Community Cookbook

Several weeks ago as I was meal planning I thought it would be really convenient to have a list of our family’s favorite meals to reference. But, as I started to jot down our list- I realized we don’t actually have a ton of “go-to” recipes! I love trying new recipes, but we only have a handful that we repeat frequently. SO I decided to ask the community on Instagram and you guys SHOWED UP. Thank you so much for all of your submissions!

I compiled all the recipes into a list below- organized in the following categories: beef, vegetarian/vegan, chicken, soups, seafood, pork and misc. They are also in alphabetical order!

Overall there are over 100 recipes that have been tried and loved by someone in the community! It is my hope that you can save and refer to this list when you are meal planning and can find some more meals that your family will enjoy.

I plan on treating this as a working document- I will add to it as I find more recipes and if YOU think of a recipe that you would like to be added- leave me a comment on this post and I’ll add it! 🙂

One last thing- I apologize if your recipe did not make it onto this post, it wasn’t intentional but I’m sure that some got lost in my DMs! If you sent me a recipe and don’t see it- please leave a comment or send me a message and I will make sure it gets added. On a similar note, if you sent me multiple recipes, they may not all be featured- but I tried to include several if possible!

Thank you again for helping make this post a success! Happy cooking!

Tap or hover on the image to pin and save for later- scroll down to find all of the recipes!

Beef:

Baked Ziti from Kelsey Nixon (thank you Monique!)

BBQ Meatballs from The Pioneer Woman (thank you Michelle!)

Beef and Veggie Bowls with Comeback Sauce from The Whole Cook (thank you @letsplaylittleone!)

Cheeseburger Sliders from the Food Charlatan (thank you Courtney!)

Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini from Belle of the Kitchen (thank you Courtney!)

Crockpot Italian Beef from Iowa Girl Eats (thank you Sarah!)

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs from The Country Cook (thank you Meghan!)

Crunchy Baked Beef Tacos from The Defined Dish (thank you Amy!)

Dump and bake meatball Casserole from The Seasoned Mom (thank you @sightonsimple!)

Easy Hamburger Dinner Casserole from Instrupix (thank you @that.motherhood.life!)

Easy Tex Mex Bake from Nums the Word (thank you Ashley!)

Egg Roll in a Bowl by The Girl Who Ate Everything or Spaceships & Laser Beams (thank you Monique and @projectmanagingmama!)

Flatbread Mexican Pizza from Six Sisters Stuff (thank you Michelle!)

Impossibly Easy Mini Cheeseburger Pies from Betty Crocker (thank you Erika!)

Korean Beef Rice Bowls from Skinnytaste (my submission 🙂 This version was also recommended a few times!

Melt in Your Mouth Italian Meatballs from Cookeru (thank you Paige!)

Mississippi Coke Roast from Aunt Bee’s Recipes (thank you Lauren!)

Mississippi Pot Roast from Aubrey Swan (thank you Valerie!)

One pot Hamburger Helper from Half Baked Harvest (thank you Ashley!)

One Pot Spaghetti from Buns in my Oven (thank you Christiana!)

Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit Casserole from Together as a Family (thank you Mackenzie!)

Quarantine Pasta from A Life from Scratch (thank you Erica!)

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef from Number 2 Pencil (thank you Angie!)

Spaghetti Bolognese by BBC Good Food (thank you @ani_ro!)

Sticky Ginger Meatballs from Half Baked Harvest (thank you Rachel!)

Taco Rice with Queso from South Your Mouth (thank you @sightonsimple!)

Taco Skillet from Our Home Paige (thank you @beginathome!)

Teriyaki Ground Beef by Salt and Lavender (thank you Brittany!)

Vegetarian and/or Vegan

Chickpea Salad Melts from She Likes Food (thank you Alishea!)

Crispy Rice and Egg Bowl with Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette from Smitten Kitchen (thank you Emily!)

Crispy Tofu with Ginger and Spicy Greens recipe by Melissa Clark via Dinner, A Love Story (thank you Susie!)

Garlic Parmesan Shellbows from Pinch of Yum (thank you Lydia!)

Instant Pot Baked Ziti from Skinnytaste (thank you AnnaMarie!)

Vegan Curry Ramen from Midwest Foodie (thank you @home.sweet.hopkins!)

Zucchini Risotto by Mary Berg (thank you @thebookishglow!)

Chicken:

Alice Springs Chicken from Culinary Hill (thank you Crystal!)

Baked Chicken Meatballs from Pinch of Yum (thank you @beginathome, Stefanie and Sarah!)

Bang Bang Chicken from Damn Delicious (thank you Ileana!)

Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken from Fresh Family Meals (Thank you Chrisa!)

Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie from No Biggie (thank you Lynn!)

Buffalo Chicken Bowls from Pretty Providence (our family makes this all the time!)

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad from Land of 10000 Recipes (thank you Kimberly!)

Change Your Life Chicken from The Lazy Genius (thank you Erin)

Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner from Wellness by Kay (thank you Katie!)

Chicken Parm Mini Meatloves with Roasted Broccoli from Happy Kids Kitchen (thank you Katie!)

Chicken and Rice from A Purposeful Home (thank you @apurposefulhome!)

Chicken Romano Meatloaf from food.com (thank you Beth!)

Chicken Tetrazzini from Lil Luna (thank you Michelle!)

Creamy Cajun Pasta from Genuis Kitchen (thank you Kimberly!)

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas and Enchilada Bowls from Naptime Kitchen (thank you Emily, Sarah and Kayla!)

Creamy Pesto Chicken and Bow Ties from Campbells (thank you Erika!)

Easy Chicken and Dumplings from Pilsbury (thank you Holly!)

Homemade Chicken Gyros from Keri Lynn Snyder (thank you @kerilynnsnyder!)

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken from Two Sleevers (thank you Shannon!)

Mom’s Chicken And Rice Casserole from The Skinnyish Dish (thank you @sightonsimple!)

One Pan Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake from Sweet Peas and Saffron (thank you Thea!)

One Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice from Number 2 Pencil (thank you Cassandra!)

One Pot Chicken Couscous and Veggies from Zen & Spice (thank you @letsplaylittleone!)

One Pot Greek Chicken from Healthy Slice of Life (thank you Katie!)

One Pot Orzo with Chicken Sausage from Skinnytaste (thank you AnnaMarie!)

One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Rice from Budget Bytes (thank you Katie!)

Perfect Hibachi Chicken from The Girl on Bloor (thank you @joyfulcluster!)

Quick Chicken Piccata from All Recipes (thank you @penniesandpurpose!)

Santa Fe Chicken from Skinnytaste (thank you Valerie!)

Sesame Chicken Pasta from Naptime Kitchen (thank you Sarah!)

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo from Number 2 Pencil (thank you Angie!)

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches from Wonky Wonder (thank you Lynn!)

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken from Mostly Homeamde Mom (thank you Sarah!)

Taco Chicken Bowls from Budget Bytes (thank you Nicole!)

Three Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos from South your Mouth (thank you Angie!)

Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe by Six Sisters’ Stuff (thank you Mackenzie!)

Soups:

All American Beef Chili from Brown Eyed Baker (thank you Courtney!)

Broccoli Cheese Soup with Potato from Skinnytaste (an alternative to above that we love if you don’t have an Instant Pot 🙂

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup from Betty Crocker (thank you Michelle!)

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili from Skinnytaste (my personal favorite EASY chili recipe)

Hearty Pasta Soup from BBC Good Food (thank you @hello_sweetp!)

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup from Cooking with karli (thank you Nicole!)

Lasagna Soup from Skinnytaste (thank you Amie and Kimberly!)

Leftover Roast Chicken Soup with Roasted Vegetables from Against all Grain (thank you Kathleen!)

One Skillet White Chicken Chili from Half Baked Harvest (thank you @torwill!)

Sausage and Gnocchi Soup from Foodie Crush (thank you @simply.denise!)

Sausage Tortellini Soup from The Cozy Cook (thank you @sightonsimple!)

Skillet Turkey Chili from Smitten Kitchen (thank you Ali!)

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup by The Recipe Critic (thank you Angie!)

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili from All Recipes (thank you Jessica!)

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from Honey We’re Home (thank you Mari!)

White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Skinnytaste (Thank you Katie!)

White Chicken Chili from Budget Bytes (thank you Caitlin!)

Vegan Spicy Thai Peanut Ramen (our family’s favorite- it’s not actually spicy! and we add shredded chicken 🙂

Seafood:

20 Minute Skillet Blackened Shrimp Fajitas from The Recipe Critic (thank you Angie!)

Coconut Curry Salmon from Pinch of Yum (my submission found via @beginathome!)

Crispy Honey Salmon Bowls from Half Baked Harvest (thank you Kristine!)

Honey Garlic Salmon from Rasa Malaysia (thank you Lynn!)

Salmon Pesto Pasta from Salt and Lavender (thank you Stacy!)

Smoky Shrimp and Grits from Food & Wine (thank you @sightonsimple!)

Pork:

BLT Pasta Salad from Chef Savvy (thank you Sarah!)

Carnitas from the Yummy Life (thank you Courtney!)

Crockpot Cuban Sandwiches from Land of 10000 recipes (thank you @land.of.10000.recipes!)

Slow Cooker Carnitas from Don’t Waste the Crumbs (thank you Angie!)

Slow Cooker Jerk Pork with Caribbean Salsa (A personal favorite-one of the only ways I enjoy pork!)

Other ideas:

Sheet pan meal: veggies, pre-boiled potaotes and schnitzels (Submitted by @voort1982)

Sausage and veggie skillet: Dice veggies and add to a skillet. We love sweet potatoes, zucchini, green beans, peas, etc. Add some oil and saute until soft. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. After 10 minutes or so, add diced sausage/kielbasa. Heat through and serve! (thank you @letsplaylittleone)

Orichette pasta with sausage and broccoli (thank you Shannon)

Tortilla crusted fish from Costco with rice and whatever else fro easy rice bowls (Thank you Kayla!)
Burrito bowls! Super easy. Your choice for meat, rice, lettuce, and burrito toppings (thank you Emily!)

Ground turkey with a can of Bush’s pinto beans, a can of corn and a can of Rotel- serve with cornbread. (thank you Christina!)

Lazy enchiladas (rip up tortillas and layer with sauce, cheese, meat and veggies) (@life.according.to.lisa)

Baked potatoes in instant pot with chicken (rotisserie or baked) broccoli, bacon, cheese (Thank you Marissa!)

Stuffed peppers (thank you rachel!)

Tacos, taco bowls and taco salad were mentioned a lot!

Sausage & Pepper pasta: Cook one lb ground sausage 2. Mix with two (14.5 oz) cans Italian diced tomatoes 3. Add 1 T Italian seasoning, 1/2 T garlic 4. Add 1 bag of frozen peppers and onions, cook through 5. boil 1 pox penne (16 oz) 6. once cooked, mix sausage mixture and pour into a casserole dish 7. top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 10ish mins at 375. If cooking from cold, bake for 25. (thank you @joyfulcluster!)