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Dinner

Find the most dinners that everyone will fall in love with! I will show you how to cook dinner with so many recipes here.

From one pot meals like this One Pot Mushroom Pasta or this Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken you'll have so many to choose from.

Rainbow Pasta Salad

July 11, 2018 · Updated February 19, 2019 ·

Colorful dishes are so much more appetizing. Don’t you think so?  I’m hoping your kids share the same thoughts. If you’re shaking your head saying my kids won’t ever eat a bell pepper, you won’t ever know until you try. It’s all about exposure, continuous exposure. Both my boys including yours truly despise raw tomatoes….

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Dinner, Lunch

Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls

July 6, 2018 · Updated September 15, 2020 ·

close up of chicken rice bowl with sauce

Do you own an Instant Pot yet? It’s the ultimate mom life saver. I use it weekly to cook spaghetti in 8 minutes, tender beef stew in half the time and these one pot instant pot chicken rice bowls. If you don’t know what it is, it’s an all in one pressure cooker that doubles…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls

July 6, 2018 · Updated September 15, 2020 ·

Do you own an Instant Pot yet? It’s the ultimate mom life saver. I use it weekly to cook spaghetti in 8 minutes, tender beef stew in half the time and these one pot instant pot chicken rice bowls. If you don’t know what it is, it’s an all in one pressure cooker that doubles…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Uncategorized

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce

May 14, 2018 · Updated February 22, 2019 ·

The lemon tree in my back yard is overflowing with lemons. Problems is, a girl can only make so much lemonade right?  This is how this recipe came about, coupled with the rarity of being able to go out with toddlers. Before kids, trying new restaurants was my hobby. It’s probably because I loved it…

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Dinner, Popular Recipes

Chicken Potato Bake

March 14, 2018 · Updated September 3, 2019 ·

Cooked dish of baked chicken and potatoes with bacon and onion on top

A hearty meal made in a few minutes all in one pan! This chicken potato bake will soon be a basic staple recipe in your household! White potatoes have a lot of nutritional benefits!  It might be hard to believe, but You might not potatoes actually has nearly half your daily value of vitamin c….

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Dinner, Lunch

Cheesy Potato Balls

February 7, 2018 · Updated February 21, 2019 ·

Potatoes and crunch. That’s what this cheesy potato balls recipe is all about.  Every so often, I get cravings.  Who am I kidding, I would say I crave something daily. Being that my favorite Cuban bakery is way to far to visit, I created the closest thing to Cuban potato balls I could with the…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Sticky Chicken Wings

January 22, 2018 ·

These are the best fried sticky chicken wings ever. Well, at least that I’ve ever made ;). This is obviously a cheat treat for my little guy, but it sure beats frozen chicken wings. Plus, if you’re on the organic train you can make these 100% organic.  So here’s the back story. My best friend…

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Dinner, Lunch

Hidden Veggie Alfredo Sauce

January 3, 2018 · Updated February 22, 2019 ·

My kids are relatively decent eaters but some days they won’t eat all the veggies on their plate. It’s probably because I serve some type of vegetable at every meal. Like adults though, they get bored too! By the way, if you’re wondering, they will only eat a select number of vegetables so trust me…

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Dinner

Turkey Cranberry Sliders With Veggies

December 29, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

T’was the day after Christmas, when all through the house a tired mom was… Okay, poetry is not my strong suit. Time to get to the point like I always do. After weeks of hustle and bustle including travelling on planes and unpacking suitcases, I was exhausted. It was lunchtime after the holidays and I…

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Dinner, Lunch

Christmas Tree Pizzas

December 6, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

I’ve never met a child who didn’t like pizza, let alone a cute one. Tis ‘the season for all things holidays! This Christmas Tree Pizzas recipe is fun for both kids and parents to make. It takes a minimum of 2 ingredients and whatever other toppings you would like to add. One serving also has…

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Dinner, Lunch, Uncategorized

Stuffing Muffins

November 20, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

At our home, Thanksgiving means lots and lots of leftover food. Either we cook too much or we eat too little. I like to believe we eat too little, but that’s not likely the case. So what to do with all that stuffing and turkey? It’s always nice to have turkey and all the fixings…

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Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

September 29, 2017 · Updated May 29, 2019 ·

bowl of chicken teriyaki over rice with chopstick in a bowl

I’ve talked to so many moms who tell me teriyaki “anything” is their kid’s favorite.  If only there were a drive through teriyaki place where I could pick up healthy Asian food. There’s nothing around my area anyway, I’m all about packing in as much good nutrients into one bite as possible. This is a…

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Dinner

Veggie Cheese Poppers

July 25, 2017 · Updated March 4, 2019 ·

Fried foods are always a craving at my house. But we all know how unhealthy it is for you.As usual, I came up with a way to make a family favorite a little healthier. These veggie cheese poppers  are packed with vegetables and is a better alternative to your restaurant bought mozzarella stick. It’s an…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks

Asian Glazed Salmon

February 22, 2017 · Updated August 13, 2020 ·

Frozen to the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! That’s my kind of dinner. This Asian glazed salmon is perfect for busy days and last minute meals. Pair it with some steamed veggies and brown rice and it’s a perfect meal. The slightly sweet and salty flavor makes it also appealing for kids. If…

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Dinner

Broccoli Tater Tots

October 23, 2016 · Updated September 28, 2020 ·

bowl of tater tots next to a bowl of ketchup

Finger foods are always a hit here especially in tater tot form! These broccoli tater tots are packed with green veggies and is a great alternative to your traditional tater tot. Have it ready for your family in 20 minutes or less!  When we first started our baby led weaning journey, I made this almost…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks

Delicious One Pan Apple Chicken

August 21, 2016 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

My oldest son’s two favorite foods are chicken and apples. So I thought to myself, why not cook them together?! I was pleasantly surprised with this delicious one pan apple chicken recipe and this is now in our weekly rotation. The apples add a light sweetness to the dish and it this takes less than…

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Dinner

Asian Beef

August 14, 2016 ·

My husband recently bought me an Instapot and I I’m a huge fan! First off, let me just say that this is not a sponsored post.  I just wanted to share how awesome it is, because it truly cuts my cooking time dramatically.  As a mother of two kids under two, I need every shortcut…

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Dinner

Summer Chicken Skewers

July 13, 2016 · Updated March 4, 2020 ·

Every time I go to the grocery store, I get tempted to buy chicken breast. But then I think about the many times I’ve cooked it unsuccessfully. Unless stewed, the healthy white meat is so dry. I’ve recently found a fix! In just 10 to 15 minutes your meat of choice will be incredibly juicy…

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Dinner, Uncategorized

Turkey Swiss Rolls

June 22, 2016 · Updated May 11, 2019 ·

Close up of turkey swiss rolls

“A super easy recipe, that’s so delicious” I’m always looking for fast and easy meals. Especially in the summer when we’re out and and about all day and I just want to get home and relax. These Turkey Swiss Rolls are incredible and you won’t e able to eat just one roll. Just a few…

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Dinner, Popular Recipes

Sweet Potato Tater Tots

June 14, 2016 · Updated January 11, 2021 ·

“The better for you tater tot! These tasty sweet potato tater tots are packed with nutrients!” I recently bought a package of frozen sweet potato tater tots and wasn’t impressed with the flavor.  I was hoping it would taste like a sweet potato, but it tasted very artificial. Even my toddler only ate one or…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Veggie Fritters

May 30, 2016 · Updated March 4, 2020 ·

Eating steamed vegetables can get a little boring. Why not jazz it up by making these veggie fritters? From the start of our son’s eating journey we would always serve veggies in its natural state. If I made a “hide the veggies” dish, I’d also offer the real vegetable. I believe it’s one of the…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Spinach Pizza Pull Apart Bread

May 27, 2016 · Updated January 11, 2021 ·

We love easy recipes and we love bread around here. When I’m in a rush to make dinner, store-bought dough is such a huge help. Couple it with cheese and you pretty much have dinner. This spinach pizza pull apart bread is also great for holiday get together as an appetizer. It’s bound to be…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Baked Chicken Parmesan & “Pasta”

June 20, 2015 · Updated May 29, 2019 ·

plate of zoodles, with baked chicken parmesan on top parsley as garnish

This healthy baked chicken parmesan dish is so good you’ll want to make it again for dinner that same week! I’ve also made it guilt free using zoodles instead of noodles. Recipe A healthier twist to a classic favorite! Try this and cut the carbs. After eating all the lovely carbs lately, I’ve been feeling…

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