We’ve almost made it to the end of another week and whether that means you’re thinking about an easy dinner you can make to get you through till Saturday or something fun to eat at home this weekend, I’ve got the perfect recipe for either occasion. These Turkey Meatball Sliders make for a fun, quick and DELICIOUS meal, even your littlest munchkins will love. Mine sure do.
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Happy National S’mores Day! Could there be a better holiday? Okay, there maybe others just as fabulous. But summer really is the perfect time to honor this timeless treasure isn’t it? While I can’t pinpoint my first s’more eating experience, I can rememer countless summer nights growing up that were spent by the campfire roasting marsmallows, and smushing it between some Hershey’s chocolate and graham cracker squares and biting into one of the best creations ever. The. Best. It’s definitely plays a big part in so many of my favorite family memories. We did a lot of camping.
And now as a mom, I’ve passed the love for this special treat on to my kids. They’re hooked to say the least. And though nothing can replace the standard and perfect way of eating the campfire classic, today I want to offer you a fun take on it with this Sea Salt Banana S’mores Milkshake.
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We celebrated my son’s 7th birthday this week. (I still can’t get over the fact he is SEVEN already. Like, seriously, how. But I’ll spare you a trip down gushing mama memory lane.) He’s been so excited and counting down the minutes till his day was finally here, for maybe the past 7 months. No joke. And while it may not have had all the bells and whistles of years past, these Chocolate Chip & Sprinkles Birthday Pancakes sure started the day off on a celebratory note.
I’m usually all about a healthy breakfast for the kids, but sometimes and especially in these strangest of times, I think any extra little thing we can do to mark a special day and show those we love just how much we care, goes a long way. And for Mr. T, chocolate, sprinkles and pancakes will do just that. But combine those three together and I knew he would just be over the moon. And over the moon he was. While also thinking mom had maybe officially lost her mind with such a treat of a breakfast.
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Don’t you just love fajitas? I do. Chicken, steak, shrimp, I’ll take them any which way really. You know that sizzling, smoking hot pan that comes out when you order them at Tex-Mex restaurants? It’s pretty hard to resist. Especially when it comes with all the fixings like soft & warm tortillas, fresh avocado, beans, sour cream, the works. Yep, I’m a sucker for the fixings almost as much as I am for the main dish. It all goes together so well.
And while restaurant-style is pretty amazing, I’m happy to say these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas absolutely do the trick when the craving strikes. And as the name suggests, it’s all (mostly) done in one pan, in the oven which means no slaving over a hot stove. Just a little time in a homemade marinade and you’ve got really fabulous flavor infused in the classic chicken, peppers and onion combo. You can opt to just slice up some fresh limes and avocado, throw on a little cilantro and wrap it all up in a tortilla or include some sides like corn, beans or rice. Or even take the hot mixture right out of the oven and top it over a quick salad. Homemade dinner perfection. And healthy to boot.
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Is there any fruit that screams summer more than watermelon? For me, it’s absolutely the fruit of the season. I look forward to it all year long and can’t get enough of it once the first ripe and sweet melons arrive at the markets. It’s so refreshing and hits the spot on a sweltering hot day. I remember when I was pregnant with Mr. T during the hot summer months and all I could stand to eat much of the time was watermelon. It’s no surprise, now he really loves it too.
And while it is so perfect just as is, eaten from a giant wedge or cut up into chunks, it’s also the star ingredient in some of my favorite recipes. This Turkish Watermelon & Feta Salad and Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca are a few examples. And today I want to share another one I think couldn’t be more perfect for today, National Watermelon Day. These Watermelon Popsicles are fabulous. And super cute and lots of fun for the kids. They truly let the natural flavor of the fruit shine with the most minimal of additions and have cool layers to make them look just like the real thing. But all while being super easy to make.
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