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I love adding cajun seasoning to almost everything… from burgers and steaks, to chicken, shrimp, and even on top of popcorn! It’s the perfect blend of flavor and spice, and adds a red colored southern swing to just about any dish (like my FAVE Slow Cooker Cajun Bean Turkey Soup Recipe). How to make Cajun Seasoning Cajun spice originates in the South, mainly in Louisiana. Cajun people were known to use many ingredients in their cooking, such as garlic, bell peppers, onions, celery, and bay leaves....

In just a few easy steps, you can have a light fluffy omelette filled with your favorites from cheese and ham to spinach or even leftover taco meat! Any Time of Day If you love fluffy omelets from a diner I have great news… it’s easy to recreate this breakfast at home! Don’t stop at breakfast, they make a great lunch or quick dinner too! What’s in an Omelet? EGGS Naturally, eggs are the key ingredient in an omelet....

A base of oats and yogurt is layered with your favorite fruits. Prep it ahead of time and enjoy for days throughout the week. Overnight oats can be eaten cold (or warmed if you’d like). They’re the perfect breakfast on the go for busy mornings! What are Overnight Oats? This is a healthy breakfast recipe that is easy to prepare ahead of time. Overnight oats are a mixture of oats, yogurt, chia seeds, and milk with a little bit of sweetener....

This homemade recipe can use either leftover turkey, ground turkey or even chicken. It’s easy, healthy, and affordable! Easy Slow Cooker Soups Nothing says comfort like a savory, warming soup. It’s easy to put together because the recipe allows for adjustments. Use what you have and let it slow cook all day long! Ingredients & Variations TURKEY Leftover turkey, ground turkey, or even rotisserie chicken can be used in this recipe!...

Having easy pasta salad recipes at your fingertips is a great way of shaking up this classic dish. At the next, party, potluck, or summer BBQ, be the one that brings the pasta salad that everyone looks forward to! To make the process a little easier of choosing the perfect pasta salad we have gathered some of our best pasta salad dressings for you. Why Everyone Loves Pasta Salad Pasta salads are so easy, filling and hearty dishes that can be served as a side or as the main meal....

© SpendWithPennies.com Turkey Tetrazzini is one of those recipes that has been around forever and ever and yet another recipe found in my vintage recipe box. A delicious pasta casserole with turkey in a creamy mushroom sauce is topped with cheese and baked until hot and bubbly. Serve this up with a garden salad and some crusty bread for a perfect meal! I use fresh mushrooms in this recipe and you can add in any other veggies you’d lke, carrots, peas, and peppers are some of our favorites....

Zesty Cranberry Relish is a great side dish to serve with turkey dinner or it makes a delicious appetizer spooned over a block of cream cheese. Fresh cranberries are pulsed in a food processor with citrus and apple. It has lots of fresh sweet and tart flavors. This dish is different than a traditional cranberry sauce; it’s not cooked (making it extra fast) and it tastes less sweet! Ingredients in Cranberry Relish We love a traditional cranberry sauce with thanksgiving dinner, and we love this Cranberry Relish too!...

This easy pasta salad recipe is great for any cookout or even as a lunch or light summer meal! Using homemade dressing makes this recipe next level! I am sort of known as the pasta salad queen when it comes to cookouts, barbecues, or potlucks. I will almost always be bringing along a delicious cold pasta salad with me, whether it is a Italian Pasta Salad or a tangy Greek pasta salad!...

Simply grill and serve with a generous side of dill pickle pasta salad or our favorite potato salad. Meat for Hamburgers A great hamburger recipe has very few ingredients so we always make sure to have the best quality possible! I start with ground chuck. This is a recipe I want to make sure I have a little bit of fat so I use an 80/20 mix. There is enough fat in the burger to keep it juicy yet not so much that it’ll just have flare ups....

A quick and hearty creamy broth is filled with veggies, smoked sausage, and tender cheese filled tortellini. Creamy One-Pot Soup We love the flavors in this soup but it’s not the only reason we love it. Only one pot needed, less dishes is always a good thing! The whole dish comes together in about 35 minutes. Tortellini cooks right in the soup, no boiling or straining needed. This soup reheats well....

Air fryers and bacon make a perfect working partnership. The air fryer is the jack-of-all-trades for making everything in a short time and making clean up a breeze, bacon is no exception! I rarely fry bacon anymore, no more popping bacon grease or turning the strips over halfway through, either! It’s a win-win! As much as I love making bacon in the oven, I find the air fryer quick and easy to make small batches (although it’s easy to make enough for a crowd too) and cleanup is a breeze!...

Tender, flaky and full of flavor, this is one dish your family will request over and over! This easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes making it the perfect addition to your weekly menu! Adding fish to our weekly menu is a great way to break up the meal planning blues! My kids love fish caught fresh from the lake in the summer, but during the winter we still like to add fish to our meal rotation....

Adding these two sides to a thin crust CPK Frozen Four Cheese pizza topped with tomato and fresh basil makes a perfect meatless meal in just minutes! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Balance Your Plate and California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizza. The opinions and text are all mine. I actually love vegetables and I’m always looking for great ways to incorporate more veggies into my meals....

With the abundance of zukes overflowing the produce aisles and farmers market this time of year, you’ll want to make tasty squash or zucchini casserole again and again. It’s so simple to prepare, and it’s a terrific way to entice the kids and adults alike to eat their veggies! What is in a Squash Casserole? Most squash casseroles I’ve seen contain eggs, bread crumbs and several other ingredients. I absolutely love fresh zucchini and squash from the garden so I wanted to create a casserole that really focussed on the squash itself....

These Chicken Parmesan Wings are baked or air fried until crispy and then tossed in a buttery homemade garlic parmesan sauce. The result is crispy cheesy garlicky perfection. These are a great addition to any appetizer night and perfect for those who can’t handle the heat of Buffalo Wings. Cheesy Garlicky Chicken Wings These chicken wings are oven baked or air fried until crispy and golden and then tossed in an easy garlic parmesan sauce....

This grilled zucchini recipe is a quick side dish that can accompany almost any main. Thick slices of fresh zucchini are seasoned with herbs, oil, and lemon juice and then grilled until they’re tender. It’s the perfect summer side dish for just about any meal! Just slice, season, grill, and serve! So quick and easy. Quick & Easy Side Dish It doesn’t take long to make grilled zucchini, it’s a quick and easy side dish....

With a little know-how and a few prep tips, acorn squash will be a regular on your menu rotation all through the summer and into fall! There are so many tasty squash recipes like Butternut Squash Soup, it’ll be hard to find a favorite! A good acorn squash should look deep green in color on the outside and feel heavy in your hands. Avoid squash that are cracked, mushy or leaking....

Tender ribeye steaks cooked to juicy perfection is the best way to enjoy steaks at home (and it’s not difficult to make)! This amazing cut of beef is definitely a favorite and in my opinion, one of the most flavorful out there. There is no need for special or fancy ingredients, just steaks, seasonings, a brush of oil, and a pat of butter for perfection. A Perfect Steak Every Time! This recipe ensures a perfectly juicy ribeye steak every time!...

Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, or a dollop of the best guacamole. We love all things taco flavored from an easy taco dip to our favorite taco soup! Take this easy taco lasagna to a potluck or an office luncheon! Make it even easier by assembling and baking it earlier! Just reheat it when you reach your destination! How to Layer Lasagna For this taco lasagna (made with noodles), start with the tomato sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish....

Just a few ingredients, a skillet, and some warmed maple syrup, and breakfast is served! Cinnamon French Toast Sticks French toast sticks come out crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, and they are delicately cooked in a cinnamon sugar batter. We love to make French toast sticks because they are totally portable. This is an easy recipe for toddlers to try finger foods as well. Set out bowls of dips and let everyone mix or match the ones they like best!...