I love it when the days are cool and the evenings have just a bit of a chill in the air. It’s cool enough for my favorite fall sweater, but I can leave the winter coats in the closet for a little bit longer. Days like these call for something to warm the family up from the inside out. Rich ‘N...

Make no bones about it, it’s time to conjure up some creepy cuisine for a ghoulishly good Halloween party for the kids. In addition to making the tasty recipes below, here are some other fun ways to turn ordinary munchies into something monstrously yummy. * Make a bone-chilling witches brew by serving...

From Delicious Dinners to Perfect Brown Bags With after school activities, late workdays and long commutes or carpools, many families struggle to find time to sit down together to eat dinner. When they do, the meal may consist of prepackaged or fast food options, which can increase food costs and skimp on...

Finding school lunch ideas that stay fresh can be challenging. But with a few simple solutions, you can provide your kids delicious and tasty sandwiches. The Bread. Be sure to choose the right bread for your sandwich. Keep in mind that the more moisture in the fillings, the drier and denser the bread should...

For many parents, back to school time can be stressful and hectic. Luckily, healthy eating doesn’t have to be. “As the mother of picky eaters, I am always trying to find ways to sneak nutritious foods into my daughters’ meals, especially during the school year when schedules can get packed...

Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 8 – 10 You’ll Need: 2-4 cups pumpernickel pretzel or dark corn chip crumbs 2 cups Hidden Valley Original Ranch Light Dressing Variety of vegetables for dipping: mini carrots with tops, pea pods, mini sunburst squash, celery sticks, green beans or whatever your child...

Ingredients: • 1 14-inch flour tortilla • 5 8-12 count jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined • 3 pieces cooked bacon, coarsely chopped • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic • 1 cup shredded jack/cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese • 1/3 cup cream...

These fabulous appetizers have a great Southwest flair.   Bite-sized and delicious, they’re sure to disappear from your serving tray in no time! Hands-On Time: 5 minutes Ready In: 5 minute Yield: 8-12 servings Ingredients 1 bag Tostitos® Scoops!® 1 can refried beans 1/2 lb cooked taco seasoned...

This St. Patrick’s Day, entertain your little leprechauns with this delicious treat. Makes: 32 brownies Ingredients: Brownie Base 1 box Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box Filling 3 1/2 cups powdered...

Ingredients: 1 2-cup bag Uncle Ben’s Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 1 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup green pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon...