Quick & Easy Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/quickandeasy/ Easy recipes for busy families. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:09:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Quick & Easy Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/quickandeasy/ 32 32 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 Southern Collard Greens https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-collard-greens/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-collard-greens/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69907 My Southern Collard Greens recipe is comfort food at its best, and it’s easier to make than you’d think. The greens simmer with smoky bacon, tender ham, sweet onion, garlic, and a splash of vinegar for balance, giving you that deep, old‑fashioned Southern flavor the whole family will love. My Southern Style Collard Greens Collard...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/southern-collard-greens/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69742 My easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are the recipe I make when I need dinner fast and I need it to be good. A quick soy sauce and olive oil marinade packs in serious flavor with almost no effort, and they’re ready in under 25 minutes. Crispy skin, juicy meat, done. My Easy Air Fryer...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-chicken-thighs/feed/ 0 High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69400 My high protein buffalo chicken dip is the easiest way to sneak more protein into a dish your whole family already loves. I added cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to my fan-favorite crockpot version and it comes out just as rich, creamy, and cheesy as ever. No one will ever guess it’s been upgraded. Slow...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/high-protein-buffalo-chicken-dip/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 Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (30-Minute Meal) https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68230 My Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Peppers uses high heat roasting to cook the sausage and caramelize the vegetables to perfection. I’ve fine‑tuned the timing and layout so everything cooks evenly on one pan without extra steps or separate cooking. This is a hearty and delicious 30-minute dinner recipe that gives you better flavor and...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/sheetpan-sausage-and-peppers/feed/ 0 Homemade Pepperoni Pizza (With From-Scratch Dough) https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=66250 Homemade pepperoni pizza became our Friday night tradition long before it ever became a recipe on this site. During a season when life felt uncertain and money was tight, pizza night was the one thing that stayed the same every week. Using the same dough and the same simple toppings, this pizza showed up on...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Hot Dogs https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-hot-dogs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-hot-dogs/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=62837 My Air Fryer Hot Dogs are the easiest way to get that perfect snap without ever firing up the grill. It’s the easiest way I’ve found to get that perfect snap without firing up the grill. They’ll cook quickly and evenly in minutes, and turn out juicy every single time. My Air Fryer Hot Dog...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-hot-dogs/feed/ 0 Boat Dip https://balancingmotherhood.com/boat-dip/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/boat-dip/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:06:45 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=62033 This easy Boat Dip is thick, creamy, and loaded with savory Tex-Mex flavors. It’s cool, perfectly scoopable, and comes together in minutes with a delicious balance of spice and melted cheese. Easy Boat Dip Recipe There are dip recipes out there that seem to get lost in a sea of snacks, and then there’s this...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/boat-dip/feed/ 0 Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Corn Salad) https://balancingmotherhood.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-elote-corn-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/mexican-street-corn-salad-elote-corn-salad/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:17:42 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=62114 My recipe for Mexican Street Corn Salad has everything you love about elote in one easy, flavor-packed bowl. Grilled corn, a punchy balance of lime and chili powder, and the perfect touch of creamy dressing take it to the next level. It’s brighter, bolder, and better than other versions you’ve tried and one you’ll want...

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