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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:01:25 +0000

What better treat to make for or with the kids than chocolate chip cookies? These soft chocolate chip cookies have the perfect chewy texture that makes them just melt in your mouth. The secret is an extra egg yolk in the batter.

I like to make these cookies with dark chocolate chips, but most

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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Monday, May 20th, 2013 at 01:01:25.

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Virgin Pina Coladas

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:58:10 +0000

This virgin pina colada recipe is every bit as tropical and full of flavor as the original, but without the alcohol. Because this recipe uses frozen pineapple chunks, you don't need to use as much ice. I also prefer unsweetened pineapple juice and unsweetened coconut milk, but if you want a sweeter

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Virgin Pina Coladas originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Sunday, May 19th, 2013 at 11:58:10.

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Outdoor Grilling and Food Safety Quiz

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:53:57 +0000

How do you know when steaks or burgers are done? What is the proper temperature for chicken breasts to be cooked to? Can you use leftover marinade as a sauce? What's the best way to season burgers?

You can find the answers to these questions and more in my grilling and food safety quiz. You'll discover how long burgers should rest before eating, what's the best type of beef to use for burgers and how

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Outdoor Grilling and Food Safety Quiz originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 08:53:57.

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Kids

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:17:18 +0000

These non-alcoholic summer drinks are perfect for the kids for parties, picnics and barbecues or any time. These recipes include classic favorites, like lemonade (ideal for enterprising kids who want to set up a stand), to ice cream parlor favorites, like my oreo milkshake recipe (so simple and it tastes like it came from a fancy shop) to

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Kids originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 20:17:18.

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Tips for Grilling Burgers

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:07:08 +0000

It isn't hard to make perfectly juicy burgers every time when you follow my tips for grilling burgers. The secrets lie in a few key decisions. For example, the juiciest burgers

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Tips for Grilling Burgers originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 04:07:08.

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:10:16 +0000

Is it a milkshake? Is it a smoothie? Or is it a peanut butter and banana sandwich? These peanut butter banana smoothies remind me a bit of all three, and they are

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 00:10:16.

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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:49:54 +0000

Who knew five ingredients could turn into such a delicious dish? This oven baked BBQ chicken recipe is something you can throw together quickly in the morning, let the chicken

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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Recipe originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 10:49:54.

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Blueberry Muffins

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:01 +0000

One of the things I like about baking my own muffins is that I can be sure that the ingredients are wholesome and all-natural. I like to use organic blueberries for these blueberry muffins. Frozen work just as well as fresh.

The lemon sugar topping really makes these muffins special. You'll need a microplane (compare prices) to zest the lemon. Feel free to let the kids help, but

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Blueberry Muffins originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at 23:57:01.

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Pasta Salads

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:49:31 +0000

Is there ever a time when a pasta salad is not a good idea? Didn't think so. The nice thing about these pasta salads is they are just as appropriate as a side dish for a barbecue as they are

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Pasta Salads originally appeared on About.com Cooking for Kids on Monday, May 13th, 2013 at 05:49:31.

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Chicken French Bread Pizza Recipe

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:29:07 +0000

This chicken French bread pizza recipe makes a great quick dinner for busy weeknights. The kids love it, and because you don't have to make the crust, it's super easy.

Although ...

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