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Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Kid Friendly: Dinner

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Preparation

Grilled Ginger-Lime Tuna
The combination of the ginger and lime pair very well together. The lime adds a zesty twist to the tuna.

Prep Time: Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 4

Shredded BBQ Beef
Slow cooked beef is shredded and combined with BBQ sauce for a hearty sandwich.

Prep Time: 240 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 6

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
This meatloaf is covered with bacon for a flavorful twist. Serve with rosemary roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Serves: 8

Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs
Grilled chicken with veggie kabobs on the side makes a fresh and flavorful meal.

Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Serves: 4

Chicken Cordon Bleu Turn-Overs
Chicken, ham, and swiss cheese are enveloped in puff pastry for a flaky, flavorful family favorite.

Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Serves: 4

Chicken Tostadas
Toasted flat tortillas topped with chicken and all the fixings.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Classic Tuna Melt
Tuna salad and cheese toasted between your favorite whole grain bread makes a hearty lunch.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 2

Baked Pork Chops
Pork chops are baked with mushroom and onion soup to flavor the chops and keep them moist and juicy.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 6

Breakfast Sandwiches
Don't forget breakfast! You can make these sandwiches to eat on the spot or make a bunch ahead of time and freeze to have ready for when you're in a rush.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Serves: 4

Chicken Burritos
Chicken, cilantro, lime, rice and your favorite toppings all wrapped in a warm tortilla. You can use leftover chicken or turkey in this recipe, if you'd like!

Prep Time: No Prep Time
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Taco Salad
Taco salads made with bake and fill taco shells and filled with your favorites!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 4

Hot Doggin' Hot Dogs
There's no limit to what can top a hot dog. Here are some ideas for Chicago-style, Chili Cheese, and Kraut.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 8

Chef's Special Taco Hamburgers
Is it a taco or a hamburger? Yes!
Hamburgers are seasoned with taco seasoning, grilled and cut in half to fit the shape of a taco shell for a fun twist on a classic.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 8

Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon
You can use almost any fresh herbs you have on hand to cook this easy penne dish, made extra creamy with fresh ricotta.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Personal Pizzas
Fresh spinach, peppery salami and a sprinkle of Parmesan on crusty bread are the secret to this delicious 10-minute meal.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage
A smooth, nutty sauce made with little more than butter, shallots and sage is all the topping you need for fresh cheese ravioli.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Lunch Box: Build-A-Lunch - Natural/Organic and Whole Grain
Build a lunch using natural, organic and whole grain products. Customize it just the way you'd like it; ideas for sandwiches, snacks, desserts and beverages are all in one place.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Sandwich Puzzle
A gold star for Mom! Kids will love this puzzle surprise.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Checkerboard Turkey Sandwich
Little sandwich squares are so much fun to eat.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Bologna Puzzle-Wich
Play with your food! Use cookie cutters to cut the sandwich into fun shapes!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

All-American Hero
A soft hot dog bun makes the perfect little hero for small hands.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Sweet Surprise Grilled Cheese
Toasting gives this sweet sandwich idea real grilled flavor.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Lunch Box: Build-A-Lunch
Build a customized lunch using this tool. Ideas for sandwiches, snacks, desserts and beverages all in one place.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Turkey Tortilla Wrap
Wrap and roll! Mix and match with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 1

Presto Pasta Salad
A great "big-kid" lunch idea. They'll never know this time-saver can be made from leftovers.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Lunch Box: Ready Made - Big Kid Wraps
Don't necessarily want to make the sandwich, but you definitely want to pack the love? These ready-made wraps can help.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Lunch Box: Ready Made - Little Kid
Don't necessarily want to make the sandwich, but you definitely want to pack the love? These ready-made pinwheels made just for little fingers can help.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 1

Double-Coated Chicken
Chicken coated with crushed corn flakes and baked. Just like you remember.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Serves: 6

Big Sandwich
This sandwich is piled high with your favorite meats, cheeses, fixings and dressings. Great for feeding a bunch or entertaining a crowd.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 6

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are paired with teriyaki glaze and grilled. Can be served as appetizers or as main course. So easy, so delicious, so versatile.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 8

Taco Pizza
Taco pizza combines the crust of traditional pizza with the fillings of tacos. A premade crust and premade meat make this recipe extra, extra easy. Topping it with what you like makes it just right.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Serves: 6

Cheesesteak Pizza
Cheese Steak transformed into pizza. Made simple with the use of a pizza crust mix or a refrigerated pizza dough. Made with steak, onions, peppers and spicy marinara ... with the option of adding cheez whiz for the true Philly.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 6

BBQ Pork Pizza
This pizza is full of flavor and convenience. BBQ Pulled pork is the main attraction, here. It's covered with a blanket of caramelized onions and mozzarella cheeses.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 8

Tortellini With Peas and Tarragon
It takes only twenty minutes to prepare this easy weeknight dinner, which also makes a great room-temperature party dish. If you don't care for tarragon, try substituting other fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or chives.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Turkey burgers with grated zucchini and carrots
Sweet carrots and zucchini give a fresh boost to already healthy burgers. When the weather warms up, try cooking them outside on a lightly-oiled grill.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Yin-Yang Sandwiches
This crusty hero has a split personality that will satisfy everyone in the family. Serve the half made with ham and cheese to the kids. Give the other half, upgraded with salami and peppers, to the adults.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 8

Speedy Sloppy Joes
In this shortcut version of the comfort food classic, fresh salsa from the refrigerator case stands in for chopped onions, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Warm biscuits instead of doughy buns make this Joe well above average.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Quick & Easy Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes made great and easy with just a few simple ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Easy Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Easy to make and fun to eat. They taste good, too!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Quick 'n Easy Pasta
Pasta with bacon, peas, and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4

Don't Be a Chicken! Cups
This recipe was prepared by Jason DeRusha of WCCO at the 2009 Home & Garden Show. Chicken and veggies with dressing served in tortilla chips makes for a crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: No Cook Time
Serves: 4

Easy Italian Bake
The whole family loves this recipe. You can add more ingredients or leave some out depending on what you have on hand. Basic recipe listed below. Additions (like mushrooms, green pepper, pepperoni, black olives) are listed in accompaniments section.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4

Grilled Mexican Chicken Burgers
Chicken or Turkey spiced with Mexican style spices and grilled to perfection.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Easy Greek Salad
This quick and easy salad may become one of your all time favorites.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 4

Simple Italian Pasta Salad
This is the perfect picnic or summer family gathering pasta salad. Super simple and super flavorful. Crowd pleaser. This is the one you remember ...

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Serves: 8

Barbecued Picnic Chicken
Tasty and delicious picnic fare. Very easy to make --- 4 ingredients!

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 6

Cookie Salad
Pudding mixed with cool whip and buttermilk surrounds mandarin oranges and fudge striped cookies. Yum.

Prep Time: 12 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 8

Broiled Teriyaki Chicken
This aromatic Asian chicken gets its color and flavor from the dark sesame oil.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4

Cheddar Chicken - Veggie Bake
Shredded chicken and broccoli, a tangy cheese sauce and a crisp cereal topping make a great family one-dish meal.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Serves: 6

Barbecue Chicken Casserole
Juicy barbecue chicken breasts over crispy, cheesy hash browns. It's a great one dish dinner you can have in the oven within 10 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Serves: 4

Cheesy Bagel Pizza Bites
These easy, cheesy mini pizzas make great snacks and it's easy to let everyone choose their favorite toppings

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Asian Beef and Noodles
Ground Beef, ramen noodles and mixed vegetables are simmered together with a touch of ginger, oriental spices, and green onions to make a delicious Asian dish.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Speedy Chicken A La King
This recipe offers a great no-fuss dinner solution when you have leftover chicken or turkey. Sweet green peas, diced chicken and pimientos cooked together in a creamy white sauce and served over warm flaky buttermilk biscuits.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 5

Vegetable Chicken Soup
Tender chunks of chicken, pasta shells, and mixed vegetables are simmered together in chicken broth to create a delicious and flavorful meal.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 4

Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Chicken with hickory flavored BBQ sauce, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese creates a savory pizza sensation. If you have leftover cooked chicken or turkey, this recipe is even speedier.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4

Italian Baked Shrimp
Toss either shrimp or fish in a mixture of bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper for a quick and effortless meal.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Apple Pork Chops
Tender pork chops cooked until lightly brown and then simmered in an apple juice and onion mixture make a quick and delicious meal.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Beefy Harvest Soup
This hearty soup combines ground beef, sausage, mixed vegetables, and pasta for a flavorful meal in itself.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 4

Hearty Ham and Cheese Pockets
Swiss and cheddar cheese surround ham and peppers in a pizza dough crust.

Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 11 Minutes
Serves: 0

Easy Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie
This familiar favorite is a quick and easy one dish meal. Great way to use leftover turkey, if you have it.

Prep Time: 16 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 6

Rotini and Cheese
Rotini pasta is combined with a homemade cheddar cheese sauce, then topped with breadcrumbs and baked until hot and bubbly.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 8

Macaroni and Cheese Temptation
Kid-friendly food that's appropriate for the whole family.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Serves: 4

Chicken Ranch Tacos
Turn leftover rotisserie chicken into kid-friendly ranch chicken tacos.

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 5

Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich
What happens when two classic recipes - grilled cheese and mac & cheese combine, a sandwich that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe is a perfect way to use leftover mac & cheese from the night before. Just serve with a creamy tomato soup and the kids will be begging for more!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 2

BBQ Crescent Rolls
Easy, delicious and BBQ Crescent Rolls!

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serves: 8

Hormel Meat Lover's Week Night Stromboli
Roll up pizza fillings in a pizza crust. Stromboli is a great family dinner recipe.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 6

Toasted Hero Sandwiches
A great weeknight fast recipe.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 4

Football Pepperoni Pizza
A game day hit for sure!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Serves: 6

Kid's Favorite Tuna Pocket
Kid-friendly and parent-approved! This colorful tuna pocket is ready in just 10 minutes, making everyone a fan of the Healthy Living recipe.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 1

Cheesy Turkey Snack Roll
Two ingredients plus 5 minutes equals happy snackers when you make these quick and easy turkey roll-ups.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 2

Polka Dot Sandwich
Kids of all ages approve of our yummy Polka Dot Sandwich: whole wheat bread spread with strawberry cream cheese and filled with bananas and raisins.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 1

Pinwheel Mini Sandwiches
We've put a new spin on party sandwiches. Roll up your meat and cheese faves for party-perfect pinwheels that are as much fun to make as they are to eat.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 24

Ham & Turkey Tumble
This hearty wrap is a meat (and cheese) lover's dream with smoked ham, roasted turkey and shredded Cheddar rolled in a tender flour tortilla.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: Minutes
Serves: 1

Kid Friendly: Dinner

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