Sloppy Joe Pockets

October 23, 2017October 27, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

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Need an easy weeknight meal? These sloppy joe pockets fit the bill! With all of the great flavor of sloppy joes and none of the actual "sloppy," they're sure to be something the whole family will adore. | weeknight meal | kid-friendly food | easy dinner recipe | ground beef |

Sloppy Joes are kind of par for the course for busy families. Usually they fit right in during the rush between practice, homework, and bedtime, which makes them a great go-to dinner. Simply make the beef, stir in the sauce, and dinner’s served. But the thing is, Sloppy Joes are just… so… sloppy. And sloppy dinners means more laundry, and no one wants to do more laundry than they have to. Fortunately, Sloppy Joe Pockets are simple to make and have all the flavor of your favorite easy meal.

Game Day Dr Pepper Beef for Tacos and Tapas

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

This grill-gating Dr Pepper® Beef Taco recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillGatingHero #GrillGating

College football season is here which means it's the perfect time for grill-gating, tailgating, and more! This easy Dr Pepper marinated beef and glaze recipe are perfect for game day. Works great on tacos or topping @ritzcrackers! Just marinade, grill, and serve! @coalgrilling #GrillGatingHero #GrillGating

I am SO stoked — college football season is here, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to gather around with family and friends for some good old fashioned grill-gating. Nothing makes game day better than delicious food with the ones you love while enjoying cheering for your favorite team (I know I’ll be donning crimson and pioneer blue for my alma mater this fall!) But the REAL star of game day isn’t on the field, it’s on the grill, and I’ve got a great recipe for Dr Pepper marinated beef that works perfectly for tacos, tapas, and even sandwiches!

Hanky Pankys (Easy Weeknight Meal or Game Day Appetizer!)

October 2, 2017October 6, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

I love an easy meal. More than that, I love an easy meal that my family will actually enjoy! And this one? Boy, it takes the cake on easy-to-make. Five simple ingredients, a few minutes of prep, and some thawed ground meat are all you need for this delicious meal to be dinner-ready. The best part? You can easily serve this on game day for a great tailgating treat! Plus, the name “Hanky Pankys” just cracks me up! This is an old family recipe that my grandfather gave me, and… it’s so good. You won’t even need to write it down on a recipe card to make it because it’s easy to memorize, too.

Kids in the Kitchen: Easy Rainbow Popsicles

August 16, 2017September 5, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

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Get your kids involved in making a delicious treat that's perfect for summer or anytime! These easy rainbow popsicles are hydrating and delicious with plenty of fruit flavor! | rainbow theme party | rainbow snacks | easy rainbow snack for kids | the colors of the rainbow | homeschool color study |

“I wish I lived next to the end of a rainbow so that I could just climb up the rainbow and look at the colors.” My son has a fascination with rainbows, like most kids do. They’re colorful, they’re vibrant, and the way they appear in only the most specific circumstances makes them exciting and fun, a special treat. That’s why my son was so excited to make these easy rainbow popsicles with me! (And trust me when I say they’re SO easy that your kids can make them!)

Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

August 14, 2017August 15, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

This recipe for overnight slow cooker french toast casserole has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HorizonHappiness #CollectiveBias

Back to school means time to get back in the swing of things… and sometimes that can be a struggle! My favorite way to beat the morning rush to get through to the school day is to have breakfast ready when my family wakes up. That’s why I’m a huge fan of using my slow cooker to get it ready. This overnight slow cooker French toast casserole is so easy and the whole family will love it! It’s even perfect for dinner time, making it versatile.

Ed’s Sauce Inspired by the Movie Good Burger

August 7, 2017August 8, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

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Welcome to Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger... do you want the recipe to Ed's Sauce? I've taken all of the canon information we know about Ed's Sauce and made it! And it's easier than you may think! Make your own Good Burgers at home to re-live the burger magic 20 years later. | Good Burger Sauce | Goodburger sauce | Kenan Thompson | Kel Mitchell |

Welcome to Good Burger, Home of the Good Burger… do you want the recipe to Ed’s Sauce? I’ve taken all of the canon information we know about Ed’s Sauce from the show and from interviews and made it myself! And it’s easier than you might think. You can make your own Good Burgers at home to re-live the burger magic 20 years later.

Maple Cactus Mudslide: A Frozen Mocktail

July 31, 2017August 1, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

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Looking for a fun twist on your average mudslide? Here's a maple cactus mudslide mocktail, the perfect frozen blended treat! With white chocolate, maple syrup, and a splash of cactus water, it's everything you want in a mudslide and then some! This one is perfect for brunch! | Mocktail Recipe | Maple Syrup | Brunch drink |

I love a challenge. Sometimes, that challenge is to use a strange ingredient in a new recipe. And when my son found a carton of cactus water at the store, I had to use it in a fun new way. Now, I’ve been meaning to make a delicious maple drink for awhile, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity! It may sound a little strange, but prickly pear cactus water is already free of prickle (since it’s store-bought), and this mocktail is all about that white chocolate maple flavor with a refreshing hint of that cactus water. Trust me, you’ll love every element of this Maple Cactus Mudslide frozen mocktail. It’s perfect for brunch!

Ham on a Log- Easy After School Snack Recipe!

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

This recipe for ham on a log, an easy after school snack recipe, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EckrichFlavor #AskForEckrich #CollectiveBias

If you love easy after school snacks for your family, you'll love this after school snack recipe for Ham on a Log! You've heard of ants on a log, but this is a twist on the classic. Simply make a delicious cream cheese spread, spread it on celery, and top with Eckrich Deli Meat ham! #EckrichFlavor #AskForEckrich

Can you believe that it’s already time to start thinking about the back-to-school season? I can’t. It feels like summer just started, but sure enough, the end is rapidly approaching, and it’s time for me to start getting my fall snack game in order. I’m always looking for simple, affordable, and nutritious solutions for my kiddo during the fall, and this ham on a long totally fits the bill!

BEST OF 2017: The Top 7 Desserts

July 18, 2017July 22, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

Some of my favorite recipes to create for this site are simple desserts that will impress the people you love without a ton of effort. Over the last year, you’ve been sharing, pinning, and reading some of my most beloved dessert recipes, and today I want to show you the ones that all of you have loved the MOST!

BEST OF 2017: The Top 8 Recipes

July 17, 2017July 22, 2017 - Mama Leave a comment

In the past several years, there have a lot of recipes shared on this site. From the weird and wonderful (pepperoni chocolate bark, anyone?) to the absolute hits, your views have helped shape the recipes that I’ll be sharing on this site for years to come. Today, I want to share a few of your favorites, the recipes you’ve made again and again in the last year! If you need a little recipe inspiration, these recipes should help! Enjoy, and thank you all so much for continuing to read, share, and make these recipes for your family and friends. Your support means so much to me, and helps make this site amazing.

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