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Enjoy this cool, no-fuss dessert on a hot summer day. It capitalizes on the fresh flavors of strawberries and bananas and has a smooth, pudding-like texture.

Creamed spinach is one of those side dishes that’s been around for a long time. Surprisingly, even though it’s spinach, kids really love it. We love it too but aren't...

Kids love to bake, and since this chocolate torte is so easy to make, it’s perfect for pint-size kitchen helpers. Though our torte may seem too decadent coming from two...

We won’t lie … this lasagna is a bit fussy. But the extra time it takes to prep this dish is well worth the effort. As lasagnas go, this one has super, duper kid appeal....

This simple recipe has just 5 ingredients, yet makes 2 pies. What's not to love?!

Seafood chowders are notorious for their creamy, rich consistency and their deceptively high calorie counts from all the butter and cream called for in most recipes. That’s...

This light pasta salad is sweet and crunchy and packs a protein punch to boot. Why not whip up a batch for your next summer gathering (with extra for your family)? NOTE:...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for school-age kids. To beef it up, we take plain ol’ pancakes made with flour and eggs, and we add a boatload...

These meringue treats can be shaped into little ghosts (as shown here) for Halloween, or little snowmen for Christmas. The seasonal possibilities are endless for these melt-in-your-mouth...

We’ve been cooking up makeover recipes for well over a decade, and this recipe is by far the most popular with our families and our online community to date. All of our...

The secret to this new twist on a standby side dish? Roasting. And if the broccoli is combined with a legume like chickpeas (surprisingly tasty when roasted), it’s a...

These delectable treats are simple to make, and they contain two ingredients most kids love—peanut butter and jelly!

Even though this stew simmers for hours in the slow cooker, it takes just minutes to prepare. Filled with lean stew meat, baby carrots, mushrooms, and petite peas, it’s...

The nutritional merits (or demerits) of store-bought granola bars can vary considerably, so we decided to create our own. The nutrition in these bars is through the roof—we’re...