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A Mind "Full" Mom: Family-Friendly Recipes

From breakfast to dinner to dessert, Kristen shares delicious, tried, and true recipes that are big on flavor, made with easy-to-find wholesome ingredients, and family-approved! She also sends Free Weekly Meal Plans complete with meal-prep tips and a grocery list.

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My #1 Recipe of All Time!

Hi Reader, 7 years ago I shared an incredibly simple recipe that blew my mind. It blew the internet's mind too! With over 500 glowing reviews and millions of visitors EVERY single year (we are approaching 10 million views in total 🤯), this recipe is the very best way to make hard-boiled eggs. With zero guesswork, these hard-boiled eggs come out flawless every single time: ✔️ Perfectly cooked golden yolks ✔️ NO green rings ✔️ Shells that practically fall off No more overcooked eggs. No more...

Hi Reader, Like so many areas in the country, it has been HOT and HUMID here! I have ZERO desire to stand over a stove, turn on the oven, OR stand over a grill. So I am turning to the Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer to make dinner. And I think you all would appreciate these EASY recipes as well--even if you aren't experiencing feel-like temperatures of 115 degrees🌡🥵️ Crockpot Meals to Beat the Heat Crockpot BBQ Chicken Legs Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs Crockpot Salsa Chicken Crockpot...

Hi Reader, Seasonal summer produce is MY favorite! Fresh tomatoes, garden fresh peppers, sweet corn on the cob, juicy peaches...and the list goes on! Now is time to take full advantage of cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients at their peak of flavor--and here are a few recipes you must make! Our Favorite Seasonal Summer Recipes BRAND NEW TODAY! This salsa is so good with sweet summer corn! Black Bean and Corn Salsa Corn, tomatoes, and basil create one of the easiest, tastiest summer salads....

Hi Reader, It is my birthday today! And I want YOU to celebrate with me! Nothing makes me happier than seeing you enjoy my recipes, so I want to share some of my personal favorites with you in the hopes you and your loved ones will enjoy them together. Kristen's Favorite Recipes My Favorite Hearty Salad--Preferably topped with air fryer potato cubes or baked fries--you have to try this!!🤯 This Tex-Mex Salad is a VERY close 2nd! My All-Time Favorite Dessert--Chocolate + Peanut Butter😍 My...

Hi Reader, I have been blessed with amazing father figures in my life. And next weekend, I plan to celebrate them with some of their favorites! Even my father-in-law and Papa, who sadly are no longer with us. Let me share with you some of their favorites so that you can WOW the father's in your life as well. Dad-Approved Breakfast Recipes My Husband's Favorite: Don’t forget, Dads love breakfast in bed too! And these are the pancakes to beat all pancakes! Perfect for Dad--especially if he...

Hi Reader, I hope you had a great week! After 2 weeks of company, along with the end of school year activities, I am ready for a nap😂 And while that likely won't be on my schedule today (I have a ton of laundry and headed to a local farm to harvest potatoes), I do plan to rest and reset tomorrow. I hope you find time to rest as well. This Week's Meal Plan Save time, money, and enjoy wholesome, delicious meals the EASY way with this week's curated meal plan. Get the Plan Here This Week's...

Hi Reader, I hope you all have had a great week! My sister and her family were able to come visit this past week, so that was great. But after 2 weeks of company, my house needs cleaned and I need a nap😂 As for the meal plan, this week is filled with easy chicken recipes and a simple pizza perfect for summer! Get the Meal Plan Here Happy Cooking! Kristen Browse My Recipe Index for More Great Recipes Kristen's Favorite Products Explore the Amazon Storefront Thanks for subscribing to...

Hi Reader, Even though my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is a staple in millions of homes (with hundreds of 5-star reviews!)... I don’t want you to follow it. Wait, what?! 😱 Yep — I want you to use it as a guide to find YOUR perfect egg. Because just like oven varies, Instant Pot varies (and elevation and the way YOU like your eggs play a role too😉) And with the cost of eggs, we want to ensure PERFECT results. If you have never made Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (or if you have had issues...

Hi Reader, With egg prices continuing to soar ($10 a dozen here!!), you may be looking to cut back on what typically was an affordable, protein-rich staple. And I am here to help! While I have quite a collection of egg-free recipes designed for ANYONE avoiding eggs for ANY reason, today I want to share with you a few ways to enjoy some favorites--minus the addition of eggs. Think pancakes, muffins, quick breads, breaded items, etc. How to Replace Eggs in Recipes Use a Flax Egg. In muffin and...

Hi Reader, These January temperatures are calling for all the cozy, warming recipes! So let's dive into indulgence with comforting dishes that will warm you from the inside out. Cozy Comfort Food Recipes Stuffed with cheese and seasoned like meatloaf, this recipe was one of my favorites as a child. Pizza Meatloaf Does it get any better than homemade chicken pot pie?! A creamy filling and flaky topping--this is insanely delicious! Chicken Pot Pie Brand new stove-top recipe inspired by my...