Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:15:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Balancing Motherhood https://balancingmotherhood.com/ 32 32 Lemon Poppy Seed Bread https://balancingmotherhood.com/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69757 My Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with more lemon flavor than most recipes you’ll find. My secret is using both fresh lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, which creates layers of bright citrus flavor in every loaf. With simple pantry ingredients, no mixer required, and a sweet lemon glaze, it makes...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/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 Easy Big Mac Salad Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69588 My easy Big Mac Salad has everything you love about the drive-thru, minus the guilt and the wait. I’ve been making this on repeat because my homemade special sauce is next-level, and it’s on the table in 20 minutes flat. Seasoned beef, cheddar, crisp iceberg, and that tangy sauce make this the one salad my...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/big-mac-salad/feed/ 0 Easy Butter Chicken Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69569 With my Easy Butter Chicken Recipe, you get rich, creamy, authentic Indian flavor that most homemade versions can’t touch. My secret is seasoning twice, once in the marinade and once in the sauce, so the flavor is deeply layered in every bite. Easy to make and totally irresistible, this is the one recipe that makes...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/butter-chicken/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 Rhubarb Pie Recipe https://balancingmotherhood.com/rhubarb-pie/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/rhubarb-pie/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:45:24 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=68934 My sister-in-law’s rhubarb pie was the first I’d ever tasted, and it completely changed how I think about summer baking. My rhubarb pie recipe nails that perfect sweet-tart balance inside a flaky double crust, and I’ve tested it enough times to make sure the filling sets up perfectly every single time. Simple ingredients, no fuss,...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/rhubarb-pie/feed/ 0 Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Bacon https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=69325 My Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped with Bacon are the ones everyone asks for at game day. I go beyond the basic cream cheese filling and add cheddar and seasonings that take the flavor to another level. Just 5 simple ingredients is all it takes to make them. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Jalapeño poppers are one of...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/jalapeno-poppers/feed/ 0 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 How to Peel and Freeze Peaches https://balancingmotherhood.com/how-to-peel-and-freeze-peaches/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/how-to-peel-and-freeze-peaches/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:28 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63543 If you’ve ever struggled with peeling peaches, my simple blanching trick will change everything. In just a few easy steps, you can remove the skins without hassle, making your peaches ready for pies, cobblers, jams, or freezing for later. How to Peel, Store, and Freeze Fresh Peaches Peach season is one of the best parts...

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