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    Easy recipes that the whole family will love

    Delicious comforting recipes that the whole family will enjoy. On Thyme & Love you'll find a mix of recipes that are family favorites, budget-friendly, and easy to make.

    As a busy mom to an active toddler, I am always looking for easy, toddler-approved recipes. You'll find a great selection of family-friendly recipes on Thyme & Love.

    Spring Recipes

    Get ready for warmer days with these delicious spring recipes.

    • individual serving of cherry pink fluff with chopped pecans
      Pink Fluff
    • Vegan Bean Dip is an easy, tasty appetizer recipe that's perfect for parties and game day.
      Vegan Bean Dip
    • This Black Bean Rice Salad with corn is a light, bright salad tossed with a zesty lime dressing.
      Black Bean Rice Salad
    • vegan-fusilli-sausages-artichokes-tomatoes-pasta
      Vegan Italian Pasta
    • Coleslaw mix is tossed together with roasted sesame seeds, toasted almonds and crunchy rice noodles.
      Crunchy Coleslaw
    • Vegan Creamy Pasta made with an easy Mexican tomato and chipotle pasta sauce.
      Creamy Chipotle Spaghetti
    • Vegan Macaroni with Tomatoes pasta recipe is a simple one pot pasta recipe that is kid-friendly and uses pantry ingredients.
      Macaroni and Tomatoes
    • Orange Jello
    See more Spring →

    Easy Dinner Recipes

    Looking for easy family dinner recipe ideas? Check out some of our favorite recipes!

    • Crescent-wrapped hot dogs are a spooky Halloween food that everyone will enjoy!
      Mummy Dogs
    • Whether your are vegetarian or an omnivore, soy chorizo is a crowd pleaser. This vegan chili is hearty, comforting and delicious.
      Soyrizo Chili
    • This vegan cheesy orzo with broccoli is a comforting dish that combines orzo pasta, broccoli, and a creamy dairy-free vegan cheese sauce.
      Cheesy Broccoli and Orzo
    • This creamy, rich flavorful curry is made with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots and coconut milk.
      Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

    See more dinner recipes

    Dessert Recipes

    Need some new dessert ideas? Check out these tried and true dessert recipes.

    • Get into the game day spirit and bake a batch of these chocolate chip cookies topped with a festive football sugar cookie.
      Game Day Cookies
    • Get into the Halloween spirt and bake a batch of these chocolate chip cookies topped with a festive Halloween sugar cookie. You just need two ingredients to make these festive Halloween cookies.
      Pillsbury Halloween Cookies (TikTok Viral Recipe)
    • Chocolate peanut butter pie is an easy no bake dessert. Perfect when you don't want to turn on the oven.
      Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
    • These peanut butter pretzel bars are the perfect treat if you a craving something sweet and a little salty.
      Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bars

    more dessert recipes→

    Travel Posts

    Looking for the perfect destinations, travel tips for foodies and more? My travel destinations spotlight some of my favorite places to visit!

    • There are so many great things to do in this historic city. This Lunenburg, Nova Scotia travel guide will help you plan what to do during your vacation in Nova Scotia!
      Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Travel Guide: What to See and Do
    • Did you know that the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is home to 18 wineries located along the Michigan lakeshore? There are a few different wine trails located in the state—Traverse City is probably the most well know area, but I think that the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is an upcoming wine area of the Midwest. This travel guide will show you how to visit the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail and why is should be on your bucket list! #wine #winetravel #Michigan #PureMichigan #LakeMichigan
      How to Visit the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
    • Planning a weekend getaway to Southern Indiana? You'll definitely want to visit Dubois County, Indiana. While visiting Dubois County, you'll be able to explore the rolling hills, picturesque towns, family-friendly festivals, and shopping. Whether you are a solo traveler, traveling with your family, or on a romantic getaway—Dubois County has something for everyone. #travel #Midwest #indiana #USA #NorthAmerica #travelguide
      Weekend Getaway Guide to Dubois County, Indiana
    • Why the New Belgium Brewery Tour is one of the best tours
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    Trending Recipes

    Readers are currently loving these recipes! Here you'll find the most popular recipes.

    • Creamy dairy-free pumpkin sauce with penne pasta
      Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
    • Quick and easy way to cook Mexican pinto beans . Pinto beans are great tacos, soups and refried beans.
      Instant Pot Frijoles de Olla
    • Easy, comforting Biscuit Veggie Pot Pie is my spin on a classic pot pie. Canned biscuits make this casserole and easy dinner recipe!
      Biscuit Veggie Pot Pie
    • Whole wheat rigatoni is tossed in rich, flavorful eggplant and mushroom tomato sauce. Red wine and balsamic vinegar add a really nice flavor to the sauce.
      Eggplant and Mushroom Rigatoni
    • This Vegan Baked Pasta with Tofu Ricotta is perfect if you are looking for an easy, budget-friendly meal that is also delicious! #vegan #pasta #recipe #food #casserole #tofu #glutenfree #vegetarian
      Vegan Baked Pasta with Tofu Ricotta
    • rigatoni is tossed in rich, flavorful eggplant and mushroom tomato sauce. Red wine and balsamic vinegar add a really nice flavor to the sauce.
      Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta
    • Light, tender Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves with walnuts are a quick and easy quick bread that is perfect for gift giving!
      Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves
    • This easy Cherry Pie Filling Dump Cake dessert is made with just a few simple pantry-friendly ingredients . The best part of this dessert recipe is that you just dump everything into the baking dish and bake!
      Cherry Pie Filling Dump Cake

    Slow Cooker Recipes

    Too hot to heat up the kitchen? Make one of these slow cooker meals!

    • Cheesy, spicy, creamy Vegan Queso is the easiest dairy-free queso recipe made right in the slow cooker.
      Vegan Queso
    • This slow cooker oatmeal is inspired by the flavors of carrot cake—which is my favorite kind of cake. You'll find all the traditional flavors of carrot cake in this cozy slow cooker oatmeal.
      Slow Cooker Carrot Cake Oatmeal
    • Glazed carrots are coated in vegan butter and brown sugar and cooked until soft and tender. The whole family will love these easy slow cooker carrots.
      Vegan Glazed Carrots
    • Vegan pulled pork slow cooks in the crockpot. Perfect for vegan tacos and sandwiches.
      Vegan Pulled Pork

    See more Crockpot recipes →

    Mexican Recipes

    If you love Mexican food as much as we do, be sure to check out this collection of amazing Mexican inspired recipes.

    • This recipe is for a basic Mexican Red Rice. This arroz rojo is the perfect side dish for dinner. I love making a batch of rice when we have tacos or enchiladas for dinner.
      Authentic Mexican Rice
    • Easy, budget-friendly Refried Beans and Rice is a delicious, filling easy plant-based dinner. Refried beans with diced green chiles served with cooked white rice and avocado slices.
      Refried Beans and Rice
    • Vegan Cauliflower Tacos are a hearty, plant-based taco. Top the tacos with a cabbage slaw, avocado and salsa.
      Vegan Cauliflower Tacos
    • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos are perfect when you want to make a hearty, nourshing dinner. These budget-friendly, plant-based tacos take less than 20 minutes to make.
      Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

    See more Mexican recipes →

    About Jeni

    I’m Jeni Hernandez and I’m so glad you’re here! My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and cook for your friends and family. I love creating recipes that are packed with flavor and won't strain your budget. 

    Learn more about me →

    Recent Recipes

    Check out the latest recipes on the blog!

    • This Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup has a secret ingredient—marinara sauce! Use your favorite marinara sauce. The best part about this soup is that most of the ingredients are pantry staples. #vegan #vegetarian #recipes #soup #healthy #healthyfood #beans #glutenfree
      Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup
    • This recipe for American Goulash has been a family favorite for generations. This hearty macaroni pasta dish made with a tomato based meat sauce. Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing, this dish is affordable and delicious!
      American Goulash
    • Made with spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips, these pumpkin muffins are full of pumpkin spice flavor for the fall season.
      3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
    • This Dill Pickle Potato Salad is perfect for any pickle lover. The pickle potato salad is loaded with lots of chopped pickles, fresh dill and a dressing that is loaded with pickle flavor.
      Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    Recently Updated

    See newly updated recipes with fresh information.

    • Easy Peanut Noodles are not only flavorful but also budget-friendly! This noodle dish is quick and easy, coming together in less than 20 minutes.
      Easy Peanut Noodles
    • The Best Vegan Fall Chili Recipes
    • Spend Valentine's Day at home and make one of these 12 romantic Valentine's day dinner recipes! #vegan #valentines #recipe #dinner #entree #datenight
      12 romantic Valentine's day dinner recipes
    • A chocolately twist on traditional arroz con leche. This creamy rice pudding is infused with two types of chocolate. This is great for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat. #vegan #dessert #Mexican #glutenfree #recipes #chocolate #easyrecipes
      Chocolate Arroz con Leche

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    Hi, I'm Jeni—the food blogger, recipe developer, and photographer behind Thyme & Love. I'm a busy mom would loves creating memories in the kitchen and traveling to new places.

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    Recent Recipes

    • Simple, cozy cabbage and pasta recipe with just a few simple ingredients.
      Cabbage and Pasta (vegan)
    • This carrot raisin salad is a take on an old-fashioned salad. This carrot salad is a fast, easy salad recipe with needs just a few simple ingredients to make.
      Vegan Carrot Salad
    • Enjoy a bowl of this cozy, hearty Vegan Orzo Soup this soup season! This creamy, flavorful vegan soup recipe is the perfect recipe to make on a chilly night.
      Vegan Orzo Soup
    • White beans are infused with aromatic rosemary for a flavorful bowl of soup. Fresh rosemary takes bean soup to the next level.
      Vegan White Bean Soup

    Breakfast Recipes

    • A bowl of apple steel cut oats is the perfect breakfast to enjoy on a cool, crisp fall morning .
      Apple Steel Cut Oats
    • Classic banana bread gets a little chocolate twist!
      Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    • A fall spin on the traditional arroz con leche: pumpkin creates a creamy pumpkin spice rice pudding option that is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
      Pumpkin Spice Rice Pudding
    • Banana bread with pineapple is a tropical twist on classic banana bread.
      Pineapple Banana Bread

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