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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Baked Feta & Tomato Pasta

December 30, 2022 By Lilly

A flavorful vegetarian dinner recipe made with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes! This dish may sound kinda fancy, but it’s super easy to make. The oven does most of the work for you. You simply toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and seasoning in a baking dish, and then place the block of feta cheese […]

21 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes

September 5, 2022 By Lilly

Quick & Easy Family Meals Ground beef is probably the only meat you can’t screw up, which is what makes it so popular. It’s cheap, easy to cook, and super versatile. You can throw it in a casserole, into a pot of soup, stuff it into tortillas, mix it with pasta, or serve it over […]

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 […]

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 […]

Frito Taco Pie

August 2, 2022 By Lilly

A quick and easy dinner recipe made with ground beef and a crescent dough crust! If your family loves tacos and burritos as much as mine, but you’re looking for something a little more fun and unique than the typical dinner, you’ve got to try making this taco inspired meal in the form of pie! […]

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 […]

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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.

Pizza Burritos

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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.

How To Make The Best Frozen Green Beans

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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!

10 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Ideas Your Family Will LOVE!

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

Pepperoni Pizza Tater Tot Casserole

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Yummy family breakfast idea for a crowd! How to make a delicious biscuits and gravy casserole with canned biscuits, pork ground sausage, and gravy mix. Just 3 ingredients and super quick to make.

Easy Biscuits & Gravy Casserole

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

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26 Fun & Easy Family Dinner Ideas

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Yummy ramen noodle stir fry dinner made with eggs.

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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.

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