Author: The Cooking Lawyer

Dinner

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Post-pandemic, I find I have NO time to cook anymore. Between work, school, and all of my other obligations, I’m stretched too thin. So a slow cooker “dump and go” meal is the solution. This is a great way to clean out the pantry and get dinner on the table in no time. It comes […]

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Dinner, Uncategorized

Instant Pot Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Risotto

Feeling the pressure of getting dinner on the table after working all day? Let your Instant Pot relieve that pressure with this simple yet tasty meal requiring little to no prep. Dump into the instant pot and do other errands while waiting for the dinner to cook.

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Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Uncategorized

Ain’t Nothing But a Corn Dog Muffin

Happy Labor Day! What better way to celebrate that last hoorah of summer than with a classic boardwalk treat – the Corn Dog. But who wants to skewer them, put them in batter, and then deep fry them? Enjoy the same taste in an easy-to-make, ready in 20 minute muffin. I even made them healthier […]

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Dessert, Uncategorized

Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

There’s no better way to celebrate a child’s birthday than with rainbow sprinkles! But what if we combine birthday cake, cinnamon rolls, the best frosting, AND rainbow sprinkles? Well, then you have my Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting! While it might be time-consuming, you’ll enjoy the effort with every bit of gooey, colorful, […]

Dinner

Tuscan Chicken

Looking for a new take on dinner? Try Tuscan Chicken in the slow cooker. It’s a dump and go meal ready for you when you get home from work. Sundried tomatoes add a sweet tang that pairs well with the spinach and the creamy sauce. The sauce helps the chicken stay moist as it cooks […]

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Appetizer, Condiment, Salad, Side Dish, Uncategorized

Pickled Beets

Why open a can, when you can make beets yourself in just 15 minutes? Pickled beets are a healthy side dish for any weeknight meal. Please subscribe to my blog to hear about my latest recipes.

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Appetizer, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish, Snack, Uncategorized

Lemony Mint Barley Summer Salad

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Enchilada Pie

Looking for an easy way to enjoy an enchilada without all the rolling? Try this deconstructed enchilada pie, layering tortilla, sauce, meat, corn, cheese, and beans into a 10 layer feast. It’s way better than 7 layer dip!

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Side Dish

Corn Casserole

My family loves this corn casserole, which is great for family get togethers – like today’s Father’s Day celebration. But our original recipe uses lots of butter and sour cream, so I lightened it by substituting buttermilk for butter, non-fat Greek yogurt for sour cream, and fat-free cheddar for cheddar cheese. I couldn’t taste the […]