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Larry's "Kid Approved" Macaroni and Cheese

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

This makes a great side dish, but once the kids try it, it will become their main dish. The directions were made simple enough for a ten year old or a real beginner cook wanting to go beyond "Take Out" or "Boxed Dinners". Great for "Pot Luck Dinners" to…

Creamy Fruit Salad

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

Perfect dish to take to family gatherings, pot luck dinners, or even a picnic!

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

Perfect for holiday dinners!

Nanny's Apple Dumplings

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	50 Minutes

This dish will make your mouth water while it is baking !! My Nanny would make this dessert for sunday dinners . I could smell it baking when we got out of the car , in the driveway . It is almost sinful lol !! enjoy & forget the calories !!

Brown Sugar Baked Salmon

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

Delicious dinners don't get much easier than this! Earlier in the day, let the salmon and the marinade meet up. When dinner time rolls around, just pop it into the oven! This is an easy dinner that is adult and kid approved! Check out more at www.che…

Macaroni & Cheese

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Prep Time:	5 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.

Italian Bake Pizza

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

This is a great dish for everyone. Who doesn't love pizza ... especially pizza that is HEALTHY? You can make this dish fancy by pairing it with a Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad, and a glass of wine ... or just a simple side salad or a side dish of your…

Vegetarian Enchiladas with Green Chile Queso Sauce

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	25 Minutes

Many people in my family are vegetarian but, being from Texas, still love Mexican food. This was a recipe I adapted so that everyone could have something to eat at our large family gatherings. Whether you make it as is, or throw in your own veggies, it…

Fattoush Salad with Chicken and Grilled Flatbreads

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	20 Minutes

This is one of our favorite dinners! An easy to make salad dressing doubles as the marinade for the chicken. Toss the grilled chicken with some fresh veggies and serve with the garlic flat breads. Or, chop the flat breads up and add them to the salad b…

Simple Beef Pot Pie

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	30 Minutes

This is a simple and easy meal for a family dinner. My whole family loves it. I cook it all the time.

Venison Stroganoff With Rice

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	35 Minutes

We are a family who love the outdoors and I'm always looking for new ways to make a boring package of ground venison into something amazing! This recipe is something I came up with and the family LOVES it! Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Baked Potato Soup

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	120 Minutes

Cheddar cheese, green and yellow onion combine with shredded potatoes to create the great flavor of a "loaded" baked potato in a hot and comforting soup. Perfect for weeknight dinners where you can set the slow cooker in the morning and come home to hot a…

Crockpot Meatball Chili

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

My husband really loves to bite into chewy food, including oatmeal raisin cookies and thick slabs of ham. A few years ago, I wanted to improve my chili recipe to give it more "biteable" substance. So I tried substituting meat balls for crumbly ground beef…

Beta Cheeseball

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

I got this recipe from one of my sorority sisters about five years ago, and since then it has become a favorite of my friends and family. In fact, one of my friends texted me the other day to get the recipe so she could make it for her family reunion. I…

Sunday Chicken

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	60 Minutes

I went to a family reunion a few years ago and my son, as well as the rest of us loved this chicken! So of course I had to get the recipe. Once I found that the ingredients only consisted of 2 things that I probably had in my spice cabinet, I was hooked…

French Dressing

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Prep Time:	20 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

My family loves French dressing. The tangy taste goes great with salads or meats, and is healthier than cream based dressings. This homemade dressing recipe comes from my Great Grandma, Lucille. You can prepare this recipe in just 20 minutes and store…

Mom's Cole Slaw

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Prep Time:	15 Minutes
Cook Time:	0 Minutes

A tangy salad full of flavor is always enjoyed at dinnertime in my family. During the winter months Mom's Cole Slaw tastes great! My mother-in-law made this often and now this recipe will be passed down in my family. And add the Raisins for that extra…

Slow Cooked Chinese Pork

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	120 Minutes

This is, hands down, my family's favorite slow-cooker meal. It comes together so quickly and then cooks away all day long, filling your house with the most delicious aroma! Serve it up over some steamed rice and you've got an easy, delicious, family ple…

Chicken Piccata

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	15 Minutes

A delicious take on a classic dish, this Chicken Piccata can be ready to serve in under 30 minutes! The sauce is perfectly lemony, rich, and buttery, and sure to please the whole family. Be sure to check out more family friendly recipes at www.chewnib…

Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time:	10 Minutes
Cook Time:	10 Minutes

Many people in my family are diabetic, so when my family made a cookbook a few years ago, there were a lot of dessert recipes that were sugar free. These chocolate chip cookies are so good you would never know they don't have any sugar in them. You can…

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