This Chicken Noodle Casserole recipe is sure to bring back memories of family dinners and cozy evenings. It’s a simple, hearty meal, that is pretty much the ultimate comfort food and definitely a family favorite around here. Each bite of this easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, from the juicy chicken, perfectly tender noodles and veggies, to the cheesy topping. For more effortless chicken casserole recipes, check out my Chicken and Stuffing Casserole, Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, and Creamy White Chicken Lasagna!...

I love baking with fresh or frozen berries and this easy blueberry crisp recipe is a perfect way to show them off. It has a really easy method, straight forward ingredients, and it’s made with less sugar than a traditional crisp—which means that the primary flavor is berry. The topping is made with a combination of oats, yogurt, spices, and more for a flavor and texture mix that is so darn delicious....

As soon as the temps drop, this creamy and nourishing soup for kids is a go-to. It comes together really easily, and it has mild flavors that appeal to kids and adults alike. The leftovers heat up beautifully, and it’s a great way to use up apples if you went apple picking. All of the ingredients in this Butternut Squash Soup go into one pot and are simmered until soft....

Cheese Crackers I don’t always bake with my kids and I don’t always make homemade versions of foods we can buy at the store, but there are times when I do both—and this recipe is one of them! The dough is easy to make. My girls love to roll it out and cut shapes … and then eat the batch for snack time. The method for making this dough uses the food processor, which turns the ingredients into a smooth dough that’s perfectly pliable....

The first time I tried a cubano was at a restaurant in Palo Alto called La Bodeguita Del Medio, back when I was a summer associate at the law firm where I would later go on to start my short-lived career as a practicing lawyer. I loved the crisp, pressed exterior, the melty cheese in the middle, and the savory ham—and I’m so glad it’s easy to replicate at home!...

Easy Weeknight Ground Beef Taco Meat Ground beef tacos have always been one of my favorite dinners. They aren’t impressive or fancy, but they are so satisfying and everybody loves them. I find that I never get tired of tacos! We like to serve them with lots of thinly sliced iceberg lettuce and freshly shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole, maybe chopped red or green onions, and hard shell and soft shell flour tortillas....

Easy Peanut Sauce This sauce is one of my go-to toppings to dress up basic ingredients from chicken and shrimp to grains and noodles. It is easy to make ahead, stores well in the fridge, and instantly makes a plain dinner taste impressively delicious. And, all you need to do is to stir the ingredients together! I find this easy to adjust for my family’s preferences and you can even make it peanut-free, if needed, for an allergy....

These simple Pilgrim Hats take just a few easy steps to make, so it’s a great way to get the kids involved during your Thanksgiving celebration. You can even make these pilgrim hats with extra candies or different colors of frosting! It’s great for classroom parties, an afternoon treat, or any other day in November just to make the holiday a little more special. For more fun and easy Thanksgiving snacks and desserts, try my Twix Caramel Popcorn, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Puff Pastry Apple Roses, Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse, and this Thanksgiving Punch!...

Pineapple gets overlooked as a cake flavor but it’s one of our favorites! If you love it too, check out our Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Tropical Pineapple Sponge Cake next! Poke cakes are a favorite not only because they are such a cinch to throw together that anyone can make them, but they taste fantastic and you never have to worry about them being too dry since the cake itself gets poked full of holes and drizzled with a sweet liquid like pudding, sweetened condensed milk, or jello....

When my oldest was first in day care, I used to send her lunch while everyone else ate the food the care provider made. She regularly cooked Roasted Broccoli and my daughter saw the other kids eating and loving it. She begged to have some, and that was the beginning of the end of me sending her food! It was so fun to see how much the kids loved their broccoli, and I wasn’t surprised given how sweet roasted broccoli tends to be....

Planning your Easter menu? Be sure to include my Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, and Italian Peas! Robin’s Egg Easter Cupcakes Spring is finally here and all around us there are blossoms blooming and birds chirping! Which also means it’s time to pick up bags of those addictive Cadbury mini eggs again! I don’t know what it is about the candy shell surrounding the milk chocolate center, but they are just about the most irresistible candy of them all!...

Every year when it’s time for Thanksgiving recipes for kids, after we roast our turkey, I look forward to the future bowls of Turkey Noodle Soup and White Turkey Chili. This method for making the bone broth base is super easy, very straightforward, and great to store. Use it in place of store-bought broth or stock in any recipe you like. My lemon herb Spatchcock Turkey recipe is a great base for this stock....

Biscuits are one of the easiest and quickest breads to make. And when made properly they’re tall and flaky, soft and buttery, and a real crowd pleaser! Making biscuits vegan is as simple as swapping out the dairy ingredients for the vegan counterparts. There’s nothing else to it! The real secret to homemade biscuits is in the method. You must make biscuits the right way to get those distinct layers, but never fear, I’m here to hold your hand through the whole process!...

Baby Porridge Warm breakfast cereal is such a great way to start the day. It’s cozy, easy to make, and satisfying for kids of all ages. You can vary the flavor by adding any fruit you like and you even have the option to make it ahead of time and simply reheat it throughout the week to cut down on cooking. This baby porridge has a multigrain base for fiber, complex carbohydrates, and B vitamins....

Birthday Cake Muffins You know what I’ve realized over the past years of parenting? Some weeks just call for FUN, all caps. And while we may not always have control over the stresses in our lives, we can pull out some pantry staples, grab the sprinkles, and make this incredibly easy muffin recipe to share with the kids. My three kids are all completely delighted by these AND my husband even loves them too....

Cauliflower Tots I love to use wholesome ingredients and produce to make kid-friendly foods that are easy and fun to eat. These Cauliflower Tots, which are a homemade take on the classic tater tot and all of the frozen tots now available in most stores, are a toddler dinner or lunch option that I turn to regularly. We love these tots alongside Baked Chicken Nuggets or Pan-Seared Chicken and a simple side of veggies, but they are also balanced with a mix of nutrients, so they’re a pretty great stand alone meal with some fruit....

Chocolate Muffins We’ve long made our Chocolate Protein Muffins, Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins, and Chocolate Banana Muffins, but I had a craving for a straight-up Chocolate Muffin…so here we are. This muffin recipe, which is similar to my Yogurt Muffins, is both easy to make and super delicious. We love these healthy muffins for their chocolate flavor but also because they are satisfying with the inclusion of yogurt and eggs for protein....

It’s always fascinating to me how so many cultures develop their own versions of similar recipes. If you love these Japanese pancakes, then you might also enjoy trying Aebleskiver (Danish Pancakes), German Pancakes, or Hotteok (Korean Sweet Pancakes)! Japanese pancakes aren’t anything new and were actually super popular a few years ago when they were all the rage on social media. I have always wanted to make them at home and ended up doing these as a dessert, even though they are most often eaten for breakfast in Japan, from what I understand....

This totally addicting sauce is going to find a permanent place in your fridge. And all it takes is 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes, max. Give this garlic aioli recipe a try, and get ready for unlimited dipping… Sauces are such a great way to add flavor to your food. Our Fry Sauce, Tzatziki and Louisiana Style Remoulade are some of our favorites. Now comes this easy garlic aioli....

Garlic scape season (aka spring/early summer) is one of my favorite seasons. These delicious green shoots make the best dishes, so really, what’s not to love! Garlic scapes have a texture reminiscent of asparagus and a milder garlic flavor. Mind you, they’re still plenty garlicky, it’s just nowhere near as concentrated as say, biting into a clove of garlic. You’ll want to keep your eyes out for scapes at your local farmers market or some well stocked grocery stores (I see them at Whole Foods and my local organic market)....