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St. Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow

by Lindsie / March 12, 2019

I’ve been sharing a lot of Puppy Chow Recipes the past couple weeks, but the truth is that everyone keeps asking for it, and I have to keep making more so why not make different varieties? You will love this Puppy Chow for St. Patrick’s Day just as much as your kids will. The recipe is easy as pie to make, and you probably already have everything you need in your pantry! It’s really even a recipe that you can…

Kid Approved Vegetables { Recipes }

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

by Lindsie / March 5, 2019

Ok, I’ll admit it, I have fallen victim to this whole Cauliflower Craze, and this recipe for Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is my new favorite way to eat cauliflower! Cauliflower is growing on my boys, and this recipe was a huge hit with them too! Win-win! I’m not even sure they thought it was cauliflower – this casserole has all of the flavors of a loaded baked potato without all of the carbs! I am not by any means saying that…

Dessert { Recipes }

Banana Cream Pie Puppy Chow

by Lindsie / March 1, 2019

Calling all banana fans! This Banana Cream Pie Puppy Chow tastes just like a big slice of pie – you’ll be craving more! Puppy chow is a huge hit in our house. I took our Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow and made a few tweaks to make this super-banana-y version. Tomorrow is National Banana Cream Pie Day, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this puppy chow. Making it couldn’t be any easier,…

Dessert Kid Approved { Recipes }

Blueberry Banana Muffins

by Lindsie / February 25, 2019

Not only are these Blueberry Banana Muffins are easy to make, they are perfect for breakfast or as a snack! We had some bananas just sitting around, and like all other produce here in Colorado, went brown quicker than I would have liked, so when D.J. saw this, he knew I was going to make Banana Muffins, so he brought home some blueberries and asked me to make him Blueberry Banana Muffins instead! This recipe originally comes from my friend,…

20 Minute Meals Appetizers Holidays Salads Valentine's Day Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

Valentine’s Day Caprese Salad

by Lindsie / February 12, 2019

Switch it up a little bit this Valentine’s Day, and make a savory treat like this Caprese Salad for your sweetheart! I love Caprese-Style anything, and you can see that a lot in my meal plans – especially in the summer months, when tomatoes are at their freshest. When I was planning for Valentine’s Day, I wanted to include a caprese salad somewhere, and as I was cutting everything else into heart shapes, I thought, why not put a Valentine’s…

20 Minute Meals Game Day Food Holidays Kid Approved Preschool Valentine's Day Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

Heart Shaped Cheese Quesadillas

by Lindsie / February 9, 2019

This Valentine’s Day lunch doesn’t get any easier! I never posted a recipe for a Cheese Quesadilla before, because, really, does anyone really need a recipe to cook cheese in a tortilla? Probably not, but I decided to share, because these turned out perfect, and they were absolutely delicious. But what makes this quesadilla so good? It’s the combination between the tortillas stuffed with good cheese, and fried in butter! Because everything is better with butter! Quesadillas are a go-to snack in…

20 Minute Meals Appetizers Basics Breads, Pizza & Sandwiches Kid Approved Preschool { Recipes }

Pizza Crescent Heart Recipe

by Lindsie / February 8, 2019

Take another little PIZZA my heart now baby! This Pizza Crescent Heart is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day dinner idea that your kids will love! I’ve seen recipes all over Pinterest for Pizza Crescent Rings, and originally was going to share a basic heart shaped pizza recipe, but when I went to make my pizza, and transfer it from the baking sheet to the pizza pan, it fell over and the cheese went everywhere and it was a complete…

Dessert Snacks { Recipes }

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow

by Lindsie / February 7, 2019

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for children and adults alike! I promised that I would blog a lot more this year, and so far so good, I have really stuck to it! To keep it up, I have really embraced the spirit of Valentine’s Day this year, and over the next week, I will be sharing daily Valentine’s Day recipes. This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puppy Chow starts off my Valentine’s Day week of recipes. …

Appetizers { Recipes }

8 Last Minute Super Bowl Appetizers

by Lindsie / February 3, 2019

The Super Bowl is today! If you’re looking to make an appetizer for tonight, and don’t want to run out to the store, make one of these 8 Easy Appetizers! You probably have everything you need to make these recipes already in your fridge, freezer or pantry, and if you’re missing something, I am sure that you can borrow it from a neighbor, or substitute. Click the images below for the recipes. …

20 Minute Meals Appetizers Basics { Recipes }

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

by Lindsie / February 2, 2019

I had my girlfriends over last Friday, and I made this Spinach Artichoke Dip for us to snack on while we drank wine, and it was fantastic! As we were snacking on it, I realized that it would make a great appetizer for the Super Bowl tomorrow, and wanted to make sure that I shared it with you right away! Like most of my other recipes, this Spinach Artichoke Dip is super easy to make, and it’s super versatile. I…

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