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Chicken Nugget Sliders

February 17, 2026 By Lilly

Easy homemade meal made with any brand of frozen chicken nuggets, Hawaiian rolls, marinara or pizza sauce, cheese, and garlic butter.

If you have a house full of hungry kids and a schedule that never seems to slow down, dinner can feel like a daily marathon. But these little baked chicken sandwiches? They are about to change everything. They’re warm, cheesy, saucy, flavorful, and somehow feel fun and special—even though they’re made with common ingredients that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cheesy Ham and Rice 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 […]

24 Clever Recipes To Make With A Can of Refrigerated Dough

May 20, 2023 By Lilly

A round up of fun and easy recipes to make with a can of refrigerated dough! Biscuits, crescents, pizza crust, sheet dough, cinnamon rolls and more.

Just pop that tube open and you can have a tasty dish ready in no time. One of the greatest advantages of store-bought dough is how much time it can save you in the kitchen. Say goodbye to the days of measuring and mixing ingredients from scratch. Whether you’re craving mini homemade pizzas, sweet pastries, […]

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 […]

The 23 Best Things To Cook in an AIR FRYER!

April 23, 2023 By Lilly

These Air Fryer Recipes Will Change The Way You Cook Forever I have to admit, I’m a little late to the air fryer game. I’ve been missing out on this mini oven for years! I didn’t realize how much it would simplify just about every meal. I’ve been experimenting with it for the past few […]

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 […]

Butter Swim Roasted Potatoes

December 12, 2022 By Lilly

A family favorite side dish for dinner! This simple comfort food is not only quick and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients, it’s absolutely incredible. These yummy mini potatoes pair well with chicken, steak, bbq, and just about anything else you have planned for dinner. My favorite thing about this recipe is […]

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 […]

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

August 23, 2022 By Lilly

A quick and easy dinner recipe your entire family will love! If you have picky eaters at home, then you know the struggle that dinner time brings. It’s not easy making everyone happy, especially if you have kids that would prefer a bowl of Doritos for dinner. I’m always looking for cheap dinner recipes that […]

18 Lazy Dinner Ideas For Busy Parents

March 4, 2022 By Lilly

A list of quick and easy dinner recipes and ideas for busy parents!

If you have a family with picky eaters to feed, but you’re tired of cooking dinner every night, check out this list of fast dinner recipes you can simply pick up at the grocery store on your way home from work. These simple and cheap dinners are perfect for your picky kids and hangry husbands. […]

23 Last Minute Dinner Ideas

February 27, 2022 By Lilly

The laziest meals you’ll ever make! It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s just that I get tired of cooking dinner EVERY night. If you have a family with kids to feed, then you know the struggle is real. Even dinner recipes that claim to be quick and easy can be a real hassle, which is […]

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, […]

16 Super Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes For Your Picky Family

December 17, 2021 By Lilly

Here is a list of quick and easy chicken dinner recipes for a family with kids! These are great for picky eaters and busy parents.

The Best Quick & Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas I’m always looking for simple meals to make my family on busy weeknights, and chicken is one of the easiest meats to cook. I mean, it’s pretty hard to screw up especially if it’s cooked in your crockpot or mixed into a casserole. Fortunately for you, I’ve […]

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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