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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Easy Taco Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

April 29, 2023 By Lilly

This deliciously cheesy ground beef dinner is a hit with even the pickiest of eaters! How can you go wrong with combining taco meat and macaroni & cheese? You can’t! This quick and easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknight meals, especially if you have a family with kids to feed. Ingredients 1 pound […]

Mini Meatball Cupcakes

March 22, 2023 By Lilly

A fun and easy family dinner idea! Kids love these mini meatball cupcakes. Meatball cupcakes are a creative and delicious muffin tin recipe, perfect for a quick family dinner or filling snack. This recipe is especially popular with kids, who are sure to love the whimsical cupcake shape and savory flavor. With just a few […]

13 Crazy Easy Dinner Recipes For Beginners (With Few Ingredients)

February 24, 2023 By Lilly

Are you hungry but lacking in culinary skills? Here are some quick and easy meals to make at home to help you gain confidence in the kitchen! A simple home cooked meal doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. There are a great deal of effortless dinner recipes that are made with just a handful […]

Chicken Enchilada Tacos

January 20, 2023 By Lilly

A super easy family dinner recipe! It only takes 3 ingredients to make this delicious chicken in your crockpot. I don’t know how I would survive without this magical slow cooking machine. I love how you can just dump a handful of ingredients in there, wait a few hours, and you have a yummy meal […]

The Best Meatloaf (Made with Stove Top Stuffing)

January 9, 2023 By Lilly

A quick and easy family dinner recipe! The idea of turning ground beef into a clump of meat and calling it dinner has never been appealing to me, until now. I’m a big of fan of Stove Top Stuffing, so this recipe intrigued me. That little box full of breadcrumbs is packed with flavor, and […]

Lazy Enchiladas (Made With Frozen Taquitos)

January 4, 2023 By Lilly

This quick and easy dinner casserole will soon be a family favorite! I’ve never been a huge fan of frozen taquitos. They’re usually so dry and bland you have to drench them in sour cream and hot sauce, but I’ve recently had a change of heart! Simply smother chicken or beef taquitos in enchilada sauce […]

Chopped Cheeseburger Biscuits

November 30, 2022 By Lilly

A quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe your family will love! I mean, how can you go wrong with chopped hamburger and shredded cheese stuffed into warm and flaky biscuits? It’s the ultimate comfort food for your picky eaters. Not only is this simple meal insanely delicious, it’s super easy to make with just […]

10 Easy Canned Chicken Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Love

August 30, 2022 By Lilly

Quick & easy last-minute meals made with pantry staples! I’m not a fan of running to the grocery store several days a week for a single fresh ingredient I’m missing to make dinner, which is why canned chicken is a life saver! Keep it stocked in your pantry for quick dinners and lunches when you’ve […]

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

August 19, 2022 By Lilly

A quick and easy dinner recipe for your picky eaters! If you’re looking for budget meals to serve a hungry family with kids, these delicious mini chicken pot pies are effortless to make with just four ingredients, but don’t let the simplicity fool you. They. Are. Awesome. I suppose a muffin tin makes just about […]

Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas

January 10, 2022 By Lilly

This fun and easy dinner recipe is a hit with my kids! Turn quesadillas into pizza with pepperoni and other classic pizza toppings, and then serve with pizza sauce.

A fun & easy last minute dinner idea! Making dinner for my picky eaters is the hardest part of being an adult. I can’t believe how much time I spend in the kitchen trying to make them happy. Fortunately, I’ve discovered a few cheap and easy recipes over the years that my kids absolutely love, […]

Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

May 1, 2019 By Lilly

A Fun & Easy Dinner Idea For The Family This recipe is so simple even the kids can make it! It only requires 3 basic ingredients plus the toppings of your choice. If you like pizza, how can you go wrong with a garlic toast crust? These mini pizzas are popular at my house on […]

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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.

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