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Recipes: Convenience

Quick Roast Chicken and Potatoes

Quick Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Gwyneth Paltrow
This super easy roast chicken dish is a quick but hearty family meal that can be easily put together at the end of the day.

Roasted Tofu, Brown Rice Pilaf, and Steamed Broccoli

Roasted Tofu, Brown Rice Pilaf, and Steamed Broccoli
Lynn Brownstein
This super-healthy vegetarian meal is simply delicious, and can be thrown together in about an hour, the time it takes to cook the rice.

Kaleafornian Smoothie

Kaleafornian Smoothie
Lynn and Corey Colwell
This power smoothie feeds your family a rainbow of colorful and nutritious foods as a yummy drink that’s sure to please all.

Ginger Pear Puree

Ginger Pear Puree
Cheryl Tallman
People think making your own baby food is difficult and time-consuming, but its really simple. Babies love the amazingly fresh and delicious flavors!

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Stovetop-Smoked Spiced Salmon with Coriander-Mustard Rub

Stovetop-Smoked Spiced Salmon with Coriander-Mustard Rub
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Chinese Noodles

Chinese Noodles
Tamra Davis
Recently at my son’s preschool, he learned about Europeans sailing to Asia and bringing back exotic ingredients, one of which was pasta. Together we made one bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce and one bowl of Chinese Noodles.

Pumpkin Pecan Ginger Scones

Pumpkin Pecan Ginger Scones
Anna Getty
These scones celebrate the spicy and earthy flavor of pumpkin pie. I love serving them to my family on the day after Christmas.

Watermelon Popsicles 54321

Watermelon Popsicles
Earthbound Farm
Fun to make and even better to eat on a hot summer day! The mini chocolate chips mimic watermelon seeds, and a topping of lime sherbet imitates the rind.

Peanut Butter-Filled Baked Apples

Peanut Butter-Filled Baked Apples
Earthbound Farm
As summer starts to wane, apple season makes a comeback. What better way to celebrate autumn than with a kid-friendly apple recipe? With parental guidance, children as young as three years old can measure and mix away!

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