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Weekend Suppers (May 9–10)

Weekend Suppers – May 9–10

This weekend’s suppers are simple comfort food meals that are perfect for Mother’s Day weekend.

Saturday – Heart-Healthy Comfort Food
Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
Fresh Fruit

Sunday – Meatless Comfort Food
Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Grocery List
Chicken breasts
Carrots
Potatoes
Onion
Olive oil
Thyme
Garlic powder
Chicken broth
Jumbo pasta shells
Ricotta cheese
Spinach
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Marinara sauce
Greek yogurt
Salad greens
Fruit

Prep Ahead
Chop vegetables
Cook pasta shells
Mix cheese filling

Weekend Cooking
Saturday – Roast chicken and vegetables
Sunday – Assemble and bake stuffed shells

Comfort food weekend is ready!

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Baked Ziti with Spinach

This Baked Ziti with Spinach is a cozy meatless pasta bake that’s perfect for Sunday supper and makes great leftovers.

Rigatoni pasta with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and spinach leaves

Baked Ziti with Spinach

This Baked Ziti with Spinach is a cozy meatless pasta bake that’s perfect for Sunday supper and makes great leftovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz ziti or penne pasta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or ½ cup frozen, thawed
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix marinara sauce, spinach, ricotta, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  4. Stir in cooked pasta.
  5. Pour into a small baking dish.
  6. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  8. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Posted in Simple Meals

Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole has all the flavors of stuffed peppers in an easy one-dish meal. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a weekend supper.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole has all the flavors of stuffed peppers in an easy one-dish meal. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a weekend supper.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup cooked ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a skillet, cook onion and bell peppers until slightly soft.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked rice, cooked turkey or chicken, vegetables, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
  4. Pour into a small casserole dish (8×8 or 2-quart dish).
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
  6. Bake 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  7. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Posted in Weekend Suppers

Weekend Suppers – May 2 – 3

This weekend’s suppers are cozy comfort food meals that are a little lighter but still satisfying.

Saturday – Heart-Healthy Comfort Food
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole


Sunday – Meatless Comfort Food
Baked Ziti with Spinach

Grocery List

  • Bell peppers
  • Onion
  • Spinach
  • Fruit
  • Salad greens (optional side salad)
  • Rice
  • Ziti or penne pasta
  • Tomato sauce / marinara
  • Chicken broth
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • Ground turkey or cooked chicken
  1. Friday
    • Cook rice
    • Chop onion and bell peppers
    • Cook ground turkey/chicken if needed
    • Wash spinach
  2. Saturday
    • Assemble Stuffed Pepper Casserole
    • Bake
  3. Sunday
    • Cook pasta
    • Assemble Baked Ziti
    • Bake

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Weekend Suppers – April 25–26

This weekend’s suppers are cozy comfort food meals that are a little lighter but still satisfying.

Saturday – Heart-Healthy Comfort Food
Chicken & Rice Vegetable Bake
Steamed Green Beans
Fresh Fruit

Sunday – Meatless Comfort Food
Vegetable Pot Pie
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Grocery List
Onion
Carrots
Celery
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Garlic
Salad greens
Green beans
Fruit
Rice
Vegetable broth
Chicken broth
Flour
Olive oil
Milk
Greek yogurt
Cooked chicken
Frozen mixed vegetables
Frozen peas

Prep Ahead
Chop vegetables
Cook rice
Cook chicken if needed

Weekend Cooking
Saturday – Chicken & Rice Bake
Sunday – Vegetable Pot Pie

Comfort food weekend is ready!

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Weekend Suppers Menu – April 18 & 19

This weekend’s suppers are simple comfort food meals that are easy to make and perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner.

Saturday – Turkey & Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Sunday – Creamy White Bean & Vegetable Soup

Grocery List:

  • Potato
  • Onion (2)
  • Garlic
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Spinach (optional)
  • Mixed vegetables (or frozen mix)

Meat

  • Ground turkey (½ lb)

Canned / Pantry

  • White beans
  • Vegetable broth
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk or almond milk
  • Olive oil
  • Thyme
  • Paprika
  • Black pepper

Prep Tip:
Chop the vegetables and peel the potatoes ahead of time so the meals come together quickly over the weekend.

I’ll be posting the recipes this weekend along with photos of each meal.

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Just a Pennsylvania Dutch girl raised on simple good food that fills you up. Fussy recipes that leave you still hungry need not apply!

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