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Appetizers & Snacks

Kid Snacks

Ants on a Log

This snack will make the kids giggle. The great thing is that it's also a healthy and yummy treat.


Kid S'mores

Who could possibly resist any version of S'mores?


Yogurt Bowl Treat

A kid friendly snack that is healthy and delicious.


Trail Mix To Go

Prepare ahead of time for a snack on the go.


Patriotic Popcorn

Serve in flag decorated paper cups or in a decorative serving bowl.


Meat Appetizers

Proscuitto & Melon Wraps

This is a simple salty/sweet appetizer that is great for summer or holiday parties.


Tortilla Roll-Ups

An easy and tasty appetizer for casual gatherings and parties.


Vegetarian Appetizers

Spiral Pasta Salad

Serve this chilled pasta salad at any event.


Bean, Corn & Tomato Dip

Serve with Tortilla or Pita Chips.


Beverages

Non-Alcoholic

Star Spangled Shake

Make this shake for a Fourth of July party or picnic and serve with red or blue silly straws.


Breads

Pancakes, Waffles & Crepes

Weekend Waffles

A small amount of Vanilla sets these deliciously easy waffles apart from the rest.


Eggs & Cheese

Dishes with Cheese

Healthy Cheese & Bean Burritos

Serve with Baked Tortilla Chips and Salsa


Quiche

Cheese & Onion Quiche

This recipe is a simple and delicious breakfast, brunch or dinner idea. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Meat

Beef

Flank Steak in a Flash

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes or vegetable fried rice. Search our archives for other mom friendly recipes.


"Home" Run Sliders

Serve with Fruit Salad and Macaroni Salad.


Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Serve with steamed white rice and vegetable pot stickers


Easy Beef Burritos

Serve with black or refried beans, Mexican rice, sour cream and hot sauce if desired. Visit our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Pork

Pork Loin & Potatoes

Serve with baked, sliced Zucchini and bagged salad.


Incredibly Simple Grilled Pork Loin Chops

Serve with Corn on the Cob and a side of Teriyaki Noodles. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Sausage

Sausage Stir Fry

Serve with new potatoes.


Pasta, Rice & Grains

Casseroles

Tuna Noodle Bake

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Pasta

Angel Hair with Toasted Pine Nuts

Serve with whole wheat dinner rolls or bread sticks and a tomato and onion salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


MI's Baked Ziti

Serve with warm dinner rolls and salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Tasty Rotini with Meat Sauce

Serve with a light Ceasar salad and a loaf of Italian Bread. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


No Hassle Meat Lasagna

Serve with hot Italian bread and a Tomato & Onion or Spinach Salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


No Frills Penne With Feta & Tomatoes

Serve with Hot Italian Bread and Salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Linguine with Turkey Sausage

Serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese, hot Italian or garlic bread and bagged salad.


Twisted Mac & Cheese

Serve with Salad and Bread Sticks


Colorful Bowtie Pasta

Serve with warm dinner rolls and top with fresh parmesan cheese


Rice

Vegetarian Fried Rice

Serve with a pre-packaged spinach salad topped with light ginger dressing and vegetable Gyoza. We recommend buying a bag of frozen Gyoza and you can microwave your desired amount. Serve Gyoza with soy sauce or a dipping sauce.


Vegetarian Beans & Rice

Top with hot sauce if desired.


Poultry

Chicken

Almond Chicken

Serve with steamed rice. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Chicken Sausage Kabobs

This is a simple and quick prep meal that tastes great with a side of baked red potatoes. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Serve with chicken flavored noodles and sautéed broccolini. Search our archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Cashew Chicken

Serve with white rice and hot and sour soup.


Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

Serve with cornbread muffins and baked beans.


Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Serve Chicken with Bowtie pasta, Ceasar salad and warm Olive or Chiabatta bread.


10 Minute Chicken Burritos

Serve with Spanish Rice and Mexican Corn.


Sprinkle on Lemon Pepper Chicken

Serve with Wild Rice and Green Beans. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


5 Ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Dinner

Serve with steamed Rice and Edamame.


Turkey

Turkey & Cranberry

Serve with Stuffing and Green Beans.


10 Minute Turkey Tacos

Serve with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice. Top with hot sauce if desired.


Grilled Turkey Burgers

Serve with BBQ flavored baked beans and salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Sandwiches & Pizza

Pizza

Spinach & Cheese Calzone

Serve with a side of warm Marinara sauce and a Mixed Green salad. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Quick Prep BBQ Chicken Pizza

Serve with a pre-washed and packaged light Ceasar salad from your grocer’s produce section. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza

Serve with spinach and carrot salad


Sandwiches

"Mom"wiches

Serve with fresh fruit, coleslaw, macaroni salad or potato salad.


French Dip Family Style

Serve with Potato Salad and Broccoli Salad from your Grocer's Deli. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Wraps & Pitas

Chicken Apple Sausage Pita Pockets

Serve with Coleslaw or Broccoli Salad from your Grocer's Deli. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Crunchy Chicken Pitas

Serve with Baked Beans and Coleslaw. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Turkey Spinach Wraps

Serve with Tater Tots and Corn on the Cob.


Seafood

Fish

Fish Tacos

Serve with Black Beans and Spanish Rice. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Simple Fish in Foil Dinner

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Teriyaki Salmon

Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Browse our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Tuna Mac Casserole

A one dish meal that is easy to prepare and tastes great. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Shellfish

Shrimp Scampi

Serve over white rice or linguine accompanied by steamed mixed vegetables. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Sides

Vegetables

Parmesan Asparagus

A quick and tasty side with any meat dish.


Baked Red Potatoes

Serve with your favorite meat dish or take it to a potluck party.


Soups, Stews & Chilis

Chilis

One Pot Chili

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Vegetables, Salads & Dressings

Dinner Salads

Quick Toss Asian Chicken Salad

Makes 4-6 servings. Serve with dinner rolls or sesame breadsticks. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Poppy Chicken Salad

Serve with warm French Bread. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Overnight Chicken, Bean & Corn Salad

Serve with fresh fruit salad and wheat dinner rolls.


Triple Taste Taco Salad

Serve with Chips and Salsa.


Apple Gorgonzola Salad

This is a terrific salad for a holiday potluck or for a light and flavorful dinner. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Picnic Lunch Chicken Salad

Serve on whole wheat dinner rolls at a Fourth of July picnic or at an outdoor children's birthday party.


Side Salads

Fireworks Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is bursting with flavor and is wonderful for a lunch or dinner salad. Serve with bread and cheese. Search our Archives for other mom friendly recipes.


Pool Party Potato Salad

The name says it all. Prepare this salad for a pool party or any other festive occasion.


Stir Fry

Veggie Stir Fry

Start with Miso Soup and finish the meal with Fortune Cookies for a surprise treat!


Vegetable Entrees

Stuffed Potato Bar

A fun and healthy alternative to a one option meal.



 

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