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10 Dad Friendly Recipes (For When Mom’s Away)

When mom’s gone and dad’s left to cook sometimes you just need some easy recipes that appeal to both dad and the kids. We have found 10 simple recipes easy enough for dad to make, tasty enough for the kids to want to eat and healthy enough to keep mom happy!

With Dorito’s being the star, dad can’t go wrong with this easy to make Taco Bake recipe!
Let’s be honest, when mom’s away the dad’s will play. This super simple 3 Ingredient Orange Chicken recipe takes only a few minutes to toss into a crockpot and then the rest of the day is yours to play!
Who doesn’t love pizza? These Easy Mini Bagel Pizzas only take a few minutes to make and will keep both dad and the kids tummy’s happy.
Did you say Million Dollar Spaghetti? Surprise mom and the kids with this amazing Spaghetti recipe that will blow your socks off!
Mississippi Pot Roast is honestly one of the most simple, delicious and tender pot roast recipes out there. Simply throw all of the ingredients into a crockpot and serve a few hours later. It will literally just melt in your mouth!
Sometimes you just need some tasty man food. This Guinness Beef Stew is not only the perfect man food, but it is also packed with veggies!
Keep dinner both simple and kid friendly with this delicious Pizza Pasta Bake recipe.
Looking for a recipe that is both easy to make and still has all of the ingredients to keep mom happy? You will love this Penne with Chicken and Broccoli recipe!
We love this Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich! It’s the perfect combination of sandwich and fun food!
There isn’t an easier dish out there than this super delicious Nachos Supremo! Checkout how to take your nachos to the next level!

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Heavenly Honey Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Jan 10 by Joyce Leave a Comment

There comes a time in a Mommas life where it’s just easier to create something out of what is in the pantry. With that said, that’s the reason I created my own Honey Cinnamon Butter recipe. Because when you have a food craving it’s gotta be satisfied. I’m sure all you fellow foodies will understand!

As a busy Momma of multiple children it’s often times hard to just run up to Walmart and grab what I need. I know you totally get it 😉 Not only will I leave with what I went in for, but, come out with so much more!

On Sunday night I like to create a larger dinner for my family that I just don’t have the time for during the week. So I made the KFC Copycat Chicken Pot Pie recipe for dinner and REALLY wanted rolls with a Honey Cinnamon Butter to go along with it. It just sounds amazing and when you take a bite it’s like Heaven. Really. It’s that good!

So instead of running up to Walmart, in the cold, to get some cinnamon butter, I opted to try my hand at creating my own Honey Cinnamon Butter recipe. Guys, it turned out better than expected! In the past, I’ve made a cinnamon butter with powered sugar, but, wanted more of a texture in the bite. I opted for brown sugar (that’s what I had in the pantry!), unsalted butter, cinnamon and honey. I literally put it all into a large bowl and mixed it up until everything was blended well. I put the butter mixture into a small Pyrex dish and am able to use it whenever I want!

This morning I needed a super quick breakfast as I needed to get the kiddos out the door. With the snow on the ground it’s a freakin’ chore to get them loaded up and out the door on time. The first thing I saw was the Thomas English Cinnamon Raisin Muffins in the bread tray. I slid them into the toaster, slathered on my Heavenly Honey Cinnamon Butter Recipe and enjoyed a nice warm cup of coffee as I gathered my thoughts for today.

Friends. This is a really super simple recipe to make. If you aren’t a cook, don’t like to bake or just enjoy buying the store bought stuff, please try this recipe! It’s great on regular toast, pancakes and french toast.

So let’s get you started making the most Heavenly Honey Cinnamon Butter you’ve ever had!

1 stick (1/2 c) unsalted butter
1/3 c light brown sugar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.

2. With a mixer on medium blend together until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

3. Store butter in a air tight container.

Enjoy 😉

Thank you to my beautiful wife Tiffany of My Litter for sharing this delicious recipe!

Recipe ~ How To Make Guinness Beef Stew

Dec 5 by Joyce Leave a Comment

Looking for an Irish inspired dinner idea for St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage? Try this Guinness Beef Stew! And if you are looking for a great side dish, check out this Irish Soda Bread to go along with it.

Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb Beef Chuck cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 tsp minced Garlic
3 cup Beef Stock
1 bottle Guinness Extra Stout
1/2 can Tomato Paste
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp dried Thyme
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 pounds of small Red Potatoes, quartered
1 Onion, chopped
1 lb Carrots, chopped
1 Bay Leaves

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.

Mix together flour salt and pepper.
Heat oil in dutch oven over medium high heat.
Dredge meat in small batches and brown in oil.

Remove browned beef and set aside.
Add Onion to pan and cook until golden (about 5 minutes).
Add Guinness and garlic and scrape browned bits from bottom of pan.
Add back browned beef and remainder of dredging flour and bring to a simmer.
Then, add in the beef stock, tomato paste, brown sugar, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
Place in oven for 2 hours or until meat is fork tender.
Add in carrots and return to oven for 1 hour.

Add in potatoes and return to oven for 1 hour or potatoes are cooked through.

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Recipe: How To Make Easter M&Ms Mini Bundt Cakes

Apr 19 by Joyce Leave a Comment

This Easter dessert will make you look awesome and no one has to know how easy it really was to make.

Easter M&Ms Mini Bundt Cakes

Ingredients:

Favorite yellow or white cake recipe, or a box mix – prepared
1 cup White Candy Melts
1 cup Easter M&Ms

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your cake mix, according to recipe or back of the box
Grease a mini bundt cake pan
Fill each cavity halfway full with cake batter. Discard any leftovers.
Bake for about 18-23 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center, comes out clean.
Let cool

Decorating:

1. Get a piping bag ready. You can choose to use a mall tip, or none at all.

2. Melt the candy melts in a microwave safe container for 1 minute, stir and repeat in 30-second increments if not fully melted.

9. Spoon into a piping bag

10. Drizzle over cakes, in a back and forth motion around each cake.

11. Sprinkle M&Ms on top.

These M&Ms Mini Bundt Cakes will look so beautiful at your Easter celebration.

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Hillshire Farms Lit’l Smokies Coupon and “Pigs in a Blanket” recipe

Nov 2 by Geri Leave a Comment

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Directions:

Preheat oven according to directions on crescent roll package.
Unroll but leave intact 2 triangles of crescent rolls.
Pinch seam together and cut lengthwise into 5 strips and then cross-wise to make 10 strips.
Roll each strip around one sausage and place in baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking oil.
Sprinkle each pig with parmesan and garlic salt.
Bake according to crescent roll package directions.

Memorial Day Menu Ideas

May 26 by Geri Leave a Comment

Here is a great list of Memorial Day Menu Ideas from Tiffany over at MyLitter. Don’t miss Paul’s Southwest Grilled Corn Recipe – and that Perfect Pesto Grilled Flank Steak is awesome!

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