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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

Bring The Heat

Spicy Chili

See how storecupboard spices and minced jalapeño can transform your next chili.

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Chicken Stew

Steaming-hot, delicious comfort in a bowl, and it only takes one hour!

Sweet Treat

Molasses Cookies

Chewy, crackled, and warmly spiced, these cookies are a timeless fall favorite.

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A whole Cheesecake Recipe topped with piped whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
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Welcome to About A Mom!

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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Vodka Pizza Recipe

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Christmas Cake Pops

Homemade Gummy Bears on a plate shot from above

Homemade Gummy Bears

Homemade Jell-O

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Chocolate Crème Brûlée in a small ramekin shot from above

Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Jell-O Salad Recipe

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Gigi Hadid Pasta

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

Get the delightful smells and flavors of fall with this delicious, decadent pumpkin cream cheese bread. It’s so good you’ll want to hide it from the family!

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Appetizers

Hash Brown Potato Soup in a bowl, topped with bacon, green onions, and black pepper.

Hash Brown Potato Soup

Taco dip with tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.

Taco Dip Recipe

Velveeta Cheese Dip in a skillet, topped with cilantro and green chilies, served with chips.

Velveeta Cheese Dip

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

Bagel Bites Recipe

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Pasta

Crock-Pot Swedish meatballs in a creamy sauce over fusilli pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Crock-Pot Swedish Meatballs

Loaded Mac and Cheese in a white bowl, topped with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.

Loaded Mac and Cheese

Spinach pasta sauce with shell pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Spinach Pasta Sauce

A white bowl of Goulash with macaroni, ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese.

Goulash Recipe

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Casseroles

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

Taco Bake

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with melted cheese, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with mashed sweet potato, ground beef, peas, and carrots.

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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

A spoonful of golden-brown Corn Soufflé being lifted from a white baking dish.

Corn Soufflé

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

Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Classic Ratatouille in a bowl, with roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and basil.

Classic Ratatouille Recipe

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Desserts

Berry Crisp Recipe

Scoops of pumpkin ice cream in a white bowl with a spoon, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

Pot De Crème in a white bowl, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Pot De Crème

Gluten-Free Cobbler on a white plate, with a spoon and vanilla ice cream.

Gluten-Free Cobbler

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Bread

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

Bagel Recipe

Golden-brown Dutch Oven Bread with a crusty top, baked in a Dutch oven.

Dutch Oven Bread

Cornbread with creamed corn, cut into squares and served on a wooden plate.

Cornbread with Creamed Corn

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

Italian Bread Recipe

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Cookies

Date Pinwheel Cookies stacked on a white surface, showing the swirled date and pecan filling.

Date Pinwheel Cookies

A hand picks an Italian Wedding Cookie from a plate of powdered sugar-dusted cookies.

Italian Wedding Cookies

Chocolate Butter Cookies piled on a white plate, showing their crinkled tops.

Chocolate Butter Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

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