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Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese There's something special about waking up before your household, making yourself a nice, cold coffee that provides energy needed to start your day. Since I started homeschooling my son last week, I have made an effort to wake up at least 30 minutes before the household. It actually feels good to have some alone time and check some items off the list.  Although today is Sunday, I decided to continue my tradition - this time giving you a blog based around the dinner we made last night.  Jace (my son) requested a homemade macaroni and cheese dinner and since our oven is out-of-commission, we resorted to an air fried version.  Jace shared some words to describe this meal and we came up with cheesy, crispy, browned, creamy, soft on the inside, crispy on top, and delicious enough for seconds. He is taking cooking and has helped a lot with making dinner, learning about techniques, and being hands-on. He loves it. • Difficulty Level:  Interme...

    Air-Fried Chicken Drumsticks If you are looking for a savory, flavor-packed, fall-off-the-bone, ranch-style chicken drumstick, I recommend trying these. These drumsticks were easy to make, mess-free, flavorful, family-friendly, and an easy-bite.  Today I have a special guest who is helping me write this blog - my 14 year old son. He is taking a cooking class through a homeschool and part of that class is him helping me with this blog post.  • Difficulty Level:  Easy • Serving size:  10-12 chicken drumsticks • Total cook time: 30 minutes • Total prep time: 5-10 minutes • Family friendly:  Absolutely! My fiancé, son and I loved them  • Nutrition Facts:  For the chicken drumsticks, it is 170 calories in 4oz • Serving suggestions: Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, brown rice,   green beans, or you can dip in your favorite sauce Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Drumsticks You will love these chicken drumsticks because t...

  No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups If you are looking for an easy snack or dessert with simple ingredients, you will want to try this no-bake oatmeal peanut butter cup recipe. You can taste every single layer - from the crunchy M&M's on top, to the creamy butter in the middle and the flaky oatmeal at the bottom. The chocolate is swirled in the middle to add a sweet, decadent flavor. Not one layer dominates the other. Even though they are frozen, the layers are soft, with a little bit of crunch.  • Difficulty Level:  Easy • Serving size:  1 oatmeal cup (makes 12 total) • Total freeze time: 35-65 minutes • Family friendly:  Absolutely! • Nutrition Information for 1 cup: 245kcal, 30g carbs, 15g fat, 5g protein Why You Will Love These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups This recipe is super easy to make with only six ingredients. It's a healthier treat (but it's super challenging to only eat just one!) with quick oats, no added sugar peanut butter, and no added sugar G...

In and Out Double-Double Animal Style Burger Copycat  From the first bite, all I could say was "Wow!" If you have been to In-N-Out, this recipe is as close to the real deal as you can get. Between the acidity in the sauce, the super juicy beef patties, refreshing lettuce, and cheesy patties, you will be wanting more! It blew my mind how much it tasted like the real thing.  We have a family of three and we each had our own version of this copycat recipe. I had a single patty, Kevin had our homemade version of the Double-Double Animal Style burger (without onions) and Jace had a double without the sauce. The burger was so juicy, the meat was perfectly cooked, it was one of those things where I took my first bite and my eyes closed and I just savored the first bite. • Difficulty Level:  Intermediate • Serving size:  3 burgers • Total prep time: 10 minutes • Total cook time:  5 minutes  • Family friendly:  Yes, absolutely Why You Will Love T...

Homemade Pulled Pork Sliders We made these pulled pork sliders last night and let me tell you – there were so many flavors in one bite. The pulled pork was tender and juicy, letting it broil added a toasty crust on the bun as well as infusing the cheese into the meat so perfectly. The sesame seeds on top added a layer of crunch and then we had some sweetness from the Hawaiian roll and the barbecue sauce. So good! • Difficulty Level: Easy • Serving size: 3–4 • Total cook time: 4–5 hours on high (or 7–8 hours on low) in the crockpot + 2 minutes broiling • Family friendly: Absolutely! I made 8 sliders and they were all eaten Homemade Pulled Pork Sliders Blog Post Why You Will Love These Pulled Pork Sliders There are several reasons why you will love these. The first is I let the pulled pork cook in a crockpot on high for about 4 hours which allowed the pork to get soft, juicy, and tender. And, with only 10 ingredients...

Homemade Hamburger Helper Kevin (my fiancé) loves homemade hamburger helper and this recipe tasted way better than any boxed hamburger helper out there. Hamburger helper is nostalgic for me though. Growing up in the 90's, I do remember having it every once in awhile. Homemade is always a better choice, though. This recipe is easy to whip up in one pan, making cleanup simple and dinner fast. This homemade hamburger helper combined creamy cheese, with tender pasta, and had great seasoning choices which included onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder for a little kick. It was flavorful, and really good, with Jace and I both rating it an 8/10 and wanting to make it again. • Difficulty Level: Easy • Serving size: 5 • Total cook time: 20–25 minutes • Family friendly: Yes, all three of us enjoyed it and we had leftovers! Why You Will Love This Homemade Hamburger Helper Not only is it nostalgic for us Millennials, but it's...