{"id":27,"date":"2018-03-12T15:03:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redrosecabinetry.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2024-08-21T10:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:34:30","slug":"recipe-round-up-5-easy-dinners-for-busy-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redrosecabinetry.com\/blog\/recipe-round-up-5-easy-dinners-for-busy-nights\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe Round-Up: 5 Easy Dinners for Busy Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the work we do at Red Rose Cabinetry can make people really love their kitchens, we know how much time you might spend getting meals ready. Sometimes it\u2019s nice to get in and out of the kitchen to enjoy family time, which is why we\u2019re bringing you five simple dinner recipes for those busy nights.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Chicken, Bacon, and Spinach Spaghetti<\/h3>\n<p>This tasty and hearty meal marries pasta, crispy bacon, and saut\u00e9ed chicken breast to create a real crowd pleaser\u2014and with a 20-minute prep time, you won\u2019t have to spend all night in the kitchen! To make this dish, you\u2019ll need the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n<li>Kosher salt<\/li>\n<li>Freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<li>6 slices bacon<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic<\/li>\n<li>2 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)<\/li>\n<li>3 c. baby spinach<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 c. heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan<\/li>\n<li>Fresh basil, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a complete rundown of this recipe, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/recipes\/a45774\/chicken-bacon-and-spinach-spaghetti-recipe\/\">Delish.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Crispy Chicken Parmesan with Tomatoes and Mozzarella<\/h3>\n<p>Chicken parmesan that takes less than 30 minutes? You got it. This recipe serves four and is a good example of simplicity in terms of presentation and prep. To make this meal, here\u2019s what you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 chicken breasts, pounded 1\/2&#8243; thick<\/li>\n<li>Kosher salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 c. panko bread crumbs<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. canola oil<\/li>\n<li>4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 c. marinara sauce, store-bought or homemade<\/li>\n<li>1 c. grape tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 c. freshly chopped basil, plus more for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can find this recipe along with complete instructions on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/recipes\/a43655\/crispy-chicken-parmesan-recipe\/\">Delish.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/recipes\/a36253\/hearty-bean-burrito-bowl-recipe-wdy0314\/\">Delish.com recipe<\/a> offers a healthier and cleaner version of the typical burrito bowl by swapping out tortilla chips\/strips and white rice for brown rice. It only takes about 25 minutes to put together, too! To make your own deconstructed burrito, here\u2019s what you need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 tbsp. fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>Kosher salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>2 c. cooked brown rice<\/li>\n<li>1 can black beans<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd head romaine lettuce<\/li>\n<li>1 c. roughly chopped fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<li>1 pt. grape tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 avocado<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd small red onion<\/li>\n<li>Low-fat sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Lime wedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This incredibly quick and simple dinner recipe serves four.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Spinach, Tomato &amp; Feta Frittata<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes <em>breakfast<\/em> makes the best dinner, which is why this frittata is so great. It\u2019s quick, healthy, but absolutely filling. For the recipe, all you\u2019ll need is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. Kosher salt, divided<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>6 oz. bag of baby spinach, roughly chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup crumbled feta cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The recipe serves four, so as always, adjust for larger or smaller families. For complete directions and an introduction to this fast-and-tasty meal, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/cupcakesandkalechips.com\/spinach-tomato-feta-frittata\/\">Cupcakes and Kalechips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Slow Cooker Aloha Chili<\/h3>\n<p>Slow cookers are an incredible invention that let us do minimal work for a big reward. In most cases, you can take a few minutes the night before or the morning of your meal to add all of your ingredients and walk away. Then you get to come home to a fully cooked meal! This particular recipe combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the savory spices of slow cooker chili for some \u2018sweet heat.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>To say \u2018aloha\u2019 to the sweet and savory aroma of this chili, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lbs. ground beef<\/li>\n<li>Two 15.5 oz. cans of dark kidney beans<\/li>\n<li>28 oz. can crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>16 oz. can crushed pineapple<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd c. matchstick carrots<\/li>\n<li>8 oz. sliced mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>1 c. diced green pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 c. diced onion<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. chili powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt\/pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>*Additional tomato juice can be used to thin the chili out if it\u2019s too thick for your liking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For full directions to this smoky-sweet chili, check the recipe out on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetandsavoryfood.com\/2012\/12\/aloha-chili.html\">Sweet and Savory Food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize family time and minimize time spent slaving away in the kitchen consider restructuring your cabinetry and appliances to make life easier. For a <a href=\"\/kitchen-remodeling-lancaster-pa.php\">kitchen that will make meal prep a cinch<\/a>, contact Red Rose Cabinetry. Our passion for design will help us give you the kitchen you\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the work we do at Red Rose Cabinetry can make people really love their kitchens, we know how much time you might spend getting meals ready. 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