Parent-Approved Kid-Friendly Recipes | A Mind "Full" Mom https://amindfullmom.com/real-food-3/kid-friendly/ Real Food Recipes for Everyday Families Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Parent-Approved Kid-Friendly Recipes | A Mind "Full" Mom https://amindfullmom.com/real-food-3/kid-friendly/ 32 32 Instant Pot Mac and Cheese https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese/ https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000 https://amindfullmom.com/?p=15243 This recipe for Instant Pot Mac and Cheese takes less effort to prepare than a box and yet the results are 1000 times better!

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese/feed/ 67 Homemade Fish Sticks https://amindfullmom.com/homemade-fish-sticks/ https://amindfullmom.com/homemade-fish-sticks/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://amindfullmom.com/?p=33425 This easy recipe for Homemade Fish Sticks results in tender, moist, flakey fish coated in a light, yet crispy exterior. Served with a side of Homemade Tartar Sauce, these baked fish sticks are far superior to anything store-bought.

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/homemade-fish-sticks/feed/ 13 Blender Banana Oatmeal Pancakes https://amindfullmom.com/gluten-free-blender-pancakes/ https://amindfullmom.com/gluten-free-blender-pancakes/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000 http://amindfullmom.com/?p=71 Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are the easiest and tastiest recipe for gluten-free pancakes ever! Made with simple pantry staples and a blender, these Oat Banana Pancakes are light, tender, and perfectly sweet.

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/gluten-free-blender-pancakes/feed/ 75 Crockpot "Baked" Ziti https://amindfullmom.com/slow-cooker-baked-ziti/ https://amindfullmom.com/slow-cooker-baked-ziti/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:01:00 +0000 http://amindfullmom.com/?p=3693 Enjoy the flavors of classic baked ziti with this hands-off recipe for Slow Cooker Pasta featuring homemade sauce and perfectly cooked pasta.

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/slow-cooker-baked-ziti/feed/ 49 The Best Italian Stuffed Shells https://amindfullmom.com/the-best-italian-stuffed-shells/ https://amindfullmom.com/the-best-italian-stuffed-shells/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:55:00 +0000 https://amindfullmom.com/?p=17709 These Italian Stuffed Shells are made with a cheesy ricotta filling, smothered in sauce and cheese, and then baked until gooey and browned for the ultimate pasta dinner.

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/mexican-chicken-skillet/feed/ 23 Easy Skillet Lasagna https://amindfullmom.com/easy-skillet-lasagna/ https://amindfullmom.com/easy-skillet-lasagna/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://amindfullmom.com/?p=69442 Craving lasagna and short on time? Make this 30-minute Skillet Lasagna for a quick and easy dinner recipe with all the same cozy, cheesy flavor of classic lasagna.

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]]> https://amindfullmom.com/easy-skillet-lasagna/feed/ 1 Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad https://amindfullmom.com/brussel-sprouts-caesar-salad/ https://amindfullmom.com/brussel-sprouts-caesar-salad/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000 http://amindfullmom.com/?p=6648 You are in for a treat with this Easy Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad. It is bright, fresh, crunchy, and incredibly delicious. Not to mention this simple salad recipe is made with just 6 ingredients--and that includes the salt and pepper!

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