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

Cowboy Baked Beans

May 21, 2018 by Blair

Your new favorite potluck side dish! Loaded with bacon and beef in a sweet and tangy sauce, these Cowboy Baked Beans are a quick and easy crowd-pleasing addition to any summer cookout. The beans can be prepared in the oven or in the slow cooker, for a simple solution that comes together with just 15 minutes of prep!It's May, y'all! You know what that means?! Summer is practically here!While I'm excited for the season of potlucks, parties, and vacations, I always get a wee bit anxious when I think of having all 3 of my boys at home with me every day...for 3 months. I'm about to ...

Our Week in Meals #79

May 20, 2018 by Blair

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Hello, and happy Sunday to you! We had a wet, rainy week with plenty of birthday excitement and a Bigfoot sighting in the mix. How about a little rewind to recap 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 ...

Mexican Ranch Chicken Salad {Instant Pot + Slow Cooker Option!}

May 19, 2018 by Blair

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This Mexican Ranch Chicken Salad is full of tender meat, crunchy tortilla chips, beans, cheese, and fresh vegetables -- all tossed together in a creamy and zesty Salsa Ranch dressing. It's the perfect crowd-pleaser on a warm summer evening, and you can even prepare the chicken in your slow cooker or pressure cooker! Heads up! This post was originally published in July, 2014. It was updated in May, 2018. If you have a potluck or cookout to go to this season, I highly recommend that you bring ...

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tikka Masala

May 18, 2018 by Blair

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There's not an Indian restaurant anywhere near Madison County. That means that when a craving strikes for Indian food, I simply whip up a pot of this healthy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tikka Masala at home with just 10 minutes of prep! It's even faster than carry-out!There's no shortage of mountains, fresh air, or farmland here in Central Virginia.And while we may have an abundance of cattle surrounding our fence lines in just about every direction, what we don't have is ethnic ...

Easy Carne Asada {for the Grill or Oven}

May 16, 2018 by Blair

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This delicious Carne Asada recipe is sponsored by Moink. Thanks for supporting one of our favorite companies! An easy grilled flank steak is transformed into juicy, tender, and flavorful Carne Asada -- with just 5 minutes of prep work! Thanks to a simple Latin American-inspired steak marinade, the charred meat is perfect for salads, tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This is one family-friendly entree that you can enjoy all summer long!Carne asada translates to "grilled meat," which ...

The Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon

May 14, 2018 by Blair

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A beautiful piece of grilled salmon on a plate garnished with parsley.

There's no healthier, easier, or faster summer entree than a perfect piece of grilled salmon. This 15-minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I'm so excited to share my tips with you today!Aside from pizza and spaghetti, I'd say that this particular grilled salmon recipe is one of the meals that I prepare most frequently for my family.It's my easy go-to when I feel like we need something nutritious, but I don't want to spend much time in the kitchen. Every boy in ...

Our Week in Meals #78

May 13, 2018 by Blair

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Happy Mother's Day to all of the special ladies out there! Before I sign off to spend some quality time with my family, I wanted to pop in with a quick 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 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 ...

10-Minute Creamy Cucumber Salad

May 12, 2018 by Blair

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This light, fresh, and healthy Creamy Cucumber Salad is an easy side dish recipe that pairs perfectly with just about any summer meal! Best of all, it's ready in just 10 minutes, and you probably already have all of the ingredients that you need!I've got a pretty picky 4-year-old at home, which means that there are only a handful of fruits and vegetables that I can serve at any given meal that I know will automatically be consumed. Since cucumbers are at the top of that list, I'm always ...

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Pesto Pasta + a Video!

May 11, 2018 by Blair

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There's no need to boil the pasta or pre-cook the chicken! With this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Pesto Pasta, you just stir together the ingredients and let the oven do the rest of the work. It's an easy dinner that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep!Y'all know that I love a good dump-and-bake meal, and this pesto pasta just might be one of my finest creations yet!When I say "dump-and-bake," I truly mean it. This isn't your average casserole that requires boiling the pasta first, ...

Red White and Blueberry Buckle

May 9, 2018 by Blair

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Enjoy fresh summer berries in this easy Red, White and Blueberry Buckle! The moist cake is piled high with cinnamon streusel topping, making it a perfect vehicle for vanilla ice cream or whipped cream at your next potluck. Whether you're looking for a Memorial Day breakfast or a Fourth of July dessert, this special treat is a simple addition to your festive menu!You're probably familiar with a fruit crisp or a berry cobbler, but have you ever tried a buckle?! And no -- I'm not referring ...