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Home Holidays & Events Back to School Recipes

Back to School Recipes

I get it, the thought of packed lunches and frantic mornings makes me want to hit the snooze button too. But fear not, fellow kitchen warriors, because we’ve gathered a treasure trove of recipes that even the most culinary-challenged can conquer.

Getting dinner together is never easy, but these recipes add a little order to the chaos, getting the job done quickly. Not only is the choice made, but everyone will actually love what you cook. You deserve a gold star!

no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies held up in hand
close up of white rice and crispy orange chicken with green onion garnish.

Recipes for Dinner

Better Than Panda Orange Chicken

Easy Cheesy Cheeseburger Sliders from The Food Charlatan

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Best Sliders Recipe

bowl with chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, sour cream, fried tortilla strips, and more.

Healthy Dinner

Super Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cookies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Chocolate Snickerdoodles)

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Muffins with Maple Syrup from The Food Charlatan

Breads, Muffins & Rolls

How to make Pancake Muffins

Green caramel apple with a stick in the center on parchment paper.

Candy & Fudge Recipes

The Only Caramel Apple I Will Eat

two breakfast burritos stacked on top of each other with cheese.

Savory Breakfast

The Only Breakfast Burrito Recipe You Need (Freezer Friendly!)

Crispy Fish Parmesan (just like Chicken Parmesan) from The Food Charlatan

Recipes for Dinner

Crispy Fish Parmesan (just like Chicken Parmesan)

crispy chicken parmesan on a pan with cheese stretch; shot from overhead

Recipes for Dinner

Best Chicken Parm

Nana's Famous Fudge Brownies from The Food Charlatan

Dessert

Nana’s Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

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Brownies & Bars

White Chocolate Brownies

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Drinks

My Favorite Wassail

Texas Cowboy Cookies (Cow Chips) from The Food Charlatan

Dessert

Texas Cowboy Cookies

smothered burrito with sweet pulled pork.

Pork

Cafe Rio Sweet Shredded Pork for Burritos (Slow Cooker/Instant Pot)

One Skillet Beef Meatballs with Rice and Peas from The Food Charlatan

Recipes for Dinner

Meatballs and Rice Recipe (One Skillet)

Cheesy Overnight Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole from The Food Charlatan

Savory Breakfast

Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole

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Brownies & Bars

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

one chicken thigh in honey garlic sauce with green onion topping on top of white rice.

Quick and Easy Dinners

Honey Garlic Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

single glass cup of creamy vanilla pudding with a spoon and a dollop of whipped cream.

Dessert

Homemade Vanilla Pudding Recipe

Ceramic dinner bowl with sushi rice, blackened salmon, cucumber, edamame, and more.

Seafood Recipes

Honey Sriracha Salmon Bowls

taco seasoning recipe in a wooden bowl with a metal spoon.

Recipes for Dinner

How to make Taco Seasoning

cold noodles with sesame sauce mixed with several vegetables in ceramic bowl.

Recipes for Dinner

Easy Sesame Noodles with Spring Veggies

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Breakfast

Homemade Doughnuts

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

The Very Best Fruit Salad

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