{"id":246046,"date":"2025-12-28T03:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T03:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=246046"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:19:22","slug":"easy-meals-to-make-between-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/246046\/easy-meals-to-make-between-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Meals To Make Between the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Between Christmas and New Year&#8217;s, life doesn&#8217;t get quieter. While the hubbub of Christmas and Hanukkah is over, kids are home from school, and activities continue to fill the day. After all the preparations for holiday meals, the last thing you want to do is spend tons of time in the kitchen preparing a fancy dinner. We&#8217;ve gathered easy meals to make between the holidays for those days when you&#8217;re short on prep time and don&#8217;t want a complicated dinner.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6258909094346752 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/creamy-chicken-rigatoni.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p7APCQI_jY5CMcxHtjRBDl6bKcTfaccha8DkrEptgPkMgv48mN8lZa0x1aSUKuuUWIz4Xn1tMQ9c5nfFsJbWuwn5ASUXD0TQM17iwsbmZ98hq4kmh5o\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CATHERINE HAURY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DENISON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6rwSP3-0LRt890AuiWp1hSKbZQfZanQDBEHUmPU66lu-i3AuZRhzhL-4Fhnrk9s3oAkYUjxRDiuASsht2PmW1GRLAx4H-LwDBRgYhp3ZVRIyMjhx6e3png=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/creamy-chicken-rigatoni.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creamy Chicken Rigatoni<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A meal enjoyed so much by my family that we can hardly put our forks down!&#8221; &#8211; Catherine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/bacon-cheesburger-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sQVSw4_cUwa_GN_0PeFn0G-6LnaVBrCRjiJRbQkhKq7p2oVpnVmNP0Utm6mAoh7jN445PsyLJHxL5kMOpi9TMGntbDTTqVxlo2nvzctERPRdjUbN2tQI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANET CROW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">QUINWOOD, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/epgmWIzlmFnGk9p9Rp5Rf6tksvF55HowEiXWVjQ-_nVOZR6hLVAXwbrRmkbN5Dt9A_4ZouqWlH2Z5irddIUb_g9DI9rrhoRl6ZynIkM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/bacon-cheesburger-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon Cheesburger Skillet<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;In trying to teach my daughter that you can make your own Hamburger Helper without the box, I came up with this dish. It is now a regular on our menu and we love it.&#8221; &#8211; Janet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/layered-chicken-and-black-bean-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LD3Bvfa8sNCXAxfBP7wC2_yEh95RR861j453smYpLYM3Mb7E0UEfZoV-GMm0YnAjL2pS6F5hp2J7DxcOaa23EFNAvXx5tVIj8HFTQ7l6JGPp7Ge_wcg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MELISSA SNOW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HILLSBORO, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/71jBaKKrmmxLrD9uuI1fVEpnVM5P5VSGhL9oAUc4teovEpH5N3fktwf2IRuAQ2cpSRmjHbdZmhQonD83hLhacrzS3x5LCutr9JoPA1O253bw8AGY9Ail=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/layered-chicken-and-black-bean-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Layered Chicken and Black Bean Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love this casserole. I serve it with my Mexican cornbread and a salad.&#8221; &#8211; Melissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-popovers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9crICS6fJDly10hGXZ7krIsLBUBTg6uNgMYchVM6sBKPFKxqmXZSfinMieXySlxfHXNBWRHb1V1ckrlEG5VQZ9nWxCmMJHJZ8MVkGnrmESNJ0KL4WQ0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ALLISON MCDADE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CROFTON, MD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Cc4GZ7VT0vpwegVRC4W4vv8FiqDvYUouJAfMXKltY-LAcACtZXwTmxaO3Jc4ABaXlW8TQ_bTZ4YYBFREAh4TOrBvRoQ9Rq1z5mODWA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-popovers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Popovers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are quick and easy to make.&#8221; &#8211; Allison<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seven-layer-casserole-with-ground-beef.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wyfKIC0fq5iBLPZ89fG4CkofV6yB1nRtvCrUs1CQUAZQRcxRR1DDBX1fW6nMCX-rlQW_9H43FXWnECDt9tBmNfr7jWpRNlyZh0SHslJN4UYXKdDrUPKT\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JUDY KAYE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HAZELWOOD, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TJfC8BWtt40K1YYRp2mfFkWyMijhukJcOSmc4RruwGMxcAQVVA6aZzlFoVuu9Qe9tanzi-_oTQRgKJBV_5g57RhiLdVn4tPa1cN4CNk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seven-layer-casserole-with-ground-beef.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Layer Casserole With Ground Beef<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe was a staple in my house as a child and as a wife. It is a great comfort food.&#8221; &#8211; Judy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-sesame-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vaY9yzxDOpxo2aWrHRgAafUMvRbixf5zqHVSk52wtAtGl19ptW1z1fycgGYbaCKSVusSFpKicoAolS7CImVMcNLrx9-JDk-h9XNSjA1KmrRKOCFtAis\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VICKI PICOTTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTHGLENN, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4_m2yIYhSlHcJSIul4Xee_BEPkBZ6j6sW00W46H0XsvcN3w8dtQsOZ-r8vWjA9g-JLwMWLTMIAkqxH6LCeOXlqMZVazQTO3AfiIv-lg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-sesame-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This slow cooker sesame chicken is delicious and easy to make!&#8221; &#8211; Vicki<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crock-pot-dr-pepper-pork-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fFCxFpTS4Wa9hEBAUG-3SaBlQOqcfqCtv1OtTSoiq5rIG5FsoWb2anSjknx2KDFc4BjzI7MpJ_WfjN8nDFRW2aGz2WE5Qopufmcpe08XaKK3vVPci00gWQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNIFER NULL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ELKTON, MD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uIQjFm92c-UppX4qDIR-QpV2zH9yD1i8Djbh75G7hG8i81Nkz7ZfUesA6JMv_aIVgANMT03tGF9CJmFxFQrvSOlztuXOvJWzWkqrXABm=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crock-pot-dr-pepper-pork-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Dr. Pepper Pork<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My kids love this recipe. Both sweet and a little spicy, it&#8217;s a flavorful recipe. This pork is delicious with mashed potatoes or white rice on the side. The carrots come out tasting like candied carrots&#8230; and everything is so tender!&#8221; &#8211; Jennifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/mexican-taco-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rTU2TGkWubuZIz3FOlccwH5kj5K41EMFM6u4GsTeBckWw8ltS_93a2QoFbbscU6dWgPTE0qovzTpWIiq8u4jrsqvyDsmdJVcURkA-UxXT3Q7xpy74Ze_cw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RACHEL ANTHONY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MACY, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/y9YNkEdKirVFmh5zVNNnTpGwVdp1-kQu-1m1v3E6Zse1A4jZ0JibPSR1IKXqdTBY22ndNhyZJPJdYU0ksM0xnJqv8anddi75MQJG4Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/mexican-taco-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican Taco Meatloaf<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is so good! So much different than traditional meatloaf recipes.&#8221; &#8211; Rachel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/marry-me-chicken-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MOeCJkKjpKg142LG2DqsW3rqVXu-vx0fY2x6FcNjtTJTsX7iKVRQxW2njR8lH2v54NL2ZL9CvCLK9o0zA2HUzJMHhrtF6oVXf_NnUOn1-RHvxjcF314_5g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/marry-me-chicken-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marry Me Chicken Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Marry Me Chicken Soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Made chicken, gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan, a one-pot meal.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/chicken-pot-pie-casserole-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PDppSKhzn3Osm-46FU9BRDzNtk9XjP7NyPf0SdEiakCrKHHZ9uJzS5fj45AJu_Ihncn-rA37y2aykulSL3y1E1b1Mc8AtrVpCY42RQp1DtvauiIj4Avo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RHONDA O<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NEW ALBANY, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8lt-Lf0Y3z5a3h8DwSPJiLWk9YK22pNmDYSsJVTPYQBUEQ4I2woruHA2oyzYigN-YBFOXd6_aQFKR452v6quRzYW0B3aqk9kxq9ICTUvZxaO3jOq-GTPlA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/chicken-pot-pie-casserole-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Pot Pie Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy take on pot pie without spending all day in the kitchen. A comforting dinner on a cool and rainy day or anytime you need a quick meal. Serve with a fresh side salad or a side of your choice.&#8221; &#8211; Rhonda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-chicken-and-gravy-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EPJchn0Svgr5TuAt9mUhrZV7YkVabslMofu1gWS7iymEt6ADiP8yd331Pk-5tULE6V1J5eytt2dB4LcsLswQu9hT7WiCYfbvgKouaifgb0l2ODyO7Gw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CAROL DAVIS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SILVER CITY, NM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lmRX6fHXjTNBr7B9GCJT5Vj4ZbEzi5NNj2j7rzRg4klxZ5-pGgKR8vzGu0dFVZIQeKCNqzRkrU4tmR8EkBBjXa7Y2ipzvcAz0gPXYw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/crockpot-chicken-and-gravy-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is our ultimate comfort food. It&#8217;s so easy and delicious. Serve it over mashed potatoes, biscuits, or whatever you like. So good, this stuff would taste great on a flip-flop.&#8221; &#8211; Carol<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/smothered-chicken-with-rice-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pYHKuwbBTTTzhd5PUx6Gi8Nr_5qWFRGlIPjncdoFcblq0o0R0RUJJlcsrT7iLgvKpN9spXSbQltG7zM0Wbgo-AwIJdoU5jhSEbEMI6aDA5fOv2Z4Qiis7A\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MEGAN FLORES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHICAGO, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K5OoxNp4STUoPKdNFjMuJhR9ErIkyat3xOsssT2GNlU2bHHFFtkauJdFdPTxVY96NmnRUHl9aNCnHFyDcobZl3jKns2DMZwC4xDyF20=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/smothered-chicken-with-rice-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smothered Chicken with Rice<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is definitely one of my favorite recipes to prepare for my family! Everyone loves it, and it&#8217;s so easy to throw together. I like to make fresh rolls with it. Sometimes I&#8217;ll make my own from scratch, and sometimes I&#8217;ll buy that Rhodes frozen white roll dough and let it rise all day. A fresh roll with butter just completes the dish!&#8221; &#8211; Megan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/encharitos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BFsqhkrg2Q6hRus5HpHgUpoipGCtuO-g6vCZs4LIRj4C7ZGRdityuoZeLCq18nONF4iLyk_zgjv7D_PAtSbgQqM7IOmQlnG5GjDNmJQ1UsRMNVyRtpw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHARON WHITLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOUSTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uZNKmzmtkZcKo5R3wSZpGFbSyx5k3R82k9bpE5WFAJbTXihhHC05H1KxKM7gC49DpZMKFcD-_Cprnlo4iwWQ0l9rkKoN2X9h-Be989E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/encharitos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Encharitos<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This Encharitos dish is so easy and good. 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