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Back to School

As the hustle and bustle of a new school year begins, finding the time to prepare wholesome meals and snacks can become a challenge. We've curated a collection of quick breakfasts to kickstart those early mornings, lunch box delights to keep your kiddos energized, and weeknight dinners that come together in a snap. This back to school recipe collection is full of meals that are nutritious and are sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Featured Recipe

A bowl of Greek salad topped with chicken meatballs and tzatziki sauce.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

These Greek chicken meatballs are filled with classic Mediterranean flavors. Try them with a Greek salad, tzatziki sauce, and pita bread for a complete lunch.

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Breakfast

Check out this collection of breakfast recipes with quick and easy options for on-the-go like my blueberry oatmeal muffins and weekend favorites like my baked brioche french toast casserole.

  • Three blueberry muffins shown on a countertop with fresh blueberries.
    Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
  • Egg bites with spinach, feta, and veggies served on a plate.
    Spinach Feta Egg Bites
  • Overhead of a plate of oatmeal banana pancakes topped with blueberries and sliced banana.
    Oatmeal Banana Pancakes
  • Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets

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Lunches and Snacks

Here you'll find recipes perfect for packing, with nutritious snacks like my homemade granola bars, quick and easy lunches like my turkey roll-ups, and meal prep friendly recipes that are great for reheating.

  • Homemade chocolate cherry granola bars stacked on a table.
    Homemade Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars
  • Turkey and cheese roll-ups in a lunchbox.
    Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups
  • Side angle view of a plate of chicken and orzo with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach topped with crumbled feta cheese.
    Chicken Orzo with Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • A serving of steamed rice topped with honey bourbon chicken.
    Honey Bourbon Chicken (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

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Weeknight Dinners

Busy weeknights filled with after school activities are back, and this collection of weeknight dinners is here to help!

  • A plate of bite-sized chunks of chicken tossed in garlic butter served with vegetables and rice.
    Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Easy Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • A serving plate of beef tenderloin tips covered in mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes.
    Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Gravy
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Walking Taco Casserole
    Cook Time30 Minutes

See More Weeknight Dinner Ideas

About Me

Hello, I'm Scott! I'm a former professional cook and an experienced home cook. I created this space to share my favorite quick and easy, family-friendly recipes and hopefully inspire you to try some of them for yourself!

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Summer Favorites

  • A plate of grilled boneless chicken thighs.
    Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • pulled pork sandwich with slaw
    Pulled Pork Barbecue: Ultimate Guide
  • Red, white, and blue popsicles on a weathered white washed wood background.
    Red White and Blue Popsicles
  • Close up image of a spinach and feta turkey burger on a wheat bun with a thick spread of tzatziki sauce and topped with sliced cucumber and red onion.
    Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers
  • Grilled flank steak served on a platter.
    Grilled Flank Steak
  • A small cast iron dish on a wooden table filled with smoked baked beans.
    Smoked Baked Beans

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Featured Recipes

  • Chicken enchiladas with green sauce served on a plate.
    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce
  • close up of a baking dish of fresh homemade lasagna.
    Lasagna with Homemade Noodles
  • Side angle view of a serving of creamy chicken and rice casserole with broccoli shown set beside a casserole dish.
    Chicken and Rice Casserole (Without Soup!)
  • lemon dill salmon on sheet pan
    Baked Lemon Dill Salmon
  • A serving plate of beef tenderloin tips covered in mushroom gravy with mashed potatoes.
    Beef Tenderloin Tips in Mushroom Gravy
  • Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Kebabs

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