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“Treat Yourself and Your Family to Delicious Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and Brown Sugar!”
As a stay-at-home parent, finding creative ways to keep the family entertained can be a challenge. One of our favorite activities is to experiment with recipes together for a delicious and fun family night! Our latest recipe is for Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and Brown Sugar. This easy to make dish comes together quickly and is sure to please everyone at the table!
To begin, you will need four large sweet potatoes, one cup of marshmallows, one cup of light brown sugar, two tablespoons of butter, and a pinch of salt. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is preheating, rinse your sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Then, use a fork to poke several holes in each one before lightly rubbing them with butter or oil. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked through, carefully remove them from the oven. Slice each one open lengthwise and sprinkle with the brown sugar and salt. Top each potato with marshmallows and dot with butter before returning them to the oven for about 10 minutes or until the marshmallows have melted and become lightly golden brown.
When your Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and Brown Sugar are ready, serve them immediately as they are sure to please everyone around the table! We like to serve ours with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.
This recipe has become a regular at our house for family night because it requires minimal effort yet yields maximum flavor! Plus, it’s a great way to get in some quality time together as parents and kids while enjoying some delicious food! It’s also an especially special recipe for us because it reminds us of our own childhoods when we would bake sweet potatoes every once in awhile as a special treat. We love how this simple yet tasty dish has become part of our family’s tradition!
Ingredients:
– 4 large sweet potatoes
– 1 cup marshmallows
– 1 cup light brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons butter
– Pinch of salt
“Soup Up Your Stay-At-Home Parenting with Delicious Shrimp and Veggie Noodle Soup!”
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup with Noodles: A Comforting Meal for Stay-at-Home Parents
As a stay-at-home parent, I understand how hectic and stressful life can be. Finding time to make a delicious, nutritious meal for the family can be challenging. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite go-to recipe: shrimp and vegetable soup with noodles. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with flavor and nutrition. Plus, thanks to the noodles, it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
I first discovered this recipe several years ago when I was trying to come up with a delicious dinner for my husband and me. We had just moved into our home the week before and were both exhausted. We needed something that would be quick, tasty, and comforting. After perusing through my stack of cookbooks, I stumbled upon this shrimp and vegetable soup with noodles recipe. It looked simple enough to make and had all the ingredients I needed in my pantry.
I began by gathering my ingredients: one pound of medium-sized raw shrimp (peeled and deveined), two cloves of garlic (minced), one teaspoon of dried oregano, one tablespoon of olive oil, one large onion (chopped), two stalks of celery (chopped), two carrots (chopped), two cups of chicken broth, one cup of diced tomatoes, half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, eight ounces of egg noodles, one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, and one tablespoon of fresh parsley (chopped).
Once all the ingredients were assembled together on the countertop, I began cooking by heating up the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Then I added in the garlic and onions and sautéed them for about three minutes until they were fragrant and slightly softened. Next, I added in the celery and carrots until they were slightly tender before adding in the shrimp. After about three minutes of cooking, I added in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and oregano. I let this simmer for about ten minutes before adding in the egg noodles. Once those were added in I let everything cook together for another five minutes until everything was heated through.
Finally after about twenty minutes total cook time we had a delicious meal on our plates! We topped it off with some freshly chopped parsley for garnish before digging in. The soup was filled with flavor from all the herbs and spices that had been added throughout its preparation process plus it was loaded with healthy vegetables such as carrots and celery which made it even more enjoyable to eat! The combination of shrimp and noodles gave this dish an extra boost of protein while still being incredibly comforting which is exactly what we needed after such a long day!
If you’re looking for an easy yet flavorful meal that your whole family will love look no further than this Shrimp & Vegetable Soup with Noodles! It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients:
• 1 lb medium-sized raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
“Bust Boredom with a Delicious Shrimp and Corn Chowder – Perfect for Stay-At-Home Parents!”
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon
As a stay-at-home parent, I’ve found that finding the right balance between taking care of the kids and finding time to make a delicious dinner can be a challenge. Which is why I was so excited to find this recipe for Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon! It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make, filling, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
The best part about this recipe is that it only takes about 30 minutes to make. The ingredients are simple and easy to find, so you won’t have to make an extra trip to the grocery store. You’ll need:
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 8 ounces of bacon, diced
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 2 cups of corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to tasteStart by melting the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Then add the bacon and cook until it’s crisp and golden brown. Add the vegetable broth, corn kernels, shrimp, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through. Finally, stir in the heavy cream until combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed with salt and pepper. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers. Yum!
This Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon is sure to become an instant favorite in your family. It’s easy enough for busy weeknights but still packed with flavor from the shrimp, bacon, vegetables, herbs, and cream. And it’s so much better than your typical canned soup or frozen dinner! Plus it only takes 30 minutes start to finish – perfect for those nights when you don’t have much time but still want something delicious on the table.
One final tip: if you have any leftovers (which you probably will!), they taste even better when reheated! So go ahead – double up on this recipe next time you make it so you can enjoy it twice as much!
I remember when I first tried this recipe a few months ago – my husband was skeptical at first but after one bite he was sold! We love making this chowder together now – it brings us both back to our childhoods when our mothers would make us something similar (but not quite as good!). It’s recipes like these that remind us why we both decided to become stay-at-home parents in the first place: so we can give our kids delicious meals that also bring us back to happier times from our own pasts.
“Grilled Chicken with Honey and Mustard Glaze – A Recipe to Keep Your Family Happy as a Stay-at-Home Parent!”
Grilled Chicken with Honey and Mustard Glaze
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 2 tablespoons of honey
– 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
– Salt and pepper, to tasteInstructions:
1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and coat them with olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until combined.
4. Brush the glaze over both sides of the chicken breasts.
5. Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Be sure to baste the chicken with additional glaze as it cooks.
6. Remove from the grill and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!As a stay-at-home parent, I understand how important it is to come up with creative recipes that are easy to make but still taste delicious. This grilled chicken with honey and mustard glaze is one of my favorite recipes to make when I’m in a time crunch but still want something flavorful and healthy that my family will love. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it also requires just a few simple ingredients that most people have on hand in their pantry or refrigerator! Plus, it only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for busy weeknight meals or when you’re entertaining guests.
The key to making this grilled chicken extra flavorful is in the honey and mustard glaze that you brush over both sides of the chicken before placing it on the grill. The combination of sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard creates a delicious sauce that enhances the flavor of the chicken perfectly! When I’m feeling adventurous, I like to add additional spices such as garlic powder or smoked paprika for an extra kick of flavor. No matter how you make it, this grilled chicken makes for a delicious dinner that everyone will love!
I often serve this grilled chicken with honey and mustard glaze alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters in my family! My daughter loves this recipe so much that she requests it every time we have friends over for dinner – which is usually at least once a week! It’s an easy way to feed a crowd without having to spend hours in the kitchen preparing complex dishes.
Grilling is also one of my favorite activities when I’m looking for something fun to do with my family on summer evenings after my daughter has gone to bed. We all love gathering around the grill while we cook up some delicious food together – plus it doesn’t hurt that it’s usually accompanied by some great conversation! This grilled chicken with honey and mustard glaze will definitely be making an appearance at our summer barbecues this year – I can already tell!
Overall, if you’re looking for an easy yet flavorful recipe that your entire family will love, then try out this grilled chicken with honey and mustard glaze as soon as possible! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time required, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time at all – perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests! And don’t forget – grilling is also great fun when done as a family activity!
“Cook Up Deliciousness: Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry for Busy Stay-at-Home Parents”
Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry: A Parent’s Guide to Quick, Easy and Delicious Meals
As a stay-at-home parent, time is of the essence when it comes to making meals. We all want to provide our families with delicious and nutritious meals, but it can be difficult to find the time and energy to do so. That’s why I’m so excited to share a quick and tasty recipe for Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry that you can whip up in no time. Not only is this meal easy and fast, but it also provides an array of healthy benefits that make it a great choice for any busy family.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients: 1 lb of lean ground beef, 2 bunches of green onions, 1 cup of chopped bell peppers, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
This beef and green onion stir-fry dish is incredibly simple to make. Begin by heating the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Once the beef is cooked through, add the bell peppers, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Continue cooking until vegetables are softened. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the pan and stir until everything is evenly coated. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters in your family.
This recipe holds special significance for me because it was something my mom used to make for our family when I was growing up. I remember her standing in the kitchen stirring the pan as the delicious aromas filled the house. Mom would always serve this dish with steamed white rice or noodles that soaked up all the delicious flavors from the beef and vegetables. Even though it’s been many years since those early days in my mom’s kitchen, her Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry still brings back fond memories every time I make it for my own family now.
Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry is an easy meal that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort but still packs a lot of flavor into each bite. With its savory combination of ground beef, bell peppers and green onions, this dish is sure to become a weeknight staple in your household. Plus, you can customize it by adding different vegetables or spices to give it your own unique twist. So don’t wait any longer – start making this delicious meal today!
“Master the Delicious Shrimp and Tomato Pasta: Easy Stay-at-Home Parent Recipe!”
Shrimp and Tomato Pasta – An Engaging Recipe for Stay at Home Parents
As a stay at home parent, there’s nothing quite like a delicious home cooked meal. This comforting shrimp and tomato pasta is the perfect solution to a busy day. It’s quick, easy, and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Plus it’s inexpensive, so you can make enough to feed everyone without breaking the budget. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
Ingredients:
-1 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
-1/2 lb of spaghetti noodles
-3 cloves of garlic (minced)
-1 can of diced tomatoes (drained)
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1/4 cup of fresh parsley (chopped)Instructions:
1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through.
3. Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the skillet and stir until everything is combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
5. Serve topped with fresh parsley and enjoy!
As I prepared this recipe for my family one evening, I couldn’t help but think back on our very first family vacation together when we first tasted this dish in Italy several years ago! It was such an unforgettable trip that brought us closer than ever before; we laughed, we explored, we ate…lots of delicious Italian food! One particular dish that stood out above all others was this shrimp and tomato pasta dish, made up of simple yet flavorful ingredients that left us wanting more with each bite! I knew then that I wanted to recreate this special dish in my own kitchen one day – and so here we are! I’m sure your family will love it just as much as mine did!
“Make Your Family’s Stay-at-Home Mealtime Delicious with this Shrimp and Vegetable Soup Recipe!”
Shrimp and Vegetable Soup Recipe
As a stay at home parent, I am always looking for new recipes that are both delicious and nutritious. One of my absolute favorite soups is a Shrimp and Vegetable Soup. This recipe is simple to make, but the flavors are complex and delicious. Not only does this soup make a great meal for the family, but it’s also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you may have in the fridge.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 8 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the thyme, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp and peas to the pot and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste then stir in parsley before serving. Enjoy!Story:
I love telling stories about food because I think it helps connect us with our meals on a deeper level. The story behind this Shrimp & Vegetable Soup is one of my favorites – it’s all about being resourceful! A few weeks ago I had some extra vegetables in my fridge that I wanted to use up before they spoiled so I decided to make this soup with them. When I went out to buy shrimp for this recipe I found that all of the local fishmongers were closed due to COVID-19 so I had to get creative! Luckily my neighbor was able to get some ocean-fresh shrimp from her fishing trip earlier that day so I was able to use that instead! It really warmed my heart knowing that something as simple as sharing seafood could help bring us closer together during these tough times. And it made this Shrimp & Vegetable Soup even more special than usual!
“Tantalizing Tacos! How To Make The Best Grilled Pork Belly Tacos As A Stay-At-Home Parent!”
Grilled Pork Belly Tacos: A Delicious Stay-At-Home Parent Recipe
As a stay-at-home parent, it can be difficult to find the time to prepare a delicious, healthy meal for your family. Fortunately, with this grilled pork belly tacos recipe, you can whip up a flavorful dish in no time! This meal is full of flavor, and is sure to be a hit. Plus, with its simple ingredients, you don’t have to worry about spending too much money at the grocery store.
Ingredients:
2 lbs pork belly
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
6 flour tortillas
Optional toppings: cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced onion, sour cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Rub the pork belly with the olive oil and season with oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Place the pork belly on the preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Once cooked through, remove from heat and slice into thin strips.
2. In a separate skillet over medium heat add the remaining olive oil and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and sauté an additional 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add pork belly strips to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through. Add lime juice to the skillet and stir everything together.
3. To assemble tacos: Place 1-2 tablespoons of the pork belly mixture onto each tortilla. Top with additional desired toppings such as cilantro, diced tomatoes and onions or sour cream if desired. Serve immediately while still warm. Enjoy!As a stay-at-home parent it’s nice to know that I can still make a delicious dinner for my family in no time at all! This grilled pork belly taco recipe is one that I know my kids love – they love helping me assemble them too! Plus, I enjoy knowing that I’m making something healthy yet flavorful that everyone will enjoy without breaking the bank at the grocery store. I like to make a big batch of this recipe so that we have leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week as well!
I was reminded of my own stay-at-home parenting days recently when my daughter asked me about her great grandmother’s recipe for grilled pork tacos that she used to make for our family back in Mexico many years ago. She told me about how her great grandmother would make these delicious tacos out of whatever ingredients she had on hand – usually some sort of meat like pork belly or chicken along with some fresh veggies from her garden! We all loved them so much that they became a staple in our family meals whenever we visited her in Mexico. It’s amazing how something as simple as grilled pork tacos can bring back so many fond memories!
Now I get to share this same feeling with my own kids as we enjoy these tasty tacos here in our home in America! With this easy recipe I know that I can make something that not only tastes good but also brings us closer together as a family – just like my great grandmother did all those years ago! So next time you’re looking for a quick and tasty meal for your family try out this Grilled Pork Belly Tacos recipe – you won’t regret it!