Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:30:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ 32 32 Greek Chicken Drumsticks (One Pan) https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68557 I’ve made these Greek Chicken Drumsticks more times than I can count, and they’re one of my favorite ways to turn simple ingredients into a flavorful dinner. The yogurt marinade, with fresh dill, lemon, and garlic, is something I’ve tested and adjusted to get just the right balance. It helps the chicken bake up with...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/greek-chicken-drumsticks/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Baked Potato https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68414 My easy Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe creates perfectly cooked potatoes with crispy, salted skin and a light, fluffy interior that rivals anything you would get at a steakhouse. I tested this recipe with different sizes of potatoes and nailed down exact cook times so you never have to guess again. Baked Potato Air Fryer...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/feed/ 0 Salisbury Steak Meatballs https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:12:46 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=58445 My Salisbury Steak Meatballs recipe takes everything you love about the classic dish and makes it even better. Tender juicy, bite-sized meatballs are smothered in a rich, savory gravy that soaks into every irresistible bite. Plus, with a few simple shortcuts I’ve created, you’ll save time, money, and effort without sacrificing any of that homemade...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/salisbury-steak-meatballs/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 Air Fryer Steak Bites https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68386 My Air Fryer Steak Bites are the easiest way to get tender steak with real steakhouse flavor every time. I’ve perfected the timing and seasonings so the meat stays juicy and flavorful with no babysitting or guesswork required. If you want foolproof air fryer steak  bites in 20 minutes, recipe, this one never disappoints. Air...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-steak-bites/feed/ 0 French Onion Meatballs (One Pan Meal) https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63093 My recipe for French Onion Meatballs is nothing like the frozen shortcut versions you may have tried. I make them from scratch with juicy beef, onions caramelized until golden, and a sauce finished with gooey Swiss and Gruyere. They share the same flavors that make my French Onion Chicken so popular, only turned into the...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/french-onion-meatballs/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 Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-hard-boiled-eggs/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/air-fryer-hard-boiled-eggs/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68429 If you’ve ever struggled to get perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs, this method is going to change everything. After years of testing different techniques, this is hands down the easiest way to make hard boiled eggs, no boiling water required. Just pop them in the air fryer and let it do the work. This...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/swiss-steak/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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