Paula Deen met Ree Drummond on my lunch table today. Paula Deen, you should know. But have you met Ree Drummond yet? She has been dubbed in my family the Paula Deen of the west for her love of butter. Sometimes I sensor her recipes with light butter or just try out the originals for kicks. She's called the Pioneer Woman on her blog and the Food Network. She is my newest favorite chef to follow! If you haven't discovered her ranch-style recipes, let me recommend you make hers your next blog to visit.
As for our household, how many times to I ask myself... "What's for lunch?" I have found that in order for me to serve up a decent meal for lunch for myself and my little growing girly, I have to have a plan. And once I have a plan, that usually encourages me start in time to actually eat at lunch time. Today, I put extra time into this scrumptious meal meaning to make enough for us to eat off of in the days to come when I am not in the kitchen. Next time I will know to make a double batch.
As for our household, how many times to I ask myself... "What's for lunch?" I have found that in order for me to serve up a decent meal for lunch for myself and my little growing girly, I have to have a plan. And once I have a plan, that usually encourages me start in time to actually eat at lunch time. Today, I put extra time into this scrumptious meal meaning to make enough for us to eat off of in the days to come when I am not in the kitchen. Next time I will know to make a double batch.
The Pioneer Woman's BBQ Comfort Meatballs
Y'all, this is just about the most delicious thing I ever put in my mouth. This could be the meal! I won't kid you, the prep time is long though not a bit difficult... or maybe it was just long for me because a little person was calling my name throughout the entire process, absent-mindedly playing too close to hot things, and continuously needing a diaper change, a bandaid, a hug, a drink, a dish to wash, a towel to dry her soaking wet shirt, a new shirt... We eventually did get to bake and eat our lunch. I had sworn off frying in a skillet with kids in the kitchen and the browning part of this recipe was a close resemblance in heat and perimeter protection. But we managed and it was more than worth it! Next time you plan to make meatloaf, make these instead!
Y'all, this is just about the most delicious thing I ever put in my mouth. This could be the meal! I won't kid you, the prep time is long though not a bit difficult... or maybe it was just long for me because a little person was calling my name throughout the entire process, absent-mindedly playing too close to hot things, and continuously needing a diaper change, a bandaid, a hug, a drink, a dish to wash, a towel to dry her soaking wet shirt, a new shirt... We eventually did get to bake and eat our lunch. I had sworn off frying in a skillet with kids in the kitchen and the browning part of this recipe was a close resemblance in heat and perimeter protection. But we managed and it was more than worth it! Next time you plan to make meatloaf, make these instead!
Paula Deen's Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
I've made these twice now and they always turn out wonderfully. First time I left the potatoes whole, but this time they were too large. I cut them thinking the cooking time would be shorter, but not so much. This dish whips up very quickly and spends most of the time in the oven so you can attend to something else. Now that's a good recipe.
I've made these twice now and they always turn out wonderfully. First time I left the potatoes whole, but this time they were too large. I cut them thinking the cooking time would be shorter, but not so much. This dish whips up very quickly and spends most of the time in the oven so you can attend to something else. Now that's a good recipe.
I threw a pound of frozen green beans in a covered 2 qt. dish, added 2-3 Tbsp. water, a sliver of butter, 1/4 tsp. ham bouillon and heated in the microwave 4 minutes. Stop and stir adding salt and pepper. Heat another 5 minutes and you have a delicious, fast, and flavorful side to accompany the other more time consuming attention grabbers. Little Bit couldn't resist eating my photo objects. Why take pictures, Mama? Let's eat!
If you ever find yourself wondering what to make for lunch and have a bit of time to put something together, remember these delicious recipes. If you don't have time but can think ahead, make the meatballs ahead of time to eat on them later (if you don't eat them all while they're cooling). They reheat well if there's any left. This may be our lunch and dinner on our next busy day.
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