you from trying it. It's super grab-and-goable, and it's loaded with nutrition. The "add-ins" I use are packed with fiber and deliciousness:
- 2 tablespoons Grapenuts
- 2 packets of stevia
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling, just real pumpkin)
I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we have! Let me know what you think :-)
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