The Seasoned Mom

Dump-and-Bake Mexican Lasagna

September 25, 2017 by Blair

There's no prep work necessary for this easy Dump-and-Bake Mexican Lasagna! With layers of chicken, tortillas, and cheese, it's a one dish meal that comes together in just minutes for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner! A classic Italian lasagna is definitely a favorite around here, but it can be SO labor intensive. Boiling the noodles and browning the meat in the skillet just add extra steps (and more dirty dishes) that I honestly don't have the time or desire to deal with! Instead, I decided to create a dump-and-bake version of Mexican Lasagna that doesn't require a tedious ...

Our Week in Meals #45

September 24, 2017 by Blair

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Hey, friends! After the craziness and stress of last week, I'm happy to report that life around here is beginning to settle into a routine again. Our water is working, my mom is recovering, and we had another full week of sports practices, field trips, and easy dinners. Time for a 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 ...

Tossed Salad with Apple Butter Vinaigrette

September 23, 2017 by Blair

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For a healthy holiday side dish or a simple weeknight dinner, this Tossed Salad with Apple Butter Vinaigrette boasts the best ingredients that autumn has to offer! Full of crisp green apples, crunchy toasted walnuts, sweet cranberries and rich blue cheese, it's a hearty, fresh, and satisfying recipe that celebrates the season. I have my mom to thank for this tossed salad inspiration, and as soon as she mentioned it to me I went to work in the kitchen! My parents went on vacation to ...

Dump-and-Bake Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Casserole

September 22, 2017 by Blair

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There's no prep work necessary for this 10-minute Dump-and-Bake Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Casserole! It's a shortcut twist on my Polish grandmother's famous recipe, and it's sure to become a tradition in your house as well! We all have those comfort food meals that remind us of our childhood, and Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is definitely one of mine. My dad's mom is Polish, so I have been treated to her family's traditional recipes for as long as I can remember. Potato pancakes (with ...

Garlic & Herb Slow Cooker Pork and Vegetables

September 21, 2017 by Blair

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Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield®️ Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. With just 10 minutes of prep, this Garlic & Herb Slow Cooker Pork and Vegetables is an easy and healthy dinner to suit your busiest days! Just place everything in the slow cooker, and by the end of the day you will come home to a warm, cozy meal that the entire family will love! As we're now halfway through the month of September and my boys have a few weeks of school ...

4-Ingredient, 4-Minute Corn Pudding

September 20, 2017 by Blair

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This recipe for 4-Ingredient, 4-Minute Corn Pudding was originally published in November, 2014. The photos were updated in September, 2017. With just 4 ingredients and about 4 minutes you can whip up this delicious Corn Pudding! It couldn't be easier, it couldn't be tastier, and it couldn't be more perfect for the fall! Have you noticed that I'm doing you all a favor this year? I'm giving you plenty of options to help you cut back on stress, time in the kitchen, and money spent on ...

5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts

September 18, 2017 by Blair

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Just stir together a sweet-and-tangy sauce and pop these 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts in the oven! Your warm, flavorful, and cozy dinner will be ready shortly after -- with no extra work necessary! Can't we all use a few more easy ideas for baked chicken breasts?! They're just one of those simple, affordable pantry staples that most of us keep on hand. Such a great freezer staple (especially when you can buy them on sale in bulk)! This particular recipe for baked ...

Our Week in Meals #44

September 17, 2017 by Blair

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Oh, whoa! What a week we've had! Between Hurricane Irma blowing through my brother's town in Florida, an emergency surgery for my mom, and a water well at our house that stopped working, it's been stressful...to say the least. BUT, we're on the upside of it all and everyone is doing well! There is power in prayer, and I'm choosing to focus on the positive right now! Shall we get right to the Sunday roundup of Our Week in Meals? For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is ...

3-Ingredient Crispy Seasoned Red Potatoes + a Giveaway!

September 16, 2017 by Blair

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of OLD BAY. All opinions are 100% mine. This recipe for 3-Ingredient Crispy Seasoned Red Potatoes is one of those easy side dishes that you'll turn to over and over again to complete your meal. With just 10 minutes of prep, the zesty potatoes are roasted in the oven for a charred exterior and a tender, buttery inside! Side dishes can be such a tricky part of the meal. In all honesty, we have a few favorites around here that we repeatedly ...

Dump-and-Bake 3-Cheese Baked Ziti

September 15, 2017 by Blair

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You don't even have to boil the pasta for this quick and easy Dump-and-Bake 3-Cheese Baked Ziti! Just stir all of the uncooked ingredients together in the dish, cover it with foil, and pop it in the oven. Weeknight dinners just got a whole lot easier! I'm raising a family of pasta lovers! I swear, my husband and my 3 boys could eat some variety of spaghetti, pesto rotelle, or fettuccini Alfredo every single night of the week. But you know what? Baked Ziti has never been on my go-to ...