Cooking With Big Momma's Strings

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

⭐️ A collection of some of our favorite MEATBALL recipes - shortcut & from scratch - including these & more! ⭐️
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08/24/2026

My go-to dinners when I need something tried, true, and loved by all ❤️ These recipes have earned permanent spots in our meal rotation:

🍽️ Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
🍽️ Taco Lasagna
🍽️ Penne Alla Vodka
🍽️ Ritz Chicken Casserole
🍽️ Cottage Pie
🍽️ Crockpot Chili

Full recipes👇

08/24/2026

These best one-pot meals are weeknight heroes—easy cleanup, full flavor, and family-approved. 🍲💪
Full Recipes 👇

08/24/2026

One pot dinners are a busy school night lifesaver! 🙌 These easy meals keep dinner simple, family-friendly, and perfect for nights when you do not want a sink full of dishes.
🍝 Taco spaghetti and pasta favorites
🍗 Chicken teriyaki and fajitas
🍽️ Comfort food made easy
🙌 Simple dinners with less cleanup
💾 Save this for busy weeknights
📲 Share with another busy parent
👇 Comment School for Easy Weeknight Dinners

08/21/2026

🧊✨ Turn your soda into a color-changing, candy-filled party drink! These Kool-Aid ice cubes are ridiculously easy and so much fun.

1. Cherry Burst
Mix cherry Kool-Aid with water and a little sugar. Freeze in an ice tray. Fill a glass with the red cubes and top with chilled Sprite.

2. Blue Raspberry Blast
Prepare blue raspberry Kool-Aid, freeze into cubes, then add them to a glass. Pour Sprite slowly over the top for a bright blue fizz.

3. Grape Fizz
Make grape Kool-Aid cubes and freeze until solid. Add them to a glass, pour in Sprite, and watch the drink turn deep purple as the cubes melt.

4. Orange Sunshine
Prepare orange Kool-Aid cubes and freeze. Fill a glass with the orange cubes, pour over Sprite, and garnish with a fresh orange slice.

Tip: Make the Kool-Aid slightly concentrated so the flavor stays strong as the cubes melt. For a viral party effect, combine two different colored cubes in one glass and watch the colors swirl together! 🥤💙❤️

08/21/2026

Easy Kool-Aid Apple Recipes That Taste Like Tangy Candy 😍✨
Crunchy green apple slices coated with fruity Kool-Aid, sugar, lemon juice, and ice water for a sweet, sour, colorful snack that is seriously fun to eat 🤤🔥

🍭 Flavor Lineup 👇
❤️ Cherry Kool-Aid Apple Slices
🍉 Watermelon Sour Apple Candy
💙 Blue Raspberry Apple Crunch
🍓 Strawberry Lemon Apple Bites

Quick Recipe 👇
Slice green apples, dip or toss them with lemon juice and cold water, then coat with Kool-Aid mix and sugar until every piece is covered in that tangy candy flavor 🍏🍬

Sweet, sour, crunchy & perfect for summer snacks, party trays, movie nights, or viral fruit candy treats ✨

Which flavor would you try first? 👀👇

08/21/2026

Fizzy Kool-Aid Lollipops

1 pack Kool-Aid (any flavor)
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon citric acid
Lollipop sticks (about 12)
Non-stick cooking spray
Directions:

Lightly grease a lollipop mold with non-stick cooking spray. If you don’t have a mold, you can also use a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a saucepan, combine the Kool-Aid powder, sugar, corn syrup, and water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, until it reaches a hard crack stage (around 300°F or 150°C). Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
Once the temperature is reached, remove the mixture from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and citric acid. Be careful, as the mixture may bubble up.
Pour the mixture into your lollipop mold or onto the prepared baking sheet, filling each cavity or creating small puddles for lollipops.
Place a lollipop stick into the center of each candy, ensuring it is fully submerged in the candy.
Allow the lollipops to cool and harden for about 20-30 minutes before carefully removing them from the mold.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy the fizzy fun!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 60 kcal | Servings: 12 lollipops

08/21/2026

Tangy Kool-Aid Grapes 🍇🌈

Ingredients:
- 2 cups seedless grapes (green or red)
- 1 packet (0.13 oz) unsweetened Kool-Aid powder (any flavor, like cherry, grape, or tropical punch)
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon water

Directions:
1. Rinse the grapes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. In a small bowl, mix the Kool-Aid powder and sugar (if using) until combined.
3. Add the water to the Kool-Aid mixture and stir until it forms a thick paste.
4. Place the grapes in a large resealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid.
5. Pour the Kool-Aid mixture over the grapes and seal the bag or cover the bowl. Shake or toss gently until the grapes are evenly coated.
6. Spread the coated grapes on a baking sheet or plate and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to set.
7. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a chilled, refreshing treat.