Helping you answer the question: “What’s for dinner?” This week we are making We are making sheet pan ranch chicken thighs, my mom’s cheesy baked rice, skillet green beans, and sugar balsamic strawberries over vanilla ice cream!
And The Weekend Spread, to help you relax with friends and family, featuring: sausage and cheese cornbread quiche, green bean potato salad, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars, and refreshing homemade lemonade.
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Meal Prep & Leftover Tips
Baked Ranch Chicken: You can season the chicken and store it in a zip-top bag in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance. When you’re ready to cook, just place everything on the sheet pan and pop it in the oven.
Mom’s Baked Cheesy Rice: Any rice will do—white, brown, jasmine, or basmati. Adjust the seasoning to complement the rice you choose. For a low-carb option, you can even use cauliflower rice.
Balsamic Vinegar Strawberries: I personally love these served over ice cream, but they are also wonderful with pound cake, bread pudding, or French toast. Don’t skip the step of letting the strawberries marinate. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Sausage Cheese Cornbread Quiche: This quiche uses cooked sausage and cornbread. My pro tip is to cook these two ingredients beforehand, up to 3 days, and refrigerate. If sausage isn’t your thing, substitute with bacon, or even leftover baked ranch chicken.
Green Bean and Potato Salad: Do not overcook the potatoes. Fork-tender and holding their shape is the goal. Overcooked potatoes turn mushy in the dressing, and the whole texture of the salad suffers.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months and thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Refreshing Homemade Lemonade: Add strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for an extra fruity flavor. Add vodka for an adult version of lemonade.
The Weekend Spread
Welcome to The Weekend Spread — a loose collection of recipes made for laid-back days. From something simmering on the stove to a sweet bite to end the night, these are the dishes I make when I’m ready to relax, recharge, and savor the best of the weekend.
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