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Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
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Standing Rib Roast + A Week Worth of Meal Ideas
A tasty holiday dish the whole family will love, plus recipes for mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a whole week of...
Marinated Grilled Chicken + A Week of Dinners
A yummy, kid-friendly meal and 6 more quick, healthy recipes for the whole family
Cheeseburger Stuffed Potatoes, Plus a Week of Dinners
A yummy, kid-friendly meal and 6 more quick, healthy recipes for the whole family
White Beans Provencal
Great as a side or in a soup or casserole, these beans are a great source of protein
Mini-Fish Burgers
These burgers are a great way to introduce fish; letting kids make the patties and assemble the burgers can increase appeal
Citrus Squash
Mini-marshmallows make this healthy veggie dish kid-friendly
Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
Sweet-Potato Fries
Give this kid fave a healthy twist with nutritious sweet potatoes
Crunchy Broccoli Bake
Kids will love crunching on this tasty veggie dish
Hootwiches Recipe
Use cheese and english-muffins to create a cute snack
Freaky Hot Dog Fingers Recipe
Wrap hot dogs in crescent rolls to make a creative, yummy snack
Chicken and Fruit Kebabs
Time-saver: Don't feel like soaking skewers? Use metal.
Lemon-Dill Dip
Kids can help by stirring the dip and snapping the ends off the beans
BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Kids can help by mixing the ingredients for the sauce
Sweet Tortillas
Kids can help by mixing the filling and spreading it onto the tortillas
Deviled Eggs
Kids can help by scooping out the yolks and mashing with the mayo and spooning yolks into the whites
Peachy Muffin-Cakes
Kids can help by mixing the batter and spooning jam onto the cakes
Maple-Walnut Muffins
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Cheesy Veggie Scramble
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Honey Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Creative Salads
Salads don't have to be boring! Check out these creative and healthy recipes.
Tasty Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
These easy recipes make everything taste even better the second time around
Simple Thanksgiving Sides
What goes with the bird? Round out your holiday feast with these deliciously simple dishes
Nutty Broccoli
You can make this crunchy dish a few hours ahead of time; microwave for 2 minutes before serving.
Butternut Risotto
Save yourself the time and effort of cutting and peeling -- buy frozen or fresh chunks of pre-cut butternut squash.
Cinnamon Applesauce
Also good with pancakes, sandwiches, or on ice cream for a hot apple pie sundae! You can make it three days ahead of time and...
Good Eating: Simple Sides
Easy-to-make dishes that'll go great with your Thanksgiving turkey
Sneak in Healthy Food: Puree Recipes
Add these nutrient-packed purees to favorite kid foods
Cheesy Corn Pudding
Let this stand about 10 minutes before serving
Roasted Potato Wedges
An easier alternative to mashed potatoes, these are crisp and flavorful. Prep Thanksgiving morning
Brown Sugar-Walnut Squash
Frozen squash saves a lot of prep time!
Broccoli Dijon
To prevent the sauce from curdling, don't let it boil once you add the sour cream
Ham-and-Veggie Pinwheels
This no-cook wrap is perfect for an on-the-go meal. You can make it a couple of hours ahead of time and chill, well wrapped...
Honey-Mustard Green Beans
You'll be surprised how much kids like green beans with a hint of sweetness.
Cornbread Stuffing
A blend of sweet and savory, this was a big hit with our kid testers.
Creamy Chicken Salad
You can use canned, cooked, or rotisserie chicken
Eerie Eats
Make one of these frightfully good snacks, or all of them for a special supper
Asparagus and Ham Gratin
These asparagus bundles can be made ahead of time and baked at the last minute. Serve with linguine or crusty bread.
Instant Polenta With Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
A great alternative for the pasta-weary (see "Polenta Primer," page 194). To make it heartier, add 1/3 cup julienne strips of...
Ponzu Sauce
This sweet, sour, and salty soy-based sauce adds a fresh citrus taste to cooked beef and vegetables.
Horseradish-Sour Cream Sauce
You can make this unexpectedly kid-friendly sauce as mild or as spicy as you like.
Fall Vegetable Soup
The perfect meal for an autumn day or night.
Crab Cakes
Even picky eaters gobble down these yummy seafood treats
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