Easy Peasy Back To School Dinners!

If back to school shopping, team practices and managing homework again has you swamped, let us help you with some easy dinner recipes. I've collected some simple recipes that are easy on your wallet and easy on your time. They may be modest meals but these family friendly dinners are tasty and filling, keeping everyone fueled and full for back to school success.

Crock Pot 7-Up Roast

Our Crock Pot 7-Up Roast is a delicious twist on a reliable go-to slow cooker meal that won't disappoint.

Easy Chicken Tacos

The Easy Chicken Tacos are just like they sound - delectable chicken tacos made easy and quick.

Frugal Hamburger Soup

Don't let our Frugal Hamburger Soup fool you. It may have humble beginnings but the taste is savory.

Crock Pot Swiss Tenderloin

Another slow cooker friend - try our Crock Pot Swiss Tenderloin to level up your evening family time.

Spaghetti Pie

Last but not least, our Spaghetti Pie recipe delivers on easy prep and cooking and mouthwatering taste.

Don't let the back to school hustle and bustle stump your evening meal. Bring your family together and try one of our reliable recipes. Connect with us on Facebook or visit Annie's Recipes for more easy peasy dinner ideas!

Back To School Snack Sensations!

With back to school in full swing, you may have heard these words "I want a snack!" echoed from your herd as they return home from a full day of brain work and recess therapy. Got snacks? I compiled a few recipes below to make life a bit easier for you when it comes to snack sensations. Best of luck!

Banana Brownies

Cashew Sugar Cookies

Double Chocolate Muffins

Lemon Drop Cookies

Rolled Oat Clusters (No Bake)

No matter how you fend off the snack attacks, fight the good fight and fill those bellies. Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite after school snacks or visit Annie's Recipes for even more great snack recipes. Enjoy!

Back To School Breakfast Ideas!

Are you ready to send your crew back to school? I know I am! My sons miss their friends and yes, even teachers. And I miss my morning coffee meditation! Back to school also brings a different tone and style for breakfast as opposed to laid back, casual summer time breakfasts. But don't stress! Even though your little learners need extra fuel to keep those brains and bodies moving through their morning, don't panic! I've got you covered with these unique breakfast recipes!

Bagel Scramble Sandwich

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Breakfast Pizza

Italian Style Scrambled Eggs

Yes, back to school time is upon us! However you do back to school breakfast at your house, connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite breakfast recipe or ideas. Visit Annie's Recipes for tons more fun, free breakfast food recipes and enjoy!

Awesome Apple Recipes in August

One of my family's favorite fruits is the APPLE! Why? It is sweet, but not too sweet. Apples satisfy that sugar craving and fill you up at the same time - fiber rocks! Apples are multi-purpose foods. Add them to a salad for some extra crunch and munch or add them to a grilled k-bob or as steak garnishment for a fruity zing of flavor.

And right now is the perfect time of year to stock up on your apple supply! In my neck of the woods we are blessed to have many local orchards within a 30 - 40 mile radius where I can go to literally take my pick. Fun huh? Yes, apples are nature's little fruity treasure to us. And speaking of treasures, here are a few traditional Apple recipes to taste your way through!

Apple Pie Farmer Style

Apple Crisp

Apple Muffins

Apple Pie Cake

Apple Crunch Muffins

Enjoy your apples this summer and connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite apple recipes. Visit Annie's Recipes for even more apple-icious recipes!

Amish Dinner Party

If you have followed the blog since I started writing for Annie's Recipes, you know I love themed menu plans and themed food dinner parties. This week I thought it would be fun to put together an Amish Recipe themed menu plan, just in case you are expecting the Amish to drop buy, or even if you're not!

The Amish recipes in our archives share a few factors in common that I find attractive in a recipe: easy to prepare, simple ingredients (mostly), fresh takes on old favorites, and a flavorful twist on familiar foods. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does! Find us on Facebook and share your favorite Amish dish or visit Annie's Recipes for more Amish love.

Amish Potroast

Amish Macaroni Salad

Amish Yeast Rolls

Amish Sour Cream Apple Pie

Amish Shoo Fly Pie

5 Beautiful Bread Recipes To Bake

What could be more homey than filling your kitchen with the scent of fresh bread baking? I realize the temperatures are a little warm this time of year, but all the more reason to bake some bread my friends!

Fresh bread brings family together, draws kids in from the backyard and creates friends out of strangers. Just ask your grandmother.

Here are five beautiful bread recipes that will make your mouth water and your tummy very happy. Plus, it's the perfect time to experiment with adding fresh fruits and veggies to your bread creations. Serve your fresh baked breads with dinner, for dessert, at a potluck or that neighborhood cookout next weekend!

Banana Applesauce Bread

Almond Chocolate Chip Bread

Italian Bread

Oatmeal Bread

Peach Tea Bread

No matter how you serve it or eat it, bread brings people together! So enjoy a little fresh bread this summer and spread the bread love! Connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite go-to bread recipe or visit Annie's Recipes for more beautiful bread recipes!

4 Fiesta Foods Just For Fun!

With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, I've trying to come up with a fun way to celebrate the opening ceremonies Friday night, July 27th. (My hubby is a huge Olympic fan.) I'm thinking bright colors, streamers, and...a fiesta! Too much? Well anyway here are some fun fiesta-inspired foods to fix for an Olympic celebration!

Easy Chicken Tacos

Homemade Salsa

Red Beans & Rice

Chocolate Mousse

Okay, so technically I don't really know if chocolate mousse is a traditional fiesta food, but it should be. In fact Chocolate should really have its own level on the food pyramid. I consider it to be one the necessary food groups. Try our Chocolate Mousse recipe to add a little sweetness to your fiesta!

Enjoy the 2012 Olympic Games in style - fiesta style! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite fiesta recipe, or visit Annie's for hundreds of other delicious free recipe ideas!