This is a two part recipe (or three if you want to be super technical) but it comes together without much effort, probably about 15 minutes actual prep (though there’s 30 minutes sitting time so plan accordingly).
Category: make ahead
Recipe: Black Bean Enchiladas
I had never had enchiladas before so this was an experience in deliciousness. The sauce came together almost instantly and without effort and the bean burrito things were beyond delicious. This makes a surprising 8 enchiladas which we ate over 4 nights. This was also extremely spicy but I blame that on the way too hot salsa I used.
Black Bean Enchiladas
Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie
Who doesn’t love a chicken pot pie? This recipe is a little time intensive but you can save time by making the crust and filling ahead of time or just using ready made pie crust. You can freeze this pie pretty well before baking and cook from frozen (adding some time to the final bake) but it’s also delicious piping hot out of the oven and makes great leftovers for several days.
Chicken Pot Pie
Recipe: Piroshki
I first had piroshki at Pike Place Market at the aptly named Piroshki Piroshki and they were delicious so I’ve tried my hand at making them. Make sure all your inside bits are nicely chopped before you start it’ll speed up the cooking and cook more evenly as well.
Piroshki
Recipe: Basic Cinnamon Rolls
I love cinnamon rolls plain but you can frost these babies too. I used a basic butter butter cream but you can frost with cream cheese if you’re feeling that instead. This is a great recipe which actually takes about 15 active minutes of doing anything, it’s a lot of waiting but of course when you come out with soft, gooey cinnamon rolls it’s worth the wait!
Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe: Chicken and Rice Soup
This recipe requires very little effort aside from some chopping which can pretty much be done at the same time. Very delicious too, we ate half for dinner and then half for lunch the next day.
Chicken and Rice Soup
Recipe: Trash Casserole
I haven’t been baking much thanks to some grueling hours at work and very exciting weeks during the holiday season but I do have a menu plan for this week that I intend to attempt to stick to as well as a nice homey recipe that’s perfect for a quick wintertime dinner.
Trash Casserole
Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala
There’s a bit of rumor and mystery that surround Chicken Tikka Masala. Where it started isn’t quite certain but it’s wildly regarded as delicious! Probably a food born from export back to England from India this unique dish can be enjoyed by people who like the taste of savory curry without heat. There are dozens of versions of it but this one is one that very much suits my tastes.