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TikTok Ramen I did a poll on Instagram and the vote was "yes" for turning this TikTok Ramen into a blog. I'm not a huge fan of ramen noodles and never have been, but the spicy, sweet, and salty flavors combined together made this an extremely unique and fun meal.  Flavors consisted of soy sauce and garlic powder, everything but the bagel seasoning adding a hint of salt, crushed red peppers added spice, and an egg made it like a fried rice in a bowl. Jace rated his a 9/10. I initially rated mine a 7/10 and once I added an extra tablespoon of soy sauce, it bumped up to an 8/10. •  Difficulty Level:   Easy  •   Serving size: 2  servings •  Total cook time:   15-20 minutes •  Family friendly:   Yes! My teen loves ramen so this was a huge win for him Why You Will Love This TikTok Ramen If you like trying new recipes and trends, and if you like spicy ramen, you will most likely love this recipe. I don't like my son having ramen often but we bo...

                                                       Parmesan Chicken Bites Looking for a spin on traditional spaghetti and meatballs? How about spaghetti and parmesan chicken bites? It was very unique, but delicious. The noodles were cooked according to package and I added a swirl of olive oil for additional flavor. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and browned, which I love. The garlic butter added a unique touch. Jace, Kevin, and I cleared our plates!  •  Difficulty Level:   Easy  •   Serving size:  4 servings •  Total cook time:   15-20 minutes •  Family friendly:   YES, all three of us wiped our plates clean Why You Will Love These Parmesan Chicken Bites If you love chicken bites, easy recipes, and have 20 minutes, you will want to make this recipe. With 8 ingredients, most of which you probab...

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs After being sick for seven weeks with pneumonia (which actually ended up being GERD), I’ve had more time at home and have been cooking dinner for the family every night. One meal we all enjoyed was Air Fried Turkey Meatballs, inspired by Megane Woldsen on Instagram.  I adapted the recipe to create a healthier, family-friendly spaghetti and meatball dinner using ground turkey instead of ground beef. The Air Fryer gives them a crispy outside while keeping the inside tender.  These meatballs are versatile and can be served with spaghetti, made into kabobs, or placed in a sub sandwich. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re a quick, healthy dinner everyone will love! •  Difficulty Level:   Easy  •   Serving size:  4 servings •  Total cook time:   10 minutes •  Family friendly:  YES - my son loves meatballs Why You Will Love These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Any recipe that uses the Air Fryer is right up my alley. If...

  Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers You asked for the recipe, so here it is! These grilled Korean BBQ chicken skewers were tangy with a hint of heat, a bit sweet due to brown sugar and sweet chili sauce, and they had a layer of crisp and burnt due to the grilled marinade. They were grilled to perfection.  These skewers are easy to make, but a tad messy. We served ours with a homemade fried rice. Kevin said it tasted like seasoned chicken, I thought the chicken was perfectly tender and full of Korean flavor. •  Difficulty Level:   Easy (but messy) •   Serving size:  We made 5 skewers - enough for 2-3 people •  Total prep and cook time:   30-45 minutes •  Family friendly:  Absolutely, this recipe is a super fun one! •  Estimated calories: Approximately 413 calories per skewer  Why You Will Love These BBQ Chicken Skewers With the weather not consistent lately, we decided to go with an indoor grill which we have used several times. It wo...

No Bake Raspberry Protein Bites Struggling with healthy snack ideas that keep you full? If you are looking for an energy-packed, no-bake protein bite, this is for you! I tend to snack all day (the joys of working from home) and most of the time, I overeat or I eat food that I shouldn't be eating.  These protein bites keep me on track with my health and also provide me with the protein I need so I can be fuller longer. They are great after a workout, during the afternoon, or even a late morning snack.  Reach for this whenever you need a pick-me-up throughout your day. I tend to eat 1-2 per day because they are so filling.  •  Difficulty Level:   Easy •   Serving size: 6 (2 protein bites per day) •  Total prep time:   10 minutes •  Total freeze time: 1 hour Why You Will Love These Easy Protein Bites These protein bites are filling, are perfect for a sweet tooth, and provide healthier ingredients all in one.  You can take them on-the-g...

Easy Chicken Alfredo Jace LOVES Chicken Alfredo, and when I saw this Olive Garden-inspired recipe , I knew we had to make it. It’s the perfect comforting meal, especially on busy nights when we need something creamy and satisfying. If you're craving the rich, cheesy goodness of Olive Garden’s Chicken Alfredo but prefer making it at home, this easy recipe is for you! •  Family-Friendly:  My teen and I loved it •  Difficulty Level:   Easy/Intermediate •  Best Served With:  Garlic bread, fries, a side of toast, mashed potatoes, or roasted Asparagus •   Serving size:  4 •  Total cook time:   Less than 30 minutes Why You Will Love This Easy Chicken Alfredo Chicken Alfredo is nostalgic. It reminds me of eating at Olive Garden or making a special dinner at home. This pasta is creamy and cheesy, with soft, juicy chicken that blends perfectly with tender noodles. Why This Chicken Alfredo is a Little Different (and Better!) We’ve eliminated salt f...

Quick Hot Honey Sauce Recipe I made this easy hot honey sauce recipe on a whim, completely made it up, and Jace rated it a 30/10. This sauce was perfect with chicken tenders and we added ours to a sandwich. You can also use it as a dressing or a dip. I'm not a huge fan of heat, but this sauce hit the spot. It was sweet with honey, balanced out with crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. You won't believe that there isn't any sauce in this recipe except a few drops of Sriracha.  •  Family-Friendly:  My teen and I loved it, so if you love spice, or even if you don't, this isn't too spicy  •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Served With: Chicken tenders, on a sandwich, or as a dip  •   Serving size:  This recipe makes enough sauce for 6 chicken tenders, serving 2-3 people •  Total cook time:  Less than 5 minutes Why You Will Love This Hot Honey Sauce First bite and you will taste a kick of hot, but I made sure to balance it ...