Sometimes, when life slows down (like in the 9 days), baking is the perfect medicine. Baking is something we all tend to do these days, whether to pass time, to fill up that freezer, because it’s hot out and we want to stay away from the sun, or, because we need something yummy for breaking…
Recipes
The 9×13 Life: Easy Oven S’mores Bars
Everyone loves a good 9×13 dessert, and (almost) everyone loves s’mores. We decided to combine the two into one super easy, crowd-pleasing treat! S’mores are delicious, but they’re typically a mess. There’s lots of gooeyness and stickiness all around when kids are heating up marshmallows, then trying to quickly sandwich them between graham crackers while…
18 Dinners Using Ground Beef/Chicken
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…
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…
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…
