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Faster than Fast Food

Pan-seared mahi-mahi with lime and basil in a cast iron skillet

Pan-Seared Fish with Lime & Basil.

1 · Feb 9, 2018 · 3 Comments

You guyssss! I have been a fish-cooking failure for YEARS. I would get all, “We need to eat more fish around here!” and then I would make terrible, sad fish (I mean, once it managed to be both dry and mushy?! #how), and feel like I wasted all the dollars, and be afraid to try…

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Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes Dinner, Fish

A french toast recipe that takes really simple ingredients and makes them all shine for a perfect breakfast treat.

French Toast.

0 · Jun 16, 2017 · 6 Comments

As much as I love pancakes…and was just this month yammering on about waffles…French toast is my favorite. The inside turns soft and almost custardy, while the crust of the bread gives each bite some structure and chew. But the best part is that golden, buttery-caramelized surface with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla!

Bread & Breakfast, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes Breakfast, Muffins and Breads

Food for Thought #13: May (okay, December-May).

0 · Jun 2, 2017 · 2 Comments

Heeey! I’m back – and I have a new favorite category of food in my life. Let’s call it “food that tastes good but you don’t have to do anything”. Or maybe we can come up with a more streamlined title?

Everything Else, Faster than Fast Food Beef, Food for Thought, Pork, Waffles

Shortcut burrito bowls are great for busy weeknights, since they can be on the table in minutes thanks to some easy time-savers!

Shortcut Burrito Bowls.

1 · Aug 16, 2016 · 6 Comments

I really wanted to name these “shorty-shorty-shortcut burrito bowls” or something that more eloquently celebrates how many corners you can cut and still have a really good, healthy dinner. We’re trying to plan ahead for quality family time since Jay’s schedule gets a little crazy this time of year, and we decided that Wednesdays we’ll do an…

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Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes, Weeknight Dinners Burritos, Chicken, Dinner, Rice

This simple basil marinara has just a few ingredients, takes about 20 minutes to make, and is the perfect thing to stash in the freezer!

Simple Basil Marinara Sauce.

1 · May 17, 2016 · 4 Comments

I’m successfully growing basil! (By this I mean I haven’t killed the lone basil plant I bought a few weeks ago. Because my mom waters it for me.) I needed to cut it back a bit, and it was the perfect excuse to make a batch of this simple basil marinara sauce. It’s just a…

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Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Make Ahead, Meatless, Recipes, Weeknight Dinners Dinner, Freezer-friendly, Marinara, Meatless, Pasta

This quick and easy pan-seared chicken takes less than 15 minutes from fridge to plate. It's juicy, with a salty-seared exterior, and endlessly versatile!

Quick & Easy Pan-Seared Chicken.

3 · Apr 22, 2016 · 11 Comments

I’m a meal planner, but I’ve tried and failed to be a meal prepper – taking a chunk of time on the weekend to chop veggies, cook a couple things, and set myself up for success during the week. (If you want to be inspired to do this, check out Shutterbean’s meal prep posts.) Mostly…

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Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes, Weeknight Dinners Chicken, Dinner

Bacon grilled cheese is a faster than fast food meal that makes an ordinary grilled cheese sandwich extra special!

Bacon Grilled Cheese.

0 · Apr 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment

My Nana (you know her – potato soup, spaghetti sauce, and gingersnaps, to name a few) has a few stories that I’ve heard her tell lots of times, but they never get old. One of them is the tale of ordering BLTs at a restaurant. She and her lunch companions asked for the bacon to be…

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Comfort Food, Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes Bacon, Cheese, Dinner, Pork, Sandwiches

homemade taco meat

Taco Meat

1 · Feb 16, 2016 · 1 Comment

**This post is brought to you by my sister, Laurie!!** This is a super-easy recipe, made with pantry staples. It comes together quickly and can easily be doubled for a crowd. (And I think it even fits Bet’s Faster-than-Fast-Food rules.)

Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Recipes Beef, Dinner, Kid Food, Tacos

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wraps.

0 · Nov 10, 2015 · 2 Comments

**This Faster-than-Fast-Food post brought to you by my sister, Laurie!** When I was in college, one of my favorite meals from our little food court (affectionately knows as the Furman P-Den) was chicken caesar wraps. I haven’t thought of them in years, but all of a sudden last night I was consumed with the need…

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Faster than Fast Food, Recipes Chicken, Party Food, Salad, Sandwiches

A bowl of homemade spaghettis with teeny pasta shapes and a cheesy tomato sauce

Homemade Spaghettios.

10 · Oct 21, 2015 · 3 Comments

Awhile ago, I made a recipe category for “faster-than-fast-food” meals, and promised that I was going to fill ‘er up. As it turns out, I might’ve made things a little too strict (shock-er, I know) with all the must-start-from-scratch and dishes-count-as-time-spent rules. Homemade spaghettios might break that rule, but it’s BARELY more clean-up than a box of…

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Baby Food, Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Meatless, Recipes Baby Food, Dinner, Meatless, Pasta

pita pizza

Pita Pizzas (a Faster than Fast Food Meal).

0 · Jun 15, 2015 · Leave a Comment

We have officially completed Phase 1 of our move! Everything we own* is out of our house and in storage, and we’ve moved in with friends in Raleigh. Eventually we’ll be house/dog-sitting for them, but for now we’re just taking up a lot of their space. Phase 2 is a teeeeny rental place in Wilmington…

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Dinner, Faster than Fast Food, Meatless, Recipes, Snacks Appetizers, Dinner, Meatless, Party Food, Pizza, Snacks

black bean quesadilla

A Quick Quesadilla Tip.

0 · May 14, 2015 · 4 Comments

This is just a little quesadilla PSA. In theory, quesadillas are such a quick, easy, and cheesily delicious meal – but if you’ve ever tried to flip a 2-tortilla, overstuffed quesadilla and lost half of its innards in the process, this tip can save your dinner!

Dinner, Everything Else, Faster than Fast Food, Meatless, Snacks Appetizers, Dinner, Meatless, Party Food, Quesadillas

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Hey, I’m Bet! I love food and welcoming family and friends to the table with it. This is where I share what we’re eating – mostly “real”, family-friendly, doable dinners, plus breakfast foods, snacks, and of course, my favorite homemade sweet treats. I love to meal plan, hoard freezer meals, and include my girls in the cooking process as much as I can (while still preserving a little sanity). Thanks for visiting – I hope you find some new favorite recipes here!

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