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Family Recipes

Easy Grilled Whole Chicken

Nowadays, everyone from the stay-at-home mom to the gourmet chef is discovering how easy and delicious meals can be when cooked on the grill. Barbecuing adds fun and flavor to any meal, with virtually effortless cleanup.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 40 min

Sweet Chili Pork Kebabs

Thread pork, onion and bell pepper on bamboo skewers, then spice them up with our Thai-inspired sauce. A balanced blend of Asian sweet chili sauce and pineapple juice, it’s our go-to glaze for kebabs and beyond.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 25 min

Grilled Summer Shortcake

Grill your fruit for intensified flavor that enhances the traditional shortcake. By taking dessert to the grill, you’ll create a deliciously different treat your friends and family won’t be able to resist.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 40 min

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

A yummy breakfast, dessert or afternoon snack, this cake-like quick bread is dotted with nutty poppy seeds and gets its moist tang from a brush of sugary lemon syrup. It tastes best baked in advance, making it a simple sweet to serve at parties or give as gifts.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 50-60 min

Spicy Black Bean & Bacon Soup

Nothing warms the soul quite like a bowl of hearty soup made from scratch. Try making this easy black bean and bacon version—paired with cornbread and a simple salad, it makes for a scrumptious lunch or dinner.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 30 min

Southwestern Turkey Chili

We've all obviously heard that the answer for a healthy diet is to lower your fat intake, and that means losing some flavor. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's a recipe to help you cut the fat, but keep the flavor.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 20 min

Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken

Eating on the go shouldn’t mean sacrificing taste. Put this simple pasta recipe in plastic containers along with some plastic forks and paper towels. It’s tasty and easy to clean up!

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 10 min

Shredded Chicken Sliders with Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

You can achieve delicious, slow-cooked flavor without ever firing up your grill or turning on the oven. At your next cookout, take some inspiration from down south and try these sweet, spicy, oh-so-quick chicken sliders.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 15 min

Black Bean, Mushroom and Cheese Enchiladas

We all want to eat healthy and save on our grocery bills. But when time and money are tight, it can seem easier to reach for cheap meals that aren’t always nutritious. Shop smart by choosing a key ingredient that is low in cost, high in nutrients and deliciously prepared in a variety of ways. This vegetarian recipe will help satisfy your taste buds without emptying your wallet.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 20 min

Mac ‘N Cheese 3 Ways

Re-invent a family favorite! Start with this basic mac ‘n cheese recipe, then add unexpected ingredients, like spicy chorizo or wholesome roasted vegetables, to create a truly mouthwatering meal.

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Level: Easy

Cook time: 15 min

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