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Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes

Simple meals made with just a handful of common ingredients! If you have a family with picky eaters to feed, these delicious recipes are fast to prepare on busy weeknights.

How To Make The Best Frozen Green Beans

March 14, 2025 By Lilly

If you're wondering how to cook frozen green beans so that they taste amazing and just as good as fresh, try these tips and tricks on how to make them on your stove top with both olive oil and butter. A quick and fast last minute healthy vegetable side dish for dinner.

An easy last minute veggie side dish for dinner! How to cook frozen green beans on your stove top that taste amazing. I’ve never been a fan of frozen vegetables because it seems nearly impossible to cook them as good as fresh, especially if you like your veggies crispy as opposed to soggy. Frozen green […]

10 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Ideas Your Family Will LOVE!

March 11, 2025 By Lilly

Roundup of delicious dinner recipes made with ground beef that your picky family will ask you to make again. Everything from casseroles and pastas to hamburger biscuits and tortilla burgers. Fun ideas besides spaghetti!

Ground beef is a staple in my home because it’s so simple to prepare in a variety of ways. Plus, you can buy it vacuumed sealed now so it lasts for weeks in the fridge or years in the freezer. Toss it into pasta or rice, stuff it into a burrito, serve it over a […]

Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

March 8, 2025 By Lilly

Frozen tater tots, pasta sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese all layered in a 9x13 baking dish ready to be baked in the oven.

An easy dump and bake dinner that’s quick to prepare with just one dish to wash! And did I mention it’s CRAZY GOOD? If you’ve landed on this little corner of the Internet, you’re probably looking for easy recipes to make with minimal ingredients. This quick and easy dinner leaves you time to do other […]

Cheesy Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce

March 3, 2025 By Lilly

The most delicious family dinner made with just a few simple ingredients. Delicious comfort food for a family with picky kids.

Insanely easy & delicious weeknight dinner! Want to know how to take pasta to the next level? Simply mix cream cheese into the meat sauce to make a hearty and filling dinner your family will basically inhale. If you like CHEESE, you’re going to go bonkers over this amazing dinner casserole. Ingredients 1 pound ground […]

13 Fun & Easy Dinner Ideas Made With Pepperoni

February 27, 2025 By Lilly

These yummy dinner ideas are all quick and easy to make with pepperoni! A list of delicious pizza inspired recipes for your entire family.

Pepperoni is a delicious, flavorful protein option for dinner that most people don’t consider beyond a classic pizza, but there are a variety of fun ways to prepare it including all of the tasty dinner ideas you’ll find below. I’ve rounded up a list of simple dinners made with just a few ingredients, all made […]

Creamy Mexican Rice & Chicken Casserole

February 24, 2025 By Lilly

Easy and budget friendly dinner casserole for a family with picky kids.

Easy dinner recipe for a large family with kids! The combination of these taco inspired ingredients come together to create a kid friendly meal you can load up with all of your favorite toppings. Throw in some avocado and fresh tomatoes and you’ve got a yummy meal with just about every food group included. Feeding […]

Pizza Burritos

February 17, 2025 By Lilly

How to make pizza in the form of a burrito with simple and cheap ingredients. A quick and easy meal for a family with kids baked in the oven, or a smaller serving cooked in an air fryer.

An easy and delicious family dinner idea ready in less than 20 minutes! This recipe is so simple and versatile. You’re basically taking the basic pizza ingredients including pizza sauce and shredded cheese, and then adding all of your favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni, olives, basil, bell pepper, sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and so on. […]

Creamy Pesto Baked Chicken

February 15, 2025 By Lilly

An easy weeknight dinner recipe that's quick to prepare with just a few basic ingredients. Versatile for the entire family! Serve this easy baked chicken dinner with pasta, rice, or potatoes to make the meal complete.

This creative way of baking chicken is a game changer when it comes to providing a quick and delicious meal for your family! The combination of cheeses and flavorful pesto creates yummy comfort food that’s easy to prepare, naturally low carb, and super versatile. Serve it however you’d like! It’s awesome with a side of […]

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup

February 11, 2025 By Lilly

An easy comfort food dinner made in your crockpot! This yummy slow cooker meal is a family favorite. It's simple to make with just a handful of ingredients!

The great thing about sausage is that it’s packed full of flavor and adds a hearty touch to just about any meal. You combine that with cheese stuffed tortellini, cream cheese, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and spinach– and WOW! You’ve got a tasty crockpot meal even the pickiest of eaters will request that you make […]

Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

February 4, 2025 By Lilly

A family friendly dinner recipe that's quick and easy to make with just a few budget friendly ingredients including ground beef, pasta, cheese, and tomato soup.

If you have a family with picky kids to feed, this quick and easy ground beef dinner is fast to prepare, budget friendly, and more importantly, CRAZY GOOD! The subtle sweetness of the tomato soup gives this cheesy pasta all of the flavors of a yummy cheeseburger in the kid-friendly form of a casserole. If […]

Cheesy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole

February 1, 2025 By Lilly

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Casserole Recipe. A quick and easy family dinner idea! My picky kids love this yummy comfort food, and it's so simple to prepare with cheap ingredients.

Nothings says “comfort food” more than beef and potatoes! This yummy dinner casserole is not only one of the most delicious meals you’ll ever make for your family, it’s SO EASY. Brown the beef and mix it with frozen potatoes, soup, cheese, and seasoning. Toss the mixture into a baking dish, cover with foil, and […]

26 Fun & Easy Family Dinner Ideas

December 6, 2024 By Lilly

Yummy dinner recipes that are easy to make for kids. Something a little different for every night of the week! These fun weeknight meals are sure to be a hit with your picky eaters.

Is dinner time getting boring in your house? I’ve rounded up a list of quick and easy dinner recipes for a family with kids that are not only really simple to make with just a few budget ingredients, but are SUPER FUN and DeLiCiOuS! Something a little different than the typical spaghetti or air fried […]

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Cobbler

November 6, 2024 By Lilly

This popular dinner recipe is just perfect for a large family with kids. So simple to make with just a few budget ingredients, and your picky eaters are going to love it.

Calling all busy moms and dads! Do you have picky eaters to cook for? It’s not easy making everyone happy at dinner time, especially if you have kids that would prefer eating a bowl of chips for dinner. This yummy casserole is so simple to make with a handful of budget ingredients, kid approved, serves […]

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

October 29, 2024 By Lilly

An easy one pot pasta dinner recipe made with cajun sausage.

A quick and easy dinner you’ll want to make again and again! No need to precook and strain the pasta for this tasty dinner. Everything gets made in just one pot, saving the dishwasher valuable time spent in the kitchen. Not only is this cajun inspired pasta incredibly fast and simple to make, it’s CRAZY […]

Lazy Spinach Artichoke Baked Chicken

September 2, 2024 By Lilly

This easy dinner recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare with just a few store bought ingredients! A yummy family meal that can be served with pasta, rice, or potatoes.

This easy and delicious way of baking chicken breasts will soon be a family favorite dinner! I’ve never been a fan of baking chicken. Grilled or even slow cooker chicken has always been my preferred method… UNTIL NOW! Not only have I discovered the easiest way to bake cheesy, flavorful chicken, this food hack has […]

Easy Meatball Pot Roast

July 6, 2024 By Lilly

An easy slow cooker dinner recipe made with budget ingredients including frozen meatballs.

Comfort food made easy! This easy family dinner only takes about 10 minutes to prepare. Simply chop the celery, mix the gravy packets with water, and then dump everything into your handy, dandy crockpot. Serve over refrigerated mashed potatoes to make it extra lazy! You can also include the veggies of your choice such as […]

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

June 19, 2024 By Lilly

The best creamy chicken pasta with sun dried tomatoes! A delicious pasta dinner recipe for your family.

Your family is going to love this delicious chicken pasta! If you’re looking for dinner ideas that will impress your family, your search ends here. This amazing pasta recipe is the ultimate homemade comfort food. The chicken and creamy sauce all get prepared in just one skillet, making for easy clean-up with fewer dishes. This […]

22 Lazy Dinner Recipes For Your Picky Family

May 27, 2024 By Lilly

Lazy Day Dinner Recipes To Make At Home

Just about every list of “easy” dinner recipes I come across has a roundup of meals that require a long list of ingredients, a dozen dirty dishes to wash, and take up your entire night chopping, prepping, boiling, simmering, and then 30 minutes cleaning up the mess. No, thanks! I’ve rounded up a list of […]

20 Crazy Easy Dinner Casseroles Your Family Will Love

March 7, 2024 By Lilly

Do you have a family with picky eaters to feed? The struggle dinner time brings can be overwhelming, especially on busy weeknights when we are tired and need at least a minute to relax. I’ve rounded up a list of quick and easy dinner casseroles that are made with just a handful of ingredients and […]

Dump & Bake Cheesy Meatball Casserole

February 22, 2024 By Lilly

This quick and easy dinner casserole is made with just a few budget ingredients and requires less than 5 minutes to prep! A meal that consists of just a few common ingredients, takes minutes to toss into a baking dish, is perfect for a family with picky kids, and approved by mom who doesn’t want […]

Lazy Day Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole

February 9, 2024 By Lilly

Forgotten chicken, no peek chicken, whatever you want to call it! This delicious baked chicken and rice casserole is so easy to make for busy weeknight family meals.

Easy family dinner idea for your picky eaters! This classic dinner recipe is a breeze to throw together with just a handful of common pantry staples. You’re simply going to spend about 5 minutes dumping everything into a large baking dish, covering it with foil, and then about an hour later you’ve got perfectly cooked […]

Sweet & Spicy Ramen Noodles

February 8, 2024 By Lilly

Yummy ramen noodle stir fry dinner made with eggs.

A quick and easy vegetarian meal for one using ingredients you probably already have at home! This last minute meal is a life saver when it comes close to dinner time and you haven’t had a chance to hit the grocery store. As long as you keep a pack of Ramen Noodles stored in your […]

46 Easy Weeknight Dinners You’ll Want To Make Tonight!

January 13, 2024 By Lilly

If you find dinner time to be a struggle, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up a list of quick and easy dinner ideas for a family with even the pickiest of eaters. There’s a yummy meal here for just about everyone! Everything from chicken and ground beef to simple casseroles and slow […]

Easy Orange Chicken

December 21, 2023 By Celeste

A quick and easy dinner idea your entire family will love! Are you looking for a simple meal you can make at home when you’re tired and hungry? This sticky orange chicken recipe does not disappoint. Every single person in my family loves this effortless dinner, especially my ultra picky kids. I honestly wasn’t even […]

Easy Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

December 5, 2023 By Lilly

Are you looking for family dinner ideas your kids won’t complain about? This easy chicken taco soup is a big hit in my house! Your slow cooker will do most of the work for you. Just dump everything in there, shred the chicken once it’s nice and tender, mix in the shredded cheese and cream, […]

Bubble Up Biscuit Pizza Casserole

November 17, 2023 By Lilly

Dump everything into a large baking dish and dinner is done! That’s my favorite kind of meal, especially on busy school nights when dinner time is when I feel done for the day. This easy pizza casserole is a life saver for busy moms and dads on a budget with hangry kids to feed. You […]

36 Super Easy Family Dinner Ideas For Picky Eaters

November 15, 2023 By Lilly

Easy dinner ideas for a family with picky kids and adults!

Whether you’ve got fussy toddlers to feed or finicky adults that complain about everything, meal time can be a real struggle! Cooking a single dinner that makes everyone happy can seem impossible, especially on busy weeknights when you’re tired, hungry, and just want to relax. I’ve spent the last couple of years experimenting and compiling […]

Cheesy Ham and Pea Casserole

October 11, 2023 By Celeste

I’m always looking for a cheap dinner recipe that is easy to make on busy weeknights, and this cheesy ham and pea casserole is perfect! I make this delicious recipe extra lazy by making it ahead of time and simply throwing it into the oven when we get home. All you do is mix all the ingredients together, top with cheese and bake until bubbly and creamy. This cheesy rice casserole is perfect for picky eaters! Oh so yummy.

Your family is going to love this quick & easy dinner casserole! If you’re looking for fast and simple meals to make that won’t break the bank, look no further! This yummy casserole is full of cheesy rice, ham and green peas. It’s the perfect combination of creamy and salty while still sneaking in some […]

25 Easy Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

July 23, 2023 By Lilly

Are you looking for quick and easy meals to make for your picky eaters? Your kids are going to love these budget friendly dinner recipes almost as much as you. Not only are they incredibly tasty, they are effortless to make on busy school nights with just a handful of basic, cheap ingredients. Sometimes I […]

Smashed Cheeseburger Tacos

June 28, 2023 By Lilly

Smash Burger Tacos are a fun and trending dinner recipe combining classic cheeseburger ingredients in the form of a taco with flour tortillas instead of buns.

This awesome twist on traditional burgers combines the best of both worlds, fusing the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger in the unique form of a taco. It’s a fun and easy dinner recipe that will have your family begging for more! Whether you’re firing up a Blackstone griddle, using a trusty cast iron skillet, or […]

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