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Young children will love this simple sheep craft that uses cupcake liners, cotton balls, Easter grass, and some basic craft supplies. This activity is perfect for spring, and the end result is a cute and fluffy farm animal. It is also a great activity for Shaun the Sheep fans!

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main courses

Beef enchiladas in a white baking dish, topped with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

casseroles

Crispy air-fryer sweet potato fries seasoned and garnished with parsley, served with dipping sauce.

side dishes

Three milkshakes: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries.

treats & desserts

Cookout Classic

Salmon Burgers

Move over beef; there’s a new kid in town, thanks to this recipe for salmon burgers!

Sweet Treat

Cherry Ice Cream

Take advantage of summer’s delicious crop of cherries to make this cool and refreshing frozen treat!

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Taco Dip

Anytime friends stop by and you need the fastest, yummiest dip, make this delicious recipe right here.

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A whole Cheesecake Recipe topped with piped whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
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Life with kids can get pretty hectic, right? So, how are busy moms supposed to come up with a delicious, nutritious, and ever-changing repertoire of recipes to please the whole family? Well, that’s where About a Mom comes in! We’re here to keep things simple and streamlined—no complex techniques and no tricky skills to master.

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Chocolate Crème Brûlée in a small ramekin shot from above

Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Jell-O Salad Recipe

Gigi Hadid Pasta shot from above

Gigi Hadid Pasta

Berry Crisp Recipe

A serving of strawberry-rhubarb crisp topped with vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Penne Alla Vodka in a white bowl, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Penne Alla Vodka

Crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar crust, garnished with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Crème Brûlée Recipe

Penne pasta with creamy vodka sauce, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Vodka Sauce Recipe

irresistible

Greek Yogurt Ranch

Creamy and bursting with fresh flavor, this Greek yogurt ranch will quickly become your go-to dressing and dip!

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Appetizers

Mini Bagel Bites topped with melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, black olives, and fresh basil.

Bagel Bites Recipe

Avocado Dip Recipe in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and a halved avocado.

Avocado Dip Recipe

Potato Skins Recipe with melted cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and sour cream.

Potato Skins Recipe

Filipino Adobo Eggs, halved and served over white rice in a bowl.

Filipino Adobo Eggs

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Pasta

Paccheri Pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Paccheri Pasta

Spinach pasta with penne in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with grated Parmesan.

Spinach Pasta

Creamy vegan mac and cheese in a large pot with a wooden spoon.

Vegan Mac And Cheese

Swedish Meatball Pasta with wide egg noodles, savory meatballs, creamy sauce, and fresh parsley.

Swedish Meatball Pasta

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Casseroles

A slice of taco bake on a plate, topped with shredded lettuce and diced red bell pepper.

Taco Bake

A baked Broccoli Casserole in a white dish, topped with melted cheddar and crunchy breadcrumbs.

Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Baked Eggplant Parmesan in a white casserole dish, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Bacon Mac and Cheese baked in a black dish, topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon.

Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Side dishes

Wilted spinach in a skillet, garnished with lemon wedges, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Wilted Spinach

Baked beans simmering in a skillet with bacon, brown sugar, and ketchup on the side.

Baked Beans

Caprese Pasta Salad with fusilli pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Garlic green beans in a white bowl, topped with sautéed garlic slices.

Garlic Green Beans

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Desserts

Blackberry crisp served on a plate with a dollop of whipped cream.

Blackberry Crisp

Chocolate-covered Peanut Butter Balls with sprinkles in a white bowl, one broken open.

Peanut Butter Balls

Salted caramel ice cream scoops in a white bowl, generously drizzled with caramel sauce.

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

A slice of Lemon Cheesecake with a lemon curd topping and whipped cream.

Lemon Cheesecake

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Bread

Golden brown bagels topped with sesame seeds, arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Bagel Recipe

Partially sliced Italian bread on a white cutting board, held by a person's hands.

Italian Bread Recipe

Golden brown hamburger buns topped with sesame seeds on a cooling rack.

Hamburger Buns Recipe

Sliced olive bread loaf showing the dark olives in the crumb.

Olive Bread Recipe

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Food for Kids

A bowl of creamy Microwave Mac and Cheese with a fork, alongside dry macaroni pasta.

Microwave Mac and Cheese

Mermaid Dip - Mermaid Party Food

Mermaid Party Food: Mermaid Dip

Hot Dog Chili Cornbread Pie, a savory ground beef dish.

Viral Smash Burger Tacos

Dehydrated apples in a glass jar, with a hand taking a slice.

Dehydrated Apples

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Cookies

Soft and chewy Date Cookies with pecans cooling on a wire rack.

Date Cookies

A stack of several dark brown brownie cookies with crinkled tops on parchment paper.

Brownie Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Kitchen Sink Cookies with chocolate chips, caramel bits, pretzel pieces, and flaky sea salt.

Kitchen Sink Cookies

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