These ground beef sheet pan tacos are baked in the oven for a crispy, cheesy, and easy weeknight dinner. Are you like me, where you make tacos and by the time you put them together, the shells or refried beans are already cold? I'm going to share with you my absolutely new favorite way to make tacos.  I have tried making tacos before where you add the uncooked meat on one side of the tortilla and then cook it and, let me tell you, it did not work out. I tried it again and again. For some reason, when I made these sheet pan tacos, it worked perfectly! You would think it would be soggy or gross, but once cooked, they are incredibly delicious. I combined ground beef on one side and refried beans on the other. Oh my gosh! I already have these on my dinner rotation to make again.  Here's a quick overview of this recipe: • Difficulty Level:  Intermediate • Serving size:  4 tacos (can easily be doubled) • Family friendly:  YES - this is the second time we made this rec...

This easy crack chicken rotini is a creamy, cheesy crockpot dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Are you like me and looking for an easy recipe to make during the week? Whether it’s homeschool, errands, or work, nothing beats dinner in the crockpot. This family-friendly crack chicken rotini combines crispy bacon, tender chicken, and is finished with ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup. Top it off with melty, creamy cheese and it truly lives up to its name. Here's a quick overview of this recipe: • Difficulty Level:  Easy • Servings:  4-5 people • Family friendly:  Yes, we loved it! • Total prep and cook time:  3 hours This is the perfect easy-clean-up, busy midweek recipe that kids and adults will love. What Makes This Crack Chicken Rotini So Different? Traditional crack chicken includes the main ingredients of chicken, ranch seasoning and cream cheese. This recipe adds rotini pasta as well as black pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese and cream of chicken. All ...

These white cheddar macaroni and cheese cups are a crispy, baked twist on classic mac and cheese. Have you ever had macaroni cups? I hadn't either! This was an accidental, yet delicious way to make macaroni and cheese. This white cheddar macaroni and cheese is cooked on the stove and then moved to the oven to cook and brown the breadcrumb topping. This is, by far, not your traditional mac and cheese recipe. These cups are more browned and crispy and less soft and creamy. I made 12 cups for Jace and I and all of them were eaten. The cups are not only fun, but they are the perfect excuse (if you need one) to eat macaroni and cheese with your hands.  Here's a quick overview of this recipe: • Difficulty Level: Intermediate • Serving size:  Makes 24 cups • Family friendly:  Absolutely, my teen and I ate 12 cups combined • Total cook time: 25-30 minutes • R ating: 8/10  These are perfect for an easy, delicious, kid-friendly dinner. What Makes These Mac and Cheese Cups Uniq...

If you enjoy crispy chicken tenders that are crunchy on the outside and have a sweet, salty, and spicy interior, this is the recipe you will want to try. These tenders are super easy to make, family-friendly, and your kids (and you) will be wanting seconds - maybe even thirds. The uniqueness of this recipe is that it uses plain Greek yogurt in place of the egg and rice crispy treat cereal in place of the breading.  These tenders are air fried and then added to the stove to add an extra layer of crisp and can soak in the Honey BBQ sauce. Top with green onions and a side of rice for a full meal. Here's a quick overview of this recipe: • Difficulty Level: Intermediate • Serving size:  4 • Family friendly:  Absolutely, the chicken isn't too spicy  • Total cook time: 12-15 minutes • R ating:  8.5/10 for Jace and I These are perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or even a fun twist on classic chicken tenders.  What Makes These Tenders Unique? The tenders only us...

This is a reflection on fame, pressure, and personal growth inspired by reality TV star Mike ‘The Situation.’ Imagine being on the most popular reality TV show in 2009. Overnight, your life took an opposite turn. You went from waiting tables to girls all around. Money all around. Fame all around. How would you react? How would you feel? What if I told you that you were in your 20's when this happened? Would that change things? Would you be able to handle it or would you succumb to the pressure, expectations and temptation?  I have been following Jersey Shore ever since it aired - 2009. I fell in love with the castmates, their lives, their adventures, and their silly antics. I liked different qualities in each of them. Mike "The Situation" was no different. But his story was not what I expected. The glamorous life I saw on TV was nothing like the real world for Mike.  When I was in my 20's watching Jersey Shore, I saw it as just another reality show - not realizing the...