Savvy Approved Recipes


My little sister Savannah tastes everything I cook. She can be a particular eater. These recipes are the ones she likes. For those of you with little ones or picky eaters, these recipes are likely to get the thumbs up.
This is a vibrant, fresh recipe that is great for lunch or dinner. It’s perfect for summer and is very quick and effortless.
Although it’s simple, the end result is a fresh and flavorful dish that will leave you wanting seconds.
Amazing on a hot summer day, the combination of fresh fruit and a delicious creamy dip is sure to cool you down.
This classic recipe, dating back to 1971, is exceptionally flavorful. With the meaty red sauce and the creaminess from the cottage cheese, you can’t beat this Betty Crocker lasagna.
This is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal, packed with protein. Abuela is a very precise cook, and this is her exact process. Yes - the hard-boiled eggs go right inside the meatballs!
This is a standard marinara recipe that can be used as the base of many dishes, such as pizza, pasta, or chicken parmigiano. It’s a classic sauce that will never disappoint.
Moo Moo remembers this treat as a holiday hit. “It really does not matter what other dessert is available and what you pour this on, whether ice cream or cake, this sauce is the main event.”
A seasonal delicacy in my family, this pumpkin bread is something to look forward to every year. My dad says this bread is “the bomb”.
This pie is one of Bonnie’s overall favorite deserts. It was originally a recipe made by her sister but Bonnie makes it every holiday.
Delicious salmon with tangy lemon and capers and satisfying angel hair. Light, yet satisfying.