13 Instant Pot Freezer Meals for Busy Weeknights

by Karly WoodFebruary 24, 2023

We’re partial to the fajitas and the baked chicken spaghetti recipes

Busy weeknights don’t have to equal fast food, especially when you own a pressure cooker. From healthy soups to savory tenderloin and spicy fajitas, these recipes and meal prep ideas are all about Instant Pot freezer meals that will take your daily dinners from drab to fab. Get ready to add a ton to your weekly recipe rotation.

Wild Rice Soup

Pinch of Yum's wild rice soup is just what the cold weather ordered. It is easy to freeze and even easier to make (try a vegetarian version or add chicken). It's comfort food that packs in veggies, spices and a healthy dose of flavor.

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Kid-friendly and packed with pineapple, The Salty Pot's Instant Pot sweet & sour meatballs get dinner on the table in a flash. It's simple to stow all the prepped ingredients into a bag and pull out just in time to add to your pressure cooker.

Shredded Beef Fajitas

Happy Money Saver's recipe for shredded beef fajitas will quickly become a family fave. The meaty mixture cooks for 60 minutes in your Instant Pot and needs only a side of tortillas and lime before enjoying.

Unstuffed Peppers

Hearty and savory, these Instant Pot Unstuffed Peppers from Adventures of a Nurse are a quick one-pot meal. Rice, ground beef and peppers cook straight from the freezer for just four minutes, and dinner is done!

Apple Honey Pork Tenderloin

This dump-and-go freezer meal from Meal Plan Addict is great for any time of the year, but especially in cold weather months. Everyone will enjoy this savory dish; you can cook from frozen or pull out the ingredients the night before to thaw in the fridge.

Chili

A fave for chilly nights or football games, this Instant Pot chili from Recipes from a Pantry is quick and to the point. Prepped meat and veggies can be thawed overnight and cooked up in just 15 minutes in your IP for a healthy and hearty weeknight meal.

Vegetable Soup

Whether you're a diehard vegetarian or just prepping for a Meatless Monday, this Vegetable Soup recipe from Thriving Home is packed with healthy ingredients no one can resist. Easy to prep, meal planning is a cinch with this tasty dinner. Get the full recipe from Thriving Home.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Great for picky eaters and busy nights, this cheesy taco pasta dish from Bake Me Some Sugar is just what your weeknight ordered. Savory meat, adorable mini shells, cheese and lots of flavorful seasonings make this one-pot dish come together quickly. Just add a salad and dinner is done.

Thai Chicken Thighs

Are you looking for a flavor-packed dinner? Pressure Cooking Today's recipe for Thai chicken thighs is where it's at! Boneless chicken thighs and peanut sauce are just a few flavorful ingredients that can be frozen together then dumped into your pressure cooker. All you need to do is add a few fresh ingredients like green onions and peanuts.

Pasta E Fagioli Soup

This savory pasta e Fagioli soup from Sparkles to Sprinkles is great for chilly nights. To prep, add all your ingredients except the pasta. When it's time to make dinner, just add in the pasta before cooking.

Chicken Caesar Wraps

This chicken Caesar wraps recipe from Foody Schmoody is perfect for a lighter meal. Frozen chicken is quickly cooked and shredded, then combined with yummy Caesar dressing before adding to a tortilla.

Taco Rice Casserole

This tasty taco rice casserole from A Taste of Madness is such a versatile recipe. You can eat it for lunch or dinner!

Baked Chicken Spaghetti

This baked chicken spaghetti is a delicious meal and the perfect comfort food. Get it from Scrummy Lane.

—with additional reporting by Taylor Clifton

Recipe: Fiesta Taco Dog

by Maraea CardnerOctober 30, 2022

Make mealtime a party with these Fiesta Taco Dogs. Featuring Nathan’s Famous® Quarter Pound Beef Franks, this Mexican-inspired recipe is great for friends and family to get involved in the kitchen.

Check out the recipe from Nathan’s Famous® below to learn how to spice up your next family get-together.

Total Time	Skill Level	Servings
30 mins	Beginner	8

Ingredients

Nathan’s Famous®Quarter Pound Beef Franks	1 pkg(s)
Olive oil	1 Tbsp.
Lean ground beef	1 lb.
Taco seasoning	2 Tbsps.
Nathan’s Hot dog buns	1 pkg(s)
Shredded iceberg lettuce	1 cup(s)
Crumbled queso fresco	1 1/2 cup(s)
Plum tomatoes, chopped	3
Chopped fresh cilantro	1/4 cup(s)

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Cook your hot dogs your favorite way. We suggest pan-fried with butter!
3. Place each hot dog in a bun and top with ground beef, lettuce, queso fresco, tomato and cilantro.

Tips to Stretch Your Dollar

Make a yummy taco salad with your leftover ingredients! Store your veggies in individual containers, and don’t forget to place a paper towel in your lettuce container to soak up excess moisture.

In need of more inspiration for your next family meal? Smithfield Foods’ large portfolio of products, including Smithfield® Bacon, Nathan’s Famous® Beef Franks and Eckrich® Smoked Sausage, can meet your household’s needs for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snack time.

Recipe: Keto Chili Dog Skillet

by Marianella OrlandoOctober 26, 2022

Hot dogs are more versatile than meets the eye. In this keto-friendly hot dog skillet, spicy chili is coupled perfectly with the savory flavors of Nathan’s Famous® Skinless Beef Franks and topped with a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese. Did we mention it’s carb-free, too?

Check out the recipe from Nathan’s Famous® below to learn how to whip up your family’s new go-to weeknight dinner.

Total Time	Skill Level	Servings
1 hr 10 mins	Beginner	6

Ingredients

Nathan’s Famous® Skinless Beef Franks	1 pkg(s)
Lean ground beef	1 lb.
Yellow onion, finely chopped	1 whole
Garlic, minced	2 clove(s)
Jalapeno, diced	1 whole
Chili powder	2 Tbsp.
Ground cumin	1 Tbsp.
Kosher salt	1 Tsp.
Sugar (or sugar substitute)	1 Tbsp.
Tomato sauce	1 cup(s)
Water	1 cup(s)
Cheddar cheese, shredded	1 cup(s)
Sliced scallions, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice hot dogs on the bias into 1/2″ slices.
Combine beef, remaining onion, garlic and jalapenos in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up beef with a spoon, until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain fat from skillet.
Return to the skillet to heat and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir hot dogs into chili mixture and top with cheddar cheese. Bake skillet for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Top with scallions and serve.

Tips to Stretch Your Dollar

To wow your kiddos the next day, save your remaining hot dogs to add to a batch of freshly-made fried rice. Quick, easy and budget-friendly, this dish will be bursting with flavors while packing in necessary protein and veggies for your little ones.

The Best Pizza in San Diego

by Aimee Della BittaSeptember 21, 2022

Dishing on the best pizza spots in San Diego that the whole family will love

Best known for its fish tacos, craft brews and tasty juice bars, San Diego is quietly leveling up its pizza game too. And, since most families agree that the perfect pie is an instant mood booster, we’re thrilled to share the best pizza joints in the county. From artisan pizzas in Little Italy to authentic Chicago slices, keep reading for the 12 best pizza spots in San Diego that will have the whole family rejoicing, “That’s amore!”

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Buona Forchetta: After biting into a slice of pizza at Buona Forchetta you’ll immediately understand why the business, that started as a small Italian restaurant nestled on a corner in South Park, has grown into a “family of restaurants throughout the county. The owners have mastered the Neapolitan style pie—think blistered crusts, San Marzano tomato sauce, and five-star olive oil. The pies are simple, allowing high-quality ingredients like fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, and everyone’s favorite salami to shine. If you’re starving and want to treat the kids to an appetizer try the pizzelle, a deep-fried pizza dough (like a pizza before the pizza).

South Park, Liberty Station & Encinitas
Online: buonaforchettasd.com

URBN Pizza: For delicious coal-fired pizza, this is your pizza place. Their craft pies have a paper-thin crust and toppings that range from the simple pepperoni to the more complex and rich-tasting (B)URBN BBQ Chicken or fresh littleneck clams. Or if you really want something new, try the famed garlic mashed potato and bacon pie. Good to know, the pizza is oblong, so you will have both triangular and square pieces. If you’re looking to add some greens to your meal, the URBN Salad is an excellent choice!

Vista, Encinitas, Del Mar Heights, North Park & San Diego
Online: urbn.com

Blue Ribbon: Slip into a booth in this cozy Encinitas spot after a long day and the whole family will exhale. The restaurant is welcoming and the pies are “blue ribbon” worthy. Be sure to try their “Signature” pizza which has lemon EVOO, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, Parm-Reg, lemon zest, red onion, and basil. Don’t leave without trying the butterscotch pudding with sea-salt caramel and housemade whipped cream.

897 S. Coast Highway
Encinitas
Online: blueribbonpizzeria.com

Monello: Order the Monello pizza special to satisfy your pizza craving! It comes with spinach, roasted bell peppers, sausage, and a bunch of cheese. Half-pints will happily dig into the Margherita pizza. Also, for dessert, the chocolate custard with berries or the gelato made daily make the meal complete!

750 W Fir St., Ste. 102 B
San Diego
Online: lovemonello.com

7-Mile Kitchen: Where to eat pizza after a visit to LEGOLAND? Try 7-Mile Kitchen, named for Carlsbad’s seven miles of coastline. The pizzas are crafted with house-made dough and baked in a wood-fired pizza oven. Their gluten-free pizza is one of the best tasting around. You’ll also find rotating taps of San Diego’s favorite local, craft beers. And finally, top off dinner with a scoop from their gelato bar.

5420 Grand Pacific Dr
Carlsbad
Online: 7milekitchen.com

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Sisters Pizza: Voted runner-up for Best Pizza in San Diego Magazines in San Diego Magazines’ latest poll, Sisters Pizza is making a name for itself throughout the city. Established in loving memory of Kate Green, the older Sisters’ sister, the community-focused pizza restaurant delivers on its passion for pizza and how sharing a slice brings together family and friends. They offer east coast-style pizza you can order by the pie or by the slice, as well as a full Italian-inspired menu with plenty of kid-friendly options. Most pizzas are available gluten-free and come 16″, 18″ or 20″.

3603 Fourth Ave. (corner of 4th & Brookes)
San Diego
Online: sisterspizzasd.com

Leftys Pizza: Only true Chicago expats can deliver the deep-dish beasts that land on your table at Lefty’s Pizza. The husband-wife duo moved to San Diego from the Windy City and strive to bring the best Chicago-style pizza along with a few of their home-town city’s other infamous street treats like Chicago Hot Dogs and Chicago Polish Sausage Dogs to San Diegans. Bite into the “Meaty Pie” or the “Monster of the Midway” and you’ll know they’ve succeeded.

North Park & Mission Hills
Online: leftyspizza.com

Pizzo’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar: This Eastlake spot is the perfect place for families to sit down for an authentic Italian pizza in the South Bay. Pizzo’s is beautiful inside with huge windows that provide a great view of the city. Outside you’ll find patio seating with a grassy area for the kids to play. Besides tempting slices heaping with cheese, your fam will enjoy fresh huge salads with shaved parmesan too. Try their Salsiccia or fennel sausage pizza with roasted peppers, basil, roasted onions, and fresh mozzarella with organic tomato sauce.

2322 Proctor Valley Rd.
Chula Vista
Online: pizzospizzeria.com

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Bronx Pizza: Craving a genuine New York slice? Bronx Pizza has been serving New York-style thin-crust pizza to San Diego since 1997. Sit down at this family-friendly, casual spot and take in a little slice of the East Coast while you gaze up at the New York memorabilia that adorns the walls. Not sure which pizza to try? The Whitestone and the Bronx Deluxe are both local favorites.

111 Washington St.
San Diego
Online: bronxpizza.com

Pauly’s Pizza Joint: This friendly, laid-back pizza place known for its thin, crispy New York crust draws in families from all over the county. With outdoor seating, your family can enjoy a fun slice of Christmas Pizza (spinach, bacon, pepperoni, garlic and feta cheese) in the sunshine any time of year. Kiddos also like their Hawaiian-style slices.

6780 Miramar Rd. Ste.105
San Diego
Online: paulyspizzajoint.com

Napizza: Being square is part of the fun at Napizza, where you order by the slice and can try all the varieties. The square slices of pie contain natural, organic ingredients that are sourced locally. A healthy option the Veggy Festa, with fresh veggies or The Bolognese pizza, a savory combo of ground beef, homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella are favorites. Try their delicious combos with fresh soup or salad too.

Little Italy & Encinitas
Online: na-pizza.com

Forchettabouddit: For an easy night out and a mouthwatering pie, stop by Forchettabouddit in Encinitas. The north county restaurant is part of the Bueno Forchetta family and serves NY-style pizza and classic Italian cuisine like 10″ subs, fresh hand-made pasta and more. It’s a no-frills, family-friendly spot that also happens to have one of the best gluten-free pizza options in all of San Diego.

250 N Coast Hwy.
Encinitas
Online: buonaforchettasd.com/forchettabouddit

8 Traditional Cuban Recipes for the Entire Family

by Karly WoodSeptember 2, 2022

Looking for a new take on Taco Tuesday? Try Cuban food! While just as flavorful as Mexican food, Cuban food recipes are often less spicy and not as fried, making it the perfect cuisine to try with kids. Discover your favorite from our collection of everything from the traditional Cuban sandwich and black beans to the perfect Medianoche bread recipe.

Cuban Medianoche Bread

Medianoche Bread Cuban food recipe — Hostess at Heart

Can you make a Cuban sandwich without medianoche bread? You can, but with this easy recipe from Hostess at Heart, you shouldn't! With simple ingredients and novice baking skills required, you'll be whipping up Cubanos in no time.

Ropa Vieja

The Daring Gourmet's Ropa Vieja recipe is so easy, that it will quickly become a part of your menu rotation. Made with flank steak, veggies, and lots of fragrant spices, this traditional shredded beef dish easily pairs with rice and beans—things even picky eaters like! Dinner is served.

Cuban Sandwich

The Cubano is a famous Cuban food recipe — Marta Rivera

Remember that medianoche bread? It's time to whip up that Cubano sandwich now! This Cuban food recipe from Simply Recipes pairs traditional ingredients like pork, ham, cheese, and pickles into a hearty sandwich that is beyond filling.

Boliche

Cuban stuffed roast is the stuff of holiday dinners. While it is a labor of love, this savory roast stuffed with chorizo, olives, and garlic is even harder to pass up once it's covered in gravy. Your little meat-eaters will have no problem eating this up! Get the recipe from Magnolia Days.

Cuban Black Beans

Black beans are part of this classic Cuban food recipe. — A Couple Cooks

Whether you use dried or canned beans, you can still make authentic Cuban beans in a flash. Ingredients like green pepper and onions come together in this recipe from A Couple Cooks to create an easy side dish or main meal that easily pairs with rice.

Cuban Beef Picadillo

Ground beef with cinnamon and raisins? Toss in green olives and you've got Beef Picadillo! This simple recipe from A Spicy Perspective makes dinnertime adventurous and quick. Serve with rice or in taco shells, and everyone is on their way to full tummies.

Flan de Leche

A good cuban food recipe is flan — Max Griss via Unsplash

You've had flan, but have you had Cuban Flan de Leche? The ultra-creamy dessert is made with condensed and evaporated milk and finished with a creme brûlée topping. We love Bacon is Magic's recipe, which is easy and quick.

Arroz con Leche

Condensed milk is back in this creamy and traditional Arroz con Leche recipe. Cuban rice pudding is made with simple ingredients and just a little attention. This recipe from Coco & Ash walks you through the super kid-friendly dessert in just an hour.

Tonight’s Dinner Recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

by Christal Y.August 1, 2022

Thanks to Ambs Loves Food, your cravings for a Korean beef bowl can be sated in just 20 mins. This simple ingredient list of pantry staples will pack your dish with so much flavor your little foodies will be asking for seconds. Pst – cooking the rice will take longer than the beef, so if you plan ahead and have pre-cooked rice to reheat, making this dish could take less than 20 mins!

Ingredients:
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon veggie oil
1 tablespoon chives
roasted/steamed broccoli
cooked brown rice

Method:
1. Start with a large skillet and heat oil until hot. First add garlic and cook for a minute until you can smell it fragrantly. Add in ground beef.

2. While beef is cooking mix brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and lastly ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Once beef is cooked and all crumbled, drain the fat. Pour in sauce mixture with chives, let simmer until hot.

4. Serve over brown rice with roasted broccoli.

Planning on cooking this recipe today? Share your results with us in the Comments below!

Textile designer by day, food blogger by night, Amber Knight is the author and photographer of Ambs Loves Food, a blog full of easy, delicious recipes. Her recipe index is filled with classical dishes that kids will love, like banana oat chocolate chip muffins to comfort mac and cheese. She even gets her craft on with fun DIY projects! Visit Ambs Loves Food by clicking here.

12 Summer Casseroles the Whole Family Will Love

by Amy BizzarriMay 10, 2022

Convenient, easy and comforting, casseroles are an easy dinner option minus the hours spent at the stovetop. Best of all, it’s easy to conceal garden-fresh veggies in a delicious casserole that the whole family will love. We’ve gathered the best casserole recipes that are light and easy to whip up, even on the hottest summer days. See them all below.

Beefy Zucchini Casserole

If your backyard garden is bursting with zucchini, this is the casserole for you! “This Beefy Zucchini Casserole has made an appearance on the summer dinner menu for over 30 years in my family," says Mary Ann, the resident cook, writer and photographer behind the blog The Beach House Kitchen. “All you’ll need is some ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, zucchini, shredded Colby Jack cheese and one can of cream of mushroom soup, and in less than an hour dinner is on the table.” Get the recipe here.

Cool Ranch Potato Casserole

What kid (or adult!) doesn’t love the tangy flavor of Cool Ranch seasoning? Entice your family to the dinner table with a potato-based casserole loaded with ranch seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chiles. Great for outdoor summer dinners! Get the recipe here.

Creamy Margherita Quinoa Bake

“This initially unassuming quinoa bake is consummately delicious comfort food,” said Sarah, the writer/cook/photo-taker behind A Love Letter to Food. “With stretchy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes bursting with flavor, and strips of basil, it’s pretty much all the things you love about a Margherita pizza in creamy casserole form.” Get the recipe here.

Greek Pastitsio

Pastitsio is Greek comfort food at its finest. This lightened-up recipe for the flavor-packed baked pasta can even be prepared the night before—just cover tightly and refrigerate and bake the next day when you’re ready for dinner. Get the recipe here.

Skillet Eggplant Lasagna

No-boil lasagna noodles make this casserole come together with hardly any cleanup efforts. Though this recipe is vegetarian, you can always replace the eggplant with Italian sausage. Get everything you need to make this casserole by clicking here.

Baked Tomato Casserole

Gather tomatoes from your garden and bake them up into a delicious and healthy casserole. “A handful of panko bread crumbs added to the parmesan cheese topping would be an excellent addition,” recommends Sharon Rigsby of Grits and Pinecones. Get the recipe by clicking here.

Corn Soufflé

This classic corn casserole is the perfect addition to your summer table, either as a main or a side. Top with finely chopped herbs from the garden. Get the recipe here.

Lobster Mac and Cheese

A creamy, decadent sauce made with four kinds of cheese and tender chunks of lobster are baked together into this indulgent casserole for every season. “Investing in fresh meat that comes from your local fish market will make for the best result possible,” recommends Jocelyn Delk Adams, the tastemaker behind the foodie blog Grandbaby Cakes. Find out all the ingredients you'll need to make this dish by clicking here.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Transform this classic casserole into a healthy dinner dish the whole family with love by following the recipe for this creamy, completely delicious version—it’s vegan and gluten-free, too! Even better if you can use the fresh green beans from your garden! Get the recipe here.

Six-Ingredient Plant-Based Enchiladas

Just six ingredients fall together in these enchiladas, which are baked for just 25 minutes. Serve with a side of homemade guacamole and chips (plus margaritas for moms and dads!) for a summer dinner to remember. This recipe calls for Loma Linda Taco Filling, but you can use any faux meat you like, seasoned with a dash of chili powder, cumin and paprika. Get the recipe here.

Hawaiian Chicken and Rice Casserole

The flavors of the islands meld in this easy weeknight casserole that uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry: pineapple, chicken, sliced almonds, water chestnuts, green onions and rice cooked in coconut milk.

Egg Casserole with Salmon & Tomato

This healthy casserole works for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. “Call it a salmon casserole recipe or a gluten-free crustless quiche,” said dietitian nutritionist (RDN) Amy Gorin. “Whatever its name, it’s guaranteed to be one of the most delicious egg recipes you’ll ever eat. Get the recipe here.

—Amy Bizzarri

10 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Kids to Simplify Your Mornings

by Susie ForesmanApril 27, 2022

The weekday morning struggle is real—getting everyone out the door, fully dressed, with everything they need on time is a miracle in itself. Turn the chaos into calm with these make-ahead breakfasts for kids. We’ve found putting in extra time the night before or on the weekend will make your mornings run smoother. Scroll down for breakfast inspo that’ll make your mornings easier.

Creamsicle Chia Pudding

This Creamsicle Chia Pudding from A Taste of Madness is one of the most delicious make-ahead breakfast recipes for kids. Your family will be wanting seconds of this one.

Apple Pie Oatmeal Smoothie

The kids will love this apple pie oatmeal smoothie from The Stay at Home Chef—it tastes like apple pie in a glass! The recipe keeps the sugar to a minimum, making it a healthy way to start the day.

Taco Muffin Tin Eggs

We’ve seen a million twists on muffin tin eggs, but you’ll definitely want to try this one from The Cheerful Kitchen. With veggies, cheese and ground beef, it’s filling enough to keep little bellies satisfied until lunchtime.

Peanut Butter Granola

This granola from Joy Food Sunshine is super easy to make and will make your mornings a breeze. You can serve it up as cereal, sprinkle it over yogurt with some berries or just gobble it up by the handful.

Breakfast Burritos with Chorizo

freezer breakfast burritos — The Suburban Soapbox

These breakfast burritos from The Suburban Soapbox can be prepared on the weekend and stashed in the freezer for up to a month. Just pop them in the microwave and they’ll be your savior on stressful mornings.

Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Make a batch of these muffins from My Food Story on the weekend, and you’ll be set for the whole week. The chocolate chips make them an instant hit with the kids, and the wholesome ingredients make them a win for parents too.

Berry Chia Overnight Oats

If your little ones like oatmeal, then you’ll want to give overnight oats a try. This version from Sue Bee Homemaker is bursting with berries and adding a sprinkling of chia seeds ups the nutritional benefits even more.

Breakfast Sandwiches

Skip the Egg McMuffins and try out The Charming Detroiter’s genius make-ahead breakfast sandwiches instead. Your little foodies will have a new favorite breakfast.

Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding

For an impressive breakfast totally worth the (night before) effort, you’ve got to try this recipe from Seasonal Cravings. With layers of fruit and chia pudding, it’s as healthy as it is eye-catching.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

You can make this breakfast casserole from The Cookie Rookie on the weekend, and the leftovers will be just as tasty heated up throughout the week. The dish is stuffed with kid-fave ingredients like ham, cheese and crusty bread to start your day off on a delicious note.

—Taylor Clifton & Susie Foresman

Ground Beef Sold at Walmart & Other Stores Recalled

by Karly WoodApril 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling roughly 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that could be contaminated with E. coli O103. Currently, there have been reports of illness as a result of the recalled products.

The ground beef items were produced from Feb. 1, 2022, through Apr. 8, 2022 and amount to about 40 unique products. You can view the entire list of recalled product names and codes here and the labels here. (And you can check out our coverage of other recent recalls here.)

Some of the recalled brands include Thomas Farms, Nature’s Reserve, Tajima, Marketside Butcher, Weis and Seg. The affected products include beef bricks, patties, ground Wagyu and various sizes of chubs (the actual term).

#Alert Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination https://t.co/thAgj3XJrb

— USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) April 26, 2022

If you’re unsure if your ground beef products have been recalled, you can check the establishment number, which is found inside the USDA mark of inspection and shows “EST. 46841.” The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide and include stores like Walmart and Target.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to ensure that consumers do not have the recalled products stored in refrigerators or freezers. Those infected with STEC O103 (Shiga toxin-inducing e.Coli) can develop vomiting and diarrhea, and infections are common in children under five years old and older adults.

If you do find a recalled product in your home, do not eat it. You can throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If you have questions, you can contact Lakeside Refrigerated Services directly at 800-493-9042 and customercare@lakesiderefrigerated.com.

Earlier this year, a similar ground beef recall affected products at Walmart in addition to Kroger and Albertsons. If you want to stay up-to-date on food recalls, you can check the FSIS website.

100+ of the Best Clean Jokes for Kids, by Kids

by Amber GuetebierMarch 14, 2022

Because you know you need some clean jokes for the kiddos!

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through our big list of jokes for kids you might have noticed that many of them are sent into our editor directly from hilarious kids themselves. So we’ve rounded them up into one hysterically funny and adorable collection. Read on for the best silly, sweet, totally clean jokes for kids (by kids!).

1. What do you call Chewbacca with cookies in its fur?

A chocolate-chip Wookie.

—Jake

2. What is a computer's favorite snack?

Computer chips!!

—reader Rebecca K.

3. What day of the week are most twins born on?

Twos-day!

(submitted by reader Scooter T.!)

4. What did one horse say to the other horse?

Neigh!

What did the kid say to the horse?

Hey!

What did the mane say to the horse?

Nothing, you silly, a mane can't talk.

—Henrik, age 8

5. What do you call a fly with no wings?

A walk.

—Jasper L., young reader submitted!

6. Why did the police play baseball?

He wanted to get a catch!

—Yuna, age 8

7. What did the microwave say to the other microwave?

Is it just me? Or is it really hot in here?

—Yuna, age 8

8. What does a cow love to watch?

A Moo-sical!

—Yuna, age 8

9. What does a cow love to watch?

A moo-vie!

—Yuna, age 8

10. What is a pirate's favorite movie?

The Avengrrrs!

—Yuna, age 8

11. What is a frog's favorite year?

Leap year!

—Yuna, age 8

12. Why was the snow yellow?

Because Elsa let it go!

—Kaylee

13. What do you call an ant who fights crime?

A vigilanty!

—Joe L, age 10

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14. How do they answer the phone at the paint store?

Yellow!

—Lily, age 6

15. Why did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall?

To make up for his miserable summer.

—reader submitted by Kaci Y.

16. What do you call two monkeys that share an Amazon account?

Primemates!

—Merci P., aged 10

17. What snack should you make for the Snowman Holiday Party?

Ice Krispy Treats

—Emmerson H., age 13

18. Why do scissors always win a race?

Because they take a shortcut!

—Foster, age 5

19. How do you stop a bull from charging?

You unplug it!

—Jadyn, Age 12

20. What’s yellow and looks like a pineapple?

A lemon with a new haircut.

—submitted (and created) by Rafael L.

21. What do you call a deer with no eyes?

"No eye-deer."

—also sent in by young Raffy

22. What word starts with the letter t, ends with the letter t, and has t in it?

A teapot!

—young reader Collin S.

23. It took 10 workers 10 days to build a bridge. How long would it take 5 workers to build the same bridge?

None—it’s already built!

—Liam, age 7

24. How do you make the word Tiger longer?

Ti-gerrrr

—Kabir, Age 9

25. How do you clean chicken? -

Put it in the dishwasher.

—Kabir, Age 9

26. What is black and white and looks like a penguin?

A penguin.

—Zhan, age 5

27. What did the dad say to his daughter at the cookout?

This grill is on fire!

—Jadyn, 12 (This kid is on fire! 🤣)

28. What is a pirate's favorite body part?

The booty!

—C.J., age 9

29. If it takes two men to dig a hole in one day how long would it take for one man to dig a half a hole?

There is no such thing as a half a hole.

—Eric, age 10

30. How do cats bake cake?

From scratch.

—reader Jacey

31. What is brown and sticky?

A stick.

—young reader Kohen

32. There's a girl on a boat in a pretty pink coat. What's her name?

What.

—Ray, age 9

33. Where does a rat go when it has a toothache?

To the rodentist.

—Ray, age 9!

34. What does an alien do when it is bored in school?

Spaces out.

—Ray! (they are on a roll!), age 9

35. What does a broken plate say when she gets her cupcake?

Is this GLUE-ten free?

—Guess who? Ray! age 9

39. What did the kid learn about knowledge?

It was all knowing.

—Reader submitted by Deziree

40. Why didn't the hyena cross the road?

He was too busy laughing.

—reader submitted by Gillian P.

41. What's a rabbit's favorite music?

Hip-hop.

—Henrik P.

42. What did they say when Marie Curie and Albert Einstein said the same thing at the same time?

Greatest minds think alike!

—Henrik, age 9

43. What do you call babies in the army?

Infantry!

—Joe L., age 9

44. What is a cat's favorite color?

Purrr-ple!

—Olivia W., age 7

45. Why did the dragon cross the road?

Because he was too chicken to fly!

—Joshua Y.

46. Who won the race of princesses?

Rapunzel, By a hair!

—Josh Y!

47. What did the egg say when it was late for breakfast?

I have to scramble!

—our buddy, Joshua Y.

48. How do you stop a bull from charging?

You take away its credit card!

—Joshua Y.

49. Where does the T-rex go shopping?

The dino store!

—Joshua Y., age 9

50. Why was the rabbit happy?

Because somebunny loved him!

—Guess who? Joshua Y.!

51. What did the pear say to the shoeless?

You need a pair of shoes.

—reader submitted by Rose A.

52. What do you call a bear with no ear?

A "B"

—Alexis R.

53. What would happen if the dean lost his job?

He would lose his "ideanity."

—Joshua Y.

54. Why did the baby cross the road?

To get to the whine shop!

—Matilda C., age 7

55. Why shouldn’t you trust stairs?

Because they are always up to something.

—Ryder, Age 3!!!

56. Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was out standing in his field.

—Suzanna R.

57. What do you call a cat burrito?

A purrito

—Rosewyn age 8 and 3 quarters

58. What kind of key opens a banana?

A monkey!

—Rosewyn age 8 and 3 quarters

59. How do you get a cat to code?

You Scratch it!

—Musegirl, 8

60. Why was the man mad at the clock?

He was ticked off!

—Nolan A. age 8

61. What is the strongest kind of shoe?

Under Armor!

—Liam A. age 9

62. Why did Rudolph have a bad report card?

Because he went down in History!

—Sreeja K., age 8

63. Why don't scientists trust atoms?

Because they make up everything!

—Sreeja K., age 8

64. Why can't you spell dark with a "c", so it says "darc"?

Because you can't c in dark!

—Shivani age 8

65. How do you clean a chicken?

An egg wash!

—MB, age 12

66. What's Joanna Gaines' favorite snack food?

Chips

—H.P., aged 9

67. Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road?

He didn't have the guts.

—Londynn, 9

68. What do you do when an astronaut’s wife is upset?

Give her some space.

—Jaden, 11

69. What do you call ants that bring you food and drinks?

Serv-ants!

—Claire Y., age 8

70. Why couldn't the dinosaur sleep?

Because his brother was a dino-snore. He was boring AND loud.

—David E., 5

71.What is a vampire’s favorite fruit?

A blood orange.

—Rianna G., age 10

72. Knock knock!

Who's there?

Banana.

Banana who?

Knock knock!

Who's there!

Banana.

Banana who?

Knock knock!

Who's there?

Orange!

Orange who?

Orange you glad I didn't say banana!

—Carson H.

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73. What do snakes like to binge watch?

Monty Python.

—H.P., age 9

74. What do computers eat for lunch?

Anything they can byte.

—Henrik, age 9

75. Why can't a cyclops teach?

It only has one pupil.

—KG, age 10

76. What's orange and sounds like a parrot?

A carrot!

—Oliver, 7

77. What be the pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet?

Arrrr!

No, it be the C! (Sea).

—A hilarious 6-year-old reader.

78. Why do fish live in saltwater?

Pepper makes them sneeze! ACHOOOOOO!!!!!!

—Hasset A.

79. Why are fish so smart?

Because they live in a school!

—Ronit P.

The following four jokes were written by Kaleb, age 4, as told to his grandpa:

80. Why did the cow lie down in the grass?

He was ground beef.

81. What did Mama cow say to Baby cow?

It’s pasture bedtime.

82. Why did the phone walk in the water?

He was wading for a phone call.

83. What is blue, but not heavy?

Light blue.

84. How do you find Will Smith in the snow?

You look for fresh prints.

—Joshua N.

85. What is the best day to visit McDonalds?

Fry-Day!

—Gianni, age 6

86. What's a cow's favorite drink?

A s-moooo-thie.

—Young readers Jax (7) and Kora (5)

87. Knock knock!

Who’s there?

Cow

Cow who?

Cows don’t say who, they say moooo!

—Adalyn, age 5

88. Why did the tomato stop?

Because he was out of juice.

—Karma E.

89. What are cats best at?

Cat-apulting!

—Macy (10)

90. What kind of stick does a cat chase?

A cat-stick!

—Macy (10)

91. What kind of fruit does a dog eat?

A dog-berry!

—Macy(10) & Katie (34)

92. Why do hockey players make great bankers?

Because they are good at checking.

—Henrik, age 9 3/4

93. Why won't Santa go in the chimney anymore?

He's claus-trophobic.

—E.A., 7

94. Mr. Red and Ms. Red live in the red house; Mr. Purple and Ms. Purple live in the purple house. Who lives in the white house?

The president!

—submitted by young reader Gwen I.

95. Why did the chicken cross the road?

It was trying to get away from the KFC.

—Ben, age 8

96. Who sits at the bottom of the sea and twitches?

A nervous wreck.

—Alesha, age 11

97. Why was the snowman in the box?

Because he was picking his nose.

—Peter, age 8

These next five were sent in from Jax (7) and Kora (5):

98. What’s a dog's favorite toy?

A funny bone!

99. What’s a cow's favorite rock?

A mooo-n rock

100. What’s the scariest plant?

Bam-booo!

101. What’s a cow's favorite place to go?

The mooo-vies!

102. What’s the scariest injury?

A booo-booo!

(Jax & Kora!)

103. Why did the girl spread peanut butter on the road?

To go with the traffic jam!

—Scarlett

104. What did the salad say to the carrot after it lost the fight?
You've lettuce down.

—Joe, age 10

105. Why can't Elsa hold a balloon?

Because she will let it go!

—Cheyenne, age 9

106. What do you get when you cross a horse with a narwhal?

A unicorn!

—Sophia M.

107. Mr. and Ms. Violet lived in the violet house, Mr. and Ms. Green lived in the green house, why couldn't Mr. and Ms. White live in the white house?

Because the president was already living there!

—Sara S.

108. What did the mummy bread say to the baby bread?

I loaf you!

—Sheen, 7

109. Why didn't the curtain go up?

Because it wanted to stretch out!

—Sanshray, age 7

110. What part of your body can cause the end of the world?

Your apoco-lips!

—AJ, age 8!

111. Why did the king go to the bathroom?

He wanted to sit on the throne.

—Eric, age 10

112. What does a cow like to drink?

A smoothie!

—Carolina, age 8

113. Why didn't the koala pass the test?

He did not koalafiy.

—Paxton

114. Where does Cupid get his arrows?

From Target!

—Benjamin T., age 11

115. What is the best time to see a dentist?

Tooth-hurty!!!

—Tyler R.

116. What did the salad say to the carrot when it asked for directions to a restaurant?

Beets me!

—Joe, age 10

117. What did the camper say to the other?

Can I have s'more?

—Xitlali, age 10 (and a half)

118. Why did the lion cross the road?

To get to the other pride!

119. What mood best describes a sad librarian?

Under the books.

—Elliana

120. What do you call a Buffalo that likes beef?

A Beef-alo

121. What does a camel say to a hunter?

Do you need some camel-flage

122. Why does the dinosaur like the bathroom?

Because it’s ex-stink-t

123. Why does the dentist use a computer?

Because it has Bluetooth.

—Jokes 120-123 courtesy of Gunner, age 8

124. Q: “What’s the best food to eat in the winter?”
A: “Brrrr-gurs!”
—Foster, age 7.5

Are you a kid with a joke to add? Send it to kate.loweth@tinybeans.com and we’ll put it in the story!

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