Back-to-School Recipes

Find kid-friendly eats for the busy days ahead! From snacks to easy-pack lunches and simple weeknight dinner recipes, these fun recipes are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.

Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies cut into squares.

Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies

The chocolate and peanut butter-covered Rice Krispies on top (along with the peanut butter cups) ...

A stack of chewy Butterscotch Brownies.

Butterscotch Brownies

I took these to a family reunion this summer, and one of my cousins' sons ...

Platter of Chewy Brownie Cookies.

Chewy Brownie Cookies

I've had several people tell me these are the best cookies they ever ate. The ...

Graham Cracker Pieces ready to enjoy.

Graham Cracker Pieces

I got this recipe from my sister. Toffee-like without the chocolate!

Squares of Butterscotch Brownies.

Butterscotch Brownies

I've made these bars for several years. We've always called them Butterscotch Brownies, but a ...

A platter of Chicken Pockets.

Chicken Pockets

My mother-in-law used to make these after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with the leftover turkey. ...

A stack of No-Bake Peanut Butter Chow Mein Noodle Cookies.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Chow Mein Noodle Cookies

This is the first cookie recipe I learned from watching my mother make and the ...

A platter of Mimi's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh Nuggets.

MiMI's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh Nuggets

You just THOUGHT chicken breasts were the bomb for chicken nuggets! Join the world ...

Ground Beef Casserole ready to be served.

Ground Beef Casserole

Something easy and quick to make, yet so yummy!!!

A platter of Lee's Chicken Fingers with dipping sauce.

Lee's Chicken Fingers

This is my son's favorite. I created this after trying a tempura batter recipe for ...

A platter of Chili Chicken Tacos.

Chili Chicken Tacos

Top with cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, avocado, and low-fat Greek yogurt. Can also use ...

Ooey Gooey Chewies cut into squares.

Ooey Gooey Chewies

This is a moist and decadent dessert. It's a semi-homemade recipe, but no one will ...

A platter of Ham and Beef Sliders.

Ham and Beef Sliders

I love sliders! There are so many different things you can do, the sky's the ...

Taco Cups topped with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Taco Cups

Wow, I made this on a whim tonight! My son and husband ate them like ...

BBQ Sloppy Joe Sliders ready to be assembled.

BBQ Sloppy Joe Sliders

For years I just made my mother's Sloppy Joe recipe. Then one day I ...

A platter of Berry Muffins.

Berry Muffins

Skim milk and reduced-fat baking mix easily make these lower calories with no loss in ...

A platter of Fluffernutter-Butter Bars.

Fluffernutter-Butter Bars

I took a simple old favorite and set out to make it something special. My ...

A platter of Kentucky Chess Bars.

Kentucky Chess Bars

This recipe will make you slap the dog and spit on the fire. When I ...

A platter of Baked Taco Burgers Sliders.

Baked Taco Burgers Sliders

I grew up eating taco burgers at a local fast-food restaurant. They no longer make ...

Easy Butterscotch Pound Cake ready to be sliced.

Easy Butterscotch Pound Cake

The first cake my daughter ever baked ... a family favorite and too easy since ...

A stack of Peapody's Malted Blondies.

Peabody's Malted Blondies

I love malt in anything and everything. The hint of malt in the base, the ...

Stack of Chewy Granola Bars.

Chewy Granola Bars

These are really yummy. My 16 month old loves them too...minus the cranberries and raisins.

A bowl of Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets.

Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets

This recipe is one I have used for about 25 years now. It is always ...

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