Slow Cooked Pot Roast

Slow Cooked Pot Roast

The melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of this slow-cooked pot roast is a classic dish. The roast simmers gently in a Dutch oven, transforming humble ingredients into a comforting masterpiece. As the oven’s gentle heat works its magic, the succulent beef becomes infused with a medley of herbs, spices, and vegetables.

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Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin

With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you’ll create a succulent and flavorful roasted beef tenderloin that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The slow-roasting method ensures a juicy and tender result, while the garlic herb butter adds an aromatic touch.

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Easy Cottage Pie

Easy Cottage Pie

This easy cottage pie is packed with flavorful ground beef, a medley of frozen veggies and a creamy potato topping. The combination of tender meat filling and velvety mashed potatoes creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that is a comforting classic. With readily available ingredients, you can whip up this delicious comfort food in no time.

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biscuits and gravy

Biscuits and Gravy

You have to love the south and the fantastic recipes they created. We love biscuits and gravy in our house. It’s terribly filling, so plan on a late breakfast and skipping lunch, or better yet, make biscuits and gravy for dinner.

Creole Shrimp Étouffée

Creole Shrimp Étouffée

Creole shrimp etouffee is a classic Louisiana dish that combines the flavors of the French, African, Spanish, and Native American cultures. This rich and savory dish features succulent shrimp and a roux-based sauce. It’s a dish that has become synonymous with Louisiana’s rich food culture and is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

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classic meatloaf

Classic Meatloaf

This Classic Meatloaf is a perfect choice for when you’re craving a comforting, homemade meal. It’s so simple to make, plus it’s packed with delicious flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. This juicy meatloaf is finished with an easy glaze that adds a touch of sweetness. I love that it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed while feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week.

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Mediterranean Salad

I love a good salad but I never want to whip one up when I am hungry. Make this ahead of time and eat it all week for lunch.

This is embarrassing to admit, but I have very little experience with couscous. It turns out it is one of the easiest things to make and it adds some bulk to your salad. My problem with salads, other than the fact that they don’t contain butter, is that I get hungry a couple of hours later. I like this Mediterranean salad because of the variety of crunchy veggies, and the couscous fills me up for a while.

Couscous Mediterranean Salad

Serving Size:
6
Time:
30
Difficulty:
Average

Ingredients
For the salad:

  • 2 cups cooked couscous, cooled
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 3 bell peppers (I like red, orange, and yellow)
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 cucumber
  • crumbled feta cheese

    For the dressing:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic (I love jarred garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook couscous as directed if you haven’t yet. Chop all the veggies into bite-size chunks and place in a medium bowl. Add the cooled couscous and as much feta as you like. Personally, I like plenty in every bite. Mix this all together, then make your dressing.
  2. For the dressing, in a small bowl, add all the ingredients. Whisk until completely mixed then immediately piut it on the salad mixture. Mix the dressing into the salad so everything gets covered. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge overnight for the best flavor. Yum!