Sloppy Joes
Kids and adults alike love this little sweet-savory sandwich. Prepare the filling in one skillet for a quick weeknight dinner. Making your own Sloppy Joe sauce is a reduced-sodium alternative to using canned sauce. Carrots and vegetable chips make great sides.
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Oven-Fried Chicken
Get the flavor of fried chicken but not the fat by browning the chicken in a skillet, then baking instead of deep-fat frying. This technique still yields a crispy crust and moist, juicy chicken.
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Chicago-Style Pizza
Skip the delivery and make a healthy sausage pizza for the entire family. With a few on-hand topping ingredients and refrigerated pizza crust dough, prep time is only about 10 minutes.
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Garlic Fries
Let your kids help by allowing them to toss the potatoes in a large zip-top plastic bag with oil and salt before cooking. After baking, toss with garlic-infused butter for a rich flavor.
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Biscuit-Topped Chicken Potpie
Combine refrigerated diced potatoes, baking mix, cooked chicken, and frozen mixed vegetables for a shortcut version of traditional chicken potpie. You'll have supper on the table in less than 45 minutes.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Twirl up a forkful of this Italian favorite on any busy weeknight. The sauce is thin, so if you prefer it thicker, increase the amount of tomato paste.
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Baked Potato and Broccoli Soup
If you want your kids to eat broccoli, try adding it to a creamy potato soup topped with melted Cheddar cheese and crispy bacon.
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