Back to School Recipes

Arm yourself with grab-and-go breakfasts, make-ahead lunches and healthy school snacks you know your kids will love. Then, let our easy dinners come to the rescue after a long day.

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    Shortcut Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas

    5 reviews

    Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing them with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them...


    Our Favorite Peanut Butter & Jelly Recipes

    Peanut butter and jelly isn't just for sandwiches! Treat your family to this favorite flavor combo morning, noon and night.


    Our Favorite Pull-Apart Appetizer Recipes

    Get your hands on these sweet and savory pull-apart appetizers. Start tearing and sharing!


    45 Chicken Freezer Meals

    Between soccer practice, homework and errands, weeknights can be very busy... and the last thing you want to do (or...


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    Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

    5 reviews

    It takes 10 minutes tops to prepare this cool ice cream sandwich cake, but it tastes like you spent a...


    Raisin Bran Muffins

    3 reviews

    Who'd believe that raisin bran muffins this tender and tasty could be quick and easy to make? The cereal adds...


    Almond Bars

    12 reviews

    "This is one of my favorite recipes for last-minute school bake sales," writes Sandy Kerrison from her home in Lockport,...


    Halloween Snack Mix

    6 reviews

    Here is a simple snack mix I created on the spur of the moment. It's easy to toss together for...

    Orange Party Punch

    5 reviews

    'This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up," says Brenda Rupert from...


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    Drop Sugar Cookies

    7 reviews

    From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies...


    Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    15 reviews

    This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar recipe features a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change of pace from...


    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    1 review

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Cheeseburger Pizza

    12 reviews

    My husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...


    Chewy Granola Bars

    51 reviews

    For a satisfying snack that's both soft and crispy, try this recipe. These bars are a tempting, nutritious treat.—Virgina M...


    Trail Mix

    2 reviews

    With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors...


    Swedish Pancakes

    5 reviews

    When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for...

    Double Peanut Butter Cake

    15 reviews

    My family loves peanut butter cake, so I came up with a recipe that packs in as much peanut butter...


    So-Easy Snack Mix

    I eat this tasty treat just as much as (if not more than) the kids! Have fun with it by...


    Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

    7 reviews

    This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —...


    Apple and Peanut Butter Stackers

    1 review

    The best way to get kids interested in cooking and eating right is to let them help. These apple and...


    BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

    46 reviews

    Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add...


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    Chewy Soft Pretzels

    11 reviews

    These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them…and eat them! I serve them...

    Raisin Sweet Potato Cookies

    7 reviews

    Cozy up to the fire with a plate of satisfyingly sweet cookies that taste like home. Serve them with a...


    Yellow Cupcakes

    28 reviews

    Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. This yellow cupcake recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats. To top them, choose whatever...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 reviews

    Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...


    Fire Truck Cookies

    I created these simple snacks as part of fire safety program at the school. The activities also included a visit...


    Cookie Pizza

    3 reviews

    "I contribute this quick-and-easy treat to every bake sale our two daughters are involved in," writes Debbie Johnson of Centertown,...


    Streusel Pumpkin Muffins

    18 reviews

    These pumpkin streusel muffins are a great accompaniment to any meal—or try them for breakfast, dessert or a snack. The...