I enjoy making these recipes with my children.  The recipes are straightforward, easy enough for even young children to make with a little help from mom (or dad).

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* 8  ounces dried fettuccine
* 2  tablespoons butter
* 1  cup whipping cream
* 1/2  teaspoon salt
* 1/8  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2  cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
*   Grated or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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* 1/2  an 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
* 2  Tbsp. butter, softened
* 1/4  cup lemon curd
* 3  Tbsp. powdered sugar
* 1  4.5-oz. pkg. prepared shortcakes
* 1/2  cup fresh raspberries
* 2  Tbsp. low-sugar raspberry preserves
*   Fresh raspberries
*   Small fresh mint leaves

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* 2  small green and/or red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
* 1  small red onion, cut into thin 1-inch-long strips
* 2  teaspoons olive oil or cooking oil
* 1/2  teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2  teaspoon chili powder
* 2  tablespoons snipped fresh parsley or cilantro
* 1/3  cup reduced-fat cream cheese (tub style)
* 5  6- to 7-inch flour tortillas
*   Salsa (optional)

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* 6  10-inch flour tortillas
* 1/2  cup chopped onion (1 medium)
* 1  clove garlic, minced
* 1  tsp. cooking oil
* 2  cups shredded cooked chicken
* 1  cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1/2  cup bottled salsa
* 1/2  cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 ozs.)
* 2  Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro or oregano
*   Cooking oil for frying

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* 1/2  cup butter, softened
* 1/4  cup granulated sugar
* 1  tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
* 2  teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
* 1  tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/4  teaspoon ground cardamom
* 1-1/4  cups all-purpose flour
*   Coarse sugar or granulated sugar

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Do you need help unspoiling your kid? “You need to buy me…” “I need…” “I want…” “Give me…” We hear these phrases so many times a day that it’s easy to just let them wash right over you. But should you be paying closer attention? Is there a chance your children have become too spoiled living in the land of Target where instant gratification isn’t fast enough? And if the kids are spoiled is there anything you can do?
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* 1-1/2  pounds fresh asparagus or two 9-ounce or 10-ounce packages frozen cut asparagus
* 1  medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
* 1/3  cup chopped onion
* 1  small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup)
* 10  slightly beaten eggs
* 1  cup half-and-half, light cream, or milk
* 2  tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley
* 1-1/4  teaspoons salt
* 1/4  to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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* 1-3/4  cups all-purpose flour
* 2  Tbsp. sugar
* 1  Tbsp. baking powder
* 3  eggs
* 1  14-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk
* 6  Tbsp. butter, melted
* 3/4  cup coconut
* 1/2  cup chocolate-flavored ice cream topping
* 1/2  cup chopped toasted almonds
*   Sweetened whipped cream or powdered sugar (optional)
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* 1/3  cup packed brown sugar
* 2  Tbsp. butter
* 1  Tbsp. water
* 6  to 8 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh pineapple, cored and halved
* 2  cups all-purpose flour
* 1  Tbsp. baking powder
* 1/2  tsp. salt
* 1/4  tsp. ground nutmeg
* 1/2  cup butter, softened
* 1  cup granulated sugar

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