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Metro Detroit Moms FAVORITE Recipes For The Family

Looking for inspiration + ideas for things to do with kids in Metro Detroit? Tried and true suggestions that real moms actually do? Here they are! Each week LittleGuide Detroit asks local moms to share their favorite activities for kids and here’s a list of their favorite family-friendly recipes.
Meal planning is HARD! But it really can make life easier. Whether you’re looking for easy or simply something new to serve, we pulled together recipes that metro Detroit moms love. Another time saver is Hungry Harvest. For $15 you can have a box of fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to your door. You can also shop the market place for Beyond ‘meats’, dry goods (peanut butter, bread and delicious snacks you can’t find at the store), drinks and more! ALL LittleGuide readers can get 50% off your first order with the promo code LITTLE50 at checkout.
Breakfast
- Animal Face Toast
- ABC Muffins
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Zucchini Bread
- Breakfast Pizza
- Frozen Yogurt Bites
Oven Baked
Crockpot
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
- Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- Chicken Tacos
- Mongolian Beef
Vegetarian
- Zucchini Lasagna Roll-ups
- Stuffed Shells
- Roasted Sriracha Cauliflower Bites
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Chilli
- Honey Garlic Baked Cauliflower
Classics
- Two Ingredient Pizza Dough
- Chicken Tenders
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Pull-Apart Pigs in a Blanket
- Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Baked Macaroni
Desserts
- Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- White Chocolate Fruit Tart
- S’more Bars
- Potbelly Copycat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Magic Bars
- Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies
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About Ashley Hubbbard-Porter
Ashley Porter is a Chicago native who now calls Birmingham home. Ashley and her husband Mike and son Jake love attending local festivals, exploring Detroit’s diverse food scene, and venturing outside of Metro Detroit to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan. With a background in Early Childhood Education, Ashley loves connecting with and supporting families in her community, which is why she is so excited to be a part of LittleGuide Detroit.
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