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Lunch

Find your mid day meal here. Whether its packing lunch boxes for yourself or your family, you'll find all the variety here.

Try these no cook Avocado Hummus Rolls, Mini Chicken Pot Pies and much more!

Air Fryer Onion Rings

March 10, 2021 · Updated March 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

bowl of onion rings next to ketchup

I don’t know about you, but when I see onion rings on a menu someplace nice, I always look forward to getting an order. Making them from the comfort of your own home though is a game changer. These air fryer onion rings are so delicious and you'll be done in 20 minutes. Onion rings...

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No Yeast Pizza Dough - 2 Ingredient Pizza Crust

March 9, 2021 · Leave a Comment

close up of mini pizzas in a baking dish

Homemade pizza has never been easier to make. This 15 minute no yeast pizza dough is on our weekly meal rotation. It only takes a minimum of 2 ingredients and this will surely be a family favorite! As parents we are always looking for ways to sneak veggies into our kids’ meals. Cauliflower crust pizza...

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One Pan Asian Beef and Noodles Recipe

March 4, 2021 · 6 Comments

bowl of beef noodles with napkin on side

This one pan Asian Beef and Noodles recipe has meat, veggies and a carb all in one dish, and can be prepared in only 30 minutes! It takes a minimum of 4 ingredients to make.  It's like having beef chow mein from your favorite Chinese restaurant at home. Nothing beats the satisfaction of a restaurant-quality...

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Vegan Seitan Chicken Nuggets (TikTok Recipe)

March 3, 2021 · Updated May 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment

vegan chicken nuggets on a blue plate with dip

Chicken nuggets without the chicken! This vegan seitan chicken nuggets recipe went viral on Tiktok and I had to try it. At the minimum you can make it with just TWO ingredients, however I put my own twist on it and made them into nuggets.     It does take a little work, and I added...

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Pizza Rolls Air Fryer

February 5, 2021 · Updated February 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment

pizza rolls next to some dips

My family sure love pizza. When I'm in a hurry though, ordering out or even preheating the oven is out of the question because of time constraints. In comes the air fryer. This pizza rolls air fryer recipe is easy and well loved by everyone in my household.  It takes literally 5 minutes to make...

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Vegan Mac and Cheese

January 27, 2021 · Leave a Comment

close up of vegan mac and cheese with parsley garnish

So creamy, so cheesy, without the cheese or dairy. You won't believe this mac and cheese is plant based. My kids loved this recipe and I enjoyed it as well. It's so smooth, rich, yet light at the same time. Best of all, I made it in less than 30 minutes. Just take a look...

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Mexican Buffet Board

January 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

over the top shot of mexican food board

Everything is better on a snack board. It gives everyone a chance to make their own choices and variety to me is the splice of life. This Mexican buffet board is fun for all ages and it's a meat cheese board that you won't see all the time.  Best of all it takes less than...

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Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups

January 18, 2021 ·

french toast rollups on a plate with strawberries

These stuffed French toast rollups are filled with cream cheese and strawberries. It only takes just 4 ingredients to make and is perfect for a quick and easy family meal to cook in the home. These cream cheese stuffed French toast rolls are also easy grasp and perfect for little fingers! We've been home a...

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Lemon Kale Salad

January 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment

kale salad in a bowl with oranges and a spoon

Kale is one of my favorite super foods. I usually like it in a dehydrated form or made as chips. When I created this lemon kale salad, it gave me another way to eat this leafy nutrient rich veggie! This salad dressing is delicious and has the best combination of flavors. I hope you love...

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Mediterranean Chicken Kabobs

December 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

plate of skewers kale salad and toast

I have the secret to moist juicy and tasty chicken breast! Read on and I'll let you know my secret ingredient to make chicken tender, juicy and not dry. You won't believe you only need a few ingredients to make these Mediterranean Middle Eastern Chicken Kabobs. Chicken breast can be so dry and unflavorful. Hands down...

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Easy Ham Fried Rice

December 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of fried rice with vegetables rice and ham

Making fried rice is a fast and affordable meal that's simple to make. This is also a great way to use up leftover ham and leftover rice. Fifteen minutes, is literally all you need to make this great recipe. That means if you only have 30 minutes for lunch, this is a fast fix. Fried...

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Halloween Snack Board

October 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Halloween Snack board with yogurt dip, grapes, banana ghosts, celery eyes, olives, pretzels and tangerine pumpkins

Snack boards are so fun! My kids will try everything on a tray and it's such a family bonding experience to share. This Halloween we are loading up on healthier snacks before some treats. This Halloween snack board is easy to make, or you can make just one or two of them individually.  This snack...

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Easy Veggie Patties

October 5, 2020 · Updated January 11, 2023 · 11 Comments

veggie nuggets on a plate next to sour cream

These easy veggie patties are my kid's all time favorite. My kids just love these so much! It's packed with veggies and is meatless. It literally takes about 15 minutes to make and is great for lunches or snack. These veggie fritters are a healthier alternative to a chicken nugget because every bite has vegetables....

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Vegan Chicken Nuggets

September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

breaded vegan chicken nuggets next to roasted veggies and dipping sauce

Vegan Chicken Nuggets Even Your Kids Will Love Easy and delicious, these vegan chicken nuggets recipe is a little lighter than its cousin chicken nugget. It's a great nutritious snack, an appetizer, or a main course. I always try to offer a variety of foods to my kids. The only vegan or vegetarian nuggets I...

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Pizza Muffins

September 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of stacked pizza muffins

We love pizza around here and my kids ask for it a lot! I wanted to change it up a bit by making these easy pizza muffins. This also is a perfect answer with what to do with marinara sauce besides pasta. This muffin recipe has the flavor of pizza, but with added veggies. It...

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Tasty Taco Rolls

July 18, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Taco wraps cut up on a baking sheet

Taco Tuesday doesn’t need to be the same old meat in a shell. Make a family favorite into something more special with these Tasty Taco Rolls! There are all kinds of options for taco shells. Flour tortillas, crunchy corn shells, street taco shells, and many more. But have you ever thought about using pizza crust...

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Easy Beef Milanesa

June 9, 2020 · Updated February 24, 2021 · 9 Comments

Beef Malanesa on plate with sewet potatoes and corn

This easy beef milanesa is an easy recipe made in 25 minutes and is family friendly. It's crisp on the outside and softer on the inside. It honestly reminds me of chicken fried steak without the gravy or Japanese Katsu. My kids love this milanesa steak recipe so much! Best of all it doesn't break...

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

April 21, 2020 · Updated September 21, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Bowl of alfredo pasta and salad on the side

Alfredo sauce is one of my faves and my family loves alfredo. What if I told you you can make this super easy homemade alfredo sauce in 15 minutes!? It's rich and creamy and it beats getting dressed and going to Olive Garden! Try this quick and easy recipe and it will soon be a...

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Easy Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

April 5, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Chicken skewers with cucumber and peanut sauce

Make these easy chicken satay with peanut sauce recipe in as little as 15 minutes! Move over take out, because you can make this chicken satay recipe at home. Grilling sometimes isn't always available. You can make these stovetop.  Griling and barbecuing is not always an option especially during winter months, so I've created this...

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Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken

March 23, 2020 · Updated February 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment

close up of baked chicken with vegetables

One sheet pan dishes are awesome! Less to clean, and easy to prep. You can even cook up this sheet pan pineapple chicken with canned vegetable on a pinch! It's an easy recipe made in less than 30 minutes. Dishes and pans can add up.  If you're anything like me, doing dishes isn't my favorite....

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Loaded Mac And Cheese

March 16, 2020 · Updated November 1, 2020 · 1 Comment

pan with mac and cheese with garnish

Tired of your run of the mill mac and cheese? Try this loaded mac and cheese recipe for size. I hope your family will enjoy this comfort meal for picky eaters! Plus, homemade is always great right? Mac n Cheese can be so plain. While traditional macaroni and cheese has it's time and place, I...

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Pepperoni Stromboli

March 5, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

cut up stromboli on a baking sheet

If you’re as big a pizza lover as our family is, chances are you’re a pretty big Stromboli fan too. But if you’ve never had one, Strombolis are pretty similar to pizza in terms of ingredients, but instead of a flat piece of dough with toppings, strombolis are filled and rolled.  This pepperoni stromboli recipe...

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Crack Chicken Bacon Ranch Rolls

February 8, 2020 · Updated January 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Chicken Bacon Ranch Rolls

I think we can all agree that the best thing about rotisserie chicken is the ability to make so many dishes with it.  No matter what, there's always delicious bites to be had. These Crack Chicken Bacon Ranch Rolls are a great way to use it and tastes good enough for those kiddos to devour....

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Gluten Free Meatballs

January 9, 2020 · Updated January 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

meatballs on a plate with scallions and bell pepper as garnish

Sweet and sour is one of my favorite combinations. It is so appetizing to the taste buds tastes great.  Making this instant pot sweet and sour meatballs recipe is nostalgic to my childhood, when my family made sweet and sour pork growing up. This isn't your traditional tomato sauce Italian meatball, but it's a great...

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