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| Share your best mac-and-cheese recipe, your favorite one-pot meal, your crowd-pleasing pot-luck secrets. We want to know your top kitchen tips and your kid-pleasing menus. Send your recipes to: editor@centralpennparent.com. |
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| Cuban Sandwich |
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| Now that the kids are back in school you have more time to treat yourself. Trade in your traditional sandwich and treat your taste buds to a homemade Cuban Sandwich.... more |
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| Yummy Corn Chowder |
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| In August, we asked readers for their favorite family recipes. The winning entry comes from Sandra Kroft of Mechanicsburg, who sent us her recipe for “Yummy Corn Chowder.”... more |
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| Chicken Caesar Panini |
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| 14-minute sandwich for five people. Quick, tasty and easy. What more could you want?! Try the mom-approved Chicken Caesar Panini.... more |
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| Talk about your favorite treat. Win $10,000. |
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| Submit a short essay on your favorite sweet treat and a reason why you love to bake it. One lucky person will win $10,000 towards a kitchen makeover. Additionally, three runners-up will receive a digital camera and a Pillsbury Gift Basket with Pillsbury Baking products and branded items. Enter at www.PillsburyBaking.com from September 20 through December 20, 2010.
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| Chicken and Spinach Crepes |
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| Whether you're entertaining friends or having a sit down meal, Chicken and Spinach Crepes are a nice change in the traditional family meal. Kid friendly and family approved!... more |
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| Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches |
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| Combine two summertime treats into one quick and easy dessert. Try Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches they are refreshing, and a snack that all ages can enjoy!... more |
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| Strawberry Pretzel Salad |
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| Moms can never go wrong with making Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It will be the first dish gone at any gathering. So, when the traditional family bickering begins, you can quickly end it with some delicious dessert.... more |
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| Pinwheel Italian Calzones |
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| Looking for a way to sneak a few veggies into your kid's diet? Try these calzones, they are quick and also small enough for little hands to hold and eat. ... more |
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| Patriotic Three-Berry Lemon Trifle |
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| The Fourth of July is right around the corner. If your in need of a quick or healthy dessert for a family picnic whip up this delicious and light fruit trifle for a tasty treat. ... more |
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| Mozzarella Avocado Turkey Burger |
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| In June, we asked readers for their best burger recipes. The winning entry comes from Jacklyn Plante of Lancaster. Get our your grilling tools and try making her Mozzarella Avocado Turkey Burger. As our winner, Jacklyn wins the Keurig Special Edition Brewer and K-Cups. ... more |
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| Classic Beef Kabobs |
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| If your starting off your summer with a picnic, these Classic Beef Kabobs would be a fast and easy meal. Grab your ingredients and start grilling!... more |
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| Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches |
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| These rich chocolate cookies are made with cake mix and come out moist and chewy. They are perfect for ice cream sandwiches; a simple and wonderful make ahead summer dessert.... more |
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| Dill Gazpacho |
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| This refreshing soup originates from Spain and is served ice cold. The base of the soup is made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber and peppers. For a smoother soup, puree more than half of the vegetables. If you prefer it chunky - don't puree them at all. It's even better if you can leave this soup overnight to allow the flavors to develop.... more |
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| Quinoa Tabbouleh |
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| Quinoa, once a staple grain of ancient Incas, is tossed with lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, green onions and parsley. Serve with pita bread.... more |
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| Mango-Strawberry Salsa |
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| A refreshing summer salsa for those who want something not so spicy. Extremely easy and very flavorful.
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| Chocolate Milk Pancakes |
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| A combination of two things kids love: chocolate milk and pancakes. Serve up this easy and fun recipe on a weekend morning after sleeping in!... more |
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| Strawberries 'n' Cream Trifle |
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| A lightened recipe that uses less milk, reduced-fat whipped topping and angel food cake instead of pound cake. It's good made with fresh peaches or blueberries, too. ... more |
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| Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing |
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| Grilled fish tacos have a creamy dressing spiked with lime juice, cumin, chili powder and adobo sauce from zesty chipotle peppers. Garnished with tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cabbage and lime wedges.... more |
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| Family Kitchen: Chicken Kabobs |
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| In April, we asked readers for their favorite Barbeque Grill recipes. The winning entry comes from Cindy King of Mechanicsburg. Her Chicken Kabobs sound delicious. As our winner, Cindy will receive the Electric Snow Cone Maker. So fire up the grill and get cookin’!... more |
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| Apple Ladybug Treats |
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| Red apples are decorated to look like ladybugs. This is a quick and fun snack that kids will enjoy making and eating. For once kids can play with their food!... more |
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| Mediterranean Chicken Salad |
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| Tender, boneless chicken breasts are marinated in sun dried tomato dressing, grilled with sweet bell peppers, and served atop a crunchy romaine bed sprinkled with feta and olives.... more |
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| Cinnabon Clone |
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| Save yourself a lot of money by making your own homemade cinnamon rolls! The dough is made in the bread machine and everything else is done by hand.... more |
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| Pan Pierogies |
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| Lots of onions cooked in butter are combined with mashed potatoes to make fluffy and flavorful layers between lasagna noodles and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with butter and more cheese, then bake and serve.... more |
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| Easter Egg Dipper Treats |
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| Mold these egg shapes and dip them into chocolate and brightly colored sprinkles with your kids. They'll make an extra special goodie for their baskets.
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| Bunny Cupcakes |
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| Hop on over to the kitchen to prepare these cute-as-can-be cupcakes. Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, baby showers and birthday parties.
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| Irresistable Irish Soda Bread |
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| Made with buttermilk and easy to prepare, make this bread for a fun way to sample Irish food on St. Patrick's or any other day.... more |
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| Spanish Rice Bake |
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| Ground beef, fresh onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes and rice are simmered in a sweet-hot sauce then baked with Cheddar and garnished with fresh cilantro.... more |
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| Brown Sugar Meatloaf |
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| Flavored with ginger, brown sugar and a ketchup glaze, this meatloaf puts a twist on an old-time family favorite.... more |
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| Lunch Box Hot Dogs |
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| Is your child tired of the same old sandwich for school lunch? Why not try sending him along with a hot dog? We show you how to keep the hot dog hot.... more |
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| Sweetheart Cupcakes |
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| A little pink food coloring takes these traditional vanilla cupcakes and spices them up for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day.... more |
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| Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins |
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| Easy - check. Yummy - check. Kids will love the taste of these banana chocolate chip muffins. You'll love the fuss-free recipe as well.... more |
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| Boilermaker Tailgate Chili |
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| It's coming. The day of the big game. Friends and football foes will gather round the big screen to cheer and jeer, crititque commercial spots and - best of all - EAT! Here's a recipe to try for game day.... more |
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| Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips |
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| This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.... more |
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| Old-fashioned Meatloaf |
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| Perfect Paula Deen’s easy meatloaf recipe and your kids won’t be groaning when you say meatloaf’s for dinner.... more |
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| Honeyed Yogurt Parfait |
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| Fresh blueberries, raspberries and blackberries mix with vanilla yogurt and cookies for a quick and tasty treat.... more |
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| Family Kitchen: Fiesta Chicken |
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| Crock-Pots and slow-cookers have helped busy parents serve healthy, home-cooked meals for years. Think beyond your basic pot roast, and you’ll soon be making soups, chilis, casseroles and more. Try our featured Fiesta Chicken recipe (from www.crock-pot.com) and make it a Tex-Mex night.... more |
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| Cook up some Sausage Casserole |
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| Looking for a great Christmas morning breakfast dish? The Sausage Casserole from Allrecipes.net is well reviewed and sure to be a hit.... more |
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| No fail Peanut Butter Cup Cookies |
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| Over 1,000 voters on www.allrecipes.com can't be wrong! If you're looking for a sure-fire cookie hit this holiday season, try your hand at baking these Peanut Butter Cup cookies.... more |
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| A Twist on Traditional Pumpkin Pie |
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| Give this all-time autumn favorite a touch of sophistication with a nutty, crunchy difference by trying your hand at making Pumpkin Black Walnut Pie.... more |
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| Break Out The Blueberries |
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| Did you know that 2009 is the 10-year anniversary of July being declared National Blueberry Month? In honor of the blueberry, cook up this treat from Allrecipes.com.
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| Cool off with Fruit Pizza |
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| Spring and fruit seem to go hand-in-hand. And pizza is always a family favorite. Here the two are combined for a tasty treat!... more |
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| French Toast Stars |
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| A fruity, yummy, festive breakfast! You can substitute flavorings easily to make different variations, and even change the shape! Serve with syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar and fruit.... more |
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| Go for the Green: Garlic Cheese Brocolli |
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| Here’s a zesty greens recipe to complement any dinner. It’ll help turn the little leprechauns in your house into healthy green lovers. Best of all, it’s easy enough for even your youngest to give a helping hand.... more |
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| Tasty Taco Soup |
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| Dinner in 10 minutes? Try this hearty bowl of soup that gets a jump start from Progresso® soup and a refrigerated meaty sauce.... more |
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| Warm & Hearty Meatloaf |
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| Check out this great recipe from Quaker Oats. You can sneak some whole grain goodness into a kid-pleasing meatloaf ... and shape it into a boat that your little ones will love! ... more |
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| Soothing Soups |
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| What could be better on a cold and snowy winter day than a big pot of homemade soup bubbling on the stove?... more |
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| Jack-O’-Lantern Recipes |
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| After you've carved the pumpkin, do the “green” thing and use those orange insides in some seasonal recipes:
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| Fast Turkey Chili |
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| The turkey makes this chili lighter and less fatty than beef chili, but it still has plenty of flavor.... more |
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| Build a Better Salad |
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| Have you ever wondered why restaurant salads seem to taste so much better than the ones you make at home?... more |
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| Make Your Own Ice Cream |
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| There is a fun and interactive home science experiment to help your kids learn how salt lowers the freezing point of water. You and your kids will be sharing ice cream together by the end of their experiment.... more |
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