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 Let's Eat - Pita Bread Salad (Fattoush) |
| From our cover mom, Cat Cora, a dish that will make any mom feel like an Iron Chef. |
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Recipes edited by: Jennifer Perillo,
Photo: Luca Trovato
Refreshing and delicious on its own, this Middle Eastern salad easily becomes a main course when topped with chopped roast chicken. Be sure to add the toasted pita chips just before serving so they stay nice and crisp.
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| Japanese Udon Noodle Soup |
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| Halibut with Pepitas, Capers, Grape Tomatoes and Basil | |
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Fresh, bright flavors, and no need to spend all night at the stove.
This dish is simple enough for busy weeknights, yet elegant enough to serve for any special occasion. ...
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| Gingery Chicken Tikka Kabobs with Minted Yogurt | |
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Get thee grilling!
This skewered version of a classic Indian dish is perfect paired with warm pita. The refreshing minty yogurt sauce is a cooling counterpoint to the pungent spices in the marinade. ...
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| Spicy Beef and Coconut Kofta Kabobs | |
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This Asian-inspired dish is common in Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the West Indies.
Kids love meatballs, so these vibrantly seasoned kofta kabobs are a great way to introduce them to new flavors. You can omit the chilies and instead serve with a store-bought spicy dipping sauce for optional heat. ...
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| Summer Vegetable Kabobs with Homemade Pesto | |
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One surefire way to get kids to eat veggies is by letting them help make these colorful kabobs.
Pesto from scratch is a great no-cook recipe for first-time cooks—and a fun “farm to table” lesson if you have fresh basil growing in your garden or on the kitchen windowsill.
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| Swordfish Kabobs with Oranges and Sumac | |
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Bite-sized but full of tangy flavor
Much like freshly squeezed lemon juice, sumac adds tang to this finished dish. Ground sumac is very popular in Middle Eastern cooking and can be found online at TheSpiceHouse.com or Penzeys.com . If swordfish is navailable or too pricey for your budget, feel free to substitute another firm-fleshed fish, such as salmon or monkfish, for a less expensive but equally delicious dish. ...
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| Spicy Tofu Satay with Soy Dipping Sauce | |
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The trick to making tasty tofu is a quick marinade.
Serve these flavorful Asian-inspired kabobs as an appetizer, or toss the cooked chunks and the dipping sauce with rice noodles for a vegetarian main course.
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| "Blintz" Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup | |
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How about a Mother's Day brunch lovingly prepared by your family?
These light-as-air pancakes are a delicious alternative to traditional—and heavier—blintz wrappers. Low in fat and calories and easy to make, they’re sure to become a regular breakfast staple. ...
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| Violet Morning Smoothie | |
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Skip the usual brunch cocktails and mix up this fruity, family-friendly drink for all.
Pomegranate juice and blueberries are both rich in antioxidants, making this a great on-the-go breakfast, too. Did we mention it’s delicious? ...
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| New Greek Salad | |
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Light & delicious
This modern, lower-calorie twist on the classic Greek salad is a refreshing complement to any brunch menu. ...
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| Carolyn Bennett's Grandmother's Key Lime Pie | |
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Share the love with this an all-American treat.
This tart, tangy and ultimately tempting dessert originated in Key West and is now the official Florida state pie. One taste and it’ll rank high with your family, too. Key lime juice is available in the juice aisle of most larger supermarkets. ...
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| Cousin Eunice's Grated Carrot Pie | |
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A perfect project for the kids
This veggie-based pie might seem like a tough sell with the kids, so getting them in on the baking action is a great way to make sure they give it a taste test. We’re sure they’ll be converted. ...
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| Miss Oleda Halliburton's Easy Pear Pie | |
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Get creative when shaping this treat.
Pears are one of the few fruits available year-round at farmers’ markets. Pick up some Boscs or Bartletts for your children’s lunchboxes, and grab a half-dozen extra to make this incredibly easy free-form pie. ...
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| Mama's Deep-Dish Strawberry Rhubarb Pie | |
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A pretty pie that tastes like love
Sure, this is a classic summer dessert, but frozen rhubarb is equally as delicious as fresh, enabling you to enjoy this perfect pairing year-round. ...
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| Mama's Raspberry Pie | |
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Picture perfect for the love holiday
This scarlet-hued delight is more delectable than a red-foil heart filled with chocolates any day. You can swap in fresh raspberries when they come into season in July and August. ...
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| Boeuf en Daube | |
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This classic French dish will add pizzazz to any potluck party.
A long simmer on the stovetop yields tender, melt-inyour- mouth meat from a relatively inexpensive cut of beef. ...
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| Vegetarian Paella | |
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This tasty one-pot meal is just the thing to rally your home team during the longest days of the year
Calasparra rice, a medium-grain variety, is traditionally used in this dish, but you can also try Goya’s Valencia, which is more widely available in supermarkets. Note: You can double this or any recipe here for a larger party serving.
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| A Quicker, Easier Thanksgiving | |
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No time to plan, prep and fuss? These tips can truly tame Turkey Day stress.
The plans are set—you’re carting your family across town to your sister’s for Thanksgiving. The day before, you get the dreaded call: Your sister is sick, and can you please have the clan over to your house tomorrow? Sure, you say, even as you break out in a sweat. You have no turkey, no recipes and no time to ready a holiday feast for your fussy extended family. So you run over to your sister’s to ...
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| Roast Turkey with Sage Butter Rub | |
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A stress-free holiday dinner? Yes, it's really possible.
An autumn-flavored butter rub ensures that the meat of this holiday bird cooks up moist and delicious. Do-ahead tip: Prepare butter up to two days in advance. ...
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| Roasted Winter Vegetables with a Maple-Ginger Glaze | |
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This side dish highlights the wonderful root vegetables in season now.
The caramelized glaze will get even the pickiest eater to try brussels sprouts. ...
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| Buddha's Delight | |
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We can't think of a faster way to create fresh, fabulous, balanced meals for your family than stir-frying in a wok
Chinese five-spice powder is a blend of fennel, cloves, cinnamon, Szechuan peppercorns and star anise. It adds a distinctive flavor to this colorful vegetarian fare.
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| Beef with Butternut Squash and Szechuan Peppercorns | |
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You can whip up this asian-inspired dish in 30 minutes or less.
The squash’s sweet flavor balances the mild heat of these singular peppercorns. ...
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| Green Curry Fried Rice | |
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If you?re armed with a well-stocked pantry and a wok, getting dinner on the table can be quick and delicious.
Use leftover rice for this hearty meal-in-a-bowl. Jasmine rice is available in most larger supermarkets, stocked in the same aisle as regular white varieties. Find the curry paste in the international foods aisle.
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| Menu: Super South-of-the-Border Supper | |
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Relax while this kid-friendly feast cooks itself
When you’re bushed after a busy day but have to get supper started all the same, cut short your kitchen duty with a no-fuss menu. Here’s a main dish that you can put on to cook, then leave unwatched while you enjoy some quiet time, catch up with your kids or unwind with your husband. A store-bought dessert (cookies, ice cream) or fresh fruit makes a fine finale.
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| Menu: Asian Delight | |
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Full-flavored chicken with a side of cabbage crunch
When you’re bushed after a busy day but have to get supper started all the same, cut short your kitchen duty with a no-fuss menu. Here’s a main dish that you can put on to cook, then leave unwatched while you enjoy some quiet time, catch up with your kids or unwind with your husband. Broiling—or grilling—the marinated chicken and adding the final touches take less than 15 minutes. Then you’re ready to eat!
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| Grilled Snapper Tacos | |
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A light and delicious way to enjoy fresh fish
It’s unanimous! Taco night is always a dinnertime hit, but it’s even more fun when you bring the festivities outside. ...
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| Grilled Sweet Potatoes | |
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Like french fries, but better
The trick to these tasty “outdoor oven fries”? Start them off in a foil packet on the top rack of your grill, then finish them with a blast of direct heat. What a sweet surprise! ...
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| Salmon with Mango Salsa | |
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Salmon's hearty texture makes it an ideal fish for grilling.
Topped with a tropical-inspired salsa, this version will become an instant family favorite. ...
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| Roasted Corn with Chipotle Butter | |
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Use super-fresh corn to make the most of summer's bounty
Before adding the chipotles, you can reserve some of the butter mixture and stir in fresh chopped herbs instead for spice-sensitive tots. ...
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| Classic Panini | |
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It'll be hard going back to plain ol' ham and cheese after the kids take a bite out of these gooey, delicious grilled sandwiches.
Real prosciutto is scrumptious, but you can substitute other kinds of ham if you like. Thickly sliced country bread can also be used instead of focaccia. ...
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| Sea Bass Baked in Parchment | |
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Elegant enough for a fancy meal, but bound to fascinate the kids. Get them to help!
Baking in parchment is simple and fast and offers a beautiful presentation, so don’t worry when the kids yell, “Mom, Dad’s cooking paper!” Parchment paper can be found in the same aisle as foil and plastic wrap in most supermarkets. ...
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| Pizza Margherita | |
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A tasty classic given the home-cooked treatment
The quintessential kid’s food gets dressed up with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. We made it quick and easy by using store-bought pizza dough. ...
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| Marinated Antipasti Trio | |
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Full of flavor and made for room temperature grazing
Finally, it’s okay for kids to play with their food. Dad’ll have no problem getting help from his chefs-in-training to assemble this quick and delicious appetizer platter. ...
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| Tiramisu with Raspberries | |
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Make ahead the night before
We’ve modified this traditional Italian dessert so even the youngest family members can dig in (it’s usually made with Marsala wine and rum). ...
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| Lemon Asparagus | |
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A fresh, bright and healthy way to enjoy this elegant veggie. ...
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| Easter Eggs | |
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These will disappear before you know it
TIP FROM SANDRA: You’ll find at least a dozen opinions about proper egg boiling. The basics: Place them in a single layer in a large pot, and fill it with water to 1 inch above the eggs. Bring it to a boil, then remove from heat, and cover. Let the eggs stand for 15 minutes, then drain, and rinse them in cold water in a colander. ...
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| Hot Cross Buns | |
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A traditional treat simplified
Sandra Lee's twist on this classic uses a savory-sweet honey musand glaze. ...
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| Fruit Kabobs with Sour Cream-Lime Dip | |
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Colorful and tangy
TIP FROM SANDRA: Slice and hull your fruit pieces the day before and your kabobs will come together quickly right before the brunch. ...
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| Honey-Pistachio Mini Cheesecakes | |
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These sweet little cakes look fancier than they are
No cooking means the kids can, and should, be enlisted to help. ...
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| Sandra Lee's Easter Brunch | |
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Eggs and All
Instead of a big roast and all those mashed potatoes to celebrate Easter Sunday, treat your guests to a spring brunch that will dazzle their senses from deviled eggs to dessert. Sandra Lee, Food Network host and editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, creates a menu that’s relaxed and easy for working mothers to enjoy–leaving lots of time for an Easter egg hunt.
Recipes:
Lemon Asparagus
Easter Eggs
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| Animal Pasta Salad with Rainbow Veggies | |
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Even your fussiest food critic will dig into this whimsical dish.
Encourage your child to match the animals to the veggie he thinks they’d eat—and watch the food get gobbled up. ...
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| Gorgeous Grape Gelatin | |
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This double duty recipe loaded with chunks of fresh fruit is also a great afterschool snack and dessert
No more fixing multiple meals to please picky eaters. British family food guru and mother of three Annabel Karmel transforms classic kid faves from high-fat and high-calorie to healthy and scrumptious. Experiment with diffrent shapes of glassware to bring out the most in this shimmery treat. ...
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| Swedish Saffron Cake | |
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Just one bite of this aromatic cake will have friends begging for the recipe
Plan-ahead tip: This cake can be baked up to three days in advance. Store in an airtight container and dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving. ...
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| Pistachio Sablés | |
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Kids will love making and eating these buttery French cutout cookies.
Please picky eaters by substituting almonds or hazelnuts for the pistachios.
Plan-ahead tip: The dough can be prepared through step 2 and stored in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to two days. The baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month (thaw at room temperature before serving).
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| Prosciutto-Tied Asparagus | |
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Make an elegant splash with this couldn't-be-easier starter
Colorfull, tasty and perfect for last minute holiday drop-ins. ...
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| Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing | |
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Sandra's Lee's flavorful take on the American classic.
Canned chicken and rice soup is the seasoning secret. ...
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| Maple Pecan Pie | |
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A rich crowed-pleasing way to end a special meal.
A great southern-style follow up for "Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing." ...
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| Stuffed Acorn Squash | |
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Chock-full-of wild rice, cranberries, walnuts and Hickory-baked tofu
This festive recipe does double duty—it’s a stellar holiday side dish and a meatless main dish as well. Acorn
squash is in season right now at local farmers’ markets. To make your life easier, bake the squash the night before. Then add the filling the next day, top with a bit of butter and warm in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes.
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| Roast Turkey and Winter Vegetable Chowder | |
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A delicious post-holiday meal in itself
Day-after turkey sandwiches have stiff competition from this smoky soup, perfect for using up all that leftover meat. ...
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| Raspberry Mustard-Crusted Chicken | |
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This weeknight winner has it all--flavorful enough for grownups, but with the crunchy coating kid's crave.
Food Network star Sandra Lee employs a “70/30” philosophy: Mix 70% prepackaged foods with 30% fresh ingredients along with your own twist and you’ve got meals that are 100% fast, easy, budget-friendly and, most importantly, tasty! Best of all, you can freeze any of her recipes for up to three months, so you can always have a meal at hand that your family will love.
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| Crunchy Doughnut Eyeballs | |
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Creepy, kooky and fun to make (and eat)
So what if you forgot that you offered to make spooky treats for the office Halloween party—which is tomorrow. This working mom-friendly solution is quick and easy. ...
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| Screamin' Macaroni and Cheese | |
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With three festive flavor choices, this kid's standby need not be dull
You don’t have time to sit down for five minutes, let alone hover over the stove for hours to create the perfect home-cooked meal. But you also don’t want to pick up fast food for dinner…again. ...
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| Cheese Twists | |
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Shake up snacktime by packing these cheesy treats along with hummus or your child?s favorite dip.
Kids need more than pens and paper to ace the school year. So wrap up these easy power-packed items to keep mind and body engines running full steam ahead.
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| Couscous Salad with Tuna | |
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Packable and tasty
Couscous, a tasty grain made from semolina, cooks superfast and is loaded with energy-stoking niacin (vitamin B3). ...
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| Lamb Kabobs with Warm Chickpea Salad | |
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Can't stand the heat? Get out of the kitchen?and fire up the grill!
Serve this aromatic Middle Eastern dish at your next BBQ instead of plain ol’ burgers. ...
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| Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with a Smoky Tomato Salsa | |
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Perfect for a backyard feast
Grilled tomatoes, garlic and onion give the salsa a smoky twist, creating a tempting topping for pork chops. ...
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| Herb-Stuffed Salmon | |
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This flavorful filling elevates herbs to a starring role.
We’ve simplified the dish, while still keeping the beautiful presentation, by using large fillets instead of the whole fish (since whole salmon weighing less than eight pounds usually require special ordering). ...
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| Italian Bean and Vegetable Soup | |
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An energy-boosting healthful entree
This flavorful soup is delicious served alongside a loaf of stone-ground whole-wheat bread.
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| Oat Hotcakes with Warm Blueberry Sauce | |
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This brunch treat only looks decadent. Your kids will love it!
Blueberries are packed with powerful, disease-fighting antioxidants. Here, they combine with whole grains for a yummy way to eat yourself to good health. ...
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| Springtime Capellini with Fresh Ricotta and Herbs | |
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Lighten up--it's spring!
Market-fresh ingredients like herbs and salad greens kick up the flavor of this light, satisfying recipe, making it easy to eat healthy. Fresh herbs complement the delicate taste of the ricotta. Fresh ricotta is best and can be found at cheese shops and Italian import stores, but the supermarket variety works well, too—just don’t use the fat-free type.
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| Cooley Tabbouleh | |
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No stove time makes this a "cooley" salad your children will enjoy mixing up.
To save time, soak bulgur first, then prepare remaining ingredients. Kids don’t crave arugula? Substitute mild baby greens. ...
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| Grilled Turkey Burgers with Jicama Salad | |
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Simple to prepare, these burgers are sure to become family staples.
Low-fat ground turkey’s taste and texture are well served by these added ingredients. Whole-wheat rolls boost health benefits. ...
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| Chicken and Lentil Curry with Cucumber Yogurt | |
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Whip up a balanced meal in one dish
This yummy chicken-lentil-yogurt combo will please kids and grown-ups alike. ...
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| Tagliatelle with Pesto | |
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Crumble the feta coarsely to create luscious pockets of melted cheese in the pasta.
Most kids love pesto pasta, and the addition of peas and feta cheese makes this one sweet and creamy. ...
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| Roast Chicken with Spinach-and-Corn Stuffing | |
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Dice up any leftover chicken and make a salad for lunch the next day.
Start this dinner in 15 minutes. Forget it for 1 hour. Get it on the table in 15 minutes.
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| Garlic and Parsley Bread | |
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With appetizers this easy, you?ll want to throw a party.
Everyone loves this crusty treat. Broil it at the last minute and serve immediately.
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| Artichoke and Tomato Pastry Boats | |
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Feel free to vary the vegetables to suit your audience.
We used refrigerated piecrust to streamline this recipe, but an even faster option is frozen phyllo shells. Prepare up to two hours before your party.
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| Goat Cheese and Pepper Crostini | |
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The name is fancy, but these dressed-up baguette slices are a snap to make.
You can substitute Boursin for the goat cheese and uncooked scallions for the asparagus if you'd like. Love asparagus? Put two tips on top. Prepare up to an hour in advance.
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| Raspberries in Gelatin | |
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Get the kids to help out
A festive and family-friendly way to toast the holidays, this gelled dessert relies on the sparkle of ginger ale. If you can't find fresh raspberries, use frozen. Or substitute cut-up strawberries or halved seedless grapes. Buy extra fruit so your helpers can snack while they cook.
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| Turkey Tortilla Soup | |
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A great way to use up holiday leftovers.
This Mexican-style soup is a one-dish dinner—with chips included. You can make it as light or as hearty as you want just by varying the amount of beans, corn and baked tortilla strips.
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| Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Rosemary | |
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Get the kids to help
For many kids (and the kid in many of us), cranberry sauce is the whole point of Thanksgiving dinner. This bright and zingy version is sure to please everyone's inner child. Though you can whip this up in minutes, making it ahead of time actually improves the flavor. ...
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| Outside-the-Box Pasta Pie | |
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With this kid-friendly twists on stir-fry, mac 'n' cheese you'll expose little ones to new tastes--and spice up your family's dinner routine.
Flavored with bacon, this easy, cheesy one-dish meal has everything a kid could want. (And hidden among the pasta is the broccoli moms want.)
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| Fruit and Cheese Salad | |
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Say cheese--and fruit!--and you just may turn your kids into salad lovers.
Experiment with pears, apples or grapes and any cheese your family likes. If you're in a hurry, try a 4.5-ounce bag of prewashed salad greens instead. Food Network experts recommend tossing salads by hand so you can tell when the greens are lightly coated. Add more dressing—or greens—as desired.
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| Two-Night Stir-Fry with Ginger-Sesame Marinade | |
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This marinade is delicious with beef, too.
We've doubled the quantity of chicken so you can marinate it all and eat half tonight and put half in the freezer. Plus, there's enough rice to freeze. Thaw the night before and add six cups of your favorite veggies.
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| Reduced-Fat Meatballs | |
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As long as you're cooking, why not make extra for the freezer?
Cook half the meatballs tonight; freeze the remainder raw. Thaw overnight in the fridge or pop frozen into the sauce!
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| Watermelon Sorbet Ice Pops | |
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Perfectly sized for kids, these pops are a healthy snack.
For a grown-up variation, skip the sticks and serve this great sorbet in chilled cocktail glasses. Also feel free to make this in your favorite ice-pop mold.
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| Peaches and Cream Pie | |
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Take advantage of summer's bounty.
The farmers' market is full of peaches, so make a pie tonight—and one for later.
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| Tex-Mex Lasagna | |
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Relax while it cooks.
Serve with a tomato and avocado salad.
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| Chili and Lime-Grilled Corn | |
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When they know grilled corn is on the menu, kids will line up to help with the shucking.
With its south-of-the-border flavors, this version is a family-friendly treat that beautifully complements the Chicken, Lime and Coriander Quesadillas .
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| Grilled Eggplant and White Bean Salad | |
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Grilled eggplant is a hit with most kids.
To cut prep time, try ready-made basil pesto instead of this homemade parsley dressing. ...
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| Balsamic and Lemon Chicken | |
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Australian chef Donna Hay gives busy moms a sizzling good reason to "throw another one on the barbee."
The flavor secret of this zesty chicken is in the ten-minutes-only
marinade. Just zip the pieces on the grill and presto—a mouth-watering
main dish kids and grown-ups will love. Note to health-conscious moms:
The sauce is fat-free.
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| Summer Potato Salad | |
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Hidden in this lemon-spiked spud salad are delicious greens that kids just might eat.
Feel free to substitute small red or white potatoes for the fingerlings. ...
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| Chicken, Lime and Coriander Quesadillas | |
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Don't think of this dish as just family fare:
It's a quick meal for company, too.
A great way to use up leftover chicken, these easy quesadillas offer the surprise of lime and coriander, along with the cheese that kids expect and love. Do the prep work ahead and toss the quesadillas on the grill when guests arrive.
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| Seared Nectarines with Brown Sugar Yogurt | |
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Try this easy searing technique with other summer stone fruits: peaches, plums and apricots, too.
Simple, chic and very healthy, this is everything a mom wants in a dessert: lots of fruit and flavor, plus yogurt for calcium. If you like, make the recipe even simpler by using vanilla yogurt (skip the extract).
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| Spaghetti Squash Primavera | |
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A Working Mother classic recipe: relax while it cooks
Spaghetti as a vegetable is a concept both moms and kids love. Vary this recipe any way you'd like. For extra protein, try adding beans or chunks of fresh mozzarella.
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| Tomato Pesto Rolls | |
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These easy biscuit-style rolls will make kids feel like real bakers.
Simple and nutritious, they have cottage cheese for calcium and protein. To turn them into a sweet Mother's Day breakfast treat, skip the basil and pesto. Instead, add a spoonful of honey and a handful of raisins to the dough, and brush on 1 tablespoon melted butter before baking.
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| Mini Vegetable Frittatas | |
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Bake with your kids!
Good things—veggies and cheese—come in small packages. One frittata for little kids and two or three for big kids or adults make a meal. Use any mix of vegetables, and try subbing chopped ham for the tomatoes. ...
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| Little Peanut Butter Cakes | |
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With a good helping of peanut butter and only 2 tablespoons of butter, these cupcakes are a healthy dessert.
Kids won't even miss the icing if you let them add stenciled powdered-sugar decorations.
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| Oven-Fried Chicken Nuggets | |
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Shake-and-bake nuggets are fun to make and tastier than store-bought.
British chef Linda Collister's three children have helped in the
kitchen ever since they could sit in a high chair and stir pancake
batter. "Two-year-olds love playing with a piece of dough," she says.
Three-year-olds can help with cookies and cupcakes. Linda considers
baking with kids a great bonding experience, and they get to practice
counting, measuring, weighing and telling time, too.
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| Sweet and Savory Brisket | |
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Relax while it cooks
Cranberry sauce and ketchup combine to create a sweet, tangy, almost barbecue-flavored sauce for this roast. Don't be surprised if your kids ask for seconds. If you're serving this for Passover, feel free to make it a day or two ahead—brisket tastes even better that way.
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| Glazed Carrots | |
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Serve with Sweet & Savory Brisket
Finally, a vegetable kids crave. The extra flavor comes from chicken stock. Peeled baby carrots cut your prep work.
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Relax while it cooks
Make this one-pot dinner with whatever veggies are on hand. The chicken, rice and broth combo is pretty much foolproof as long as you use skinless chicken thighs, which won't dry out.
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| Cherries Jubilee with Vanilla Frozen Yogurt | |
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As pretty as it is delicious
The tanginess of frozen yogurt, boasting less fat and more calcium than ice cream, complements the sweetness of the syrup and cherries. ...
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| Spiced and Honey-Glazed Ham | |
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As a TV chef and dad, Michael Chiarello knows how to serve comfort food that grown-ups and kids adore. We think his family-friendly recipes offer a perfect excuse to stay home and cuddle up!
Never baked a ham? This recipe will make you a convert—our recipe tester's kids loved it. Use the leftovers for lunchboxes.
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| Toasted Spice Rub | |
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This recipe makes more than you'll need for the ham, but it's so good we think you'll want extra on hand to slip into stews or rub on chicken before broiling.
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| Molten Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes | |
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These elegant, grown-up cupcakes are so good you won?t want to share them with your kids!
Made with rich bittersweet chocolate, they're a perfect Valentine for the ones you love.
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| Capellini Soup | |
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Quick Dish of the Month!
Our version of Michael Chiarello's pasta soup is hearty enough to warm the whole family on a late-winter's weeknight—and simple enough to make Mom smile! To turn this recipe into a one-dish dinner, toss in your family's favorite frozen vegetables when you heat the broth. Substitute angel-hair pasta if you'd like.
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| Honey-Roasted Applesauce | |
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Put the kids to work for this sweet accompaniment to savory dishes
Kids will love making this smooth, buttery sauce, which features the concentrated sweetness of roasted apples. Serve with ham or any other simple meat. ...
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| Wine-Braised Brisket | |
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A delicious, do-ahead dinner!
Perfect for those who don't love turkey, and a kid-pleaser, too (the alcohol burns off). Leftovers for sandwiches? You bet.
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| Sweet Potato Apple Torta | |
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An elegant holiday side dish that only looks complicated
Wonderfully simple, this show-stopping dish has a surprise kids will enjoy: apples and cheese layered between the potatoes. Reheat leftovers for a neat day-after treat.
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| Day-After-Thanksgiving Pot Pie | |
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Quick Dish of the Month
Your supermarket should have prerolled piecrust dough—and turkey gravy, too.
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| Sunday Chicken with Lemon, Bay and Bacon | |
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This simple and elegant chicken dish makes it easy to host a seasonal celebration for family and friends.
Lemon and bay leaves lend a taste of spring to this easy no-baste chicken. Bacon, laid across the breast, keeps the meat moist and flavorful. If you're cooking for an Easter crowd, double the recipe. Roast two chickens in the same pan, making sure they don't touch.
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| Reduced Fat Pan Gravy | |
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Serve with Sunday Chicken
We cut the calorie count by using chicken stock instead of fatty pan drippings. But don't worry—you'll have just enough browned bacon bits to give this gravy a rich, distinctive flavor. If you haven't made pan gravy before, it's worth a try. Kids—and grown-ups—will respond with applause!
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| Chicken Soup with Leeks and Corn | |
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When April showers are in the forecast, this comforting soup will warm the whole family.
You can substitute leftover cooked chicken by adding it in step 2.
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| Sauteed Corn and Snow Peas | |
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Sauteed Corn and Snow Peas
Ginger and snow peas give corn an Asian twist. Tip: Serve this quick side dish with Chinese Chicken Skewers.
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| Spanish Scrambled Eggs | |
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Spanish Scrambled Eggs
Spice up Father's Day with this special dish! If you'd like, skip the
chorizo and substitute regular breakfast links seasoned with a little
chili powder.
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| Chinese Chicken Skewers | |
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Chinese Chicken Skewers
This is win-win chicken! Kids will love the adventure of skewers; adults
will love the warm and inviting spices. (For children under 6, you may want to remove food from skewers first.)
Calories: 280
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| Crusty Cornmeal Chicken With Creamy Boursin Sauce | |
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Part Southern U.S., part French, this dish is a truly delicious
alternative to fried chicken. Kids can use ketchup as a dip, and
grown-ups will savor the creamy Boursin sauce. Tip: Serve with noodles
topped with some of the Boursin sauce.
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| Chicken Feta Baguettes | |
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Sandwiches for dinner? Why not! When you tuck flavorful Greek salad
into a baguette, leftover chicken morphs into a family-pleasing
Mediterranean meal.
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| Mexican Corn Soup | |
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This cheesy soup is a meal unto itself.
With plenty of chicken, corn and tomatoes. Kids will have fun putting
tortilla chips in their dinner. Don't be surprised if they ask for
seconds.
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| Pizza in My Pocket | |
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Sensational Snack for On-the-Go Kids
Let your kids make their own pizzas!
All they have to do is tuck sauce and cheese into a pita pocket.
Include little dishes of cut-up veggies as part of the assembly line,
and your young cooks will pocket a colorful, healthy assortment.
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| Thai Noodles | |
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Tasmanian Devil Thai Noodles
Devilishly simple with a heavenly taste, these Asian-style peanut
butter noodles make a nutritious afterschool snack for the kids and an
easy take-to-work treat for you. For extra protein, add leftover
chicken or chickpeas.
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| Tutti-Frutti Popcorn Balls | |
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Tutti-Frutti Popcorn Balls
When it comes to fun, these popcorn treats qualify on all fronts. As
exciting to make as they are to eat, they offer the healthy crunch of
dried fruit and nuts. Pack them into lunchboxes--or serve atop colorful
wafer cones, if you'd like.
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| Luau Lemonade Floats | |
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Luau Lemonade Floats
Here's a frothy good time for all! You could cut corners and use
ready-made lemonade for these floats. But you might just find that
squeezing real lemons is a treat for kids of all ages, tots included.
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| Hola Granola Bars | |
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Hola Granola Bars
Not only are these bars better than store-bought, but you can customize them
with your family's favorite nuts and fruit. Make sure you use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant or quick-cook.
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