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I want to apologize for the delicious-ness that follows. We sometimes need some inspiration with meals to prepare for the family. One of the hardest things at times is finding new and exciting recipes for my boys to eat.

To come, are 30 of my recent best put-together list of succulent dishes to indulge in varying in variety and culture. Some are snacks and some are meals, but they all have one thing in common, appeal and irresistibility.

1. Slow-Cooker Pork Medallions

This slow cooker recipe has enough food for four people, with a lot of the healthy stuff and chunky meat pieces.

This slow cooker recipe has enough food for four people, with all the healthy you’ll need along with chunky meat pieces. When in doubt this can be one of your go-to easy makes.

2. Frito Pie

With an explosion of different tastes and textures fighting for supremacy, the main ingredient is Frito Pie. The Mexican-style dish is good for multiple occasions.

With an explosion of different tastes and textures fighting for supremacy for your taste buds, the main ingredient is Frito Pie. The Mexican-style dish is good for multiple occasions.

3. Beef Tortellini

Beef tortellini is a mild savory Italian pasta dish containing small, ring-shaped pasta filled with a rich beef mixture, depending on the presentation. It is often served in a flavor-filled sauce, such as marinara or creamy Alfredo, it's a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.

Beef tortellini is a mild savory Italian pasta dish containing small, ring-shaped pasta filled with a rich beef mixture, depending on the presentation. It is often served in a flavor-filled sauce, such as marinara or creamy Alfredo, it’s a comforting and hearty meal when you feel like restaurant-style food.

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4. Chilli Dog Pizza

Chili Dog Pizza Chili dog pizza combines the classic flavors of a chili dog with the fun of pizza, featuring a pizza crust topped with chili, sliced hot dogs, and cheese, with optional additions such as onions or mustard. It's a bold and savory mixture that delivers a satisfying mix of comfort foods the kiddos would certainly love.

Chili dog pizza combines the classic flavors of a chili dog with the fun of pizza, featuring a pizza crust topped with chili, sliced hot dogs, and cheese, with optional additions such as onions or mustard. It’s a bold and savory mixture that delivers a satisfying mix of comfort foods the kiddos would certainly love.

5. Bacon & Smothered Cheddar Chicken

Bacon & Smothered Cheddar Chicken is a pretty simple dish to throw together. This dish features juicy chicken breasts infused with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. The combination of smoky bacon and rich cheddar creates a long-lasting savory taste, satisfying this meal's indulgent eaters.
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Bacon & Smothered Cheddar Chicken is a pretty simple dish to throw together. This dish features juicy chicken breasts infused with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese. The combination of smoky bacon and rich cheddar creates a long-lasting savory taste, satisfying this meal’s indulgent eaters.

6. Big Kahuna Hawaiian Pizza

A pre-baked crust with either pulled pork or turkey bacon, whatever your preference, this pizza is easy, easy to make, and even easier to go down. Anything Hawaiian is right up my alley. Whatever sizes you decide to slice, big or small it makes for a great last-minute appetizer.


A pre-baked crust with either pulled pork or turkey bacon, whatever your preference, this pizza is easy, easy to make, and even easier to go down. Anything Hawaiian is right up my alley. Whatever sizes you decide to slice it, big or small it makes for a great last-minute appetizer.

7. Stuffed Pasta Shells

These tasty shells always leave a lasting impression, despite their simple recipe. Serving one or two at a potluck is perfect for individuals, making a single batch stretch far.

These tasty shells always leave a lasting impression, despite their simple recipe. Serving one or two at a potluck is perfect for individuals, making a single batch stretch far. Don’t tell your family you got the recipe from me.

8. Asian Salmon Tacos

This quick Asian/Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for a short turn-around time. Suppose you're a salmon lover even better yet. This fun but heart-light meal is great for busy dads on the go. It is always fun trying new and different foods.

This quick Asian/Mexican-inspired dish is great for a short turn-around time. I suppose you’re a salmon lover even better yet. This fun but heart-light meal is great for busy dads on the go. It is always fun trying new and different foods.


9. Chicken Parmigiana

Breaded chicken is a staple in any house that can create a spontaneous dish for the entire family. Chicken parm in short always brings back memories of Italian subs I enjoyed every time I visited downtown Boston.

Breaded chicken is a staple in any house that can create a spontaneous dish for the entire family. Chicken parm in short always brings back memories of Italian subs I enjoyed every time I visited downtown Boston.


10. Salsa Steak Garlic Toasts

These steak sandwiches on garlic bread are a tasty twist on a classic favorite. Adding salsa, sour cream, and toppings turns them into a quick, satisfying dish. You can even swap out the cilantro for chopped green onions or chives.

These steak sandwiches on garlic bread are a tasty twist on a classic favorite. Adding salsa, sour cream, and toppings turns them into a quick, satisfying dish. You can even swap out the cilantro for chopped green onions or chives.

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11. Enchilada Chicken

We love the rich taste of southwestern cuisine, and this simple six-ingredient dish keeps things exciting. First, you start off by sizzling in a hot skillet before being transferred to the oven, where it consistently bakes to a tender, juicy finish.

We love the rich taste of southwestern cuisine, and this simple six-ingredient dish keeps things exciting. First, you start off by sizzling it in a hot skillet before being transferred to the oven, where it consistently bakes to a tender, juicy finish.


12. Sweet Chilli & Orange Chicken

My children enjoys this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much that they often request it when Ihave them decide what's for dinner. The sweet chili sauce provides just the right amount of heat to complement the fresh, citrusy flavor.

My children enjoy this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much that they often request it when I have them decide what’s for dinner. The sweet chili sauce provides just the right amount of heat to complement the fresh, citrusy flavor.

13. Vegetarian Tacos

You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy these mouthwater  and did I say healhty tacos. Loaded with all the healthy goodness and packed to the brim. When you see all the colors of the rainbow you know you are doing it right.

You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this mouthwater and did I say healthy tacos? Loaded with all the healthy goodness and packed to the brim. When you see all the colors of the rainbow you know you are doing it right.


14. Chicken & Waffles

This combination of two different foods together will open tantalize your taste buds. At first they might seem weird, but don't stop there, indulge, and it might just surpise you.

This combination of two different foods together will tantalize your taste buds. At first, they might seem weird, but don’t stop there, indulge, and it might just surprise you.


15. Weeknight Chicken Mozzarella Sandwiches

For this specific sandwich I prefer brioch roles. The hint of the sweet mixed with well seasoned taste of the chicken is one that would want the kiddos asking for seconds.

For this specific sandwich, I prefer brioche roles. The hint of sweetness mixed with the well-seasoned taste of the chicken would have the kiddos asking for seconds.

16. Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce

This Thai Chicken Taco with Peanut Sauce in not your regular Mexican style taco. Filled with marinated grilled chicken, fresh crisp veggies and a creamy peanut sauce.

This Thai Chicken Taco with Peanut Sauce is not your regular Mexican-style taco. Filled with marinated grilled chicken, fresh crisp veggies and a creamy peanut sauce.


17. Tex-Mex Pasta

One-pot dishes are a great way to cut the long decision times when you intend to be well-satisfied and packed with healthy ingredients. The topping of a good meal is the great taste that accompanies everything else.

One-pot dishes are convenient as a complete meal and illuminate the long decision times when you intend to be well-satisfied. The best part of a delicious meal is the incredible flavor that ties everything together.

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18. Pizza Ring

These pizza roll slices remind me of small pieces of calzone. This recipe is ideal for parties and movie nights in addition to other appetizers and H'orderves.

These pizza roll slices remind me of small pieces of calzone. This recipe is ideal for parties and movie nights in addition to other appetizers and H’orderves.

19. Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

To create this sandwich, you can use leftover meatballs or whip up a fresh batch just for it. No matter how you decide to make it, put your heart into the preparation. That love will shine through in every bite.

To create this sandwich, you can use leftover meatballs or whip up a fresh batch. No matter how you decide to make it, put your heart into the preparation and your love will shine through in every bite.

20. Chicken Legs with Balsamic Vinaigrette

When chicken is on the menu with only a few ingredients are allowed this Balsamic Vinaigrette style chicken is a no fail option. With added vegetables and food accessories you have a complete meal on your hands in not time at all.

When chicken is on the menu with only a few designated ingredients this Balsamic vinaigrette-style chicken is a no-fail option. With added vegetables and food accessories, you have a complete meal on your hands in not time at all.

21. Pork Chops With Apples and Pierogi

Pork Chops with Apples and Pierogi is a hearty dish featuring tender pork chops paired with sweet, sautéed apples and savory pierogi dumplings. The combination of flavors creates a comforting meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool evening.

Pork Chops with Apples and Pierogi is a hearty dish featuring tender pork chops paired with sweet, sautéed apples and savory pierogi dumplings. The combination of flavors creates a comforting meal that’s perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool evening.

22. Crispy Onion Chicken

Enjoy crispy baked chicken in half an hour with French's Crunchy Onion Chicken. This simple four-ingredient recipe will wow your family at dinner.

Enjoy crispy baked chicken in half an hour with French’s Crunchy Onion Chicken. This simple four-ingredient recipe will wow your family at dinner.

23. Chicken Stir-Fry with Noodles

This Chinese dish is really easy to make. Did you know Stir-fry is one of the most popular Chinese dishes around? It is very easy to put together and has plenty of healthy goodies.

This Chinese dish is a no-fail to make. Did you know Stir-fry is one of the most popular Chinese dishes around? It is very easy to put together and has plenty of healthy goodies.

24. Sausage Pasta with Vegetables

If you are looking for a vegetarian dish, leave the sausage out and just add in more vegetables. You could also use chicken instead of sausage if you prefer.

If you are looking for a vegetarian dish, leave the sausage out and just add in more vegetables. You could also use chicken instead of sausage if you prefer.

25. Meatball Stroganoff

Flexible preparation, feel free to use frozen meatballs. This is a remix of the classic meatball recipe.

Flexible preparation, feel free to use frozen meatballs. This is a remix of the classic meatball recipe.

26. Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are oven-baked until crispy and then coated with a honey garlic sauce. These bad boys come out on special movie nights or when my favorite Formula 1 race is one. Let's say there are no sad faces when it's eating time.

These chicken wings are oven-baked until crispy and then coated with a honey garlic sauce. These bad boys come out on special movie nights or when my favorite Formula 1 race is one. Let’s say there are no sad faces when it’s eating time.

27. Taco Soup


Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratine oof meals for dads during challenging times, encouraging them to try these recipes and bond with their kids in the kitchen.

28. Honey Soy-Glazed Salmon

If your a person who loves the taste of marinated honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger this is the Salmon for you. Pan-seared to boost the taste of the marinade served with rice and broccoli.
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If you’re a person who loves the taste of marinated honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger this is the Salmon dish for you. Pan-seared to boost the taste of the marinade served with rice and broccoli.

29. Meal Prep Presto Chicken & Veggies

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Meal prep is the best and the ultimate way to save time and energy, with the ability to prepare a wide variety of dishes to eat during the week. If there are kids it can get a bit dicey depending on the children’s eating habits. This Presto Chicken and Veg is a great starting point, adding and subtracting foods and knowing what your child’s preferences are.

30. Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos

I had to add one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Living in Mexico for some time opened my eyes to the multitude of different Nachos. Here is one that satisfies the entire family.

Let me know which recipes you’ve tried and which is your favorite. Until next time happy cooking.

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  1. I will definitely try some of these

    1. There are some lovely options and keep an eye out for more recipes you will love. Caribbean based recipes

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