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School Days... Easy Recipes for Back to School!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 26, 2022

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It's that time of year again! Time to head back to school and we've got 10 easy and comforting recipes everyone will love.

Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school. We've rounded up some of our favorite easy recipes that are perfect for this time of year. There are easy breakfast ideas, crowd-pleasing dinners and of course a few treats to celebrate.

Horizontal closeup photo of several Double Almond Coconut Granola Parfaits garnished with fresh fruit and mint leaves.

At our house when things get busy, we turn to easy, comforting recipes to make everyone happy. We hope you love these recipes as much as we do. And good luck to all the kids and teachers heading back to school!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Honey Glazed Apple Bran Muffins in a blue and white muffin tin

These delicious Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins are moist, tender, studded with sweet chunks of apple and laced with cinnamon. They rise up with high-domed tops and come together quickly with one bowl and no mixer!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche with a slice cut on a blue and white plate

This fabulous Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche is healthy, hearty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover ham (or just purchase a chunk of ham from the deli)!

Overhead vertical photo of Skillet Ravioli Lasagna.

This make-ahead Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna is bursting with fabulous Italian flavor and tastes like you labored for hours! No one has to know the delicious little secret.

 

Overhead picture of Summery Chicken Coconut Curry on a wooden table

This Summery Chicken Coconut Curry is loaded with fresh, healthy summer vegetables and lean, tender chicken. The fragrant coconut curry sauce is crazy delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Peruvian Chicken and Rice Bowls on a round wooden platter.

With lots of delicious, vibrant flavor, juicy, tender chicken and a boatload of fresh healthy veggies, these Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls take the humble chicken breast from ordinary to super extraordinary!

 

Overhead picture of mediterranean sheet pan chicken

This delicious chicken sheet pan dinner is a super easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, but delicious and pretty enough to serve for a dinner party!

 

Vertical picture of yogurt and granola parfaits with fruit

This delicious, 5-ingredient Double Almond Paleo Granola is gluten-free and easy to throw together! You won't want to ever buy granola again!

 

Vertical photo of The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

This easy, one-bowl, no-mixer recipe really does produce the BEST chocolate chip cookies we've ever tasted. They're buttery and crinkly with crisp edges, a chewy interior and lots of delicious chocolate chips.

 

Overhead picture of peanut butter and jelly blondies on a wooden cutting board

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies will be a hit with kids of all ages! And you can mix them up in less than 10 minutes, with just one bowl and no mixer!

 

Vertical photo of two turquoise cups filled with Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites.

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites are super easy to make with no rolling or cutting out and make a delicious, quite magical gift with the free printable labels!

Thought for the  day:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
 they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

 

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