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Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
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5 Quick and Easy Family Meals
Yummy make-ahead suggestions from celebrity fitness trainer Kathy Kaehler
Whole-Wheat Pizza
Top with your favorite ingredients (even leftovers) or make the dough ahead of time and freeze for later.
Make-Ahead Pizza Casserole (Plus Dinners For the Whole Week)
Prepare this Italian-inspired dish in the morning and have a stress-free dinner at night
Chicken-Spinach Pie with Mashed-Potato Crust
A week of dinners for the whole crew
Mini-Fish Burgers
These burgers are a great way to introduce fish; letting kids make the patties and assemble the burgers can increase appeal
Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
Frankentreats Recipe
Doctor up your rice krispies treats in a flash with these kid-pleasing desserts
Freaky Hot Dog Fingers Recipe
Wrap hot dogs in crescent rolls to make a creative, yummy snack
Lemon-Dill Dip
Kids can help by stirring the dip and snapping the ends off the beans
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
Creative Salads
Salads don't have to be boring! Check out these creative and healthy recipes.
Nutty Broccoli
You can make this crunchy dish a few hours ahead of time; microwave for 2 minutes before serving.
Confetti Corn Pudding
Prepare this corny side a day in advance and reheat in a 350 degree oven until hot (about 20 minutes).
Heat and Eat Recipes
Eight make-ahead meals for busy times
Crunchy Mac and Cheese
This classic gets another boost from its whole-grain topping
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!
Harvest Pork Chops
They're family-friendly, but fancy enough for company, too
Ravioli Lasagna
Try substituting spinach or beef for variety
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...
Make-Ahead Meal
An easy, wintry menu for a holiday party
Make-Ahead Meal
An easy, wintry menu for a holiday party
Rice and Fruit Salad
This festive salad blends seasonal fruits and flavors.
Fall Vegetable Soup
The perfect meal for an autumn day or night.
Crab Cakes
Even picky eaters gobble down these yummy seafood treats
Vegetable Lasagna
A meatless version of the pasta favorite.
Chicken Pie With Cornmeal Crust
Kids and adults alike will love this ultimate in comfort food.
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