Food Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/ Easy recipes for busy families. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:22:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Food Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/ 32 32 Cosmic Cookies https://balancingmotherhood.com/cosmic-cookies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/cosmic-cookies/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70260 My Cosmic Cookies taste just like a Little Debbie brownie, and my kids ask for them all the time. With one bowl and simple pantry ingredients, they come together in under 30 minutes and always turn out fudgy in the middle with perfectly set edges. Cosmic Cookie Recipe A while back, I shared my Homemade...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/cosmic-cookies/feed/ 0 Creamy Jalapeno Corn Dip https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-corn-dip/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-corn-dip/#respond Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70235 My Creamy Jalapeño Corn Dip is the dip everyone asks about at every party! It’s made with sweet corn, fresh jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar and bakes up warm and bubbly in no time. Just a handful of simple ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, and you’re done. Hot Corn and Jalapeno Dip I...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-corn-dip/feed/ 0 Burrata Peach Salad with Fresh Peaches and Basil https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70157 My easy Burrata Peach Salad is my favorite thing to make all summer long, and my family devours it every single time. It’s loaded with creamy burrata, juicy peaches, prosciutto, arugula, and fragrant basil, finished with olive oil and a balsamic glaze. This fresh summer salad looks like something from a restaurant but takes only...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/burrata-peach-salad/feed/ 0 Easy S’mores Cookies https://balancingmotherhood.com/smores-cookies/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/smores-cookies/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70200 My Easy S’mores Cookies give you everything you love about s’mores: crispy edges, a gooey center loaded with marshmallows, chocolate chips, and bits of graham cracker, all without ever needing a campfire. I created them because I’m obsessed with that classic s’mores flavor and wanted a way to get it any time of year. Now...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/smores-cookies/feed/ 0 Easy Taco Pie Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-pie/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-pie/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=39117 My Taco Pie is the easiest way to get all your favorite taco flavors on the table in one dish. No shells, no mess, just slice and serve. I make this on busy weeknights when everyone’s hungry and I need dinner done fast, and my family never leaves leftovers. My Taco Pie Recipe For years,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/taco-pie/feed/ 0 Easy Cowboy Corn Dip Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-cowboy-corn-dip-recipe/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-cowboy-corn-dip-recipe/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70222 My Easy Cowboy Corn Dip is the first thing to disappear at every party I bring it to — and people always ask me for the recipe. It’s loaded with sweet corn, bacon, black beans, jalapeño, and plenty of cheese, and the whole thing comes together in one bowl in just 10 minutes. Creamy Cowboy...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-cowboy-corn-dip-recipe/feed/ 0 Chicken Masala Recipe (Easy Indian Chicken Curry) https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:29 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70069 My Chicken Masala is rich, restaurant-quality curry with tender chicken thighs simmered in a deeply spiced tomato sauce. I built this recipe by studying my favorite Indian takeout orders, and blooming the spices in oil first is what gives it that authentic, layered flavor. It tastes like it simmered all day, but it’s ready in...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-masala/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-mississippi-pot-roast/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-mississippi-pot-roast/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:35:15 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=59248 My Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is the most tender and flavorful roast you’ll ever try, thanks to the buttery gravy, ranch seasoning, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Whether you serve it over mashed potatoes or shred it for sandwiches, it’s a meal everyone will rave over.  My Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Between school pickups,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-mississippi-pot-roast/feed/ 0 Easy Fruit Dip Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-fruit-dip-recipe/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-fruit-dip-recipe/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:09:43 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=70005 I’ve been making this Easy Fruit Dip Recipe since before I had kids, and it’s still the one people ask me for at every party. It comes together in five minutes with no mixer, no cook time, and no complicated steps. Just mix, chill, and pull out the fruit and graham crackers when everyone’s ready...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/easy-fruit-dip-recipe/feed/ 0 Huli Huli Chicken (Hawaiian Grilled Chicken) https://balancingmotherhood.com/huli-huli-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/huli-huli-chicken/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69791 My Huli Huli Chicken recipe brings home all the sweet, savory, and caramelized flavor of the roadside grills we loved in Hawaii. It’s the dish my family has been requesting ever since our trip, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home with just a simple marinade and your grill. My Huli Huli Chicken Huli...

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