Everyone knows that Adam and Danielle Busby from TLC's OutDaughtered are total pros when it comes
to parenting. Danielle continues to make her family's health a priority, even while she's
busy raising six kids. From breakfast to dinner — and everything in between — here's
what Danielle's cooking up in the kitchen! For anyone who's interested in peeking into
what Danielle's daily diet is really like, you need look no further than her blog,
It's a Buzz World. There, the mom of six often posts easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing — and
kid-pleasing — meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And one of the easiest, according to her,
is a breakfast casserole that she says is a big hit with her early risers. She wrote,
"We love to break this recipe out especially during [the]
holiday season when everything is extra busy."
"What's your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving? Um, cake."
Considering Danielle is all about minimizing the stress in her life, this recipe is a simple one
to throw together. According to her blog, all you need is ground sausage, canned biscuits,
eggs, milk, and shredded cheese to make this super delicious, Busby family-approved dish.
While she already spends a lot of her time in the kitchen, Danielle took a little extra heat from
fans when she revealed that she feeds her kids Smithfield Brand breakfast sandwiches — and likely
eats them herself. While we should note that Danielle has a paid partnership with the brand,
that didn't stop followers from coming for her in the comments of her post. Users pointed out that
biscuits are known for having high sodium content — and for not being the freshest breakfast option.
"As always, it backfired."
Still, Danielle didn't delete the post, and the biscuits seem to be a crucial part of
the Busby family morning, especially when they're running late. She wrote,
"When I first purchased this box of biscuits, it was one of those 'random purchases' to see if the
kids would like them, and wow, it just worked out. They now more easily get in the car, put their
[seatbelts] on, and wait eagerly for breakfast — something that has never happened before."
"I want a bite. I want two. You want two pieces? I want two."
Then, in another Instagram ad, Danielle revealed that she's all about Red Baron brand pizza for
dinner. On social media and in a blog post, the OutDaughtered star said she laughed when
she had seen the most recent episode of their show because they ate Red Baron pizza on that
day of shooting — and it was what she was going to have for dinner the night the episode aired.
But their passion for the brand isn't just about it
being a Busby family favorite or a paid partnership on Instagram.
Danielle noted that Red Baron is also a family tradition for her. She blogged,
"Red Baron Pizza is 100 percent our go-to pizza,
mainly because my Grandpa 'Pops' swore by Red Baron. It was the only frozen pizza he would buy.
There are some nights I just don't feel like cooking or deciding which kid is going to
be happy with that dinner. […] So pizza night always saves the dinner decision!"
Famous for maintaining her fitness — even as a mom of young kids — Danielle makes
smoothies a big deal in the Busby household. In a YouTube video, she shared how she sneaks in
a ton of veggies into drinks that anyone — even her picky kids — can enjoy.
"I cannot believe that a little bit of broccoli sent these girls into a full meltdown."
It's been documented on the show that even just mentioning a vegetable can
send the youngest Busbys into full-blown meltdowns — but that doesn't appear to have
stopped this star from getting her kids their daily serving of greens. She said,
"We like to kind of hide [vegetables] in as many
things as we can. So we're gonna do a smoothie with lots of spinach."
"This is how I'm gonna get spinach in these kids for years to come."
Danielle adds spinach into her kids' smoothies,
but she says that almost anything will work — she's even used carrots. She also balances
out the taste of the vegetables with a good-sized serving of fruit and yogurt for added sweetness.
"The quints are pretty picky. Which is so hard." Even with picky palettes, it appears that healthy
eating comes first in the Busby household. And Danielle has a recipe for a fresh summer salad
that will make anyone's taste buds happy. In a video for TLC, Danielle showed viewers how to
make her cucumber watermelon salad, which pairs perfectly with a late summer lunch. But to us,
it looks good enough for noshing on anytime of year.
"Super simple, super easy, super yummy."
To create this refreshing meal yourself, Danielle's tossing chopped watermelon,
chopped cucumber, a handful of feta cheese, a couple teaspoons of honey, a squeeze of
lime juice and the optional mint leaf or two to brighten the flavors. She said in her tutorial,
"This is one of our favorite summer recipes. Dump this all into a bowl,
toss it around, and it's super yummy."
Every mom seems to have one or two meals that have been passed down to
them from their mothers and their mothers before them. And in Danielle's case,
her Mexican cornbread casserole wasn't exactly handed down to her from her grandmother,
but it was definitely inspired by her. Danielle wrote on her blog,
"This is a meal that reminds me of my [grandmother]. She used
to make this when there was nothing else to cook.
I call it 'what's in the pantry casserole.' [It's] super simple and a family favorite."
This go-to meal of hers is made with ground beef or turkey, onions, canned tomatoes,
cream-style corn, whole kettle corn, beans, cornbread mix, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
If you happen to have all those things in your kitchen — or, even if you're Instacart-ing
it right now — you'll definitely be able to get your Busby-style comfort food on.
"Holy moly that's a lot of food. That's a big lobster tail."
It appears this reality mom likes to indulge on occasion — but with a healthy twist. Danielle
showed TLC fans how to make a nutritious cauliflower quesadilla that's pleasing for
both parents and kids alike. She pointed out that this particular recipe is another way to
hide nutritious vegetables from tiny people who might otherwise be skeptical of their presence.
"The quints won't eat a vegetable to save your life."
For this dish, Danielle chopped a head of cauliflower and steamed it until it started to
fall apart. Then, she sprinkled a little salt and mashed the cauliflower. She added a little milk,
and kept mashing. Then she spread the mixture — and some shredded cheese — between two tortillas,
threw it in the microwave for a few minutes, and boom — a cauliflower quesadilla was
born! While it might be tasty, Danielle tried feeding it to the quints, and not
everyone was buying the healthy spin. But no worries. She said,
"I'm gonna eat it and I'm gonna make Adam eat it."
Say what you want about the lowly meatloaf, but it is a staple in many big families
because of how simple it is to feed a crowd with just a few basic ingredients.
And for some, it's arguably the most delicious loaf-shaped food. Danielle admitted on her blog,
"Growing up, I was never a meatloaf fan. However, as I got older I began to love it!"
Danielle calls her version of this crowd favorite "Momma's Meatloaf." But while it's
a fairly easy meal to make, it does involve a hefty list of ingredients. For her family,
the OutDaughtered star throws together lean ground beef, white onions, bread crumbs, milk,
eggs, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes and other seasonings. Then she shapes it into a
loaf and bakes it in the oven. And don't forget the signature sauce that she drizzles on top
made out of ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and, once again, a little Worcestershire.
Just because a dish is healthy doesn't mean it has to require hours in the kitchen to make!
Just take a hint from a mom who has pretty much scheduled every single minute of her day. Danielle
has proved this theory true with her chicken and vegetable bake that she made for the TLC audience.
"Danielle does the majority of the cooking for sure,
just because I don't have time to do it. I don't have time to do it either."
The reality star begins with about five chicken breasts and a bowl of chopped zucchini. You can
also pre-toss the veggies in the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper if you'd like. Otherwise,
you can place everything on a baking sheet, sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper,
cover with foil, and bake it in the oven. You'll be eating just like the Busbys in no time.
"Quick and easy. The girls are gonna love it."
In 2017, Danielle took TLC on a tour of her kitchen to show viewers how she
handles cooking for so many people. She showed fans her two refrigerators — one
in the kitchen and one in the laundry room where they store all they need for their big
family. Inside their kitchen fridge, Danielle revealed all of the snacks they have on hand,
which includes a lot of fruit, veggies, and cheese. That just goes to prove that,
even in a pinch, Danielle has a handful of options to choose from when she needs a quick pick-me-up.
But speaking of pick-me-ups, we couldn't help but notice the bottle of wine nestled
in between all the kid-friendly items. Busby joked that dealing
with this many kids means she gets to have her own treats, too, saying,
"No mom of six can't live without wine."
We're happy to find out that this devoted mother,
wife and business owner is at least a little bit just like the rest of us!
Every mom knows that carving out time for yourself is difficult with one kid.
But Danielle is managing a house full of six kids — so we can assume that
whatever the kids are eating, Adam and Danielle are probably gonna be eating,
too. Danielle's recipes are truly family-sized, so you know the whole gang is getting in on
whatever she's cooking up — including fudge pops, mac and cheese, and chicken nuggets.
"Welcome to Busby Diner. Oh, Busby Diner. I've been there before. Usually I'm the busboy."
The OutDaughtered star has always made a point of being honest with fans about
her experiences as a mother, as well. In one post on her blog,
she expressed her real feelings on cooking for all her children, explaining,
"Cooking for a family of eight, is no joke. I feel like I cook for a
cafeteria at least three times a day. I don't necessarily enjoy [cooking] as
much anymore because I feel like I never get out of the kitchen."
Luckily, Danielle's lightning quick meals can get everyone fed and
happy — and on to the next thing! If you're a fan of the Busby blog,
you know that the whole family loves having breakfast for dinner. From breakfast casserole,
to a chicken quinoa skillet, to banana fritters and more, you can tell that the
Busbys take breakfast seriously — any time of day. Danielle confirmed on their site,
"We LOVE breakfast for dinner here in the Busby house."
"Breakfast! Oh, Mommy's favorite."
To get a little breakfast-for-dinner action for yourself, Danielle's chicken quinoa skillet is
a great way to start off. It's kind of like a breakfast hash except you replace the eggs and
potatoes with quinoa. And apparently the dish is even a hit with the kids. Danielle shared,
"This dinner was a huge surprise hit with the family […] I mean,
the quints ate it!!! […] This was the [kids'] first time actually eating quinoa and they were
not sure about it at first, but it was a total hit because it was SO YUMMY!"
If you're trying to emulate Danielle's diet, then you're going to need to include
several Mexican-inspired recipes in your cooking repertoire. With just a glance
at some of her favorite meals to make for her family, you can tell that her go-to cuisine is
definitely Mexican. And considering that the Busbys are based in Texas, you might say it
would almost be sacrilegious to not include some crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex in their weekly meal plan.
"The chicken verde's yum yum! Who likes it? Me. Did Mommy make a good meal?"
Danielle's Mexican-themed dishes include her enchilada casserole,
which she makes in a slow-cooker, and her tasty Mexican chicken casserole, which features several
different kinds of soups. Danielle also really seems to enjoy taco-inspired meals,
including her taco soup — which reportedly is, hands-down, a Busby family favorite — a taco
bowl with all of the fun stuff and less of the mess, and, of course, classic chicken tacos.
Well, after all this talk about cheesy tortilla goodness,
we're just wondering what time dinner's being served at the Busby's house tonite!
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