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Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese There's something special about waking up before your household, making yourself a nice, cold coffee that provides energy needed to start your day. Since I started homeschooling my son last week, I have made an effort to wake up at least 30 minutes before the household. It actually feels good to have some alone time and check some items off the list.  Although today is Sunday, I decided to continue my tradition - this time giving you a blog based around the dinner we made last night.  Jace (my son) requested a homemade macaroni and cheese dinner and since our oven is out-of-commission, we resorted to an air fried version.  Jace shared some words to describe this meal and we came up with cheesy, crispy, browned, creamy, soft on the inside, crispy on top, and delicious enough for seconds. He is taking cooking and has helped a lot with making dinner, learning about techniques, and being hands-on. He loves it. • Difficulty Level:  Interme...

Beef Tips and Egg Noodles If you are looking for a meal that has tender meat combined with soft and buttery noodles, this is the family-friendly meal you are looking for! Perfect for a weekday when the family is all together or a weekend where you have some time to put this together, you won't regret the ultimate comfort food! The gravy has a sweet undertone from the apple cider vinegar and the beef tips were cooked just perfectly. If you want it more like a soup where you can taste the gravy but it's not thick, you can cook it for an hour. If you want a thick gravy, you can cook it for 1.5–2 hours. • Difficulty Level: Easy • Serving size: 4 servings • Total cook time: 2 hours • Family friendly: Yes! We all cleared our plates (fiancé, son, and I) • Nutrition information: Approximately 715 calories, 52g carbs, 27g fat, and 66g of protein per serving Why You Will Love This Beef Tips and Egg Noodles Meals that require more effor...

Chicken Pot Pies Ready to Serve A few nights ago, I had some energy, so I decided to make these Muffin Tin Chicken Pot Pies. They’re surprisingly easy to make, and they turned out SO good. The size was perfect, too. I could’ve probably stopped at one, but I ended up eating two—they were that delicious! I love the idea of making pot pies, but sometimes, making it from scratch can be a bit much. Since it was just Kevin and I, I wanted something simple but still homemade and delicious. Even though the filling spilled over the dough a bit, it was still okay because the crust came out perfectly crispy, and the veggies were tender and flavorful. We had plenty of leftovers for days, which was a bonus! Kevin was actually surprised by how much he loved these, and honestly, so was I. Pot pies remind me of my childhood—my mom used to make them, and the smell always brings back so many great memories. While rotisserie chicken would’ve been a great option for these, ...

Taco Mac Recipe With my teen, Jace, gone in Phoenix for the next week and a half, Kevin and I cooked together last night. This taco pasta recipe combines the savory flavors of tacos with creamy pasta and hearty beef, creating a quick, comforting, and delicious dish the whole family will love. If you’re craving something comforting but want a fun twist on Taco Tuesday, this Taco Mac recipe will do the trick. I have the cutest/funniest story. I sent Kevin to the store to get macaroni pasta shells for dinner. He comes back with a box of macaroni and cheese. He ended up going back for the right pasta but I guess I should have been more specific :) • Difficulty Level: Easy • Serving size: 4 servings • Total cook time: Less than 15 minutes • Family friendly: Yes! Even though my son wasn't here to try it, he loves tacos and loves pasta so I know he would have loved it like my fiancé and I did! • Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad or Spanish rice, top ...

Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe With Fall and Winter quickly approaching, there’s nothing better than a warm, comforting bowl of creamy crockpot soup. This easy slow cooker potato soup with bacon is an easy recipe and uses simple ingredients like frozen hash browns, bacon bits, and cream cheese. This slow cooker potato soup recipe is kid-friendly, easy to customize, and perfect for busy weeknights or those cool, rainy days. Here's What Some Readers Had to Say "Just wanted to let you know that this is my family's favorite potato soup recipe!" "I have been cooking and taking meals to my in-laws on the weekends for awhile now. This was an easy recipe to make and take - travels well. It hits the spot - delicious, creamy, cheesy, and comforting. They appreciated it. I now have a go-to potato soup recipe! Thank you, Pam" "It looks good enough...lovely recipe share" Recipe Details Total cook time: 6-7 hours on low, 4-5 hours on high ...