Easy Recipes and Menu Ideas

Try these recipes and menu ideas that are quick, easy, and perfect for a busy lifestyle. You will find Southern recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as desserts, appetizers, and snacks. These ideas include healthy recipes as well as simple meals for kids and college students. There are easy recipes for every occasion on this board!
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Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Traditional Irish soda bread is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. With only four ingredients, this authentic recipe is simple to make and doesn't require any yeast. It's so easy to mix up and bake, making it perfect for celebrating your Irish heritage!
Traditional Irish Potato Cakes (Potato Boxty)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delicious traditional Irish potato cakes, also known as potato boxty! This easy recipe makes cakes that are deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. They can be served at breakfast with butter, as a side dish for dinner, or as a savory appetizer with sour cream and chives. Add them to your menu this spring!
Southern Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon
Southern-style green beans and potatoes with bacon is a tried-and-true Southern dish that combines fresh green beans and red potatoes with crispy bacon and Vidalia onions. This is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with any meal! You can add it to your Easter menu or serve it alongside a weeknight meal. Everyone will love this hearty side dish!
No-Bake Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake
This easy strawberry trifle with angel food cake is a delicious no-bake spring dessert! It is filled with fluffy angel food cake, sweet, juicy strawberries, and light-as-air whipped cream. This indulgent dessert is perfect for any spring party, picnic, or even Easter!
Easy Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
Easy slow cooker orange chicken is a delicious dinner idea made with chicken thighs! This dish is bursting with the flavors of sweet citrus, garlic, and just the right amount of spice! The rich, sticky sauce will satisfy your cravings for your favorite takeout. Try this simple crock-pot meal and find a new family favorite!
The Best Irish Potato Soup
Easy Irish potato soup is a creamy meal that is perfect for weeknight meal! Make this simple recipe from Grits and Pinecones and enjoy a heart-warming comfort food that is loaded with flavor. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can whip up this soup in no time! Great for winter or St. Patrick's Day!
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This creamy crack chicken noodle soup is the best dinner idea, and the whole family will love it! It's a hearty, creamy soup that makes a great weeknight meal or comfort food when you're feeling under the weather. Enjoy this chicken noodle soup recipe and share some with your family and friends!
Easy Oven Baked Beef Short Ribs
Looking for a delicious recipe for a dinner? Oven baked beef short ribs are a delicious meal idea that is sure to be a hit with the family! This easy recipe is full of flavor and a classic comfort food. When these short ribs are cooked low and slow, they are so tender the meat falls off the bone! This meal can be made ahead of time and reheated, so it's perfect for serving your family or dinner guests!
Herb & Cheddar Bread Recipe
Herb and cheese bread is a savory quick bread recipe that doesn't need any yeast! It is easy to make and delicious as a side with any meal. It has extra-sharp cheddar cheese with parsley, rosemary, and thyme. This easy recipe is great for your Easter menu or for a dinner party!
Fruit Salad Cocktail with Orange Syrup
Make a delicious fruit salad cocktail with this easy recipe! It is a quick, healthy fruit salad for the perfect breakfast, brunch, or side dish for spring! Filled with ripe fruit tossed with a bright citrus orange syrup this homemade fruit salad is a make ahead dish perfect to bring to any potluck or add it to your Easter dinner!
Baked Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Baked chicken noodle casserole is the ultimate comfort food and will quickly become a family favorite. This dish is bursting with flavor, incredibly versatile, and can be prepped beforehand. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, melted cheddar cheese and finished with a most delicious French fried onion topping, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or serving to guests. Try this satisfying meal for dinner this week!
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken - Easy Recipe!
Slow cooker orange chicken is a delicious dinner idea made with chicken thighs! This dish is bursting with the flavors of sweet citrus, garlic, and just the right amount of spice! The rich, sticky sauce will satisfy your cravings for your favorite takeout. Try this simple crock-pot meal and find a new family favorite!
13 Comfort Food Casseroles for Busy Weeknights
Plan an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love with these 13 easy one-dish wonders! They are the perfect solution for busy nights when you need a hearty meal. There are delicious options for chicken, beef, sausage, and other proteins with all sorts of delicious flavor combinations. Try these easy, no-fuss dishes that you can mix up and enjoy in no time!
Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
Add this Southern green bean casserole to your Easter menu! Ditch the canned cream of mushroom soup and savor the taste of homemade goodness with this easy-to-make side dish. This green bean casserole is perfect for Easter, Mother's Day, or a dinner party!
Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
This American coleslaw recipe is just like Grandma's recipe! It's super creamy, loaded with crunchy cabbage and carrots, and it is perfect for a picnic or barbecue! Take it to a potluck or serve it for a Sunday dinner, it is sure to be a hit. The homemade coleslaw dressing is made with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar. Try this delicious side dish today!