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This Dinner Bar features a quick stress-free meal that's easy on mom and dad and fun for the whole family.  We've been doing the Dinner Bar for awhile now, and I have to admit, I tend to pull it out on evenings when my hubby is traveling or working...

Who doesn’t like pizza?! Maybe you don't, but for many Americans, pizza is as coveted as apple pie. In this Dinner Bar, you will find that pizza is a vehicle for health and nutrition. Loaded with veggies and light on fat, this Dinner Bar is...

Remember the walking taco from those long days of summer ? A clever convenience, designed to eat on the go and a mimic of the taco with a fun twist. The "old" walking taco consists of an individual size bag of Fritos corn chips topped with taco...

This Dinner Bar features a quick stress-free meal that will be fun for the whole family.  If you have never tried a pizzadilla, you are in for a treat!  As its name suggests, it is simply a marriage of pizza and quesadilla which is especially easy to...

This is probably the easiest Dinner Bar yet.  And with the many prepared items now available in the produce aisle of most grocery stores, it may also be the fastest. Although it is considered vegetarian, there is plenty of protein in the cottage cheese,...

Happy Day-After Thanksgiving! For those of you who are wondering what to do with all of the food left from your holiday meal, fret no more. This month’s “Dinner Bar” recipe showcases all of the delicious morsels that you have put so much hard work...

Vegetables take the show this month with a classic pasta primavera (pasta and vegetables).  If you have been following the Vitamin series, you'll realize this dish supplies many of the important nutrients your child needs. We showcase this dish with a...

Cheeseburger Pizza and Berries & Yogurt Parfait Who says cheeseburgers and pizza are off limits?  This meal is a healthier take on the classic All-American favorites- pizza, burgers, and milkshakes- and makes nutrition feel like an indulgence.  Just...

Fish Tacos; Sweet n’ Sour Slaw; Mango With the sweltering heat, these tilapia tacos are a satisfying, yet light, addition to your family’s summer supper repertoire.   They are also a great opportunity to introduce lots of colorful fruit and veggie...

Italian Chicken Kabobs: Parmesan Whole Grain Pasta: Banana, Pudding, & Wafers You Will Need: Wooden Skewers, soaked in water Protein: Chicken Breasts, plain or pre-marinated, cut into 2" cubes Veggies, cleaned and cut into 2" cubes: Sweet...

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