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Family-Approved Recipes

These family-friendly recipes have been tested and approved by our own testers -- real families just like yours, with toddlers, school-age kids, adolescents, and impossibly picky eaters! Check out their stamps of approval on these recipes and make them for your own family.

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Low-Cost Recipes from a Real Mom

As grocery prices go up, how do you keep the cost of feeding your family down? Anne Coleman (aka Short Order Mom) cooks for a family of nine on a budget of just $125 a week. Save money with her easy, kid-pleasing recipes.

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Wake-Up Smoothie

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With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.

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Frozen Horchata

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A summery take on a popular Spanish and Mexican rice-based drink.

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Thermos-Ready Smoothie

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A protein and fiber-rich drink to go.

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Homemade Pita Chips

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Why make your own pita chips when you can buy them prepackaged? Fresh flavor. They're surprisingly little trouble to make, and perfect scoopers for your favorite dip.

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Ready-to-Whir Smoothies

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With a quick spin in the blender, these customized make-ahead frozen smoothie packets let your child drink to her health.

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Rolled Crispy Rice Apples

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Apples are the signature fruit of fall. Here's an easy recipe that makes the most of their fresh, crisp flavor. This fast snack can easily be made with organic ingredients for a sweet, healthful treat.

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Homemade Tortilla Chips

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These homemade pita chips are a revelation. At first glance they might seem like too much trouble, but they're surprisingly little trouble after all, and your child can help you make them.

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Toasted Sandwiches

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These tasty toasted sandwiches are so quick & easy, and make for a hearty lunch or dinner that's so much cheaper than fast food. Try out Anne Coleman's delicious recipe here.

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