American Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/cuisine/american/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 25 May 2026 21:49:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png American Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/cuisine/american/ 32 32 Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 23:38:25 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69219 My Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas are the easiest way to get bold, smoky fajita flavor on a busy weeknight. Tender skirt steak, colorful peppers, and onions all cook together on one pan with a homemade spice blend that beats any store bought packet. My family requests these constantly and dinner is on the table in...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheet-pan-steak-fajitas/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Bacon https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69191 I started making Air Fryer Bacon because I got tired of grease splattering all over my stovetop, and now I honestly would not cook it any other way. It comes out perfectly crispy and evenly browned every single time with almost no mess. I make a big batch on the weekend and use it all...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-bacon/feed/ 0 Perfect Peach Pie Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/peach-pie/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/peach-pie/#respond Thu, 14 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63052 My peach pie comes out golden, flaky, and packed with juicy peach chunks every single time — my daughter asks for it by name every summer, and it never lasts more than a day. I cut the peaches into chunks instead of slices so they hold their shape in the oven, giving you a filling...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/peach-pie/feed/ 0 Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 20:41:09 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68994 My Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders are layered with creamy, tangy buffalo chicken and plenty of melted cheese on soft Hawaiian rolls. The filling bakes up rich and slightly spicy, while the tops turn golden and buttery. This is the perfect 30-minute slider recipe for game days, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner. Chicken Buffalo Sliders...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/buffalo-chicken-sliders/feed/ 0 Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Secret Family Recipe) https://balancingmotherhood.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:05:43 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68428 This recipe for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies has been in my husband’s family for generations, passed down through his four older sisters. These cookies bake up thick with golden edges and a center that stays soft and chewy even days after baking. One batch is never enough, and once you make them, you’ll understand...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 0 White Texas Sheet Cake https://balancingmotherhood.com/white-texas-sheet-cake/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/white-texas-sheet-cake/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:16:59 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=62508 My White Texas Sheet Cake is a vanilla-almond twist on my original chocolate Texas sheet cake recipe that has earned over 270 five-star reviews. My new white version is deliciously soft and buttery and topped with warm almond frosting that melts right into the cake. White Texas Sheet Cake Recipe I’ve gotten so much love...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/white-texas-sheet-cake/feed/ 0 Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs (3-Ingredients) https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-grape-jelly-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-grape-jelly-meatballs/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67409 My rich and saucy Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce are unbelievably easy to make in the crockpot with just three ingredients. I swap the usual BBQ sauce for classic chili sauce, which gives the sweetness a deeper, tangier flavor everyone loves. These simple and delicious meatballs are the ultimate appetizer for parties, holidays,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/texas-hash/feed/ 0 Easy Ranch Pork Loin Recipe (In the Crockpot) https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-ranch-pork-loin/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-ranch-pork-loin/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=66803 My Easy Ranch Pork Loin recipe turns out tender, juicy, with incredible flavor every time. The buttery ranch potatoes soak up all the savory drippings while the seasoned roast cooks gently until it’s fork‑tender. Once the lid goes on, the slow cooker takes over, and dinner is ready when you are. Simple Crockpot Ranch Pork...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-ranch-pork-loin/feed/ 1 Chili Macaroni and Cheese (One Pot Chili Cheese Mac) https://balancingmotherhood.com/chili-cheese-mac/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chili-cheese-mac/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=64033 My easy recipe for Chili Cheese Mac is a version I’ve refined that keeps the pasta tender and the sauce full of bold, savory flavor. The macaroni cooks right in the chili, soaking up the spices as the sauce thickens to the perfect consistency. I add the cheese at the end, creating a melted, gooey...

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