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Mom + Dad | Cooking at Home 🥕🥩
Easy family meals + kitchen confidence
Homeschooling 4 boys • Family life
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Two years ago… I didn’t cook much🙈

Thomas did most of the cooking. I baked, but even that was something I only learned not that long ago.

And neither of us really grew up making homemade food. Definitely not bread, bone broth, or things like that. Our parents cooked, but we didn’t really learn those skills then.

When we decided to stop eating out so much, I had to learn. And I genuinely wanted to.

I learned by watching Thomas and using his recipes ☺️ I handled most of the baking & breakfast items at first, & he mostly handled dinners.

I didn’t learn overnight. And definitely not perfectly. Some meals have been delicious… some not amazing, but we still eat them 😂

I started with baking.
Then bread. (Sourdough then yeasted actually & a mix of both)
Then easy breakfast items (like baked oatmeal & egg baked haha)
And now I make the majority of our dinners.

I love learning how to make things homemade when I can. Sometimes we make homemade marinara. Sometime we buy it. It’s all a balance 🍅

But that’s why we’re here! To encourage you to cook more meals at home. Since we have, we feel better, have more energy, & deal with less bloating. And it’s become a way to teach our kids & connect more around the table.

If you didn’t grow up cooking either, you can learn. We did. And we’re going to keep showing you how ☺️

Not as professionals. Just as 2 parents learning as we go & sharing along the way.

Comment “RECIPE” for the link to this sheet pan chicken thigh dinner recipe! A great place to start!😍 by @daddioskitchen

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7 months ago

We didn’t stop eating out because of guilt. We stopped because of how we felt 😝

Bloated.
Tired after eating.
Spending way more than we meant to.

And still somehow… not satisfied.

When we moved from the city to the country, we didn’t have as many quick options, so we started cooking more homemade🍔🥗

But here’s the truth. We also realized we didn’t want to depend on takeout anymore.

Thomas already cooked a ton.
But I (Lex) really learned this past year (with a lot of teaching from him 😂).

We didn’t grow up cooking like this. It was self-taught. It wasn’t perfect. & it definitely wasn’t overnight. We’re still learning everyday!

Now we eat out occasionally. But homemade is our normal🥖 & we love finding cleaner product swaps to make life easier!

And we feel so much better.

If you didn’t grow up cooking like this either, you can learn & we’re here to help teach you!🤍

If you want the recipe for our cozy homemade beef stew just comment “RECIPE” & we’ll send it to you!🥰 by @daddioskitchen

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7 months ago

Daddio really is our last name😉

We’re Lex and Thomas. We’re raising four boys, homeschooling, caring for chickens, & living on a little bit of land.

What many don’t know is that this account started over 10 years ago during a very different season. I (Lex) began sharing my journey through an eating disorder, & so many of you related. That honestly is what first made this space grow. (It was originally called Restoring Radiance, for those who remember)🥹

Fast forward to today, and God has truly made beauty from ashes🙏🏻

Our life now centers around food in the best way. Cooking simple, nourishing meals & caring for our family as well as we can🥩🫒🥕🍓

Here you’ll find cook-once, eat-twice kind of dinners, practical kitchen habits, & encouragement to slow down, gather, and enjoy food together whenever you can🍽️

Welcome to Daddio’s Kitchen, we’re so glad you’re here. 🤍 by @daddioskitchen

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8 months ago

Comment CHILI for the recipe or screenshot below🤎👇🏼

This is our go-to beef chili because ALL 4 of my boys eat it 🙌🏼 It’s cozy, easy, & one of those dinners I know everyone will actually eat!

Also one of my fav little kitchen hacks is keeping chopped green peppers from our garden + diced onions in the freezer. It makes throwing together soups and chili SO easy, and honestly you can’t even tell a difference once they’re cooked!💯

I usually make this recipe with red kidney beans, but I was out this time so I used white beans & it worked perfectly!🫘

Definitely one to add to your fall dinner rotation 🍂

KID-FRIENDLY BEEF CHILI:🌶️
-2 tbsp avocado oil
-1 large yellow onion, diced
-1 green bell pepper, finely diced
-2 lbs ground beef
-2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
-2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
-½ cup bone broth, more if needed
-2 tbsp chili powder
-1 tbsp dried oregano
-1 tbsp cumin
-1½–2 tsp sea salt, to taste
-1½ tsp paprika
-1 tsp black pepper
-1 bay leaf

Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion + bell pepper & cook 3–4 min. Add ground beef & seasonings. Cook 5–6 min, until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, bay leaf & broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 min. Add more salt to taste. Serve with your favorite toppings! Cheddar, cilantro, Greek yogurt, avocado, etc! by @daddioskitchen

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17 hours ago

Baking is truly about so much more than the end result! It’s teaches kids SO much👌🏻 And is a skill that they can use for their whole life!

That’s why I created Mrs. Daddio’s baking club! It’s a self-paced online baking course designed to help kids learn real life skills in the kitchen, make memories, & build confidence🤎

It’s great for ages 5-12 (some adult supervision & help needed for the littler kids)! I have videos that walk your child through 10 different baking recipes starting from easier to more complex and building on skills each time. Perfect for homeschooled kids as an extra curricular or school kids as an afternoon activity, weekend activity, you name it💯

Comment “BAKING” to get the link to the course & all the additional details you need!😍 by @daddioskitchen

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4 days ago

Comment “recipe” & I’ll send the recipe to your DM’s👌🏻 Or you can screenshot the recipe below!💯

Made this sausage gnocchi soup the other night & it was one of those dinners where everyone actually ate it & the house smelled amazing! One pot for the win🍲

It’s cozy, filling, super simple, and perfect for these cooler fall nights. Definitely adding this one into the rotation🤎

CREAMY SAUSAGE GNOCCHI SOUP:
Ingredients:
-1 lb Italian sausage
-1 small yellow onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-3-4 carrots, peeled & chopped
-3-4 stalks celery, chopped
-1 tsp Italian seasoning
-1 tbsp tomato paste, optional (I prefer without)
-4-5 cups chicken broth
-16 oz potato gnocchi
-1 cup heavy cream
-2 cups spinach or baby kale
-½ cup Parmesan
-Salt + pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Brown sausage in a large pot. Remove & set aside.
2. Add onion, carrots, & celery & cook until soft. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, salt + pepper.
3. Add broth & bring to a simmer. Stir in gnocchi and cook 2–4 min, until tender.
4. Lower heat & stir in heavy cream, spinach & Parmesan. Simmer 1–2 min, until spinach wilts.
5. Taste, add more Parm if you want, and serve! 🤌🏻 by @daddioskitchen

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5 days ago

Here are 5 easy breakfasts our family actually loves & you can prep a few ahead to make your mornings a little easier☕️

The recipes are all on the slides, but if you want the full recipes + an easy way to save them, comment RECIPE and I’ll send you all the links to your DM’s!🥰

Which one are you making first?👇🏻 by @daddioskitchen

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7 days ago

Trying to make our mornings a little easier around here, and these have been such a win🙌🏼

Comment “recipe” to get the recipe sent to your DM’s or save the recipe below!🥰

Instead of standing at the stove flipping pancakes while everyone is asking when breakfast is ready😂 I just mix everything up, pour it onto a sheet pan, and let the oven do the work. Cut them into squares and breakfast is done!

I also added collagen for a little extra protein, and the boys obviously don’t care because they just taste like pancakes😂 Today is the last day for the @equipfoods BOGO 40% off sale on their site! Use the code DADDIOS 🤎

Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes:
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/4 cup sugar or maple syrup
-2 scoops @equipfoods collagen
-3 tsp baking powder
-1/2 tsp sea salt
-1¾ cups whole milk
-2 eggs
-¼ cup melted butter
-1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix & let batter rest for about 10-15 min. Pour onto a greased or lined sheet pan, top with whatever you like & bake at 400°F for about 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.

Save this for your next busy morning 🤎 by @daddioskitchen

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8 days ago

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They truly have the best capsule wardrobe! Their clothes are comfy but cute & easy to throw on & feel put together especially for homeschooling, being in the kitchen, taking care of 4 boys & anything in between🤎

& because I love them so much I’m teaming up with @carlyjeanlosangeles to give one person $250 to their store!! Details to enter below!💯

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
• Follow @carlyjeanlosangeles
• Like this post
• Tag a friend in the comments! You can do as many entries as you want!🤎

Winner will be announced on Monday! PS I tagged the items I’m wearing in the videos & a few extra favs👏🏻 by @daddioskitchen

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11 days ago

What else would you add?! Let’s help each other with some tips🥰

Comment “DINNER” if you need some dinner inspiration! I’ll send you the link to our FREE ebook with 20 family friendly recipes🤎 by @daddioskitchen

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13 days ago

If you have shredded chicken in the fridge, make these 🌶️ These green chile chicken enchiladas are creamy, cheesy, SO easy, and perfect for a busy weeknight!

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS:
Ingredients:
-3 cups shredded crockpot chicken (about 1lb)
-1 4oz can diced green chiles
-1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
-1 15oz can green chile enchilada sauce
-1 tsp cumin
-½ tsp garlic powder
-½ tsp sea salt
-8–10 flour tortillas
-1-2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
-cilantro, for garnish

Directions:
1. Mix shredded chicken, green chiles, sour cream, cumin, garlic powder, salt, ½ cup enchilada sauce + 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
2. Spread a little sauce in a greased 9x13. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll & place seam-side down.
3. Pour remaining sauce over top & sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 min, until bubbly. Rest & serve!

Save this for your next cozy dinner🥰 by @daddioskitchen

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14 days ago

This grilled chicken is so good, it’ll have your family asking, “When are we making this again?”

Go check out @DaddiosKitchen for more quick and easy recipes!

This chicken is so juicy, flavorful, & easy to throw on the grill. This is one of those simple dinners that works for busy weeknights, BBQs, or when you just don’t feel like turning on the oven!

Serve it with a big salad, grilled veggies, potatoes, or your favorite summer sides!

Save this one for your next grilling day 🤍

#GrilledChicken #Recipes #WeberGrills #Chicken #Dinner by @daddioskitchen

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