Mashed Potato Timbales
Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter and onion until small lumps of potato remain; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat ... [... more]
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Williams-Sonoma Kids in the Kitchen: Sweet Treats
 Enthusiastically commended: "Sweet Treats" focuses on twenty-five delicious, easy, and 'kid favorite' deserts that go from Lemon Bars; Golden Layer Cake; and Chocolate Truffles; to Rocky Road Fudge; Ice Cream Sandwiches; and Watermelon Ice Pops. [... more]
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Italian Chicken and Dumplings
If you love Chicken Fricassee, Chicken and Biscuits and Chicken and Dumplings here's a flavorful, Italian take on the classic. Here, basil pesto - a kid favorite, is stirred into the light gravy. For the dumplings, fresh potato gnocchi tossed in ... [... more]
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Hearty Twice-Baked Potatoes
Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 40-60 minutes or microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. When potatoes are cool ... [... more]
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Banana Bread
The addition of bananas - providing they are very ripe - brings sweetness, moisture and flavor to this cake. Perfect for children, who usually love banana bread, it will keep for a few days. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour an ... [... more]
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Checkerboard of Caviar Eggs
Here's a new twist on a party standby: deviled eggs topped with caviar. The checkerboard effect is achieved by using black sevruga or pressed caviar, red salmon caviar, and the yellow roe from whitefish. The eggs are cut in half widthwise, not ... [... more]
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Killer Fudge Cake
TO MAKE THE CAKE: In the top of a double boiler, over hot water, melt 6 ounces of the butter with the 6 ounces of unsweetened chocolate. When this is melted, remove it from the heat and transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl to cool to room ... [... more]
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Gingerbread Men
This recipe for gingerbread cookies is my favorite, and it's one you can adapt to your own taste. By using light or dark molasses and brown sugar, you can alter the color of the cookies. You can also adjust the spiciness by altering the amount of ... [... more]
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Mini Greek Pizza Muffins
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike. Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve at room temperature or reheat at 350°F. / Equipment: Mini-muffin pan ... [... more]
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Beef Kabobs & Parmesan Orzo
Cut beef steak into 1 1/4 inch pieces. Combine 1 tablespoon basil, dressing and garlic in large bowl. Add beef and bell peppers; toss to coat. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Toss with basil, cheese and oil; keep ... [... more]
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Sweet Hawaiian Baby Burgers
Finalist in the "Handheld Kid Pleasers" category of the 2003 National Beef Cook-Off. Combine ground beef and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 1/2-inch thick mini patties. Combine sauce ... [... more]
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Banana-Bran Muffins
By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to entice children to enjoy a fiber-rich treat. Ingredient Notes: You can use ... [... more]
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