Simple Family Friendly Recipes
Family and kid friendly side dishes that are the perfect accompaniments to our flavorful main dishes. We mostly like to keep our sides simple so a lot of these recipes are straight forward and easy to execute. I’m also not above a steam in the bag veggie either!
If there’s one thing I love at Cracker Barrel it’s their delicious hashbrown casserole. But I do have a confession – it’s always better in my mind than it is in reality once I eat it. The best hashbrown casserole (to me) is a little bit cheesier and less dry […]
One thing New Yorkers know is a good deli salad. As a reformed macaroni salad hater, my first trip to a real New York deli changed me forever and I’ve been trying my best to recreate a perfect creamy, tangy, New York deli macaroni salad recipe ever since. This is […]
This ooey gooey creamy and cheesy shells macaroni and cheese recipe is better than the box stuff by far. If your kids are like mine and live for Kraft or Velveeta boxed mac and cheese, make this version at home instead! It’s less expensive per serving, tastes WAY better, reheats […]
Green beans don’t have to be soggy and bland. These bright and fresh tasting sauteed green beans with lemon, garlic, and parmesan are the perfect side dish for almost any meal! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Sauteed Green Beans With Lemon, Garlic, and Parmesan As […]
There’s not a lot that needs to said about loaded smashed potatoes with cheese, bacon, and sour cream. A delicious combination that doesn’t need to be “sold” to anyone. This recipe is creamy, cheesy, and OH so delicious. And like all my favorite recipes, you can easily tweak it to […]
I’m a firm believer that nearly any vegetable will taste great if you add a good mix of seasonings and roast them til they’re nice and crispy. This crispy baked shredded brussel sprouts recipe is no exception. Serve them with your favorite main dish and starchy side and you’re set […]
Hi, I'm Miranda, and I'm so happy you're here! Here at Mom's Favorite Meals, you'll find budget-conscious, family friendly recipes. I'm a mom of two young daughters, and find such joy in creating recipes my entire family (and yours) will love!
