EASY WEEKNIGHT MEAL Archives

Fast and Easy Green Chile

Posted on June 24, 2017April 24, 2020 by Lonnie Metzler

This weekend, I couldn’t help myself. I had to have it! So, I roasted a few poblano peppers and away I went. For my green chile I start with ground pork. Though traditionally a pork roast is used, I find that using ground pork makes this recipe fast and easy. Perfect for weeknight dinner. First, roast the chiles. You can do this on an open flame if you have a gas range or you can crank yo...
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Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Posted on May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

Some people think that eating light, quick-cooking meals means boring salads and turkey burgers. There's nothing wrong with that! I do love a salad for dinner. It's fun to load up a big plate of grilled, marinated chicken, local cheeses, home-grown tomatoes, carrots, zucchini and cucumbers. But, yes, that does get boring. Good news! It doesn't have to be like that. Those same great flavo...
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Shepard’s Pie

Posted on May 16, 2017May 25, 2017 by Lonnie Metzler

I often get requests from the guys for what they’d like to see on the menu. One thing that is on everyone’s list is my Shepard’s Pie. It may not be the traditional recipe, but it is easy, fast and everyone loves it! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion 1 jar beef flavored gravy 1 cup mixed frozen vegetalbes 1 lb. russet potatoes, p...
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Easy Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Posted on January 19, 2017March 10, 2018 by webwelder

We all have that one meal that takes us home, for me it is my slow cooker stuffed peppers! For some it may be as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich and a warm bowl of tomato soup or maybe the quintessential comfort of meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Whatever you desire, you're sure to love these! My mom has been making these for years, a recipe handed down to her from her mother that goes ba...
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