Have a crowd to feed? This recipe for Sloppy Joes can be made ahead and put in the crock pot to be ready when you need it. Teenage boys have been known to go back for thirds.
Capture the flavor of vine-ripe tomatoes with this elegant yet ultra-quick fresh tomato sauce Although its an uncooked sauce, the beans are heated briefly in the olive oil and garlic just to flavor them
This is the ultimate in thriftiness and convenience - beans in a slow cooker. The long, slow cooking time coaxes all the flavor from the sausage into the beans for a mild yet full-flavored dish. You can also cook in on low heat for 8 hours.
Pasta combined with tuna, mushroom and celery soups; layered with American cheese, topped with crushed potato chips and baked until bubbly and slightly browned.
This tastes just like the canned version, but with more control over ingredients you can be sure of what your child is eating. Try this quick and easy recipe from Disney Family.com.
This authentic Mexican recipe I picked up while living in Mexico. It has a spicy, smoky flavor from chipotle peppers. It is perfect for a buffet where people can serve themselves and even better heated up as leftovers the next day! If this is too spicy for you, try using less chipotle peppers.
'When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge,' admits Michelle Thomas from Bangor, Maine. 'This fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone.'
Even if you usually use white rice, try short-grain brown rice here: whole grains are nutty and delicious, and they're a great, inexpensive way to add nutrients to your diet. Get the recipe at Disney Family.com
