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I Heart Naptime https://www.iheartnaptime.net/ Easy Family Friendly Recipes Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Easy Black Bean Soup https://www.iheartnaptime.net/black-bean-soup/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/black-bean-soup/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=301076 Bowl of black bean soup topped with avocado, cilantro, cheese and tortilla chips.

Bowl of black bean soup topped with avocado, cilantro, cheese and tortilla chips.

This easy black bean soup is cozy, flavorful and made simple with canned beans. Blending part of the soup gives it a creamy texture while leaving plenty of hearty beans in every bite. Got more canned black beans? Use them to make my black bean tostadas or easy black beans and rice. Key Takeaways: Black […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/black-bean-soup/feed/ 0 Weekly Meal Plan 8-30-26 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-30-26/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-30-26/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=303788 A recipe photo collage for a weekly meal plan for I Heart Naptime.

A recipe photo collage for a weekly meal plan for I Heart Naptime.

Using a weekly meal plan will save you time, money and reduce stress at dinnertime. Having a plan also helps ensure your family eats balanced, nutritious meals throughout the week. Post it on the fridge so your whole family will know what’s for dinner! This week the menu includes end of summer grilling, easy dinners, a […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-30-26/feed/ 0 Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe https://www.iheartnaptime.net/crumbl-cookie-recipe/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/crumbl-cookie-recipe/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=301359 Overhead view of soft Crumbl sugar cookies topped with thick pink almond frosting.

Overhead view of soft Crumbl sugar cookies topped with thick pink almond frosting.

These Crumbl sugar cookies are thick, buttery, and impossibly soft thanks to a little cornstarch in the dough. My copycat version is topped with pink almond buttercream and served chilled, just like the bakery original. If you love bakery style cookies, my copycat Lofthouse cookies and peppermint Swig cookies are two more to try! Key […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/crumbl-cookie-recipe/feed/ 2 Creamy Taco Soup https://www.iheartnaptime.net/creamy-taco-soup/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/creamy-taco-soup/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=298191 Creamy taco soup with ground beef, beans, corn and tomatoes being lifted from a white Dutch oven with a wooden ladle.

Creamy taco soup with ground beef, beans, corn and tomatoes being lifted from a white Dutch oven with a wooden ladle.

Loaded with ground beef, beans, and bold taco flavor, this creamy taco soup is an easy one-pot dinner the whole family will love. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights! If you love soup with Tex-Mex flavors, my chicken enchilada soup and chicken tortilla soup are other favorites! Key Takeaways: […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/creamy-taco-soup/feed/ 7 Weekly Meal Plan 8-23-26 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-23-26/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-23-26/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=303410 Recipe photo collage for an I Heart Naptime weekly meal plan.

Recipe photo collage for an I Heart Naptime weekly meal plan.

Using a weekly meal plan will save you time, money and reduce stress at dinnertime. Having a plan also helps ensure your family eats balanced, nutritious meals throughout the week. Post it on the fridge so your whole family will know what’s for dinner! This week the menu includes family friendly back to school dinners including […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-23-26/feed/ 0 Skillet Dinner Rolls https://www.iheartnaptime.net/skillet-rolls/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/skillet-rolls/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=298443 Overhead view of soft, golden dinner rolls baked in a cast iron skillet with butter and jam.

Overhead view of soft, golden dinner rolls baked in a cast iron skillet with butter and jam.

These skillet rolls bake up soft, fluffy and golden with the best buttery tops. They’re an easy homemade dinner roll baked right in a cast iron skillet. These rolls aren’t as crusty as my French bread rolls and have a softer texture like reader-favorite homemade white bread! Key Takeaways: Skillet Dinner Rolls Ingredients Notes Find […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/skillet-rolls/feed/ 9 Mini Meatloaf Recipe https://www.iheartnaptime.net/mini-meatloaf/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/mini-meatloaf/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=301239 Mini meatloaf recipe served with mashed potatoes and topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.

Mini meatloaf recipe served with mashed potatoes and topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.

This mini meatloaf recipe bakes up in a fraction of the time of a traditional loaf, delivering all the cozy comfort of a Sunday supper on even the busiest weeknight. Serve with my creamy mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade dinner rolls! Key Takeaways: Mini Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients Notes Find the full printable recipe with […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/mini-meatloaf/feed/ 2 Weekly Meal Plan 8-16-26 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-16-26/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-16-26/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=302971 A recipe photo collage for a weekly meal plan for I Heart Naptime.

Using a weekly meal plan will save you time, money and reduce stress at dinnertime. Having a plan also helps ensure your family eats balanced, nutritious meals throughout the week. Post it on the fridge so your whole family will know what’s for dinner! This week the menu includes a comfort food in the crockpot, a […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-16-26/feed/ 0 Pineapple Dump Cake https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pineapple-dump-cake/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pineapple-dump-cake/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=300900 Overhead view of baked pineapple dump cake in a white casserole dish with pineapple rings, cherries, and a serving spoon.

Overhead view of baked pineapple dump cake in a white casserole dish with pineapple rings, cherries, and a serving spoon.

This pineapple dump cake is buttery, golden, and loaded with sweet pineapple. A few pantry staples and one pan get you a dessert that tastes like way more effort than it took. It’s has the flavor of a classic pineapple upside down cake but is an easy dump cake recipe with a boxed cake mix, […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pineapple-dump-cake/feed/ 2 Sticky Pork Meatballs https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pork-meatballs/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pork-meatballs/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=299663 Sticky Asian pork meatballs served over rice with broccoli, green onions and sesame seeds.

Sticky Asian pork meatballs served over rice with broccoli, green onions and sesame seeds.

Coated in a sweet, garlicky, Asian-inspired sauce, these sticky pork meatballs are an easy dinner on busy weeknights that will have the whole family coming back for seconds! Love meatballs? Try my easy homemade meatballs and these teriyaki chicken meatballs next. Key Takeaways: Sticky Pork Meatballs Ingredients Notes Find the full printable recipe with specific […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/pork-meatballs/feed/ 8 Weekly Meal Plan 8-9-26 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-9-26/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-9-26/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=302618 Recipe photo collage of a weekly meal plan for I Heart Naptime.

Recipe photo collage of a weekly meal plan for I Heart Naptime.

Using a weekly meal plan will save you time, money and reduce stress at dinnertime. Having a plan also helps ensure your family eats balanced, nutritious meals throughout the week. Post it on the fridge so your whole family will know what’s for dinner! This week the menu balances easy back to school dinners with […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/weekly-meal-plan-8-9-26/feed/ 0 Brazilian Cheese Bread Bites https://www.iheartnaptime.net/brazilian-cheese-bread/ https://www.iheartnaptime.net/brazilian-cheese-bread/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.iheartnaptime.net/?p=292364 Brazilian cheese bites served on a platter with a fresh green salad.

Brazilian cheese bites served on a platter with a fresh green salad.

These easy Brazilian cheese bread bites, known as pão de queijo, come together in the blender and bake up golden and crisp in a mini muffin pan. They’re light, chewy and packed with cheesy flavor. I like to serve these for a light dinner with my arugula chopped salad or as part of an appetizer […]]]> https://www.iheartnaptime.net/brazilian-cheese-bread/feed/ 3