The Lazy Dish

Pasta Chips

A fun and easy snack idea! If you’re looking for something a little different to make, you’ve got to try roasting cooked pasta. You simply toss the pasta with olive oil, parmesan cheese and seasoning, and then roast for about 20 minutes until they’re crispy on the outer edges with soft and tender centers. Dip […]

Frozen Burrito Casserole

The easiest dinner you’ll ever make! It might sound a little strange to smother frozen burritos with enchilada sauce and cheese, but this is seriously the best way to take frozen burritos from boring to awesome! They taste just like enchiladas and you can vary it up with any frozen burrito flavor you’d like including […]

Butter Swim Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

The best easy side dish for dinner! These roasted red potatoes are not only quick and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients, but they are absolutely incredible. They pair well with chicken, steak, bbq, seafood, and just about anything else! My favorite thing about this recipe is the fun way of baking […]

Chopped Cheeseburger Biscuits

A quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe your family will love! I mean, how can you go wrong with chopped hamburger and shredded cheese stuffed into warm and flaky biscuits? It’s the ultimate comfort food for your picky eaters. Not only is this simple meal insanely delicious, it’s super easy to make with just […]

Frito Taco Pie

A quick and easy dinner recipe made with ground beef and a crescent dough crust! If your family loves tacos and burritos as much as mine, but you’re looking for something a little more fun and unique than the typical dinner, you’ve got to try making this taco inspired meal in the form of pie! […]

10 Easy Canned Chicken Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Love

Quick & easy last-minute meals made with pantry staples! I’m not a fan of running to the grocery store several days a week for a single fresh ingredient I’m missing to make dinner, which is why canned chicken is a life saver! Keep it stocked in your pantry for quick dinners and lunches when you’ve […]

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

A quick and easy dinner recipe your entire family will love! If you have picky eaters at home, then you know the struggle that dinner time brings. It’s not easy making everyone happy, especially if you have kids that would prefer a bowl of Doritos for dinner. I’m always looking for cheap dinner recipes that […]

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe Made With Canned Chicken If you’re looking for budget meals for your picky family, these delicious mini chicken pot pies are simple to make with just a few ingredients including Pillsbury biscuits, canned chicken, cream of chicken soup, and mixed veggies. Don’t let the ingredients fool you! They. Are. Awesome. […]

21 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes

Quick & Easy Family Meals Ground beef is probably the only meat you can’t screw up, which is what makes it so popular! It’s cheap, easy to cook, and super versatile. You can throw it in a casserole, into a pot of soup, stuff it into tortillas, mix it with pasta, or serve it over […]

20 Cheap & Easy Family Dinners

Budget meals for your picky family! I’m always looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for my hungry kids. It’s not easy finding recipes everyone can agree on, especially when I’m tired and want simple meals that don’t cost a lot of money. I also prefer recipes that makes large portions that can be reheated […]

18 Lazy Dinner Ideas For Busy Parents

Quick & Easy Last Minute Meals in less than 15 minutes! Calling all busy moms and dads! If you have a family with picky eaters to feed, but you’re tired of cooking dinner every night, check out this list of fast dinner ideas you can simply pick up at the grocery store on your way […]

23 Last Minute Dinner Ideas

The Laziest Meals You’ll Ever Make It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s just that I get tired of cooking dinner EVERY night. If you have a family with kids to feed, then you know the struggle is real. Even dinner recipes that claim to be quick and easy can be a real hassle, which is […]

Microwave French Toast in a Mug

A quick & easy breakfast idea made in your microwave! 🙂 I know, it may sound a little crazy, but this sweet breakfast is so simple to make in just a few minutes. No baking or stove required! It’s easy enough for kids to make themselves, and great for adults who just want a quick […]

Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas

A fun & easy last minute dinner idea! Making dinner for my picky eaters is the hardest part of being an adult. I can’t believe how much time I spend in the kitchen trying to make those little boogers happy. Fortunately, Ive discovered a few cheap and easy recipes over the years that my kids […]

16 Lazy Chicken Dinner Recipes For Your Picky Family

The Best Quick & Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas I’m always looking for simple meals to make my family on busy weeknights, and chicken is one of the easiest meats to cook. I mean, it’s pretty hard to screw up especially if it’s cooked in your crockpot or mixed into a casserole. Fortunately for you, I’ve […]

Crispy Sheet Pan Hash Browns

How To Make Frozen Hash Browns Taste Amazing If you’re looking for the absolute best way to cook frozen shredded hash browns, you’ve got to try baking them in the oven on a sheet pan. This quick and easy way of cooking your breakfast potatoes is a total game changer. There’s no reason you should […]

Super Easy Cheesecake Brownies

A quick and easy dessert recipe that will surely impress! If you’re a cheesecake fan and chocolate lover, then you are going to go crazy over these swirled cheesecake brownies. They are incredibly quick and easy to make thanks to boxed brownie mix and cream cheese. A delicious homemade dessert does not always mean spending […]

22 Super Easy Family Dinner Recipes

Are you looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for a family with kids? I’ve rounded up a list of simple meals that are made with just a few cheap ingredients! Everything from ground beef and chicken to carb loaded comfort foods. I think most kids are notorious picky eaters, which makes it difficult to […]

Easy Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas

Are you looking for quick and easy dinner recipes? Your family is going to love these cream cheese white chicken enchiladas! I’m always on the hunt for simple, last minute dinner ideas for my picky eaters, and these delicious, oven baked enchiladas are so effortless to throw together on busy weeknights thanks to rotisserie chicken […]

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

How To Make Chicken Fajitas In The Oven If you’re looking for quick and easy chicken dinner recipes for your family, this sheet pan meal is so simple to make and a total hit with my family! There really isn’t any missing flavor even though we aren’t using the grill. The chicken, bell peppers and […]

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

A Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipe Made With Just 3 Ingredients If you’re on the hunt for simple clean-eating breakfast recipes, you’re going to love these healthy banana oatmeal pancakes! They are made with just a few ingredients plus the optional vanilla, cinnamon and mix-ins of your choice. They are vegetarian, flourless, sugar-free, low calorie and […]

Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies

A Quick & Easy Cookie Recipe Made With Just 5 Ingredients! If you’re looking for the best easy cookie recipes, these snickerdoodles are incredibly simple to make with a box of Betty Crocker yellow cake mix– NO butter or cream of tartar! You’re simply going to combine the cake mix with eggs and oil, and […]

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

The Best Potato Side Dish For Chicken & Steak If you’re looking for quick and easy potato side dishes, these cheesy ranch oven roasted potatoes are incredible! They are so simple to bake in your oven with just a few ingredients including russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, olive oil and garlic powder to taste. […]

Easy Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

An Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love If your looking for easy crockpot chicken recipes, your family is going to love this simple slow cooker creamy chicken and gravy! It’s made with just a few simple ingredients including chicken breasts, gravy mix, cream of chicken soup and sour cream. It’s […]

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

A Cheap & Easy Dinner Recipe For The Family Made With Ground Beef This easy casserole recipe is made with simple ingredients that your family will love including ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, green beans, onion and tater tots. Some serious comfort food! I’m always on the hunt for quick and easy […]

2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler

The BEST Quick & Easy Dessert Recipe It doesn’t get any easier than this! This simple homemade dessert recipe is made with just a can of apple pie filling and a tube of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. And trust me, these two ingredients are a match made in heaven, especially when you serve it warm and […]

20 Minute Creamy Garlic Sausage & Spinach Pasta

A Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe For The Family This simple pasta dish is made with very few ingredients and is always a hit, even with picky kids! It’s perfect for busy moms and dads, especially if you’re looking for easy weeknight meal ideas. It’s made with cheap and common ingredients including ground sausage, spinach, […]

Super Easy Chicken Parmesan & Pasta Casserole

A Quick & Easy Family Dinner Recipe Looking for easy chicken dinner recipes for the family? This baked chicken parmesan pasta casserole is incredibly quick and cheap to make with just a few ingredients: rotisserie chicken, pasta, marinara, cheese, butter and Panko bread crumbs. Delish! Even your picky eaters will enjoy this simple main dish. […]

Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce

An easy copycat recipe made with ingredients that you probably already have! Looking for chicken nugget dipping sauce ideas? This homemade Chick-fil-A sauce is ALL YOU NEED! It’s absolutely delicious and made with just 4 simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. My kids are huge Chick-fil-A fans and make this copycat dipping […]

Lazy Shepherd’s Pie

The Best Quick & Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Made With Ground Beef If you’re looking for cheap and easy dinner recipes for the family, this ground beef and potato casserole recipe is always a hit! Even your picky eaters will love this simple meal. It’s also loaded with veggies, so consider it healthy enough to […]

Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies

The BEST Homemade Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe Not only are these homemade peanut butter cookies super quick and easy to make, they are exceptionally soft and delicious thanks to a simple box of yellow cake mix. I’ve been making my cookies like this for years, so I thought I’d go ahead and […]

Rotisserie Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

A Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe The Entire Family Will Love Who isn’t looking for simple meals made with just a handful of ingredients? I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the hunt for easy and healthy dinner recipes that my picky eaters won’t complain about. This casserole dish recipe is incredibly easy […]

Muffin Mix Pancakes

A quick and easy breakfast idea made with just 3 ingredients! The fantastic thing about these easy muffin mix pancakes is that they come in so many different flavors and my kids love them. They are are also super fast to make on busy mornings with just a single egg and a little bit of […]

Easy Broccoli Cheese Cups

A quick, easy and healthy snack idea! Even your picky eaters will love this fun & simple recipe. If you’re looking for healthy after school snacks for at home or on the go (that your kids will ACTUALLY eat), these broccoli cheese cups are super simple and fun to make with cheap ingredients: broccoli, cheddar cheese, […]

How To Make The Perfect Grilled Cheese (With A Parmesan Crust)

How To Make A Really Good Grilled Cheese Sandwich Grilled cheese sandwiches are an iconic comfort food. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like buttery toast with melted cheese, and there are so many variations and creative ways to fill one up. They are definitely a go-to, easy dinner idea for busy weeknights when you don’t have […]

The Best Classic Deviled Eggs

A Quick & Easy Awesome Deviled Egg Recipe Deviled eggs have always been my go-to party appetizer because despite the way they sometimes smell, they are always the first thing to disappear. Sometimes I can’t help but eat a few myself before the party even begins. I could eat them all day long! You really […]

Easy Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

How to perfectly roast brussels sprouts in the oven with just olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brussels sprouts seem like one of those vegetables that you either love or hate. Personally, they’re probably my favorite veggie, but only when they’re cooked right! I feel like brussels sprouts have gotten a bad reputation because of […]

Easy Baked Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Quick & Easy Chicken Breast Dinner Idea For The Family This simple oven baked chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Simply mix all of the ingredients together in a pot and simmer until it thickens. Pour it over your chicken breasts in a baking dish, and bake until tender and juicy. Serve with rice, […]

Healthy Banana Oat Muffins (3 Ingredients)

Clean eating. No sugar, no flour, no hassle. This simple banana oat muffin recipe is a super fun and easy on-the-go breakfast idea for the family. They are especially ideal for kids! Definitely a much healthier option for breakfast, lunch boxes and after school snacks. And if your kids play sports, they’re light yet packed […]

Easy Pumpkin Waffles

Easy Pumpkin Spice Waffles Made With Bisquick Pancake Mix (A Fun & Delicious Fall Breakfast Idea) If you’re looking for quick and easy fall breakfast ideas, these pumpkin pie waffles are always a hit! They are made with just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry including Bisquick, canned pumpkin, milk, […]

Greek Salad Skewers

An easy, make ahead, cold party appetizer! Made with just 5 simple and healthy ingredients. I’m always on the look out for quick and easy party appetizers that can be made ahead of time and are easy to transport to the party, and these simple greek salad skewers fit the bill quite nicely. As a bonus, […]

Easy Frosted Lemonade (3 Ingredients!)

A Super Quick & Easy Summer Slushy Recipe Nothing screams summer more than lemonade and ice cream, and these 2 simple ingredients are even better when mixed together with a little ice in the blender! Simply blend about 2 cups of ice with 1 cup of lemonade in a blender… …now add a heaping scoop […]

Sloppy Joe French Bread Slices

The perfect game day appetizer, snack idea or even meal! Quick, easy and crowd pleasing. This simple recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients: french bread, ground beef, sloppy joe sauce, cheese and diced onions. Bake in the oven, slice, and watch it disappear! It’s obviously great for big appetites, which is why I […]

Pasta & Avocado Caesar Salad

A quick and easy side dish for a party or potluck! Adding pasta to any salad pretty much makes it a meal. It’s a cheap and easy way to make it go much further! It’s also really filling and delicious. Essentially, you could do this with just about any salad and you’ve got a simple […]

The BEST 3 Ingredient Crockpot Ribs

Easy Melt-In-Your-Mouth Slow Cooker Ribs (made with bbq sauce and Dr Pepper!) This simple crock pot recipe is absolutely incredible. If you like ribs, you’re going to love this easy way of making them in your slow cooker. Just throw them in there with a heaping cup of bbq sauce and Dr. Pepper! Turn it […]

Lazy Lasagna (Just 3 Ingredients!)

A quick, easy and cheap dinner idea the entire family will love! Pleasing everyone at dinner time isn’t easy, especially when you have picky kids. We all tend to like different things, which is why eating out is so much fun. However, I have found this meal to not only be the EASIEST dinner recipe […]

7 Layer Greek Hummus Dip

This super easy appetizer is my favorite recipe to throw together last minute! Who doesn’t love a cold make ahead party dip that is suitable for just about every occasion? It’s super quick and easy to make! The only sort-of difficult part is chopping up the fresh veggies and herbs (5 minutes), but that can […]

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot Shredded Chicken Recipe Tacos are ALWAYS a family favorite in my house. Even my picky eaters scarf them down, but if you’re tired of the usual ground beef with taco seasoning, you’ve got to try these delicious creamy chicken tacos for a change. They are made with just 3 simple and […]

Lazy Enchiladas

This Easy Enchilada Casserole Will Soon Be A Family Favorite Dinner Recipe If you’re looking for quick, easy and delicious dinner ideas, your search ends here! This enchilada casserole bake is a whole lot of fun to make for the family, and even your picky eaters will dig in. There’s something so exciting to me about […]

Quick & Easy Mini Garlic Toast Pizzas

A Fun & Easy Dinner Idea For The Family This recipe is so simple even the kids can make it! It only requires 3 basic ingredients plus the toppings of your choice. If you like pizza, how can you go wrong with a garlic toast crust? These mini pizzas are popular at my house on […]