Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “Quick & Easy”
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Garlic Parmesan Steak Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 lb strip steak, cubed
- 1 bag (about 20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, zucchini)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup garlic parmesan sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat griddle to medium heat. Add veggies with olive oil and seasoning. Cook until soft.
- Add steak to the other side of griddle, season, and cook until browned and medium doneness.
- Add frozen tortellini and a few splashes of water. Cover to steam and soften for 4–5 minutes.
- Remove cover, drizzle garlic parmesan sauce, and toss to coat tortellini.
- Mix everything together and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
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Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage until browned, then remove from pan.
- Add butter and garlic to pan. Sauté 1 minute, then add cream, tomato sauce, paste, and seasonings.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan.
- Return sausage and pasta to pan. Toss to coat and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
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Big Mac Tacos
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 6 slices American cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together mayo, spices, relish, mustard, and vinegar to make Big Mac sauce.
- Flatten ~2 oz ground beef onto each tortilla. Sprinkle with onions, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet on high. Spray lightly with oil.
- Place tortillas beef-side down. Press gently. Cook 2–3 minutes.
- Flip, add cheese slice, and cook 2 more minutes.
- Serve folded with Big Mac sauce and optional lettuce or pickles.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 blocks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve hot with chips, celery, or bread.
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The Bominator Cocktail
Ingredients
- 5 oz sweet tea
- 5 oz lemonade
- 3 oz Crown Royal Peach whiskey
- Crushed ice
- Lime wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a mason jar with crushed ice.
- Add sweet tea, lemonade, and Crown Peach to the jar.
- Seal and shake vigorously.
- Garnish with a lime wheel. Serve cold.
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Queso Chicken Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup queso dip
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with oil and seasonings. Roast 20–25 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet and cook chicken with spices until golden and cooked through.
- Combine roasted potatoes and chicken in skillet. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle hot queso over top and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp pickle juice
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, pickles, cheese, and bacon. Mix well.
- Chill before serving. Great for BBQs and potlucks.
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Creamy Steak and Gnocchi Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp steak seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb gnocchi
Instructions
- Toss steak cubes with olive oil and seasoning. Air fry at 400°F for 5–7 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add gnocchi, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked steak to skillet and stir to combine. Serve hot.
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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Ingredients
- Butter and oil
- Carrots, onion, celery, garlic
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs)
- Fresh thyme
- Mini bow tie pasta
- Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- Chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Frozen peas
- Boursin cheese
Instructions
- Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in butter and oil.
- Add seasoning and cook a few more minutes. Stir in thyme and pasta.
- Add chicken, broth, cream, and peas. Cover and cook until pasta is done.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until creamy. Serve warm.
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Wasabi Tuna Salad with Crunch
Ingredients
- Good quality canned tuna
- Lemon juice
- Vinegar
- Mayonnaise mixed with wasabi
- Red onions, dill pickles (chopped)
- Crispy jalapeño chips
- Chopped apple
- Agave syrup
- Corn
- Frozen green peas
Instructions
- Mix tuna with lemon, vinegar, and wasabi mayo.
- Stir in chopped onions, pickles, jalapeño chips, apple, corn, peas, and a touch of agave.
- Chill before serving. Enjoy in wraps or on toast.
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Ramen Omelet (Malaysian-Style)
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen (seasoning packet reserved)
- Bell pepper, jalapeños (chopped)
- Sausage (skewered and pan-fried)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- American cheese
- Sweet peppers, green onions (toppings)
Instructions
- Cook and drain ramen, season with packet.
- Heat pan, pour in eggs, then add noodles.
- Layer cheese, sausage, veggies. Fold and serve hot.
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Chopped Cheese Wrap
Ingredients
- Ground beef patties
- Seasonings (of choice)
- Diced onion
- Pepper Jack cheese
- Peppers
- Shredded cheese
- Wraps
- Lettuce, tomato, burger sauce
Instructions
- Season and cook beef with onion, peppers, and cheese.
- Load onto wrap with lettuce, tomato, sauce. Roll and serve.
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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Ingredients
- Flank steak (sliced thin)
- Cornstarch
- Soy sauce
- Rice wine vinegar
- Ginger
- Sesame oil
- Onion, garlic, broccoli florets
- Noodles (spaghetti or lo mein)
- Oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch slurry
- Brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate sliced steak with cornstarch, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and ginger.
- Sear in sesame oil, then remove from pan.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add broccoli and noodles.
- Mix sauce: soy, oyster sauce, vinegar, slurry, honey, and brown sugar.
- Add sauce and beef back to the pan. Toss to coat. Serve hot.
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Viral Canned Cinnamon Rolls (Upgraded)
Ingredients
- 2 cans Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls
- Heavy cream (to drizzle)
- 1 stick melted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Included icing (for topping)
Instructions
- Drizzle heavy cream into a greased baking dish.
- Add cinnamon rolls.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
- Frost while warm and serve.
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Creamy Smoked Sausage Alfredo
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta
- 1 kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 stick butter
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
- Fresh Parmesan and dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown sliced sausage in a pan. Remove and lower heat.
- Add garlic and butter to pan. Stir until butter melts.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan. Season and simmer until thickened.
- Return pasta and sausage to pan and mix to coat.
- Top with more Parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Wonton chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Fold in crab meat, green onions, garlic, sugar, and ginger.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot with wonton chips or crackers.
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Quick Beef and Broccolini Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- Beef (sliced thin)
- Broccolini
- Soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, oyster sauce, water
- Sugar, baking soda, cornstarch, black pepper
- Ginger, garlic
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix marinade and marinate beef for 30 mins.
- Steam broccolini. Drain marinade and sear beef in hot oil.
- Add ginger and garlic. Return broccolini and reserved marinade. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
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Easy Ramen Boil with Sausage and Eggs
Ingredients
- Andouille sausage (sliced)
- Ramen noodles (with seasoning packets)
- Butter (½ stick)
- Garlic (1 tbsp)
- Spices (to taste)
- Eggs (boiled)
- Water
Instructions
- Boil eggs for 10 minutes, then chill in ice bath.
- Cook sausage slices until browned.
- In a pan, melt butter with garlic and spices. Add seasoning packets and water to dilute.
- Boil ramen noodles, reserve some noodle water, and add to sauce.
- Serve noodles with sausage, halved eggs, and sauce poured over top.
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Garlic Bread French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients
- Frozen garlic bread
- Provolone cheese (sliced)
- Deli roast beef (1 lb)
- Au jus seasoning packet
- Water (3 cups)
- Dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake garlic bread at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Simmer au jus mix with water. Once bubbling, remove from heat and add roast beef to warm.
- Top each garlic bread piece with half a slice of provolone, 3 slices of roast beef, and another half slice of cheese.
- Return to oven until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with au jus for dipping.
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Easy Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- Chicken or bone broth
- Soy sauce
- Garlic powder
- White pepper
- Chicken bouillon
- Turmeric (optional)
- Cornstarch + water (slurry)
- Sesame oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat broth in a pot. Add soy sauce, garlic powder, turmeric, white pepper, and bouillon.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken.
- Turn heat to low. Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.
- Once eggs are set, remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
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Crispy Pickle Fries
Ingredients
- Pickles
- Shredded cheese
- Egg
Instructions
- Blend pickles, cheese, and egg until combined.
- Shape into fries on a baking sheet.
- Bake until crispy. Serve as a snack or side.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
- Crispy bacon (chopped)
- Pasta (cooked and cooled)
- Green bell pepper (chopped)
- Red onion (chopped)
- Fresh parsley
- Ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss with ranch dressing to coat evenly.
- Chill before serving.
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Schneider Sausage Spaghetti (30-Minute)
Ingredients
- Sausage (Schneider or similar, sliced)
- Red bell pepper (chopped)
- Onion (chopped)
- Tomato paste or crushed tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Spaghetti pasta
Instructions
- Cook sausage and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté red pepper and onion until softened.
- Add tomato, cream, and return sausage to pan.
- Cook spaghetti, drain, and add to the pan. Mix well and serve.
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Oreo Mud Pie
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate Jello pudding mix
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 x 8 oz Cool Whip containers
- 2 sleeves of Oreos
Instructions
- Prepare pudding mix with milk using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold in Cool Whip with a spoon (do not use mixer).
- Crush 1 sleeve of Oreos and mix into the pudding mixture.
- Transfer mixture to serving dish. Top with crushed Oreos from 2nd sleeve.
- Chill in fridge for a few hours before serving.
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Sloppy Joe Potatoes (Sloppy Spuds)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef and diced onion in skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Reduce heat, add garlic, Worcestershire, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Stir and simmer until thickened.
- Fold in cooked potatoes and mix together. Top with cheese and place in oven or under broiler to melt cheese.
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McGriddle Bites (Mini Muffins)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix
- 1½ cups water
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease mini muffin tin.
- Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
- Spoon into muffin tin (makes ~48).
- Bake 15 minutes until golden. Cool and refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
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Hibachi Steak Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 8 oz steak, cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups day-old rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a hot pan or wok. Sauté onion until soft.
- Add steak and sear until browned. Add butter and garlic.
- Push ingredients to the side. Scramble eggs in the pan.
- Add rice and drizzle soy sauce around edges. Season with pepper and salt.
- Mix all together and serve hot.