5 New Recipes to Make For Your Family This Week

"Anything I can make that gives my kids some protein and helps them through until dinner gets my vote," says Amanda of her Creamy Spring Herb Dip. "You can also spread this on sandwich wraps or serve it on a bagel. Add anything you'd like to make this your own — cooked bacon bits, shredded cheddar, green onions instead of shallots, water chestnuts . . . whatever! Serve it with sliced cucumbers, jicama, carrots, or with crackers, and enjoy!"

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"Short Ribs are rich and satisfying yet supersimple to cook," Amanda told us. "They are well-suited to braising, which requires cooking them in liquid for a few hours until they fall off the bone. This is my simplest version that will give you stunning results! Serve over a bowl of polenta or mashed potatoes."

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"I made this recipe up one night after my kids ate honey mustard chicken somewhere," Amanda says. "This can be done with salmon or chicken breasts. I grill my salmon, but it could be baked just as easily at 400˚F in your oven. Just put it in a well-oiled baking dish and forget about using the aluminum foil."

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"This Vegetarian Chili takes about 15 minutes to prep and cook before letting it simmer for a few," says Amanda. "I like to serve it with the cilantro sprinkled over the top and a little cotija cheese or sour cream on it as well. That way you can leave those things off if your kids prefer it plain. This is a great vegetarian dinner. Just serve it with cornbread or a big salad, and everyone is happy!"

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"My mom always cooked from scratch when I was a child, so the boxed Shake 'n Bake that my friends' parents served was out of the question," Amanda told us. "Instead, she'd make this crunchy chicken with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. It seemed to do the trick. Just baking it today brought back a flood of memories. It's better than any fried chicken, chicken finger/tender, or fast food out there, and so much better for you. My version uses gluten-free bread, but feel free to substitute regular bread if you'd prefer."

Source: Lindsey Foutch