All Recipes — Amanda Frederickson

Week's Eats 10/22

My soup obsession continues. The more weeks that I write this down, the more I realize I pretty much eat only soup and only things that can be served in bowls. It could be worse but it is still pretty funny to see now that I am documenting this.

The tacos were a highlight and I totally encourage you to try them. I love that goat cheese and roast garlic mixture and it is a great way to use up extra vegetables. Also I know it seems simple, but never doubt the amazing power of chicken noodle soup. My version is made in the instant pot and is totally delicious.

Dinner Prep CollectionsAmanda FredericksonOctober 28, 2018Comment

Pickled Red Onions

When it comes to cooking I think there are some things you can always keep in your fridge to add that extra deliciousness to anything you are eating. I call them Flavor Gold - just basically an easy topping to extra crunch that you can add to a dish to elevate it from really good to amazing. Pickled red onions are one of those recipes. I love to keep a batch of them in my fridge and then I can throw them on top of salads, in sandwiches and in this case, as a topping for tacos.

Amanda FredericksonOctober 28, 2018Comment

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Right after I had baby Olivia a friend brought over a version of this chicken noodle soup and I swear, I think it is what brought me back to life. My hospital stay had not been great - we were in a dark room with no natural light for three days and the food at the hospital was beyond disgusting. So when a friend made a version of this I pretty much ate all of it and finally started to feel like myself again.

weekseats1022Amanda FredericksonOctober 28, 20181 Comment

Cauliflower Tacos with Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese

I would imagine that this is not the most authentic taco recipe but that is ok because what they lack in authenticity, they make up in deliciousness. I always seem to have tortillas on hand and I love to stuff them with anything I can find in my kitchen. Today I roasted the cauliflower, along with some garlic and created a vegetarian dish that does not disappoint.

weekseats1022Amanda FredericksonOctober 28, 2018Comment

Shrimp and Grits

Let me start by saying this is my version of shrimp and grits. An easy tasty version. I feel like I have to start it that way because I would imagine, especially in the south, everyone has their own family secret recipe when it comes to shrimp and grits.

I know I say this all the time, but this is my ultimate bowl of comfort food - creamy grits and heart shrimp, I could literally eat this all the time.

Fridge Foraging, weekseats1022Amanda FredericksonOctober 24, 2018Comment

Week's Eats: 10/15

Soups and stews are such staples in my house. Not only are they hearty and comforting, but they freeze really well. Even when it is hot out I still incorporate some sort of soup or stew because they are always just so easy.

Dinner Prep CollectionsAmanda FredericksonOctober 19, 2018Comment

Chili Con Carne

I had some serious aspirations of serving this chili with a big ol’ slab of buttery cornbread. But that didn’t happen because although I would love to, I just don’t really have time to bake on weeknights. Honestly I am not even sure why I thought I would have time. But…instead I topped this deliciously comforting bowl of chili with a handful of corn chips and it was the best thing ever. I used the corn chips from Whole Foods because for some reason I think those are healthier but Fritos would totally work too. (For the record I love love Fritos - maybe just a little too much)

weekseats1015Amanda FredericksonOctober 19, 2018weekseats1015Comment

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

I am pretty sure this is my dream bowl of food. Rich coconut milk filled chicken broth with bright flavors like lime juice and cilantro, I could honestly eat this every single night. It is basically a Thai inspired version of chicken soup that comes together really quickly. It will also freeze really well just don’t include the rice noodles when you freeze it. When refrigerated or frozen it may separate but just give it a good shake or stir and it will come back to gather.

weekseats1015Amanda FredericksonOctober 19, 2018weekseats10151 Comment

One Pan Chicken with Apples and Kale

As I write down these Week’s Eats you are definitely going to see a version of this roast chicken thighs make their appearance all the time. They are just so easy, healthy, and require minimal clean up. This week I roasted the chicken thighs with apples, onions, kale, and breadcrumbs but you could also throw in some artichokes or just use lemons. Consider the chicken thighs as a base and then add in whatever else you want.

weekseats1015Amanda FredericksonOctober 18, 2018weekeats1015Comment

Roast Salmon with Fresh Herbs and Coconut Rice

Roasting salmon in the oven is my favorite way to cook it. Mostly because it is super handsoff and comes together really quickly. In this recipe, I love that the marinade becomes almost like a poaching liquid and can also be drizzle on top of the salmon for an extra flavor kick when you serve it.

weekseats1015Amanda FredericksonOctober 17, 2018weekeats10159 Comments

Week's Eats: Week of 10/8

This week was all about warm comfort food since it is finally cold here in Nashville. Last week I made a double batch of the Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup so I had that as an easy Monday night meal. The rest of the week included some ramen (which is also a great meal to stash in the freezer, just don’t add the noodles in if you are going to freeze because noodles don’t freeze well), grain bowl and a one past pasta which is an oldie but goody.

Dinner Prep & Plan 10/8, Dinner Prep CollectionsAmanda FredericksonOctober 14, 2018Comment

Week's Eats: Week of 10/1

I get asked all the time to create some sort of meal plan. I have been hesitant because I want to create something that is really helpful for you all, not just showing you recipes that you could eat if you wanted to.

Since Olivia’s arrival life has obviously gotten a little crazy but my one goal during the day is to make dinner. Mostly because cooking is where is I am happiest. So if my house is a mess and laundry needs to be done, or even if I haven’t even brushed my teeth, if I make dinner, I feel like I have accomplished something.

Dinner Prep & Plan 10/1, Dinner Prep CollectionsAmanda FredericksonOctober 11, 2018Comment

Seared Scallops with Parsnip Puree

I am going to put it out there…but scallops are the new shrimp. Is that a thing. Can you announce that with seafood. Well regardless we all need to get on board with how easy and delicious scallops are.

Dinner Prep & Plan 10/1Amanda FredericksonOctober 11, 2018Comment

Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup

I am a diehard Yotam Ottolenghi fan. I love all of his books and I am always so impressed with his dishes, especially the flavors he pairs together. This curried lentil, tomato and coconut soup was inspired by his recipe and it does not disappoint. I have added it to my weeknight dinner rotation because it is easy, healthy, and freezes well. I served my soup with some grilled pizza dough as a fake “naan” but feel free to serve with any crusty bread you can find to soak up all of that goodness.

Dinner Prep & Plan 10/1, Dinner Prep & Plan 10/8Amanda FredericksonOctober 11, 2018Dinner 10/83 Comments

Grain Bowl with Carrot Hummus

I am convinced that I pretty much only eat food that can be served in bowls. I don’t even know why I have plates sometimes because bowls are just that much easier. This grain bowl with carrot hummus was born out of the heaping mounds of carrots that seem to have been collecting in my fridge. I love good grain salad and served alongside a smear of carrot hummus, this might be the perfect healthy meal.

Fridge Foraging, Dinner Prep & Plan 10/8Amanda FredericksonOctober 10, 2018Dinner 10/81 Comment

Spaghetti with Squash, Brussel Sprouts, and Brown Butter

Fridge Foraging, Dinner Prep & Plan 10/1Amanda FredericksonOctober 03, 2018Comment

One Pan Chicken and Rice with Chard and Chickpeas

Each time I make a version of this one pan chicken and rice, my husband announces that this is the best thing he has ever eat - which makes me really happy because it is just about the easiest thing to make for dinner. Win, win.

I have a couple variations on this dish but this one might be my favorite. By adding in Swiss chard and chickpeas it becomes a completely satisfying whole meal with only 1 pan that requires washing.

Dinner Prep & Plan 10/1, ps - chicken thighsAmanda FredericksonOctober 02, 20181 Comment

Butternut Squash Lasagna

I am not a huge fan of lasagna with red sauce. I don’t know what it is, but I rarely make it. But when it comes to a lasagna with béchamel sauce (white sauce made with butter and flour) I am totally on board. This butternut squash lasagna is the perfect example - layers of butternut squash, creamy béchamel sauce and cheese makes one delicious lasagna.

DinnerAmanda FredericksonSeptember 30, 201815 Comments

Bacon and Peach Flatbread

Fridge ForagingAmanda FredericksonSeptember 26, 2018Comment

Fridge Foraging: French Onion Soup

One of these days on fridge foraging I am going to present recipes that don’t end up in such a close race! It was between French onion soup and eggplant rollatini and this French onion soup barely eeeked out. Which is good because that is what I wanted anyway!

Fridge Foraging, SoupAmanda FredericksonSeptember 12, 2018Comment

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