The Seasoned Mom - Bringing Families Together, One Easy Meal at a Time

Dump-and-Bake Sausage, Red Beans and Rice Casserole

August 21, 2018 by Blair

With just 5 simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Sausage, Red Beans and Rice Casserole is an easy dinner recipe for your busy weeknights. The quintessential New Orleans favorite is a flavorful, comforting, and kid-friendly one dish meal!My 3 boys have officially returned to school, which means that our schedule has drastically changed from the slower days of summer!Instead of quiet mornings at home and afternoon pool dates, we've now transitioned into the craziness of fall: complete with 3 different soccer teams to juggle, 3 different sets of homework ...

Parmesan Herb Baked Salmon Fillet

August 20, 2018 by Blair

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This rich, flavorful Parmesan Herb Baked Salmon Fillet is an easy dinner recipe that's ready in 20 minutes -- and it tastes like you spent hours in a gourmet kitchen. It's the perfect seafood dish for a busy mom who doesn't have the time, energy, or desire to slave over a hot stove!You know that salmon is good for you, and you know that you need to make more of an effort to get it onto your family's dinner table. But sometimes the basic fish can seem so boring, and the last thing that ...

Our Week in Meals #92

August 19, 2018 by Blair

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Hello, friends! We had an exciting week with the start of school, new teachers, new soccer teams and new routines. Easy dinners to the rescue! Since it's Sunday, it's time for the regular roundup of Our Week in Meals, so let's jump right in!For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our dinners each night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights ...

The Perfect One Bowl Whole Wheat Banana Bread

August 18, 2018 by Blair

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My friend Kristin makes the best banana bread. So when I recently had some over-ripe bananas sitting on my counter, I begged her for her recipe and she graciously shared. Since I can’t leave well enough alone, I tweaked Kristin’s recipe to make a healthier version. This low calorie One Bowl Whole Wheat Banana Bread comes together in about 10 minutes with just a handful of basic pantry staples!This recipe was originally published in July, 2013. The photos were updated in August, ...

Dump-and-Bake Sausage and Cabbage Dinner

August 17, 2018 by Blair

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You only need one pot and about 10 minutes of prep for this easy Dump-and-Bake Sausage and Cabbage Dinner! The hands-off recipe is a cozy and delicious meal for busy nights!Maybe it's the Russian and Polish blood running through my veins, but I just love cabbage! If you appreciate the slightly sweet, nutritious, crunchy veggie as much as I do, then you've come to the right place...How to Prepare this Easy Sausage and Cabbage Dinner: Time is precious, and very few of us have the ...

Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie

August 16, 2018 by Blair

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It tastes just like a thick, creamy milkshake, but this Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie is a quick and easy breakfast or snack that's loaded with lean protein and healthy fats to fuel your busiest days. That's right -- you can have chocolate for breakfast!You guys...my kids went BACK TO SCHOOL this week! This is huge for me, because it's the first time since I had kids almost 9 years ago that I have a quiet house 5 mornings per week!I miss my little sidekick, but Spence has started ...

Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

August 15, 2018 by Blair

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This simple and delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes is sure to become a family favorite. A childhood classic just got a little bit healthier and a little bit more convenient!This post was originally published in October, 2014. The photos were updated in August, 2018. Don't get me wrong: there's nothing wrong with using a can of Manwich sauce to make the occasional Sloppy Joe. I was raised on the stuff, and my kids have become fond of it as well. But if I told you that I ...

5-Ingredient Crescent Roll Chicken Casserole

August 13, 2018 by Blair

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You only need 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes to pull together this easy Crescent Roll Chicken Casserole! Like a simplified version of chicken and dumplings, the delicious and cozy meal is a family-friendly option that makes busy weeknights easier!With the kids heading back to school, you may be panicking about sports practices, homework, laundry, and getting everything done on those crazy, busy weeknights.That's when easy 5-ingredient dinners like this Crescent Roll Chicken ...

Our Week in Meals #91

August 12, 2018 by Blair

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Hello, hello! Happy Sunday! I hope that you're enjoying another fun summer weekend. We wrapped up the kids' summer vacation this week, so our days were full of back-to-school prep and, of course, plenty of easy weeknight dinners. Speaking of dinners...shall we jump right into today's roundup of Our Week in Meals?For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our dinners each ...

Mom’s Easy Apple Pie

August 11, 2018 by Blair

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My mom's Easy Apple Pie is the dessert that I grew up on, and my own children now describe it as "perfect!" This simple, flavorful treat takes advantage of a shortcut store-bought crust -- and nobody will ever know!I'm definitely NOT a dessert baker. I can whip up a quick dump-and-bake pasta dinner in minutes, or throw some ingredients in a slow cooker for a cozy pot roast, but when it comes to accurately measuring and weighing ingredients for a moist, fluffy cake...forget it. I don't ...