HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY EASY DINNER Italian Seasoning Recipe. This homemade Italian seasoning is a blend of a variety of herbs and spices that creates a flavorful mix that can be used for so many different dishes including chicken, fish, meatballs, pasta and so much more! Best of all, it only takes 5 minutes to put together. I love to make my own seasoning blends,

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CORN FRITTERS RECIPE Instructions. Place the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the eggs and milk. Stir until a thick batter forms. Add the green onions and cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep pan over medium high heat. Place 2 tablespoon size mounds of the

fritter

TRI TIP MARINADE

Instructions. Place all the ingredients in a bowl or in a resealable gallon sized freezer bag. Mix to combine. Add the tri tip the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. Grill, broil or pan cook the tri tip as desired. Let the meat rest for at

least

INSTANT POT CORNED BEEF Instructions. Remove the corned beef from the package. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the onions and garlic cloves at the bottom of an Instant Pot. Set the corned beef on top of the onions. Add the seasoning packet on top of GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS Instructions. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine. Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.

PECAN PIE BARS

In a large bowl using a mixer, beat together 1 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water, then mix until combined. With the mixer on low speed, STUFFED BELL PEPPERS Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds inside. Place the peppers cut side down in the baking dish. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the dish.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat. Place the pork on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 145 degrees F. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. GRILLED ASPARAGUS IN FOIL Preheat a grill to medium high heat or an oven to 425 degrees F. Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray. Divide the asparagus stalks evenly among the squares of foil. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus stalks. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in each asparagus packet.

PEAR CUSTARD PIE

Coat a 9 inch round pan with cooking spray. Arrange the pear slices in the pan. Put the butter, eggs, milk, salt, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla into a blender; process until smooth. Pour the batter over the pears. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is golden and firm to the touch. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY EASY DINNER Italian Seasoning Recipe. This homemade Italian seasoning is a blend of a variety of herbs and spices that creates a flavorful mix that can be used for so many different dishes including chicken, fish, meatballs, pasta and so much more! Best of all, it only takes 5 minutes to put together. I love to make my own seasoning blends,

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CORN FRITTERS RECIPE Instructions. Place the corn kernels, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the eggs and milk. Stir until a thick batter forms. Add the green onions and cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep pan over medium high heat. Place 2 tablespoon size mounds of the

fritter

TRI TIP MARINADE

Instructions. Place all the ingredients in a bowl or in a resealable gallon sized freezer bag. Mix to combine. Add the tri tip the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. Grill, broil or pan cook the tri tip as desired. Let the meat rest for at

least

INSTANT POT CORNED BEEF Instructions. Remove the corned beef from the package. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the onions and garlic cloves at the bottom of an Instant Pot. Set the corned beef on top of the onions. Add the seasoning packet on top of GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS Instructions. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine. Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.

PECAN PIE BARS

In a large bowl using a mixer, beat together 1 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water, then mix until combined. With the mixer on low speed, STUFFED BELL PEPPERS Instructions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds inside. Place the peppers cut side down in the baking dish. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the dish.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium heat. Place the pork on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chop registers 145 degrees F. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. GRILLED ASPARAGUS IN FOIL Preheat a grill to medium high heat or an oven to 425 degrees F. Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray. Divide the asparagus stalks evenly among the squares of foil. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus stalks. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in each asparagus packet.

PEAR CUSTARD PIE

Coat a 9 inch round pan with cooking spray. Arrange the pear slices in the pan. Put the butter, eggs, milk, salt, granulated sugar, flour and vanilla into a blender; process until smooth. Pour the batter over the pears. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is golden and firm to the touch. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

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CHICKEN SEASONING RECIPE This chicken seasoning is the perfect blend of herbs and spices that produces flavorful and juicy chicken each and every time. A pantry staple that takes just minutes to put together and can also be used to season other types of meat, vegetables and potatoes.

PERUVIAN CHICKEN

This Peruvian chicken is a whole chicken marinated in a zesty variety of herbs and spices, then roasted to golden brown perfection. Serve your chicken with a creamy green sauce on the side, and watch the rave

reviews come in!

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD Grilled chicken salad is a classic recipe for good reason. It’s simple to make, and you really can use any variety of fruits and veggies you have on hand to create a satisfying meal. HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY EASY DINNER RECIPES MADE IN MINUTES This one pot chicken and rice bake combines chicken thighs with parmesan rice and butternut squash for a complete healthy meal. I’m always looking for easy dinner recipes that don’t dirty up every pan in the house, and this chicken and rice bake is a family favorite!

CHICKEN FRANCESE

Place the eggs and milk in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes SLOW COOKER MONGOLIAN BEEF Place the flank steak in a bowl with the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly. Add the flank steak to the slow cooker. Place the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar and water in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce. Cover and cook on GRILLED ASPARAGUS IN FOIL Preheat a grill to medium high heat or an oven to 425 degrees F. Coat 4 large squares of foil with cooking spray. Divide the asparagus stalks evenly among the squares of foil. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper evenly over the asparagus stalks. Place 2 teaspoons of butter in each asparagus packet. HONEY GARLIC PORK CHOPS (SLOW COOKER) In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and honey. Pour the sauce over the pork chops. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker. GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS In a medium bowl, mix together the monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, 1/2 of the cheese, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. Stack the tortillas on a plate and wrap with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1 minute until tortillas are warm and pliable. HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY EASY DINNER With 3 young kids, dinner can feel like feeding time at the zoo! I'm a mom on a mission to create easy, healthy and kid-friendly recipes.

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SEAFOOD BOIL RECIPE

TIPS FOR SEAFOOD BOIL. I recommend buying the biggest shrimp you can find for this recipe. I use 16-20 count jumbo shrimp. I used Maine lobster tails and Dungeness crab legs, but you can use other varieties including spiny lobster tail, snow crab or king crab. GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS These grilled chicken wings are coated in a flavorful garlic, lemon and herb marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. A simple yet satisfying appetizer or main course that’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

Tips for zucchini lasagna. Use a mandoline to slice zucchini into even noodle like strips. The zucchini is salted before it goes into the lasagna to draw out any excess water from the vegetables and prevent the finished dish from being watery.

PECAN PIE BARS

Most of the time I am not a huge pie fan, I’m more of a cake lover. That being said, pecan pie is my weakness, I can never turn it down. These pecan pie bars have all the same great flavors of pecan pie in a

hand held form.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

I do a lot of grilling when the weather warms up, and I have to say, one of my favorite things to cook is these grilled pork chops. They’re packed full of flavor and pair perfectly with a GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS These grilled shrimp skewers are shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon and herbs, then threaded onto sticks and cooked to perfection. Shrimp kabobs can be on your table in just 20 minutes, which makes them perfect for a busy night! STUFFED BELL PEPPERS Stuffed bell pepper variations. These meaty stuffed peppers are delicious as-is, but you can also customize them to suit your taste.

Meat: You can use

SHRIMP KABOBS

Warmer weather is finally here, and I’ve got my grill going non stop, especially on the weekends. These festive shrimp kabobs are pretty much the perfect meal – easy enough for a busy night, yet unique and elegant enough for company. HEALTHY & KID-FRIENDLY EASY DINNER With 3 young kids, dinner can feel like feeding time at the zoo! I'm a mom on a mission to create easy, healthy and kid-friendly recipes.

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SEAFOOD BOIL RECIPE

TIPS FOR SEAFOOD BOIL. I recommend buying the biggest shrimp you can find for this recipe. I use 16-20 count jumbo shrimp. I used Maine lobster tails and Dungeness crab legs, but you can use other varieties including spiny lobster tail, snow crab or king crab. GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS These grilled chicken wings are coated in a flavorful garlic, lemon and herb marinade, then grilled to golden brown perfection. A simple yet satisfying appetizer or main course that’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

Tips for zucchini lasagna. Use a mandoline to slice zucchini into even noodle like strips. The zucchini is salted before it goes into the lasagna to draw out any excess water from the vegetables and prevent the finished dish from being watery.

PECAN PIE BARS

Most of the time I am not a huge pie fan, I’m more of a cake lover. That being said, pecan pie is my weakness, I can never turn it down. These pecan pie bars have all the same great flavors of pecan pie in a

hand held form.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS

I do a lot of grilling when the weather warms up, and I have to say, one of my favorite things to cook is these grilled pork chops. They’re packed full of flavor and pair perfectly with a GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS These grilled shrimp skewers are shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon and herbs, then threaded onto sticks and cooked to perfection. Shrimp kabobs can be on your table in just 20 minutes, which makes them perfect for a busy night! STUFFED BELL PEPPERS Stuffed bell pepper variations. These meaty stuffed peppers are delicious as-is, but you can also customize them to suit your taste.

Meat: You can use

SHRIMP KABOBS

Warmer weather is finally here, and I’ve got my grill going non stop, especially on the weekends. These festive shrimp kabobs are pretty much the perfect meal – easy enough for a busy night, yet unique and elegant enough for company. CHICKEN SEASONING RECIPE This chicken seasoning is the perfect blend of herbs and spices that produces flavorful and juicy chicken each and every time. A pantry staple that takes just minutes to put together and can also be used to season other types of meat, vegetables and potatoes.

PERUVIAN CHICKEN

This Peruvian chicken is a whole chicken marinated in a zesty variety of herbs and spices, then roasted to golden brown perfection. Serve your chicken with a creamy green sauce on the side, and watch the rave

reviews come in!

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD Grilled chicken salad is a classic recipe for good reason. It’s simple to make, and you really can use any variety of fruits and veggies you have on hand to create a satisfying meal.

ASIAN FOOD RECIPES

Asian food recipes including stir fries, wontons, sushi, Thai food, teriyaki dishes and more. ORZO SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND FETA The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, herbs and spices. It takes about 2 minutes to put together and adds plenty of flavor to the salad.

VEGETABLE SOUP

This vegetable soup is a hearty blend of colorful veggies and potatoes, all simmered together in a savory tomato broth. A healthy and flavorful dinner option that’s quick to make and always gets

rave reviews!

BRISKET RUB RECIPE

Brisket is a flavorful and inexpensive cut of meat that’s perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. The best way to season this type of meat is with a brisket rub. CROCKPOT MEATLOAF WITH VEGETABLES Tips for crockpot meatloaf. I recommend using 90% lean ground beef for this recipe. 80% lean beef tends to leave grease in the bottom of the

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SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BUTTER Seared scallops are so simple to make, yet they look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant! This is my absolute favorite way to prepare fresh scallops, and it always gets rave reviews. STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS Stuffed Zucchini Boat Variations. This is an Italian style stuffed zucchini, but there are so many other great ways to fill your squash! Mexican: Make a filling with 1 lb ground beef, 16 ounces tomato sauce, 4 ounces diced green chiles, 3/4 cup black beans and 1/2 cup corn, then top with cheddar cheese and bake.

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OLIVE GARDEN SALAD RECIPE This Olive Garden salad recipe is a copycat of the restaurant favorite with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onion and croutons, all tossed with a creamy Italian dressing. Serve this salad as a hearty side dish, or add some grilled chicken to make it a meal! Whenever I go to Olive Garden, I order their minestrone soup, chicken scampi and of course … Read More about Olive Garden Salad Recipe December 29, 2019 By Sara

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HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY This honey garlic chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken, broccoli and carrots, all coated in the easiest sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that the whole family will love! When I’m looking for a quick meal, I turn to Asian style dishes such as chicken and green beans, chicken and asparagus stir fry and this flavorful … Read More about Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry December 29, 2019 By Sara

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IRISH STEW RECIPE

This Irish stew is a blend of tender meat, carrots and potatoes, all simmered to perfection in a savory and complex beer broth. The perfect comfort food meal for a cold night! When the weather turns chilly, you can never go wrong with a steaming hot bowl of soup such as slow cooker chili, ham and bean soup and this hearty … Read More about Irish Stew Recipe December 28, 2019 By Sara

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IRISH SODA BREAD RECIPE This Irish soda bread is a light and tender loaf studded with plenty of raisins and baked to golden brown perfection. A super easy quick bread recipe that pairs well with so many different main course options! When I’m looking for a hearty bread to go alongside a stew or a roast, I often turn to this simple yet satisfying … Read More about Irish Soda Bread Recipe December 28, 2019 By Sara

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FATTOUSH SALAD

This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A light and refreshing salad that’s the perfect side dish to grilled chicken, fish or beef. I love to serve a green salad alongside my meals, such as arugula salad, apple kale salad, and this classic cucumber tomato salad.

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