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School-Night Meals that Deliver Taste at a Low Cost

Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four. Using a mix of kitchen staples you already may have, along with fresh ingredients, you can make delicious, affordable recipes for the whole family. Simply select a protein or main ingredient and explore versatile ways to build other meals around it during the week. Grilled chicken …

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Cheesy, Comforting Chicken

(Culinary.net) A quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green beans and mashed cauliflower for a well-rounded meal for your family. For more comfort food recipes, visit Culinary.net. Watch video to see how to make recipe! Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken Nonstick cooking spray 4          boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2       cup flour 4          tablespoons butter 8          ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2       cup chicken broth 1/4       teaspoon salt 1/4       teaspoon pepper 2          cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2       cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4       cup green onions, sliced Heat oven …

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Five Fried Chicken Recipes from Around the World

Fried chicken is a beloved dish in countries across the globe. Take your taste buds on a trip around the world with these five fried chicken recipes. Fried chicken is classic comfort food that has become a staple in many households across the globe. Families everywhere have put their own spin on this delicious dish—from the spices of India to the tangy sauces of Korea, take your taste buds on a world tour with these five fried chicken recipes. Buttermilk Fried Chicken When you’re on the hunt for the perfect comfort food, there’s nothing better than traditional buttermilk fried chicken. To …

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Easy Drumstick Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper

  Even avid home cooks can find a busy weeknight hectic. Fortunately, solutions like sheet pan suppers make it easy to create dishes with exceptional flavor depth that come together quickly and clean up just as fast. Keeping a variety of vegetables on hand makes it simple to pull together a family meal. Onions, for example, are versatile, flavorful, easy to store, have a long shelf-life and are available year-round from U.S. growers. For more tasty recipes, visit onions-usa.org and usaonions.com.

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Parmesan Crusted Bruschetta Chicken

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Chicken is one of America’s favorite foods, so much so that every American ate an average of 84 pounds last year. Although it’s a great go-to ingredient for a family dinner, it’s easy to get tired of the same old chicken recipes. To help combat chicken fatigue, Hellmann’s® mayonnaise has teamed up with Chef Tim Love to launch the “Chicken Change-Up,” offering simple and family-friendly recipe ideas, tips, and tricks to help inspire parents when preparing the nightly meal. “Chicken dishes are a staple in my household,” says celebrity chef, dad and author Tim Love. “I’m always looking for inspiration …

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Cooking: Dining Al Fresco

Dining Al Fresco Warmer weather is often welcome for a variety of reasons, but there’s something nearly irresistible about enjoying a meal outdoors. Dining al fresco is an easy way to turn a meal into a full-fledged event. Begin your meal with chicken sandwiches crafted on the grill and a seasonal pasta salad on the side then finish it with a glass of white wine and a dessert made for al fresco entertaining – cheesecake topped with fresh berries and mint. For more al fresco recipes and entertaining tips, visit Culinary.net. Find more good-for-you recipes at AICR.org. Pasta Salad with …

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Cooking: Farm to Table Fare

Farm to Table Fare Nothing beats a meal filled with flavorful ingredients fresh off the farm shared around a table filled with your closest friends. From sides to main dishes to desserts, these recipes show you how to transform wholesome farm-raised foods into a crowd-pleasing menu.  Pan Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken  with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Servings: 4 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 16 Brussels sprouts (about 8 oz.), bottom trimmed, outer leaves removed and halved 2 cups diced (1/2 inch) …

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Mediterranean Cooking: All about ripe vegetables, fresh herbs, fragrant spices

Mediterranean Cooking: All about ripe vegetables, fresh herbs, fragrant spices Ripe vegetables, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices all lend vibrant, bold flavors to mouthwatering meals that are worth lingering over with friends. This is what Mediterranean cooking is all about. Add some Mediterranean inspiration to everyday meals with these recipes using Crisco® olive oils to help you turn an ordinary meal into a memorable one. Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Yield: 4 servings Crisco®Olive Oil No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 tbsp. Crisco® Pure Olive Oil or Crisco® Light Tasting Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. …

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Cooking: Heart Healthy Recipes

Cooking: Heart Healthy Recipes While preparing marinades this summer, remember that not all cooking oils are created equal. But good-for-you grilling can be as easy as using a heart-healthy oil, such as Mazola® Corn Oil. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, corn oil can significantly reduce both total and so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil. In fact, Mazola Corn Oil has four times more cholesterol-blocking plant sterols than olive oil and 40 percent more than canola oil. For more information visit www.Mazola.com. Southwest Style Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Creamy Chipotle …

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Honey Citrus BBQ Chicken

8 skinless chicken breast halves 1 cup ketchup 1 6 oz can frozen lemonade 2 tsp. honey 1/4 cup Worchestershire sauce 1/4 cup yellow mustard 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. dried onion, minced Marinate chicken in the last 4 ingredients for 2 hours. Grill over low fire for 20-30 minutes. turning occasionally. Combine ketchup, honey and lemonade. Dip chicken into mixture and grill an additional 15 minutes, turning and basting frequently. Serves 8.