Sharing today some of the best easy recipes that I have found around. Cooking and sharing a meal overthe dinner table was a huge part of my life growing up. I want to share with you somequick and easyrecipes that will make your ordinary dinners into EXTRAORDINARY gatherings.
Enjoy!
Hawaiian Haystacks
Recipe by picky-palate.com
Yummy Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
Recipe by justgetoffyourbuttandbake.com
Taisty WarmPotato Saladby addapinch.com
The Best Best Barbecue Chicken Wings EVER!
Recipe by The 36th AvenueHERE
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Sauce
Recipe by laylita.com
Chicken & Cream Cheese Taquitos with Avocado Dipping Sauce
Recipe bymommyimhungry.blogspot.com
Baked Potato Soup
Recipe by thecurvycarrot.com
Power Spinach Salad with Chicken Avocado and Cheese
Recipe by recipegirl.com
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Recipe by chef-in-training.com
BBQ Chicken Salad
Recipe by Jamielyn over at iheartnaptime.net
Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole
and Homemade Fresh Salsa
Recipe HERE
Brunch Casserole Recipe HERE
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Recipe over at sixsistersstuff.com
Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole
Recipe over at recipe.com
Chinese Chicken Salad
Recipe over at foodiecrush.com
CheesyMacaroni & Cheese
recipe over at mommyimhungry.blogspot.com
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
recipeover at dishingwithleslie.blogspot.com
Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers
Recipe over at Foodie Crush
Slow-cooker Greek Chicken Pita Folds
Recipe over at ldsliving.com
Summer Corn, Bacon and Potato Chowder
recipe over at weightwatchers.com
The INSPIRATION behind this POST.
I was born and raised in Spain, in The Canary Islands.
There… food and family go together.
One of the first questions people ask you when you visit their home is “Have you eaten?” If your answer is yes then the mom of the family will come back with a plate of nuts, cookies, olives and something to drink.
If your answer is no be ready to eat whatever they have.
Over there life happens around a dining table.
{ Picture of my family. All the kids are my brothers, sisters and cousins! }
I really believe that magic happens when a family takes the time to sit together and share a meal.
“Sitting down to a meal together draws a line around us.
It encloses us and, for a brief time, strengthens the bonds that connect us with other members of our self-defined clan,
shutting out the rest of the world.”
{ ByMiriam Weinstein, author of The Surprising Power of Family Meals.}
Thank You so MUCH for visiting with me today!
Besos
Desiree
Ginaon August 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM
These are fabulous! LOVE seeing & hearing about your family – love you dearly my friend!
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[emailprotected]on August 29, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Great collection of dinner ideas! Needed this! Pinned.
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Beccaon April 23, 2013 at 2:35 PM
I’m SOOO hungry now. Great selection!
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Wendyon July 3, 2012 at 10:07 PM
This post really hit home for me. As a child, we always had a sit down meal in the evening and later as a parent raising 3 boys I continued this. I think it’s an important part of being a family……listening, sharing, laughing or just eating quietly enjoying the gift of a good meal together. Family mealtime really does make a difference so thanks for sharing this Desiree! Let’s start an “Occupy the Dinner Table” movement…..our world needs more of this!
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Desireeon July 4, 2012 at 1:07 AM
I am with you Wendy. Thank you so much for sharing a little piece of your life with me. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
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Rachelleon July 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Hello! Thank you so much for the feature & link backs! However, the macaroni & cheese is not a white cheddar and parmesan mac & cheese. 🙂
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Desireeon July 2, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Thank you Rachelle for letting me know… I just changed it. Have a great day!
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Carrie P.on July 2, 2012 at 10:25 AM
thanks for sharing all those recipes.
When I had children we always had dinner together. I love cooking and dinnertime was a good time to catch up. I think lasagna was probably one of the family favorites.Reply
Robin @ Bird On A Cakeon July 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM
What a great post, Desiree! I love cooking for my family…thanks for all these wonderful recipes! Time to start pinning! :0)
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Charlotteon July 2, 2012 at 8:34 AM
I receive each post thru e-mail and enjoy each one. I don’t comment alot, but wanted you to know I really enjoy your blog.
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Desireeon July 2, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Charlotte,
Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hi! Have a wonderful day!Reply
Heather@Creative Family Momentson July 2, 2012 at 7:59 AM
I think we must have similar taste in foods because I’m absolutely ravenous looking at these. Thanks for all the great recipes and your motivation behind it. Sitting together as a family is a priority for us too. But I’m not so good at making sure my kids know how to cook – good reminder.
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Tani@Tagana Roseon July 2, 2012 at 1:38 AM
What a gorgeous post Desiree!! Growing up (and still now!!!) my mama makes the best dishes!
I always love eating her baklava and pita:)Reply
