It's officially back to school time, and around this time of year, I like to go to my recipe archive and see what recipes I can make that will really simplify my life during the upcoming school year. As a busy mom, I know how it feels to want to cook a wholesome meal for my family and not being sure, where to start, below I'm sharing some of my families favorites, a lot of these recipes can be made on a whim, and some are crockpot friendly as well.

Easy Back-To-School Dinner Ideas

Honey BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Jerk Chicken Alfredo

Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

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I love trying new recipes for my family. I'm always asked what are some of my goto recipes, and to be honest with you. The recipes below are some of my family's favorites. My guys are huge fans of drumsticks and they're super easy to make. Especially, during football and basketball season. I love trying new wing recipes for them. Though, I still have a ton of recipes that I would love to try. Below I'm sharing 6 drumstick and wing recipes you need to try.

6 Chicken Wing & Drumstick Recipes You Need to Try

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One of my favorite things to make for my family is seafood. As a busy mom. Seafood is super easy to make on a whim. It thaws out super fast and doesn't require too much time to cook. As I'm getting back into the swing of things. Almost a since school started back in session. One of the things I love most about back to school-time is my menu planning schedule. What I love to do prior to creating my menu plan for the week and compile a list of some of my family's favorite recipes. I try to incorporate at least one seafood recipe a week in my meal plan. I thought it would be great to share with you guys a list of some of my family's favorites. Below, I'm sharing 6+ Seafood Dishes You Need to Try! that my family loves.

6 Seafood Dishes You Need to Try!

Stovetop Honey Garlic Salmon

Spicy-Sweet Glazed Shrimp

Honey Garlic Salmon

Garlicky Shrimp Bake

Grilled Glazed Salmon

Salmon w/ Pineapple Salsa

Easy Teriyaki Salmon

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Coconut Curry Shrimp

Shrimp with Cream of Chicken Soup

Shrimp Gumbo

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Spring is truly one of my favorite seasons. Living in Connecticut all of my life. I spend a lot of months indoors. Me personally from late October to late April. (Let's just say I don't like being cold.) That's a good six months being in the house and/or indoors for most of the day. I look forward to the spring months and having dinner with my friends and family outdoors. Especially at the Rose Garden. Which is one of my favorite places to have a romantic dinner on a whim with the Mister. I wanted to create a recipe roundup with some of my families favorite recipes. A lot of these recipes can be made on the grill and/or doesn't require a lot of cooking time. I like the save the hearty meals for the colder months. No need to spend those gorgeous spring days in the kitchen for a long period of time.

What's your favorite spring recipe to make?

Spring Recipes 2019

Sweet & Spicy Shrimp

Garlicky Shrimp Bake

Honey Garlic Salmon

The Best Baked Drumsticks

Sweet + Spicy Edamame

Garlic Noodles

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Semi-Homemade Jambalaya

Sticky Herb Baked Chicken

Savory Parmesan Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Grilled Glazed Salmon

Salmon w/ Pineapple Salsa

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Several years ago we cut red meat out of our diet. Since then, I've been the quest to create easy chicken recipes for kids and for my family. I cook a chicken recipe at least four times a week for my family. Growing up, I really disliked having the same ole foods, so of course, when I became an adult I loved creating and trying new chicken recipes for my family. A lot of the recipes I have listed below can be made on a whim and some can even be made in a crockpot. Whether you're looking for the perfect baked chicken recipes or even a quick chicken recipe to make for your family on a whim. Below I'm sharing 10+ Easy Chicken Recipes.