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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
Mexican Rice and Beef
Garnish with light sour cream and salsa.
Prosciutto Panini
Substitute thinly sliced ham or turkey for the prosciutto, and provolone or swiss cheese for the mozzarella
Pizza Panini
Try this sandwich version of the kid favorite
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This milder, kid-pleasing version of a Thai specialty comes together fast!
Peas and Pasta Presto
Fun-shaped noodles are a big hit with kids as well as adults, and for supper in a flash, this pasta dish fills the bill....
Stir-fried Green Beans With Ground Beef
Substitute ground turkey for the beef. Serve with rice.
Bow Ties With Tomatoes
Unlike pasta that is being served warm, noodles used in cold dishes are drained, rinsed with cool water, and drained again...
Pizza Tortilla Wrap
A fresh way to package your child's favorite dinner—and sneak in some healthy veggies too.
Zesty farfalle
2 servings
White Beans With Pesto
The mild flavor of the beans plays off the pesto's pungent taste and adds a delicious creaminess.
Quick Teriyaki Chicken
For a flavor boost to this classic kid-pleaser, add minced fresh ginger or garlic, sesame oil, honey, or hot sauce to the...
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...
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