Family-Friendly Recipes - Dinner, Desserts & Holidays

Easy Halloween Dinner Ideas

Need some easy Halloween dinner ideas? Try this delicious and nutritious make-ahead meal: Ghostly Potato Soup. Halloween night can be …

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My Homemade Applesauce Recipe is the easiest ever! It was passed down to me by my mom, and we made …

I am so excited to share this Easy Almond Torte recipe with you today. It is one of my mom’s …

Strawberry Basil Gourmet Lemonade Mix In Ideas

I styled a modern black-and-white Summer BBQ for Chinet® brand’s blog, and decided I wanted to create this gourmet Lemonade …

Today I’m going to teach you how to make sushi bowls! A sushi bowl is an easy and healthy dinner …

I would guess there are more pies made this week then any other week of the year, or at the …

I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve seen the Moana movie. We always get a good laugh at …

I love throwing tea parties, and with Easter, Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation coming up, there are lots of reason …

I was collecting ideas for my new Beauty and the Beast Pinterest board, and I was looking for some “Enchanted …

We’re making Moana Sugar Cookies today in honor of the release of Disney’s new Moana movie on DVD. Given that …

I’ve learned how to make yogurt a few different ways including using a heating pad wrapped around a pot, which was …

I really struggle with breakfast foods for my kids. They LOVE cold cereal, but I don’t really relish the idea of …

I’ve been enjoying my fair share of turkey and pecan pie this weekend, but after seeing Moana, I’m craving a …

My daughter Piper loves to bake, and we quickly discovered that NOT all cookbooks are great for kids to use. …

Today I’m so excited to share some Emoji party ideas. I recently hosted an Emoji baby shower for my friend …

Hi everyone! I’m Stephanie from SomewhatSimple.com, and I am excited to be part of the Books Alive series today! One …

Hi everyone! Kiki from Kiki and Company, and I am so excited to be here today to participate in this …

Hello, friends! I’m Kierste, the girl behind the blog Simply Kierste, and I’m delighted to be here sharing in the …

It’s Bonnie here from Whisk ‘Em with another installment of the Books Alive summer reading series. The Boy Who Wouldn’t …

I really love gnocchi, but the store-bought variety is less than stellar. I looked into making my own potato gnocchi …

Hi! It’s Emily from Is This Really My Life. I’m super excited to be participating in Bettijo’s Books Alive series …

I have two orange trees in my backyard here in Arizona, and as they’ve matured, we have been blessed with …

It’s feeling a lot like Spring, and I thought you might like a peek into how my new kitchen is …

I’ve had this idea to do a Toast Bar for over a year, but I’ve just been waiting for the …

We have talked before about our Valentine’s breakfast family traditions. One thing we recently added to our breakfast menu is …

We were asked by Mom It Forward to try out the new Toca Kitchen 2 app. My older girls love …

We are pretty wild about candy canes and popcorn, and we are glad it’s December so we can start making …

With Thanskgiving just around the corner I wanted to share my family’s favorite recipe for Easy Corn Bread Muffins. These …

I know it’s about time to start carving those pumpkins for Halloween so I figured we’d share some tips today …

Today we’re sharing a yummy Halloween recipe, but also giving you a little sneak peek at a fun project we’ve …

No market would be complete without a big sign. See how to make this cutout “Market” banner over at One …

As we head back to school, it’s time for us to get back into our routine. I’m sharing our free …

We are joined today by Bonnie of A Golden Afternoon who has a delightful contribution to our Books Alive Summer …

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Our friend Heather from WhipperBerry stopped by today to be part of our Books Alive Summer Reading Series, which means …

Books Alive Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream With Caramel Swirl

So happy our friend Emily from is this REALLY my life? stopped by today for our Summer Reading Series. She’s …

We’re excited to welcome today total Supermom (of six kiddos!) Kierste from Simply Kierste. She has one of her family’s …

Have you met Sarah from The Happy Gal? She has lots of inspirational ideas on her blog and stopped by …

We are happy to have our friend Mique from Thirty Handmade Days visiting. She’s sharing her love of reading and …

We are joined for our summer reading series today by Kristen of Capturing Joy, sharing one of her favorite children’s …

‘Tis the Season for sweets overload. This year be the hero of your neighborhood by bringing a healthy and delicious …

Our long-time fans know we’ve been meaning to share this Orange Butter for a while (since this post actually), and …

Over the weekend we shared a delicious recipe for Candy Cane popcorn over at I Heart Naptime. Most Candy Cane …

This Pecan Pie recipe has it all — it is homemade but incredibly easy, and it will seriously wow your …

Make note of the date… because today is the day we will convince you that you CAN in fact make …

Fall always puts me in the mood for popcorn balls! A traditional caramel popcorn recipe could have you fussing with …

With the big kids heading back to school, the little ones at home often feel left out. Today we’re sharing …

Hi there! It’s Kendra from My Insanity, and I’m excited to tell you about a Supermom Moment that I had …

Continuing with our week of Easter Basics… now that you know how to hard-boil eggs, we figured it would be …

I think hard-boiling eggs is one of those things that is considered so basic you almost feel silly asking how …

I’ve been meaning to share my recipe for candied pecans. I think nuts are generally considered a fall food, but …

Here’s cute Valentine breakfast ideas for kids… this meal is made with lots of love! We are visiting our local …

We recently shared ideas for a delicious Tuscan Holiday Party over at One Charming Party. I love how this spread …

If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, there is bound to be a guest who is watching his/her cholesterol. …

Ghostly Potato Soup anyone? It’s the perfect healthy meal to serve before trick-or-treating on Halloween night! Go see all our …

I’m sorry to admit that I have yet to perfect the chocolate chip cookie; yet this seems like such a …

Snickerdoodle Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These Snickerdoodle Apple Cinnamon Muffins are always a huge hit. Everyone from kids to adults loves them. The sweet cinnamon …

We’ve got a Supermom Secret to share today — you never have to buy microwave popcorn again! Add 1/3 cup …

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In honor of National Doughnut Day today our family had delicious homemade donuts with breakfast! What?! You’ve never heard of …

I think we mentioned that we’re right in the midst of party season, and we’re swamped. I’m certainly not looking …

Can I get a HOORAY for berry season? I must admit that I look forward to seeing the cartons of …

In honor of the little leprechauns that will come around on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve planned green afternoon snacks for …

Yesterday Bettijo posted her favorite Christmas treat, so we thought it would be fun for me to post mine today. …

Today I am super excited to share my most favorite Christmas treat. I remember making these with my mom when …

You’ve probably figured out by now that both Bettijo and I love packaging. I seem to be on a canning …

Watch out! These candied cranberries are so addicting. Not only do they taste scrumptious, they look festive and are a …

Have we got a treat for you! Superdad is the baker around our house, and his newest specialty is this …

Earlier this summer when my Mom was in town, we decided to try making summer roasted salsa. It was absolutely …

Heavenly Banana Coconut Bread

My favorite cookie is Paradise Bakery’s Coconut Chocolate Chip — I can’t get enough of the crispy, buttery coconut flakes. …

Healthier Chicken Broth

Since it’s still early in the new year, I suspect I’m not alone trying to eat healthier? I mean, isn’t …

Superdad’s Favorite Side Dish

I’m not sure where this recipe originated or of its actual name. We call it Ellen’s Awesome Apple Salad. (In …

The Best Ranch Dip Ever! (Also the Easiest)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve dedicated this week to our favorite fixings. Beyond the turkey and mashed potatoes, …

Pumpkin Bread On A Whim

My most favorite treat during fall (and throughout the holiday season) is pumpkin bread. The aroma of a loaf baking …

Never Fear: Refried Beans Are Here

It feels like I’m in a little bit of a rut when it comes to making simple, healthy lunches for …

Pickles Made Easy

I love the super-crunchy dill pickles that they always serve with sandwiches at Corner Bakery. My little sister works there …

Leftover Hamburger Buns

We had three leftover hamburger buns sitting in our bread box. I saw them when I was scrounging around for …

Supermom Secret: Fresh, Homemade Bread

I often talk about super-mom ideals, and how I can never live up to them. However, a few months ago …

French Bread Pizza

Working towards our big move this Friday, we’ve been doing a lot of eating out, but this recipe takes less …

What’s for Dinner Tonight?

A wise mother of five once told me that she tries to have her dinner preparations complete by noon on …

Homemade Strawberry Jam

As much as I hate it, I have this picture of the “perfect mother” in my head. Naturally, there is …