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BARBECUE CORNBREAD SKILLET
This recipe has quickly become a family favorite. It’s a one-skillet meal that’s ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
EASY WEEKNIGHT PASTA BAKE
Everyone needs that one meal that can be pre-prepped, frozen and tossed in the oven on nights when mom isn’t going to be home. Because for some reason, the people that live here still think they should be fed 🤣🤣. I started making this Pasta Bake meal and realized that besides being SO easy, it can also be prepped in bulk and frozen.
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN MEXI-ROLLUPS
As a native Texan, Mexican food is basically in my blood stream. Any kind of taco night is a hit around here, so I came up with a quick variation on tacos that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. This recipe uses Rotisserie Chicken, so it’s already cooked and easily cuts your prep time in half!
SWEET SUMMERTIME FRUIT SALAD
When I say that ANYONE can make this fruit salad, I literally mean ANYONE. Even if the kitchen is your struggle bus, you can be successful with this delicious fruit salad!
TORTELLINI CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
If you want a fresh, delicious salad that is super filling, you need to make this Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad!
COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN SALAD
Everyone LOVES the big bowl of salad that you get at Olive Garden with breadsticks before your meal. It’s a VERY easy salad to make and is great for a big crowd.
NO BAKE HOT CRACKERS [THE BEST ROAD TRIP SNACK!]
Hot crackers is a snack I grew up on. My mom always had a container, especially around holidays or when we were going to travel somewhere. I actually thought they were some secret snack that only our family knew about 🤣.
NUT FREE NO BAKE GRANOLA BARS
The boys love taking granola bars to school/activities for a snack, but so many places are nut free now that it was becoming difficult to find a relatively healthy and cost-efficient option.
SAUSAGE POTATO SKILLET
I threw this meal together a few months back and now my family asks for it weekly! I love that this is basically a one pan meal, but I also love to sauté fresh spinach with a little lemon pepper as a side.
MEXICAN RICE
Mexican rice is very easy to make and is always the perfect side for any taco night!
SAUSAGE BALLS
This sausage ball appetizer recipe will be a HUGE hit at your next event. It’s ready to go in under 45 minutes, only uses 4 ingredients and your stomach will thank you!
BROCCOLI SALAD
This recipe is SO EASY - literally 3 ingredients + dressing! It’s a great salad to take to a BBQ or potluck because it makes a pretty big bowl and can easily be doubled for more people.
BIG BATCH MUFFINS
We LOVE muffins around here. They are an easy option for breakfast on the go or just for a snack! This recipe is called BIG BATCH for a reason. It makes 7-8 dozen muffins.
COPYCAT LA MADELEINE SPINACH SALAD
One of my favorite places to eat in Texas is La Madeleine. It’s a French bakery and café and they have the most delicious food!
BAKED SANDWICH PINWHEELS
Baked Sandwich Pinwheels are a perfect quick lunch or dinner. They are one of my go-to recipes on busy activity nights because start to finish they take less than 30 minutes.
EASY CHICKEN COBB MASON JAR SALAD
Cobb Salads are definitely in my top 3! I like my salad to have bulk to it, not just a pile of lettuce with a few toppings, which is why Cobb Salads are a great option!
ASIAN CHICKEN CRUNCH MASON JAR SALAD
I love ordering an Asian salad when we go to a restaurant, so I decided to recreate a very simple version at home. I used the breast meat of a Costco Rotisserie Chicken, this makes it even easier and I can use the dark meat for another meal later in the week.
HOMEMADE SALSA
If you know me well, you know that I’m basically comprised of half salsa. I blame it on my Texas roots!
BBQ SEASONED GRILLED VEGETABLES
Vegetables on the grill might be my summer love language. These BBQ Seasoned Grilled Vegetables are super easy and ready in less than 15 minutes.
PIZZA WAFFLE DIPPERS
Pizza Waffle Dippers are a perfect quick lunch or dinner. They are one of my go-to recipes on busy activity nights because start to finish they take less than 30 minutes.