Cooking Light: Family Dinner Time

Long summer days are drawing to a close, and school is just around the corner again. So, before life gets crazy with school and after school sports and activities galore spend some quality time together around the dinner table. These recipes from our friends at Cooking Light are sure to be a hit with the whole family and are simple enough that even the kids can assist with the cooking!

Mini Turkey Meatballs with Wagon Wheel Pasta

Put a twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs with this to-die-for dish. Turkey meatballs and fun wagon wheel pasta sprinkled with fresh Parmesan cheese is the perfect combination for any pasta lover. Click here for the recipe!

Veggie Tostadas with Black Beans and Easy Guacamole

Easy to make, easy to love. Here’s another recipe that everyone in the family can customize to their own tastes. Click here for the recipe!

Twisted Fish

Cooking in parchment paper leaves you with food that is flavorful and tender. All you have to do is fill the pouch with your favorite fish−halibut, salmon, cod, or snapper−seasonal veggies, and seasonings, and twist the ends of the parchment. Presto! Dinner is served. Click here for the recipe!

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