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We are a small family of three, but often cook for the extended family. Having kid, and adult, approved meals is a MUST. They have to meet three requirements- Quick, easy, and full of flavor. These are the top five easy dinner ideas.
This Homemade Buttermilk Syrup recipe is a breakfast staple! Rich, creamy, and incredibly simple to whip up. With just 4 ingredients you will have a to-die-for topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast and more! Made time and time again in our home, this is perfect on top of Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, and Puff Pancakes! …
This Taco Pasta is a must-try quick dinner! Ready in under 30 minutes, this is the perfect cheap dinner idea that will please even the pickiest of eaters! Looking for more weeknight dinner inspiration? Mix it up with our popular Taco Salad or Taco Stuffed Peppers. Both ready in under 30 and easy to prep …
This easy Tomatillo Salsa Verde recipe is a Taco Tuesday staple! Roasted tomatillo’s, peppers, onion, and garlic are blended together with spices for the perfect side dish. Great served with chips, tacos, enchiladas and more. Make it a meal by serving with Chicken Taquitos, Southwest Chicken Salad topping, or as the ultimate chip dip. RECIPE …
The search for the best Guacamole Recipe is over. This homemade guac blends ripe avocados, finely diced onion, garlic and cilantro for an easy and delicious dip everyone will love. Fresh ingredients are key to this mouth wateringly delicious side. Want to make it a meal? Serve this with Grilled Chicken Fajitas or Carne Asada …
Spicy Deviled Eggs bring a spicy twist to the classic appetizer recipe. You won’t be able to resist the delicious flavor, thanks to the splash of hot sauce and mustard! A must-make for any gathering or celebration. Looking to take the spice down a few notches? Try our tried-and-true Classic Deviled Eggs. This post was …
This homemade Chicken Alfredo Pizza starts with a soft homemade pizza crust that is topped with creamy alfredo, two cheeses, and sprinkles of chicken and bacon. A must-make for pizza night! Make it a meal with my easy Garlic Knots and an Italian Chopped Salad. RECIPE FEATURES Family Favorite: This rich and filling pizza is …
This easy Pizza Dough recipe is perfect for beginners. Soft, homemade pizza crust with a list of simple ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. One-Bowl and only a few minutes of kneading. Want to make it a meal? My Pizza Dough Garlic Knots and Chopped Italian Salad make the perfect sides! This …
This creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is just as delicious, if not better, than the Olive Garden version. Ready in under 30 minutes- making this the perfect weeknight recipe. Make it a full meal by serving garlic knots and an Italian chopped salad! Recipe Features 30-minute recipe: This recipe can be ready in UNDER 30 minutes. …
This belly warming Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup recipe brings home the familiar flavor of the Zupas soup. Chopped cauliflower is cooked and mixed with spices, chicken broth, and sprinkled with bacon for the perfect copycat recipe. Looking for more Zupas inspired dishes? We LOVE this Copycat Strawberry Harvest Salad and Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette. Perfect side to …
These easy rainbow fruit cups are the perfect individual fruit cups for a party or quick snack! Fill with your favorite fruits for the perfect make-ahead healthy snack. Try serving these adorable fresh fruit cups with Coconut Whipped cream! This post was originally published March 5, 2014. It has since been updated with fresh photos …
This easy Chicken Enchilada Chili is the ultimate comfort food. Toss all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and you’ll have a belly warming meal come dinner time. Loaded with chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheesy goodness. This will quickly become a family favorite recipe. Recipe Features EASY Dinner: This is what we like to …
This Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is comfort food at its finest and full of cheesy flavor. Made with real cheddar cheese and loaded with broccoli, you will find yourself craving this all year long. This soup is one of our favorite easy dinner ideas that is belly filling and easy enough for a weeknight. …
This easy Pasta Bake recipe is the ultimate comfort casserole. Made with any short pasta, filled with your favorite sauce and meat, and topped with a hefty dose of mozzarella cheese. Perfect make-ahead dish the entire family will love. This pasta is a filling meal all on its own, but it is also delicious served …
This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe is one of our all-time favorite slow cooker meals. Easy to make and delicious severed as tacos, burritos, or a salad! If you’ve never experienced Cafe Rio, this is an excellent place to start. Be sure to check the massive list of our favorite copycat recipes! A few …
This easy Chicken Cobb Salad is loaded with delicious ingredients. Chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and hard boiled eggs give you a great base along with a creamy and delicious dressing. Loaded with goodness and the perfect meal-prep recipe. Looking for more tasty salad recipes? Check out our list of over 15 Delicious Salads. Recipe Features Make-Ahead: …
Cooking Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer is the BEST. You get perfect crispy nuggets every single time with almost zero effort. In just a few minutes you’ll have your entire family believing you picked up take-out! This is one of my go-to quick meals, but I have hundreds of other easy dinner recipes just …
This quick and easy Oriental Chicken Salad, Applebee’s copycat recipe, is the perfect weeknight dinner! Semi homemade ingredients make this come together in less than 20-minutes! Belly filling and delicious. I love a good copycat recipe! Try my favorite Asian Zing Chicken Bites or Chili’s Skillet Queso! Recipe Features Quick and Easy: This recipe uses …
This Copycat Chili’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad is loaded with tasty ingredients. Grilled chicken pairs with pico, tortilla strips, and a homemade Santa Fe sauce that will quickly become your favorite homemade topping! Perfect meal prep recipe or easy weeknight dinner. Searching for more salads and dressings? Check out the list of 10+ go-to salads …
This is the very best Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed Salad recipe. Loaded with fresh fruit, grilled chicken, toasted pecans, and drizzled with their signature poppyseed dressing. This salad will quickly become a go-to recipe the entire family will love and is full of flavor in every bite. We love adding a good salad to our …
This is the best way to cook Brussels sprouts. Perfectly crispy outside, soft and chewy inside, and a delicious garlic butter finish. The entire family will love this delicious side dish recipe and beg you to make it for every meal! This post was originally published November 11, 2014. It has since been updated to …
These is the best mashed potatoes recipe. Creamy and rich with a buttery flavor that makes these the perfect addition to every dinner! My all-time favorite side dish recipe that is always a crowd favorite. The perfect recipe for beginners and incredibly easy to customize. This recipe was originally published November 13, 2014. It has …
This easy Zuppa Toscana recipe tastes exactly like Olive Garden’s most popular soup. Made in one-pot with crumbled sausage, crispy bacon, and potatoes that are all simmered in a creamy broth. This is our favorite Olive Garden copycat recipe! This delicious soup recipe was originally published December 17, 2013. It has since been updated to …
This easy stuffing recipe is the BEST. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, leaving you with an easy side dish that is full of flavor. This will become your new go-to side to pair with any meal! Recipe Features Minimal Ingredients: You don’t need many items to whip up a batch of this dressing. …
This recipe for alfredo stuffed shells is the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, and broccoli combine inside a large shell for the ultimate comfort food. Serve with a side salad and garlic knots for a quick dinner everyone will love! This recipe was originally published September 16, 2015. It has since been updated …