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Menu Musings of a Modern American Mom

Because I'm a busy, busy girl, the things I cook need to be fast, family-friendly favorites! This blog is a tool for sharing some of these things.


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25 April 2014

Stuffed flank steak pinwheels

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Looking for something different to make with that flank steak that you found on sale? These stuffed flank steak pinwheels may be the ticket! You could probably (...)
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25 April 2014

Breakfast Casserole

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This is the casserole that I make when I have special guests in for occasions (like my parents). So yummy for them to wake up, smell the coffee, make their way (...)
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20 October 2013

Sweet potato souffle

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Ingredients: 4 largesweet potatoes cooked and whipped1 cup sugar3 largeeggsbeaten1/2 tsp salt1 stick butter1/2 cupevaporated milk2 tsp vanilla1 tsp cinnamon½ (...)
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25 April 2014

Stuffed pork chops

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I know you've all had those times when you wonder just what to make for dinner, wanting something a little "different," but knowing that you really should be (...)
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26 April 2014

Roasted cornish hens for christmas eve

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I wanted to make something a little bit special for our Christmas Eve meal that would really stand out. Cornish hens made the cut because they are so darned (...)
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25 April 2014

Homemade Corn Dogs

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Ever had one of those days when it's cold and wintery and yucky outside, and you are stuck inside with a bunch of kiddos? I'm willing to bet you have! These (...)
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20 October 2013

Trout Almondine

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This is my Mom's recipe. There are distinct advantages to having a fishing camp down in Cocodrie, South Louisiana... where this Speckled Trout was caughtfresh (...)
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19 October 2013

Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce

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Chicken with Basil Cream SauceThis is one of those recipes that makes it easy to please everybody in your house. For the little ones, you have chicken strips (...)
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20 October 2013

Pimento cheese spread

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This pimento cheese is super simple and delicious as a sandwich (a classic of the Master's Tournament), as a dip with chips, or slathered on a crisp crunchy (...)
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26 April 2014

Meatballs Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoffis a Russian dish of sauteed pieces of beef served in a sauce withsour cream. From its origins in 19th-century Russia, it has become popular (...)
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26 April 2014

Crawfish Fettuccine

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A couple of nights ago, we were out to dinner and I ordered a crawfish dish from the menu - only to be told that they were out of all the crawfish items. I was (...)
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25 April 2014

Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

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As many of you know, we just moved into a new house. And it seems that we now have a continual swarm of random teenagers over on any given evening. Am I (...)
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6 July 2017

Curried Chicken Salad

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Our family has recently undergone quite a few changes, including an interstate move. That necessitated among other things, closing down the cafe and moving (...)
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26 April 2014

Cajun Corn Chowder

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If you are a novice in the kitchen, making soup is an excellent place to start. Soups are super easy, super flavorful, and very comforting. This recipe (...)
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19 October 2013

Coq au vin - classic french chicken stew with red wine

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Coq au Vin is a classic French dish of chicken stewed in red wine, onions, herbs and bacon (seriously, could you go wrong with all that?!). The dish was made (...)
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28 January 2014

Hot and Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

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This is not my normal eating habit, but last night I just wanted to sit on the couch and munch while watching the Grammy Awards. I'm not an advocate for this (...)
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19 October 2013

Louisiana Crab Claws Bordelaise

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This is quite possibly my oldest child's favorite dish in the entire world. Any time he sees it on a menu, he feels compelled to order it... and it usually (...)
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13 May 2014

Crock Pot Pork Chops

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One day recently, I knew I was going to be snowed under in a project, and needed something I could just put on for dinner and forget about. I had some pretty (...)
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25 April 2014

Grilled Chicken Southwestern Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

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I'm sure you know this, but salads do NOT have to be boring!! On the contrary, it seems that the more stuff you pile on there the better. I learned that from (...)
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25 April 2014

Seared Marinated Tuna Steaks

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Yes, we love grilled tuna steaks! One of the best sources of lean protein out there that can essentially be a blank slate for flavors. For this recipe, we (...)
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25 April 2014

Pancetta Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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Pork wrapped in pork? Yep. Can I get an "Amen?!" And to top that off, it's filled with a delicious caramelized onion, apple, toasted walnut filling. Yum!! The (...)
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30 May 2015

Asian Apricot Glazed Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

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Here's one for each of you who asks that age old question... "What am I going to cook for dinner?" Well this fall-apart pork tenderloin could not be any (...)
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30 May 2017

Thai Mango Chicken Salad

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Okay, so I may be a little hung up on salads right now. After all, it IS summer and the produce is so nice and cool and refreshing right now. However... my (...)
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7 November 2018

Mango Avocado Caribbean Jerk Chicken Meal Prep

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Hi my friendlies! Sooo... I'm back at work now at the university! I would by tempted to carry around a sign saying "I have ARRIVED!!!!" But for those of you (...)
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5 March 2014

Breakfast casserole

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This is the casserole that I make when I have special guests in for occasions (like my parents). So yummy for them to wake up, smell the coffee, make their way (...)