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    Family Friendly Recipes

    If you are looking for recipes the entire family will love, you have come to the right place! Here at Mess for Less, we specialize in easy-to-make recipes sure to please even the pickiest eaters. No fancy ingredients or cooking methods here. All you'll find are foods you'll love that are simple to prepare.

    Some of my family's favorites are Crack Chicken in the Crock Pot, Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole, and Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake.

    • Easy Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe
    • Hidden Veggie Baked Mac and Cheese
    • Recipes Using Applesauce
    • Cajun Chicken Recipe
    • Dinner Ideas For Kids
    • Easy Apple Recipes
    • Best Ever Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe
    • Chinese Spaghetti
    • Cooking Cheesy Beef Taco Crescent Cups with Kids
    • Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
    • Homemade Apple Crisp
    • Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
    • Peanut Butter Chicken in the Instant Pot
    • Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce
    • Pão de queijo Brazilian Cheese Bread
    • Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
    • Instant Pot Red Baked Potatoes
    • M&M Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe
    • Easy Salted Caramel Cold Brew
    • Crescent Roll Pizza Ring
    • Italian Meatloaf Cupcake Recipe
    • Beef with Garlic Sauce
    • Ham and Cheese Sliders
    • Minnie Mouse Hot Cocoa Bombs
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Monte Cristo Sandwich
    • Zucchini Pecan Bread
    • 4 Ingredient Pizza Bagels
    • The Best Banana Crumb Muffins
    • Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
    • M&M Cookie Sandwiches
    • Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
    • Coca-Cola Baked Beans Recipe
    • Instant Pot Orange Glazed Meatballs
    • Camping Recipes to Cook Outdoors
    • Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms
    • Crockpot Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
    • Easy Loaded Smashed Potatoes
    • Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
    • Easy One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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