There’s no protein out there that’s as budget-friendly and family-friendly as ground meat! There’s perhaps no better bang-for-the-buck dinner out there. Ground chicken or beef stretches more than any other protein, and is typically very family-friendly. Almost every member of the family loves tacos or meatballs or recipes like Dinner Done’s Saucy Sesame Chicken. Ground…
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Outrageous Tropical Fruit Salad
You can make this one year round with fruits that you find at your corner grocery (and the freezer aisle!) I used to make a version of this salad years ago. It was my signature dish, and the funny part is, there is no cooking involved. Somehow, my guest always knew that there was a…
The 9×13 Life: Honey Garlic Confit Chicken
If you love garlic, you will absolutely love this recipe. Serve it with oven-baked rice for an absolutely no-dishes dinner. Editor’s Note: We’re always on the lookout for great, easy dinner ideas–especially ones that are one pan and quick and easy. We aim to make it easier for all of you! We learned about this…
Bake Your 9×13 Cakes in a Loaf Pan
Is a 9×13 cake too big for your family? Or, do you want a shape that is prettier to serve or easier to display on the counter? Try this! We all love the ease of a no-mixer 9×13 cake. But in my family, we don’t usually finish a full 9×13 of cake before it goes…
The Ultimate Travel Food Roundup
Lots of ideas and inspiration for planning your travel menu. One of the hardest parts of planning a trip can be planning the food. If you started off reading this post on the best appliances for traveling, you already have some ideas of what you might be able to prep for your family while on…
Hearty Minestrone With Meatballs
Really, it’s called “Italian Wedding Soup” but with a name like that, we weren’t sure you would give it a try… Minestra is soup in Italian, and maritata means “married.” Minestra maritata ended up being called “wedding soup” but it’s definitely not served at Italian weddings. It’s just a marriage (and a very good one)…
One-Pan Potatoes and Drumettes
Chicken and potatoes are always a safe choice when it comes to dinner, but why should it be boring? This fun and super flavorful take on a classic dinner will knock your socks off! Editor’s Note: We knew this recipe from Vera Newman’s latest cookbook, Marblespoon at Home, would be right up your alley. Read…
The Top 10 Between Carpools Recipes of 2023
The year’s most clicked and cooked! It’s always so interesting to look back and the year and see which recipes received the most love! Sometimes, there’s some surprises…sometimes recipes we never expected end up on the list, and sometimes it’s the opposite. Sometimes old recipes are discovered and they end up becoming popular years after…
Tangy BBQ Beef Jerky
Ever since we posted The Best Homemade Beef Jerky in summer 2023 we haven’t looked back. For all of us on the Between Carpools team, the Best Homemade Beef Jerky recipe has been a game changer. Yes, making your own beef jerky isn’t hard at all. The results are fabulous. And it costs much less…
The 9×13 Life: Chicken and Eggplant
Surprisingly easy, and jam packed with flavor. This is a dinner that you will find yourself preparing time and again. It’s easy to pull together, light and delicious. Don’t you love when the side dish is right there with your main, cooking in the same pan? Here you have it, and this time, it’s not…
