Easy Recipes, Fun Crafts, Mommy Advice, & Family Life
This simple Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect summer drink and is made with two simple ingredients. It's perfect for summer days and what we will be making all season long. Strawberry Lemonade The perfect summer recipe! This Strawberry Lemonade is what I will be sipping on pool side all year long. How to make Strawberry Lemonade: Start by preparing your frozen lemonade concentrate to package directions. Mine just called for mixing … [Read more...]
The easiest weeknight dinner recipe and one my kids love! This Ham and Swiss Sliders is so simple to make. I topped mine with melted butter, seasoning, and grated parmesan. Ham and Swiss Sliders I could eat Hawaiian sweet rolls by the dozen! It's my favorite kind of bread. Needless to say these Ham and Swiss Sliders are a favorite of mine. It all started with my Easy Italian Sliders and sine then I went slider crazy, making so many … [Read more...]
The best breakfast recipe. These Blueberry Pancakes and Homemade Blueberry Syrup are perfect for weekend breakfast with the family. Blueberry Pancakes and Homemade Blueberry Syrup Fruit and pancakes are the best thing EVER! If could serve up these pancakes every weekend I would. But to tell you the truth my husband hates blueberries. He's a strange one for sure. I actually ended up making these for dinner one day for me and the kids when … [Read more...]
A classic dish done a different way! These Baked Sloppy Joes have all the classic flavor that you love but we skipped the bun and baked them in a biscuit. Baked Sloppy Joes I'm sure you can guess by just looking at them but this was a favorite for the kids. I couldn't believe how much my 4 year old ate! He even wanted leftovers for lunch the next day. And as you know getting kids to eat leftovers can be like pulling teeth. I made a classic … [Read more...]
5 Ingredients and less then 30 minutes to make this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a recipe that you will love just as much as the kids do. It's simple and easy and a real crowd pleaser. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Feeding littles ones isn't always easy. I think my boys are pretty good eaters but they can be picky about some things. My oldest who does't like pizza actually ended up loving this Pepperoni Pizza Casserole! Go figure. He is my big … [Read more...]
These simple Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares have the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Cereal melted with marshmallows, drizzles in chocolate, then topped off with a pretzel. Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares These Cheerio Peanut Butter Pretzel Squares are such a treat! This recipe is one that my kids LOVE! I'm sure you can guess why. There favorite cereal with melted marshmallows and topped off with a chocolate drizzle. … [Read more...]
The perfect breakfast and my kids favorite muffin recipe. These Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are simple to make and can be frozen for a quick breakfast all week. Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins I love a good muffin recipe and when they are bite size and it's totally acceptable to eat like 5 then I really love them. These Mini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins make the perfect breakfast. My kids love how little they are and I love … [Read more...]
This Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Casserole has the classic flavor that you love from a pot pie. Skip the crust and just add biscuits instead. It's simple to make a recipe that you are going to love. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Casserole I love simple recipes like this Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. It's classic comfort food made in casserole form. Doesn't get much better then that. I made a some what thicker version of the inside then places … [Read more...]
Toss it and forget it. This simple Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce is the perfect sweet treat and so simple to make. With sliced apples and a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar this recipe is one that everyone in the family will enjoy. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce My kids could drink applesauce. It's one of their favorite things and they really enjoyed making this recipe with me. I had a hard time though because one of my helpers couldn't … [Read more...]
Easy to make and a recipe the kids will love. These Muffin Tin Corn Dogs make the perfect quick lunch recipe. Muffin Tin Corn Dogs These are my kids favorite lunch! You can make a lot and freeze them for later! If you are serving three growing boys like me then you may not have any leftover though ;) I serve mine served with ketchup for dipping. When you are ready to start cooking preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a mini … [Read more...]
These simple Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders are dipped in a lemon butter sauce then breaded with lemon pepper seasoned bread crumbs. Even my kids loved this recipe. Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders My in-laws came into town and I needed an easy recipe for dinner. When I have out of town guests I want to cook them a great dinner, but I also want to visit with them and not spend all my time in the kitchen. I thought these would be perfect for our … [Read more...]
Made with real corn these sweet Mini Corn Bread Muffins make the perfect side for any soup or stew. Baked in your mini muffin tin for a perfect bite size treat. Mini Corn Bread Muffins These Mini Corn Bread Muffins are a favorite of mine. I mean can you really eat chili or beef stew with out a sweet Mini Corn Bread Muffins on the side? I guess you could but then my question is why? I love making them in my mini muffin tin because they … [Read more...]
Let the slow cooker do the work tonight! These Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders make the perfect easy dinner that my kids loved. I cooked my chicken with ranch then mixed in some cheese and bacon once shredded. Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders Sliders are my the best, they make the best quick dinner or the perfect dish to serve at a party. Plus these Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are easily made in the slow cooker … [Read more...]
A simple fruit recipe made with just three ingredients. This easy Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Fruit Dip is packed with protein and and flavor! Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Fruit Dip My kids are big fruit lovers, I can barley keep enough in the house! I guess that's what comes along with having three boys, yep three! Everyone warned me about how much they eat and I can't believe it has started so young. My middle loves apples while my oldest … [Read more...]
This sweet cinnamon treat is made in your slow cooker and will make your house smell amazing! Slow Cooker Fried Apples, simple to make and a recipe you are going to love. Slow Cooker Fried Apples These Slow Cooker Fried Apples are one of my all time favorite treats. They taste like the ones you get from Cracker Barrel and I absolutely love them! Eat them warm or top them on ice cream. Either way you are going to love this recipe. For this … [Read more...]
Homemade french toast sticks baked right in your oven. These Baked French Toast Sticks and simple to make a breakfast that your entire family will love. Baked French Toast Sticks Weekends are for big breakfast, cartoons, and lots of family time. I've honestly never been a big breakfast person but lately that has changed. I've even been serving breakfast for dinner! Nothing beats a Saturday morning breakfast with the family. My favorite … [Read more...]
My family loves Pizza night and this Pepperoni Pizza Braid is perfect for family game night or a fun gathering with friends! Pepperoni Pizza Braid Pizza night is a weekly event in our house. My entire family loves pizza, but really who doesn't! Since we eat it so often I love trying to make something new and different with out pizza. This was a recipe that I made several years ago for a girls night at church. I did several different pizzas … [Read more...]
These Baked Chicken Nuggets are easily my kids favorite! I mean what kid doesn't love chicken nuggets, and I love making them homemade for them! Baked Chicken Nuggets My kids, like most, really love chicken nuggets! They are always my back up when I want to make something spicy or a little more adventures for dinner. I love making these Baked Chicken Nuggets and freezing them! This way when I'm in a pitch and need a quick lunch or dinner I … [Read more...]
Today I want to share with you my son's all time favorite! This Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole is sure to please everyone in the family. Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole If I'm sure about one thing in life it's my oldest son's love for mac and cheese. It's the one food that he will never turn down. This creamy mac and cheese casserole has to be my favorite way to do it! Creamy Mac and Cheese Casserole Macaroni (16 oz … [Read more...]
Today I wanted to share with you a fun and new way to do mac and cheese. Baked Mac and Cheese Cups Mac and cheese is my oldest sons all time favorite recipe. I know most kids love mac and cheese so at his last birthday party we made these Baked Mac and Cheese Cups. You can eat it with your hands and they taste so yummy! SaveSave Baked Mac and Cheese Cups 1 Box Mac and Cheese1/2 cup Sour Cream1 Egg3-4 tbsp Bread Crumbs1/4 … [Read more...]
