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December 5, 2024

Ground Beef Baked Tacos

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A large cutting board lined with parchment paper and bowls of chopped lettuce, fresh salsa, sour cream surrounding oven-hot ground beef street tacos.

Taco-seasoned ground beef with a homemade spice mix sandwiched between a melted blend of Mexican cheeses and baked to perfection on street-size taco tortillas is this Ground Beef Baked Taco recipe! These tacos are easy to prepare, customize, and serve making them ideal for an easy family meal and fun game day appetizer that’s a win for all guests!

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

November 28, 2024

Creamy Kielbasa and Bean Soup

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Overhead view: A bowl of savory kielbasa, soft cooked carrots, and creamy Great Northern beans simmered to perfection in a cream sauce with minced garlic and onions. This is the best bean soup! Our famous homemade peasant bread on the side.

Creamy Kielbasa and Bean Soup combines savory browned Kielbasa sausage with creamy white Great Northern beans in a chicken broth with tender carrots, onions, and minced garlic for a smoky, smooth flavor that warms the soul!

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

November 21, 2024

Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Side view with a spoonful of soup being lifted out of the white soup bowl. A bowl of warm and comforting lasagna soup with beef in a beef and marinara broth topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and some parsley.

Bite-size tender lasagna noodles in a robust marinara and meat broth with Italian seasonings and topped with cheese is this Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe. This one-pot meal idea has all the classic lasagna flavors in a soup making it a scrumptious family dinner.

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

November 14, 2024

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Stock pot with this creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup featuring diced tomatoes, Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and melted parmesan in a cream cheese and tomato broth.

Flavorful Italian sausage, cheese, and ditalini noodles come together in a creamy tomato-based soup called Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup. Rich and savory, this easy soup recipe is perfect for quick family meals!

Filed Under: Featured, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup Tagged With: easy meal, kid-friendly, main dish, pork, 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

August 1, 2024

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

by Julie - The Recipe Life

White bowl of homemade hamburger helper noodles and ground beef coated in a cheese sauce.

Made with tender elbow noodles, hearty beef, and a delicious cheese sauce, this Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper is not only a great 30-minute meal idea, but it is also budget and kid-friendly!

Filed Under: Beef, Food & Recipes Tagged With: beef, easy main, 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

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