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Recipes I ACTUALLY cook- for picky eaters and tired parents!
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items These are the recipes I truly cook in real life — quick dinners, cozy soups, and a few easy desserts the whole family loves. Nothing fancy, just tried-and-true meals that actually make it to the table. Save this list for weeknight inspo, busy nights,...
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Weeknight Crowd Pleasing Meals
Cozy Soups and Comfort
Easy & Flavorful dips and shareables
Simple, Kid Friendly Desserts
Veggie Forward & Lighter Dishes
Weeknight Crowd Pleasing Meals
Great for when you just need a reliable, quick, and tasty dinner:
The sauce here really really makes it. A healthy different alternative to spaghetti and meatballs which not everyone loves! 10/10 would make it a weekly staple.
Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies Ingredients: 1/4 cup ...
Pizza is a staple in my house and if you ask my husband and kids- my homemade pizza is the best. Be the hero in your house- use this recipe. It’s 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 delicious. Prepare for no leftovers
New York Style Pizza Recipe
Smash tacos are my husbands choice of the year. He loves a good burger but on keto doesn’t eat a lot of bread. Use the low carb tortillas- and you’ve got a winner. Easy, quick, and delicious.
Big Mac Smash Tacos
Chicken burgers! Honestly my kids don’t even notice that there’s spinach in here, or that it is chicken. It’s that good. 🔥
White Cheddar and Spinach Chicken Burgers
I love the idea to make these into sandwiches- my kids are more likely to eat that than have to use silverware 😑 heathens I tell ya! Anyways- chicken parm is so underrated and so good! Use the air fryer and have no hot mess to clean up!
Best Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
When I tell you the sauce is so good I didn’t want to share…
Don’t miss out. simple, easy, light clean up. No leftovers. 🤣
Garlic Butter Chicken Breast Recipe | Simple Easy Recipe
I seriously love these! The cheese is hard to find but we have zero problems substituting for cheddar, feta, or goat cheese
Steak Street Tacos - Danny's Delight
This one does take some forethought and planning- but it’s worth it. Follow closely- that double dip is what makes it perfect!
Restaurant Quality Orange Chicken in 5 EASY Steps!
Lemon, garlic, chicken, and my airfryer. You can do so much with such simple ingredients! I swear, they don’t all taste the same either!
Air Fryer Lemon Chicken Bites (No Breading, Keto)
When we grow jalepenos we really go overboard. One good way to get rid of them? Use them in this meal! Honestly it’s a crowd pleasing favorite. Just enough bite to sting but not enough to make you cry.
Chicken Breasts with Jalapeño Cheese Sauce
Literally DO NOT lose this recipe. My husband asks me for it ALL 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 time👏🏻👏🏻! It is amazing. Don’t have to use a great cut of steak either- it tenderizes itself.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Cream Sauce 😍 OMG DON'T LOSE IT! ...
Cozy Soups and Comfort
Perfect for warm, comforting meals that hit the spot
If I have to make soup, it’s gonna be quick and easy and delicious. Taco soup is not a letdown. Tried, true, and delightful!
Keto Taco Soup (Stove top recipe)
To make this keto, instead of potatoes add cauliflower!
One Pot Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden copycat)
I don’t do soup. But my husband does. He swears by this! Low carb, filling, perfect for fall.
Easy Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
We make crack chicken sometimes in the instapot. Having it as a soup literally makes my husbands entire fall season!
Slow Cooker Low-Carb Crack Chicken Soup ...
Easy & Flavorful dips and shareables
Ideal for family snacks or casual get-togethers
Crockpot food is some of my fav- and buffalo chicken dip is something we ALL agree on. Want a good spin? Use half Buffalo wing sauce, and half franks dill pickle hot sauce. It’s TO DIE FOR GOOD 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Perfect for Halloween- it’ll keep Dracula at bay! If you love garlic- you’ll love this. Easy, delicious, expect the bowl to be licked clean!
ROASTED GARLIC DIP recipe: https://wonkywonderful.com/roasted- ...
Wanna feel fancy with zero effort? Grab a baguette and use what you’ve got on hand. If you can’t make it to Italy- this is the next best thing!
Olive Oil Dip with Warm Bread – TheirSearches
I’m a sucker for a sweet treat. This is so good! Add broken waffle cone chips- you won’t be able to stop!
Cannoli Dip
Simple, Kid Friendly Desserts
I have not bought ice cream since I started this. One can of condensed milk, 2 cups of heavy cream, half a cup of cocoa, it’s SO FREAKING GOOD.
No ice cream maker? No problem! This no churn Chocolate Ice Cream is rich ...
Is it just me that has kids that INHALE those mini muffins? Not likely. If you’re like me- check this recipe out! Simple, easy and SO MUCH cheaper
Comment 'MUFFINS' for these soft and airy chocolate chip ...
I’m Italian. I love cannoli. I cannot make the shells myself. These are so good guaranteed to be gone in no time at all. Just try it!
MINI CANNOLI CUPS
I love brownies. These are the chewiest fudgiest most delicious brownies ever and have less ingredients than your box mix
Cocoa Powder Brownies - Boxed Mix Brownie Copycat!
Veggie Forward & Lighter Dishes
I honestly forgot how much I loved this! Asparagus is one of my top fav veggies- and this is next level.
Asparagus and Feta Salad with roasted pistachios, herbs, and a zesty lemon ...
I’m a sucker for fruits in salads- and it just looks so beautiful! Definitely one to keep in rotation
Chopped Cucumber Salad Recipe! (Cucumber Salsa) #cucumbersalad
Nothing screams fall like squash and green beans. It says Thanksgiving- but truth? We eat it all fall long.
🍂Thanksgiving Veggies with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds!
When I say I can’t get enough of this- please note I’m not lying. I don’t even care that no one else in my house wants to eat it 🤣 it’s perfect for me!
This is my weekly cleanout the fridge meal. Sure. You can use the veggies listed, but I like to ...
Crispy Dumpling Salad (Vegan) With Spicy Soy Dressing
Super delicious, easy way to get veggies in for even the pickiest eaters. The dip is INSPIRED and so tasty. No waste and easy cleanup. Also- you probably have everything you need except the zucchini!
Easy Parmesan Zucchini Rings
Measure with your heart friends- I didn’t use exact. It’s delicious- looks ridiculous once it’s made but man so tasty! Fight for the last bite!
Smashed Cucumber Salad