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Life never tends to slow down and when you have multiple mouths to feed, you need meals that deliver. Here are some quick, easy dishes that fill bellies and bring smiles to all without tons of fuss!

October 31, 2024

Pasta E Fagioli Soup

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A bowl of hearty beef, tender beans, colorful vegetables, and ditalini pasta soup: Pasta E Fagioli soup!

Pasta e Fagioli soup is a hearty Italian soup with ground beef, delicious beans, tender vegetables, and Ditalini pasta topped with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. It’s a famous Olive Garden copycat recipe with great flavors that the whole family will love!

Filed Under: Beef, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: easy main, kid-friendly, soup

August 16, 2024

Chicken Primavera

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Overview of plated chicken primavera that full of spring veggies, penne pasta, and fried chicken breasts.

Simply seasoned chicken, tender pasta, and fresh spring vegetables in a garlic parmesan sauce combine for this perfect summer pasta recipe, Chicken Primavera. With fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this one-pot meal idea feeds a crowd and is great for weeknight suppers and Sunday dinners with guests!

Filed Under: Chicken, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish

July 17, 2024

7-Can Taco Soup

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Taco soup in a bowl garnish with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.

7-can Taco Soup consists of canned corn, green beans, Rotel, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili beans, and black beans, which blend seamlessly with savory browned ground beef, Ranch, and taco seasonings. The soup is garnished with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. This hearty soup recipe comes together quickly and is full of rich flavors!

Filed Under: Beef, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: beef, easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish

June 20, 2024

Egg Salad Recipe

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Egg salad on buttered wheat toast and garden lettuce with bites taken out.

This is the best Egg Salad recipe! It’s full of flavor, with fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and Miracle Whip, and texture, with diced red onion and carrots. It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed anytime: breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: breakfast, easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish, side dishes, snack

June 17, 2024

Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A forkful of tender pork chop, peaches and onions ready to eat!

This Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops recipe is an oddly delicious mix of sweet peaches, tangy BBQ, and spicy jalapeños. It’s a quick and easy meal idea for a sweet and savory weeknight dinner.

Filed Under: Crock Pot, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: easy main, easy meal, main dish

June 6, 2024

Cold Ham and Cheese Picnic Sliders

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A savory cold ham and cheese slider on it's it side surrounded by other sliders sitting upright.

This Cold Ham and Cheese Picnic Sliders recipe features savory deli ham and slice cheese on a sweet King’s Hawaiian roll. They are easy to assemble, travel well, and make a great meal idea for picnics, camping, and beach days!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish, snack

May 2, 2024

Easy Chicken Quesadillas with Homemade Sauce

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Cooked and browned sliced easy chicken quesadilla!

Made with a simple sauce of sour cream, taco seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic salt, this Easy Chicken Quesadilla recipe features tender chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy homemade quesadilla sauce sandwiched in a crispy gold brown quesadilla. It’s a quick and filling simple lunch idea!

Filed Under: Chicken, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Snack Tagged With: easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, snack

March 21, 2024

Ground Beef and Baked Beans

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Beef and beans in a bowl with a chip dipped into them.

This insanely easy Ground Beef and Baked Beans recipe features browned ground beef and tasty baked beans on a sturdy ripple potato chip. It’s as simple as it gets and weirdly delicious, making this ground beef recipe great for quick lunches and easy family dinners!

Filed Under: Beef, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: beef, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish

March 7, 2024

Taco Hashbrown Casserole

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Close up photo of this casserole topped with homemade salsa and on a fork.

A delicious casserole made with taco meat, shredded hash browns, and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection – this is our family’s favorite Taco Hashbrown Casserole recipe!

Filed Under: Beef, Food & Recipes, Main Dish Tagged With: beef, easy main, easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish

September 14, 2023

Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Homemade easy sausage gravy with fresly baked biscuits for a hearty family breakfast!

Simple pantry staples of flour, milk, salt, and pepper come together with savory browned ground breakfast sausage in a hearty breakfast of this Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits recipe.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Tagged With: breakfast, easy meal, kid-friendly, pork

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