As busy moms juggling endless tasks, we know that meal time is often just one more box to tick. To help with that, we’ve created a collection of our favourite recipes. From school lunches and quick dinners to potluck gatherings and camping trips, our recipes flex for all of life’s moments.
Food is more than just sustenance. It brings our families together where we can share our days and create lasting memories. Whether you’re whipping up breakfast before school or preparing a fabulous holiday feast, we’ve got you covered with practical, delicious options that your family will love.
Explore our recipe posts to find practical, no-fuss meal ideas that fit into your busy life. Let’s reduce the daily cooking stress, and make meals less of a hassle.
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Food for School Days
Need some fresh inspiration for school day meals? We’ve rounded up some of our top tips for everything from the start of the year to those last days when you wish a simple PB&J didn’t break the allergy rules.
- Back to School Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch ideas for kids
- Egg Cups – A Sanity Saver for Busy Mornings
- Beat School Lunch Prep Burnout (10 Ideas even Picky Eaters will Love)
Camping Recipes
Cooking around the campground is a different beast. Travel stoves are slower to heat, cooking over the campfire is literally playing with fire (we couldn’t resist), and then there’s the question of perishables. We share our menus and plans to make your trip a little bit easier!
- Camping Meals Made Easy with Simply Supper!
- Try these easy camping meals on your next camping trip
- Double Stuffed Potatoes, The Perfect Summer BBQ Side
Potluck Recipes
The Mamas love to share the duty of cooking when we get together. Here are some of our favourite dishes to bring!
- Instant Pot Turkey Buffalo Mac n Cheese – The Perfect Dish For Your Next Potluck Dinner
- 5 Favourite Summer Potluck Recipes
Leftovers Re-Imagined
Cook once, feed twice! But why just re-heat when you can re-imagine? We love getting creative with leftovers. Here are some ideas!
Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is your fuel for the day! Here are some ideas to get you and the kids going without creating more morning chaos.
- Egg Cups – A Sanity Saver for Busy Mornings.
- Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
- Turkey, Egg & Squash Bites
- Back to School Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch ideas for kids
Lunch Recipes
Lunch on the go or at home, this meal keeps you moving! We try to keep things unique and interesting to avoid too many mid-day complaints from the kids that just sap energy for the afternoon.
- Beat School Lunch Prep Burnout (10 Ideas even Picky Eaters will Love)
- Turkey Cranberry Swiss Sliders On A Ciabatta Bun
- Life Changing Muffin Tin Meals
- Back to School Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch ideas for kids
Appetizers
Why are appies so much more appealing for a meal than dinner? We love a good spread and will have appie themed potlucks! (Tip: you can serve appies as a side dish with dinner!)
- Easy Alberta Turkey Meatball Appetizer AND a Giveaway
- Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
- Cinco De Mayo Guacamole
- Super Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Dinner Recipes
From the main meat to a comforting casserole, dinner is often a time for family to gather and reflect on the day – or scarf down between school and evening activities. Whichever camp your meal plan falls into, here are some ideas to help get you through!
- What’s for Dinner?
- Affordable, Garfield-Approved Rolled Lasagna Recipe (Bonus: Hidden Veggies!)
- Instant Pot Turkey Buffalo Mac n Cheese – The Perfect Dish For Your Next Potluck Dinner
- Easy Sous Vide Cooking With The Couch Cook & 4 Delicious Recipes
- Alberta Mamas Turkey Dinner
- 5 Recipes to Celebrate National Pecan Day
- Fall Cooking
Side Dishes
Get in your greens and fibre with these delicious sides!
- Easy Sous Vide Cooking With The Couch Cook & 4 Delicious Recipes
- Turkey Leftovers: Make a Festive Poutine!
- Sesame Green Bean Recipe
- Double Stuffed Potatoes, The Perfect Summer BBQ Side
Salads
Did you know your blood sugar stays the most level when you start the meal with veggies? A starter or side salad is a great way to do this. Here are some ideas to make your plate more interesting!
- Farmers Market Salad
- 15 Delicious Summer Salad Recipes To Make For Your Next Barbeque
- 5 Recipes to Celebrate National Pecan Day
- Spinach Strawberry Summer Salad
Soups
There’s something so comforting about a hot bowl of soup. Why not try one of these for your next meal?
Treat & Desert Recipes
Sugar always wins with kids (and adults, too)! Satisfy your sweet tooth and placate the masses with these tasty treats!
- Bacon Skor Cookies with Chocolate
- A Must Have Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lilac Sugar Recipe
- Cardamom Grilled Peach Recipe
- Super Delicious Banana Bread
- Easy Sous Vide Cooking With The Couch Cook & 4 Delicious Recipes
- 5 Recipes to Celebrate National Pecan Day
- 15 Frighteningly Easy Halloween Treats to Make This Year
- 25 fun + delicious Christmas Baking Recipes
Drink Recipes
Water is good for you, but pretty boring. Spice things up with these drink ideas!
- 15+ lemonade recipes to make this summer
- Summer Banana Lime Cooling Smoothie
- 30+ of Your Favourite Alberta Coffee Roasters
- The Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cocktail
- Easy & Delicious – Make your own Irish Cream Liqueur
More Food Related Posts
Create a theme for the day, improve meal health, or discover a new technique with these miscellaneous food-related posts.
- Healthy Holiday Recipes
- 6 Meal Planning Hacks for People Who Hate Meal Planning
- Tips For Parents Of Picky Eaters
- Cheap Self-Care Ideas and a DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe
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