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Sheet Pan Terikayi Chicken Dinner – Plus 18 Weeknight Meal Ideas

It’s five o’clock, and your tired, hungry self needs to get a meal on the table soon.  What options are left?  You can still knock it out of the park with this tangy teriyaki chicken dinner. And if you like simple meals and want more ideas, I’ve also collected 18 more one-pan options to solve your weeknight dinner dilemma. Keep scrolling to get the complete … Continue reading Sheet Pan Terikayi Chicken Dinner – Plus 18 Weeknight Meal Ideas

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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner | Swirls and Spice
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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

As the weather cools a little, our family’s fall schedule is revving up.  Thank goodness for simple meals like this winner of a sheet pan dinner!  The vegetables can even be prepped and stored up to three days ahead of time, which streamlines getting dinner into the oven when every minute counts! A rich marinade keeps the chicken moist and juicy.  This means that I can take out a cooked … Continue reading Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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Purple Power Plum Pancakes | Swirls and Spice
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Purple Power Plum Pancakes

The season for gathering up bundles of stone fruit to enjoy is here.  Peaches and plums are fruits I love to incorporate when the price per pound (or kilo) reflects their abundance.  For us it’s also the end of the summer break, and the race to outfit four kids for school is on.  Those lazy days of late mornings are being traded in for 7:00 a.m. bus departures. Getting them ready for school requires so … Continue reading Purple Power Plum Pancakes

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One-Pot Ratatouille with Summer Squash | Swirls and Spice
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One-Pot Ratatouille with Summer Squash and Okra

The fresh vegetables of summer mingle marvelously in this simple meatless supper or side dish.  While one vegetable cooks, I can chop the next one, saving time and fuss.  I tend to avoid turning on my oven whenever possible in the summer.  Ratatouille is a delicious way to taste the fresh flavors of summer and keep the kitchen cooler. Eggplant is a traditional component, but … Continue reading One-Pot Ratatouille with Summer Squash and Okra

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Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata | Swirls and Spice
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Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata

Eggplant and bacon go together like peas and carrots.  Once the tantalizing bacon is cooked, everything comes together quickly in the very same skillet.  Five simple ingredients (plus salt) are all you need–eggs, bacon, eggplant, onion, and a green vegetable. Eggplant and bacon frittata is my new go-t0 breakfast/brunch/lunch dish!  This easy frittata is so simple that it could also easily work for a campout.  We have yet to … Continue reading Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata

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