Semi-Homemade Recipes You Can Make In Minutes! Shortcut Dinner Hacks For Busy Weeknights!
Semi-Homemade Recipes You Can Make In Minutes! Shortcut Dinner Hacks For Busy Weeknights!
Hey friends, did you ever watch Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee on Food Network? She’d mix packaged foods with fresh ingredients to create easy and delicious meals. I loved every single thing about that show and as a young wife who struggled in the kitchen, her shortcuts made me feel like, ‘I can do that!’ Well, I did—and I still do! Tonight, I’m sharing my quickest, easiest semi-homemade recipes yet. They’re packed with flavor and perfect for those busy weeknights when we need every shortcut we can get! #inthekitchenwithmommamel #mamamel #mommamel #casseroles #semihomemdemeals #shortcutrecipes
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Hey friends, hope you've had a great week and wishing you a great week to come! Let me know if you enjoyed these semi-homemade dinner ideas and let me know below what is your "go-to" meal for when you are really short on time. And in case you missed it, here are my newest casseroles that I am loving this fall https://youtu.be/7UM_GHeLqVY?si=D9HLeFkknfCtF8UW
Those green and red spice drops were my mama’s favorite candy! She kept them in the nightstand beside her bed.
Hey mama Mel, I do the same thing with my enchiladas, but I also add a can of chili with no beans because my husband likes a lot of meat with his enchiladas. But they are a staple in our house. We have them at least once every two weeks. They are absolutely fantastic and very easy to cook to have a hot and horny meal for your family.
Yes! I loved watching her! And I love watching you! ❤
I will be making that manicotti recipe soon. Breakfast for supper is what I like when I am tired after a long day. I usually have bacon already cooked in the freezer. So I fry up some potatoes along with a couple of eggs and reheat the bacon in the microwave and I am sitting down to eat in about 15 minutes.
Happy Anniversary! Great quick recipes!
Thank you for sharing these ideas!
I can't be anywhere near avocado
Use a spoon or butter knife vs a fork to lift out and they won't tear
I make manicotti at least once a month for 20 yrs. It is my daughter’s favorite. But I have never cooked my shells. I stuff them, cover with sauce, cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 hour. They come out perfect every time!
I love those spice drops!!!
Enjoy your ideas.!
I loved that show! And, I love your channel !! You have definitely filled that Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade void. Big hugs to you!!
Happy anniversary!!!!
I made your sun-dried tomato chicken tortellini the other day and we all LOVED it!!! So delicious. I served it with a Caesar salad. Perfect companion for it. I LOVE your channel.
Happy Belated Anniversary! May God continue to Bless you with many more wonderful years together ❤
I love semi homemade! Sandra Lee is such a sweet soul ❤. I wished she would come back using newer appliances like we use today such as air fryer and fresh food products. She’s the reason I started decorating my table each month. Lol. Love your show BTW 😃
Lots of great ideas!
Yes, loved Sandra Lee on Food Network!
I love spice drops too! Lol
Everything looks delicious simple and Quick thanks friend 🙏🏾❤️
Happy Anniversary 🎉
Happy anniversary
Happy Anniversary!! 😍
I watched Sara Lee too. I Loved her recipes. Mel, yours look delicious as well and I Love anything that doesn't take Alot of time to put together and these are perfect. Thanks for the Great ideas..❤❤
I watched Sara Lee too. I Loved her recipes. Mel, yours look delicious as well and I Love anything that doesn't take Alot of time to put together and these are perfect. Thanks for the Great ideas..❤❤