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 you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing, colorful, and flavor-packed dish that’s as versatile as it is easy to make, this Cowboy Caviar Recipe (AKA Texas Caviar) is the answer. The zesty bean salad is loaded with fresh veggies, beans, and bold flavor — perfect as a dip, side dish, or […]
If you love the classic flavors of Mexican street corn (elote), but want something a little easier to eat—this Elote Recipe (Off the Cob) is for you! It’s everything you love about elote: sweet corn, creamy mayo, zesty lime, a touch of spice, and a generous sprinkle of cotija cheese, […]
A fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish, this Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Mozzarella is perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a simple weeknight dinner. Packed with bold flavors, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing, this dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! As warmer weather approaches and backyard barbecues […]
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 […]
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!
