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Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
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Shortcut chicken dishes
Supermarket roast chicken? Try these ideas!
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Veggie Packed Pasta Primavera
For picky eaters, serve tomatoes on the side and pasta with butter or olive oil and parmesan.
5 Quick and Easy Family Meals
Yummy make-ahead suggestions from celebrity fitness trainer Kathy Kaehler
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
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.
Weekend Recipes for the Whole Family
Easy and delicious dishes for you and your kids
Cheesy Corn Pudding
Let this stand about 10 minutes before serving
Spinach-and-Cheese Casserole
This savory dish is hearty enough to satisfy any vegetarian
Double Corn Pancakes
These are delicious with salsa, sour cream, and black beans
Pumpkin Pancakes
Warm up chilly mornings with an autumn treat
Baked Apple Pancake
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or a little cinnamon
Banana-Oatmeal Pancakes
Wheat germ and oats pack these stars with fiber and vitamins
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Oranges
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Oranges
Quick Spinach Lasagna
Whoever invented no-boil lasagna gets our thanks — and our kid testers agree: Seconds, please!
Roast Vegetable Casserole
The ingredient list may seem long, but prep goes quickly and, with only one pan, cleanup is a cinch!
Dreamsicle Soup
What a cool way to eat fruit!
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...
Fall Vegetable Soup
The perfect meal for an autumn day or night.
Vegetable Lasagna
A meatless version of the pasta favorite.
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