The Seasoned Mom

Bringing Families Together, One Easy Meal at a Time

Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans

by Blair

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Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans are tender, full of flavor, and incredibly easy...making them the perfect side dish for your favorite family dinner!This recipe for Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans was originally posted in October, 2014. The photos and recipe were updated in June, 2018. There's a bit of a Green Bean Debate out there: namely, whether they should be cooked-to-death-until-they're-so-tender-they're-almost-mushy OR whether they're best when they're still bright green and just crisp-tender.Personally, I like them both ways...I just consider them two totally different ...

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Dump-and-Bake Pasta Puttanesca

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This Dump-and-Bake Pasta Puttanesca is one of the easiest and healthiest pasta dishes that you will ever prepare! Made with a handful of simple pantry staples, it's a low calorie one pot meal that the whole family can enjoy!I've taken the prep work out of your next dinner by combining all of the raw ingredients in one dish. You don't even have to boil the pasta before you pop it in the oven!What is Puttanesca Sauce made of? You may have seen the word "puttanesca" on the menu at ...

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Southern Squash Casserole

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A classic Southern Squash Casserole is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty from your summer garden! The cheesy filling is topped with a buttery crumb topping for the ultimate family-friendly side dish recipe!You're going to love the taste of these vegetables! How do you make a Squash Casserole? Depending on who you ask, you'll probably get a different answer every time! A squash casserole is something that just about every seasoned home cook has prepared at least once, and there are ...

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Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken

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Escape to the tropics with a Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken that's perfect on the grill or in a skillet! This simple and healthy weeknight dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.I'm always looking for new ways to make the same ole' boring chicken breasts a bit more "zippy," and this Mojo Chicken is exactly that -- zippy!What is Mojo Chicken? If you've never tasted mojo chicken, then it's time to get excited. It sounds exotic, fancy, or fun (and it is), but it's also very simple -- ...

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Our Week in Meals #83

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Hey, hey, hey! Happy Father's Day!! I hope that you're off spoiling your favorite guy and enjoying the weekend. Since it's Sunday, I'm popping in with today's weekly roundup of Our Week in Meals -- and then I'll be enjoying the day with family.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 ...

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Quick and Easy Banana Pudding

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This Quick and Easy Banana Pudding just might be the perfect summer dessert! The no-bake treat requires just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep for a cool and refreshing make ahead option. Who wants to slave away in the kitchen when you could be enjoying the warm summer weather?Heads up! This post was originally published in June, 2013. The photos were updated in June, 2018. Summer has absolutely arrived in Central Virginia!  The signs?  The 80-90+ degree heat, the smell of the ...

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Dump-and-Bake Kung Pao Chicken

by Blair

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Skip the Chinese restaurant carryout and prepare an easier, lighter version of your favorite dish! This Dump-and-Bake Kung Pao Chicken requires just 10 minutes of prep for an easy dinner recipe that the whole family can enjoy.That's right -- you can make a baked version of Kung Pao Chicken with minimal effort! Your family will be impressed, and nobody will need to know how simple it really was! Your secret is safe with me...Ever since I shared my dump-and-bake version of General ...

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Southern Chicken and Rice Salad

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Easy and healthy Southern Chicken and Rice Salad for a make ahead summer dinner or lunch.

This light Southern Chicken and Rice Salad is a satisfying dish that's perfect for easy summer dinners or a fancier lunch with the ladies. The marinated chicken, sweet fruit, crunchy almonds, and hearty brown rice, offer a variety of flavors and textures for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish!When faced with the sweltering summer heat in Virginia, the last thing that I want to do is prepare a hot, baked casserole for dinner. Instead, I crave cold, refreshing dishes that taste fresh and ...

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Summer Vegetable Soup {Instant Pot + Stovetop + Slow Cooker}

by Blair

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Corn, zucchini, and tomatoes...oh my! A light and healthy Summer Vegetable Soup is the perfect way to take advantage of all of the season's fresh produce! Best of all, there's no need to heat up your kitchen -- just turn on your pressure cooker, stovetop, or slow cooker for this easy homemade vegetable soup recipe that keeps well in the freezer for months.Summer is a time of bounty, when the local markets and gardens seem to be bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables.If you've ever ...

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Our Week in Meals #82

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Another week of summer is in the books, and I've got another roundup of easy dinner ideas to share. Let's jump right into 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 night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights from our life, shows you how I balance a busy schedule with feeding my family, and offers a few new ideas ...

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