Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
Honey Garlic Balsamic Marinade (Chicken, Pork, + Veggies)
No more boring grilled chicken and veggies! This Honey Garlic Balsamic Marinade is the easy flavor boost you need to make any grilled food more tender and delicious. Since this marinade is so packed with flavor, you really only need to let it sit on the meat or veggies for 20 to 30 minutes before…
Read MoreEasy, Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Meals
Whether your family is dipping their toes into the vegetarian waters, are longtime ‘veggies’, or your kiddos are looking to go meat-free, I’ve got you covered! These easy, kid-friendly vegetarian meals are well balanced with protein and fiber. Recipes include kid-friendly tofu ideas, pasta dishes, casseroles, and soups. And if you’re thinking eating vegetarian requires special…
Read MoreCreamy Salsa Verde Enchiladas (Chicken or Vegetarian)
I first came up with this dinner to use up leftover chicken or beans that I had in my fridge. It soon became one of our favorite weeknight meals and checked all the boxes. It’s a meal that’s nutritious, satisfying, and quick to throw together. Plus, my husband and two boys happily gobble it up…
Read MoreMake Ahead Dinner Recipes
Weeknights are busy! However, the key to less stressful meal times is minimal cleanup and recipes that can be made ahead…to beat the inevitable rush when 6pm hits. Let me help you knock dinner off of your to-do list with this list of Make Ahead Dinner Recipes. These meals are nutritious, kid-friendly…and, of course, delicious! And…better yet?…
Read MoreOne Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This creamy One Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a perfect, kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Plus, there’s no need to cook the squash, boil the pasta, or blend the sauce! This squash-packed dish is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes. Kids in the Kitchen: Squash! Butternut squash is actually much softer than…
Read MoreCreamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce (with Cottage Cheese)
Just 5 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, that all you need for this quick and healthy Creamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce. Blend cottage cheese into a simple tomato sauce to create a creamy, flavorful topping for your favorite pasta. Kids and adults love this simple and delicious meal! Kids in the Kitchen: Prep veggies:Kids…
Read MoreLazy Lasagna Soup (Crockpot or Instant Pot)
This easy weeknight dinner is comfort food that’s also packed with nutritious ingredients like ground turkey and veggies. Lazy Lasagna Soup can be made in the Instant Pot, crockpot, or on the stove top. With minimal ingredients and prep time, this hardy soup is bound to be a go-to recipe that the whole family will…
Read MoreChicken Fajita Burrito Bowls
This is a sneak peek recipe from my new kids cookbook, Kid Kitchen! Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a veggie-packed, easy dinner that kids can make themselves (or with just a little help). Set out all the toppings and everyone is the family can design their own colorful burrito bowls. It’s a recipe that will…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Turkey Meatballs (with veggies and Gluten free!)
As busy parents, we all need quick, healthy dinners that our kids will actually eat! These Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs are one of my go-to weeknight meals, and I know your family will love them too. Not only are these meatballs packed with veggies, but they are also gluten-free and great for all ages. Since…
Read MoreSlow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is the ultimate base for easy weeknight dinners. You can use the tender, flavorful shredded chicken in sandwiches, on top of salad, mixed into pasta sauce, and more! I even like to use the cooking juices and leftover chicken to make a delicious soup. There are so many ways…
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