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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.
 
Spanish Rice Bake
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
Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Flavored with ginger, brown sugar and a ketchup glaze, this meatloaf puts a twist on an old-time family favorite.... more
Braised Balsamic Chicken
Rich, slightly sweet Balsamic vinegar intensifies the flavors of tomato and herbs in this chicken saute.... more
Lunch Box Hot Dogs
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
Sweetheart Cupcakes
A little pink food coloring takes these traditional vanilla cupcakes and spices them up for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day.... more
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
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
Boilermaker Tailgate Chili
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
Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
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
Old-fashioned Meatloaf
Perfect Paula Deen’s easy meatloaf recipe and your kids won’t be groaning when you say meatloaf’s for dinner.... more
Honeyed Yogurt Parfait
Fresh blueberries, raspberries and blackberries mix with vanilla yogurt and cookies for a quick and tasty treat.... more
Family Kitchen: Fiesta Chicken
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
Cook up some Sausage Casserole
Looking for a great Christmas morning breakfast dish? The Sausage Casserole from Allrecipes.net is well reviewed and sure to be a hit.... more
No fail Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
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
A Twist on Traditional Pumpkin Pie
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
Cool off with Crispy Cucumber and Tomatoes in Dill Dressing
Try this cool recipe for something light on a hot summer day.... more
Break Out The Blueberries
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. ... more
Wave Your Flag Cheesecake (From Jello)
Celebrate Memorial Day with this patriotic goodie!... more
Cool off with Fruit Pizza
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
French Toast Stars
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
Go for the Green: Garlic Cheese Brocolli
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
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza
Try this recipe that combines two of kids' favorites - chocolate chip cookies and pizza!... more
Tasty Taco Soup
Dinner in 10 minutes? Try this hearty bowl of soup that gets a jump start from Progresso® soup and a refrigerated meaty sauce.... more
Sweet Treats for Valentines Day!
You can make Heart-shaped Maple Oat Scones and Mi Amore pizzas with your kids to celebrate this weekend. ... more
Warm & Hearty Meatloaf
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
Incredible Egg Breakfast Kids Will Love
This quick and easy egg-and-potato combination serves up four hot and healthy portions. ... more
Soothing Soups
What could be better on a cold and snowy winter day than a big pot of homemade soup bubbling on the stove?... more
Chai Tea Mix Recipe
Keep this mix on hand for to give during the holidays.... more
Biscotti: A Welcome Gift
Biscotti is easy to cook, and it makes the perfect gift. Here are a couple recipes to try.... more
Holiday Cranberry Sauce
This traditional side dish is quick and easy to make.... more
Jack-O’-Lantern Recipes
After you've carved the pumpkin, do the “green” thing and use those orange insides in some seasonal recipes: ... more
Wednesday Brownies
Got the mid-week blahs? It's time to whip up some brownies. ... more
Fast Turkey Chili
The turkey makes this chili lighter and less fatty than beef chili, but it still has plenty of flavor.... more
"Green" Potato Chips
PA company makes chips that are used on Air Force One.... more
Cheesy Potato and Corn Chowder
Something to keep you warm.... more
Build a Better Salad
Have you ever wondered why restaurant salads seem to taste so much better than the ones you make at home?... more
Make Your Own Ice Cream
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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