If you ask anyone from Wisconsin, we don't mess around with cheese. While I appreciate a homemade mac and cheese done with a roux and taking all that time, it ends up usually being more effort and my kids still beg for that darn blue box (you know what I'm talking about). This quick option [...]
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A variety of recipes perfect for all occasions: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, date-nights, picky-eaters, school lunches, freezer meals, and more!
Puppy Chow
If you loved this classic puppy chow recipe, you'll definitely love my recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies! Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and want more like it? My Full Family Cookbook has 50+ recipes for when you have full hands, a full heart, a full table, and a full life.
Tilapia En Papillote
What I love about this recipe is that it "looks" so impressive with it's presentation, but it's SO easy to do! The idea of cooking Tilapia En Papillote is that the parchment paper seals together to steam the meal, and the tilapia then absorbs the flavor of the sautéed vegetables while the rice marinates perfectly [...]
Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are addicting! I grew up helping smash oreos for this recipe- it's a classic. These truffles are easy to make and an impressive appearance for holiday or party treats, but nobody is going to judge if you want to make them and not share. What were your go-to treats to make as a [...]
Ham and Egg Bake
This ham and egg bake breakfast dish is perfect for a crowd or busy weekend. Plenty of servings ensure you will have some to store for later. This recipe takes out the vegetables that usually cause a kid or two to turn up a nose and replaces the flavor with cream cheese, making everyone in [...]
Ham, Egg and Cheese Pull Aparts
These ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich pull aparts are so delicious and simple. They serve a crowd by cooking directly with attached Hawaiian rolls. Get ready for compliments on this one! Looking for more breakfast ideas like this one? Check out my recipe for Breakfast Egg Sandwiches! Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and [...]
Classic Chicken Sandwich
This classic BBQ chicken sandwich is a staple for us. The pretzel buns with fry sauce make it a dish that I crave. And the meal goes great with a side of house cut French fries. Perfectly quick for a weeknight meal or a lunch, this meal adapts easily to being kid-friendly. Just serve the [...]
Breakfast Egg Sandwich
This breakfast egg sandwich is my favorite quick breakfast. While the rest of the family loves a huge, sweet breakfast of pancakes and French toast or waffles, I prefer a savory start to the morning. These sandwiches are so simple to whip up for one but still work for the whole family, and they stay [...]
Maggie’s Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells
Enjoy this Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe? You'll definitely love my recipe for Brie Stuffed Chicken with Basil and Ham! Enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and want more like it? My Full Family Cookbook has 50+ recipes for when you have full hands, a full heart, a full table, and a full life.
Grandma’s Pulled Pork
The more recipes I share with you, the more I realize what makes a recipe important to me. Sure, it has to have certain elements like a degree of simplicity and adjustable flavors to suit a (picky) crowd, but almost every recipe that I return to has a much deeper connection. It's strange for me [...]