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Mom's Dinner Bell is your go-to for simple, healthy, and family-friendly recipes that make mealtime stress-free and enjoyable. Whether you're looking for quick weeknight meals, meal prep ideas, or protein-packed snacks, our recipes are crafted to fit into a busy family's routine while keeping taste and nutrition in mind, perfect for busy nights.

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Discover our collection of one pot recipes that make family dinners simple, delicious, and easy to clean up, perfect for busy nights. Most can be made as dutch oven one pot recipes, making them ideal for Mom's Dinner Bell - Busy Night Recipes.

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Here are perfect last-minute dinner recipes. No need to answer the everyday question "What's for dinner?". I have you covered as many are 20-minute recipes, ideal for when you need dinner recipes for a family.

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  • Greek cucumber tomato salad with feta, olives, and homemade croutons, fully mixed
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Explore our cherished Armenian Family Recipes, passed down through generations. From Kessab to Smyrna, some recipes are over 100 years old, while others may be 20 years old. Either way, the recipes are full of beautiful memories and love.

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I love the simplicity of this marshmallow, sweet p I love the simplicity of this marshmallow, sweet potato casserole. Sweet, crunchy, creamy, gooey - the checks every box for the holiday side dish!

Sweet Potato Layer:
* 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked & quartered
* 2 tablespoon butter
* ¼ cup milk
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 tablespoon brown sugar
* ½ teaspoon salt

Mash everything together until smooth, then spread into a greased square or rectangle baking dish.

Marshmallow Topping:
* 2 cups mini marshmallows
* ¼ cup brown sugar
* ⅓ cup pecans (optional, but SO good for crunch)

Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle all over the sweet potato layer.
Bake at 350°F for 20–30 minutes, keeping an eye on the marshmallows — pull it out when they’re perfectly golden and gooey.

Save this for Thanksgiving and Christmas… trust me. 🤤🔥

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No time to cook, but still need something festive? No time to cook, but still need something festive? Make this Christmas tree appetizer. It’s cute, no cooking needed, and it literally takes 10 minutes to make.

Perfect for last-minute parties, potluck, or when someone asks you to bring something and you panic. 😂

Go ahead and tag that friend that you’re quite confident, may be the worst cook. Finally, something that is 100% edible. 😉😜

#christmasappetizer #holidayappetizerideas #nocookappetizer #holidayrecipes #anyonecanmake
These Pomegranate Brie Prosciutto Crostini are the These Pomegranate Brie Prosciutto Crostini are the cutest little holiday bites — sweet, salty, creamy, and festive in every way. 🎄✨

COMMENT RECIPE to save this for your next holiday gathering, because if you’re anything like me… if you don’t save it, you will forget it. 🤣

And share it with anyone who loves treats topped with pomegranate seeds! ❤️


#holidayappetizer #christmasappetizer #holidayrecipes #easyappetizers #briecheese #prosciutto #pomegranate #holidayhosting #crostini #seasonalrecipes

https://momsdinnerbell.com/pomegranate-brie-prosciutto-crostini-easy-holiday-appetizer/
Aldi’s aisle of stuff got me again—came home with Aldi’s aisle of stuff got me again—came home with gingerbread glass mugs, a magic foot-button extension cord, chocolates, a shacket, a platter, a lantern, and a bar mic I thought my hubs would like. 😂 

Tell me your best Aldi aisle find ever so I feel less alone.

#aldihaul #aldifinds #gingerbreadmug #christmashaul #holidayseasonfinds #aldiobsessed #aldilove #shacketweather #kitchengoods #christmasdecorhaul #snackreview #budgetshopping #homefinds #holidayvibes #randomhaul
Aldi’s marketing was spot on and HILARIOUS that I Aldi’s marketing was spot on and HILARIOUS that I had to pick up these glass gingerbread cups. 👏👏 They are so cute. I bought my husband a Christmas tree cup and a Christmas ornament cup for myself. I still spent less than one bear cup! Frugal mom win! 🙌

The best part, I have three children, and I was able to get one for each kid! 

These were just dropped today, so check out your Aldi’s to see if they’re still in! Aldi’s has so many new Christmas items that literally came in today! 

#momsdinnerbell #bearistacup #aldisforthewin #coffeeinagingerbreadman #mycupiscoolerthanyours
Don’t settle for boring potatoes. I’m gonna show y Don’t settle for boring potatoes. I’m gonna show you how to make the ultimate hasselback potatoes. Slice them almost all the way through, brush with butter, garlic & rosemary, then bake at 425 for 55 minutes.

Comment RECIPE. 
I’ll send you the full detailed instructions with tips but how to make these delicious potatoes.

Make sure to tag me when you make them! 

#momsdinnerbell #comfortfood #easyrecipes #homecooking #homemadegoodness #christmasiscoming🎄 #thanksgivingdinner 

https://momsdinnerbell.com/crispy-garlic-butter-hasselback-potatoes-with-rosemary-perfect-for-the-holidays/
Cooking isn’t just about getting dinner on the tab Cooking isn’t just about getting dinner on the table — it’s about creating a moment for yourself. 

That’s why I love recipes like these Garlic Butter Steak Bites… simple to make, full of flavor, and just elevated enough to feel special.

💬 Comment RECIPE for the full recipe
💾 Save now, make it later
👥 Share with someone who needs an easy win tonight.

Perfectly seared, coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce, and ready in under 30 minutes — it’s the kind of dinner that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more intentional.
Save this for the nights when you want something delicious without the overwhelm. 

Trust me, this one will become a regular in your rotation.

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https://momsdinnerbell.com/garlic-butter-steak-bites-cast-iron-recipe/
It’s officially been 1 year since I made my first It’s officially been 1 year since I made my first sourdough. 💕

First, I have to give a huge thanks to @jovialfoods for taking a chance on me. I had never made bread in my life — and I was completely upfront about it. I wanted to use this collaboration to show that anyone can make bread. 

I made plenty of mistakes along the way — including the time I accidentally over-diluted my starter. (Yes, that’s a thing!) 😂 Jovial was so kind, connecting me with their experts who patiently helped me get everything back on track. That’s when I realized something important: sourdough isn’t as fragile as people think. You CANNOT“mess it up.” You just learn and keep going.

Oh, and I even forgot to add salt twice😂… which is impressive considering there are only three ingredients. 😂 at the beginning it can be a bit messy and I’d show up to school pickup with dried dough all over my sweatshirt (and honestly, that still happens sometimes).

So, if you’re just beginning — here are a few things I’ve learned:
✨ Tip 1: Don’t forget the salt. Truly. 😂
✨ Tip 2: Wear an apron — things get messy fast.
✨ Tip 3: Just start. Your first loaves might look funny, but they’ll still taste like progress.
✨ Tip 4: Give yourself grace. Each bake teaches you something new.
✨ Tip 5: Every kitchen is different. What works in your home may not be exact in someone else’s. Just like your starter is unique to your home. 
✨ Tip 6: Embrace the process. Making dough is meditative — it’s where stress melts away, and love shows up in your hands. Remember why you’re doing it: to feed the people you love. Pour that love right into the dough.

And if you’ve been thinking about starting your sourdough journey — now is the best time. In colder weather, the dough rises slower, which means you can learn at your own pace. Don’t bend your life around sourdough — let sourdough bend around you.

Your kitchen doesn’t have to be perfect. Your bread doesn’t either. Just begin. 🍞

#sourdoughstarter #sourdoughbread #sourdoughjourney #homemadebread #naturallyleavened #wildyeast #fromscratch #artisanbread #homebaking #breadmaking #realfood #fermentedfoods #jovialfoods #simpleliving #bakersofınstagram
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I'm the creator behind Mom's Dinner Bell, and I have been creating recipe and meal planning content since 2020. I focus on easy-to-follow recipes that cater to busy families and individuals looking for healthier alternatives.

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