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Carmel Apple Bites

My caramel apple bites are the easiest fall treat I make every year. I first put these together one fall afternoon when my kids…

French Onion Soup

My French Onion Soup is rich, deeply savory, and finished with toasted French bread and bubbling melted Gruyère. After 30 years of marriage to…
Alicia, author of Balancing Motherhood.

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Welcome to Balancing Motherhood. where I share easy recipes for busy families.

Everything you’ll find here is kid approved and something that any home cook can manage!


Chicken breasts cooked in a creamy orange sauce with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, this marry me chicken is served in a black skillet with a spoon.

MARRY ME CHICKEN

Make this for a special occasion or just a regular dinner. It’s always delicious.