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How to Make the Best Homemade Granola
The best granola recipe is a matter of personal opinion. Luckily, making homemade granola is not only easy, but endlessly adaptable. There are are a few ground rules you need to follow, though. The oil and sugar to grain ratio is the critically important one, and can mean the difference between making a crispy, crunchy marvel of granola-ness and a kind of limp, chewy mess. Check out our tips, step-by-step how-to, and some great granola recipes to get you started.
Granola Ratios & Tips
The aforementioned oil/fat and sugar to grain ratio varies slightly based on the type of grain you use (and in case you didn’t know, you’re about to find out that granola can be made from a huge, crazy variety of grains beyond typical rolled oats).
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Ratios: Use our other-grain granola recipes below as a base formula for nailing down the ratio depending on what base ingredient you choose to use. Once you make a few different granolas, you’ll not only have the ratio, you’ll be able to judge whether your mixture is too wet or dry just by touch or sight.
Storage: You’ll want to store your granola in an airtight container or it will lose its crunch.
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Variations: Granola is your blank canvas, and this basic guide to DIY granola is just the beginning. You’ll never make the same granola twice once you start mixing in different nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and spices.
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What to do with it: Pack it up as a snack for work or school, sprinkle it on yogurt in the morning, or even incorporate it into other recipes (like our vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Banana Crunch Muffins).
Basic Oat Granola
Here’s what you need:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup honey or other liquid sweetener
- 1/4 cup canola oil or other neutral oil (like grapeseed or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-ins of your choice (nuts, seeds, dried fruit, toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, etc.); aim for about 1 cup total, but adjust up or down depending on your preference!
Here’s how to make your own granola:
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy clean-up.
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2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, kosher salt, and cinnamon.
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3. In another bowl, stir together the honey, canola oil, and vanilla. Dump this over the oat mixture and combine thoroughly. Get your hands in it to mix everything well, and to coat the oats evenly with the honey mixture.
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4. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet and place on the center rack of the heated oven. Bake, stirring after 15 minutes, until the granola is a very light golden brown. It should take 20 to 30 minutes total. If you like your granola crunchier with a toastier flavor, bake it a little longer, keeping a close eye on it—if it gets dark it will taste burnt.
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5. Cool the granola completely, stirring it around so it doesn’t stick together. (It hardens as it cools.)
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6. Once the granola’s cool, get creative: Now is the time to stir in all your extras like dried fruit, raw or toasted nuts and seeds, toasted coconut, etc. Store your granola in an airtight container (this is very important—the granola goes stale easily) and eat within two weeks.
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Great Whole Grains for Granola
Consider making your homemade granola from any of the following grains—with recipes for each for even more inspiration:
Rolled Oats
Rolled oats (think: old fashioned oatmeal, not the quick-cooking kind) are the most common whole grain you’ll find in granola. They’re inexpensive and everywhere you shop. Soluble oat fiber (one cup of oats contains nearly 4 grams of fiber) and the antioxidants found in oats have been linked to lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stabilizing blood sugar and a host of other health benefits.
Try It: Joy the Baker’s Banana Bread Granola
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In addition to the oats, this banana bread-inspired granola includes pecans, unsweetened coconut flakes, dehydrated banana slices, and flaxseed to boost the nutritional benefit. A little cinnamon and nutmeg plus vanilla and maple syrup make this a comforting snack or breakfast component, and it’s both healthier and faster than an actual loaf of banana bread. Get the Banana Bread Granola recipe.
Amaranth
Tiny, naturally gluten-free amaranth grains have an earthy, lightly nutty flavor (some varieties also have a slightly peppery kick) and when they’re cooked, they “pop” with an addictive, toothsome-crunchy texture. What’s noteworthy about this ancient grain (technically, a pseudocereal)? Amaranth is a protein powerhouse, containing around 9 grams of protein per cup of cooked grain. It’s also considered a “complete” protein because it contains the essential amino acids lysine and methionine, which are typically low (or nonexistent) in other grains.
Try It: Popped Amaranth Granola
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Get a totally different kind of snap, crackle, and pop into your morning with amaranth, a tiny, nutty grain that pops when it’s pan-toasted. You won’t get chunky, trail mix-y clusters with this recipe, but the end result makes a great, healthy cereal or yogurt topping. (And we won’t tell if you also put it on ice cream, too.) Get our Popped Amaranth Granola recipe.
Kamut
This ancient strain of wheat is technically called khorasan, but has been rebranded as “kamut” more recently. The large-kernel grain has a sweet, buttery flavor profile that belies its tremendous nutritional value. Kamut is high in selenium (think: cancer-fighting antioxidant) and contains up to 40 percent more protein than common wheat (6 grams and 140 calories per 1/2-cup serving).
Try It: Dried Apricot and Kamut Granola
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This crunchier-than-crunchy granola is the stuff you need on hand to annoy everyone within earshot on the subway, at the office, or on your next flight. Kamut is that kind of crunchy, and it also likes to brag that it contains 30 percent more protein than other wheat grains. Get our Dried Apricot and Kamut Granola recipe.
Spelt
High in both fiber and protein, spelt has the trademark “nutty” flavor attributed to many other grains. Spelt is not gluten free, but contains 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and 130 calories in a 1/2-cup serving. Spelt flakes look exactly like rolled oats, but slightly darker. You can use spelt flakes in any recipe or dish that calls for rolled oats, including granola and oatmeal.
Try It: Tropical Spelt Granola
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This is the kind of granola you’d expect to find at a swanky, Caribbean spa/resort–a slightly healthy, foo-foo fancy blend you’ll feel a little smug eating because it contains an ancient grain and it’s packed with dried mango, papaya, and pineapple. Get our Tropical Spelt Granola recipe.
Barley
Barley is one of the oldest known grains and, according to the Whole Grains Council, was the grain used to create the English measurement system back in the day. (Edward II of England standardized the inch as equivalent to three grains of barley placed end-to-end lengthwise.) Subtly sweet and mildly nutty, the grain contains 6 grams of dietary fiber and 6 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving. Like spelt, substitute rolled barley flakes in any recipe that calls for rolled oats.
Try It: Maple, Barley, and Wheat Granola
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What’s not to love? This granola jettisons plain old-fashioned rolled oats for a duo of grains: rolled barley flakes and rolled wheat flakes (both readily available in those bulk bins at your favorite high-priced natural foods store). Get our Maple, Barley, and Wheat Granola recipe.
Rye
Of all the grains here, rye boasts one of the most unusual flavors. You’ll see words like “old world,” “hearty,” and “distinct” used to describe it, which is code for “healthy, dark, grainy flavor.” The flakes are chewier and denser than other rolled grains. Studies published in Nutrition Journal and Food & Nutrition Research have shown rye has a lower glycemic index (GI) and higher satiety compared to other grains, which makes it a smart choice in the fight against obesity and diabetes.
Try It: Savory Pumpkin Seed and Rye Granola
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Hold the milk, please. This is not your breakfast bowl of whole grain goodness. Think of this savory granola as a topper for soups, salads, casseroles, dips–almost any dish you’d want a crunchy, flavorful topping on. Use it the way you would croutons, toasted nuts, or breadcrumbs. Get our Savory Pumpkin Seed and Rye Granola recipe.
Original story by Roxanne Webber, updated by Colleen Rush
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Saturday, August 10, 2019
7 Ways to Reuse Your BBQ Leftovers
Everyone knows that the excitement and anticipation over Thanksgiving is as much about all of the delicious possibilities of the next day’s leftovers as it is about the meal itself. Well, I say the same can be said of hosting a big backyard barbecue in the summer.
We’ve already covered 11 of the best things you can make with leftover BBQ brisket, so here is a list of creative ways to make the most of all those other favorite barbecue staples once the grill’s been turned off.
Grilled Hamburgers: Sloppy Joes
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So you overshot the “Who wants a burger?” count and grilled off a few too many—not to worry; there are plenty of tasty ways to reincarnate those leftover patties. Of course, because there’s nothing scarier than dry, dull, overcooked ground beef (sorry, well-done burger eaters), your big consideration with the reheating process is to keep the meat moist. The easy solution: Crumble up the meat and get saucy. With crispy beef tacos it means adding a little liquid and mixing in a heavy dose of spices and seasonings. For gyros, it’s all about dosing a heavy dollop of tangy, cucumber-fresh tzatziki over the top. But if you’re going to repurpose a barbecue classic, might as well morph it into another perennial summertime favorite. That’s right, we’re talking about guaranteed-to-get-all-over-your-face (and probably a little onto your shirt) throwback delight, Sloppy Joes. Get our Sloppy Joes recipe.
Related Reading: Who Invented Sloppy Joes?
Grilled Chicken: BBQ Chicken Pizza
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Forgive me, pizza purists. For, as much as I worship at the altar of a perfect Neapolitan pie with its blistered, chewy dough and simple smattering of fresh mozzarella and really good tomato sauce, I also can’t deny my nostalgic weakness for BBQ chicken pizza. There is a heaping multitude of options when it comes to recipes for leftover grilled chicken, but I’m going to throw down and say this should be one of your top picks. Get our BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe.
Hot Dogs: Pigs in a Blanket
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And just like that, the leftovers from yesterday’s barbecue begat today’s cocktail hour snack. Instead of shelling out for cocktail weenies, you might as well just cut up your leftover grilled hot dogs, wrap them in buttery puff pastry, set your oven to bake, and call it a day (with your Mad Men-era cocktail in hand, natch). Get our Pigs in a Blanket recipe.
Related Reading: Why Does Ketchup on a Hot Dog Piss People Off?
Grilled Corn: Summer Corn Chowder
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Conjuring the self-restraint required to end up with leftover ears of grilled corn after a barbecue can be a real challenge. But a worthwhile one, as you could easily put those kernels to good use in anything from a refreshing summer salad (like this Mexican-inspired one featuring tomatoes, tomatillos, and avocado dressing); to crispy corn fritters (swoon); or these jalapeño grilled sweet corn muffins. But I’d argue the ultimate move is to swap the smoky, charred kernels for fresh ones in this light summer corn chowder. And let’s be honest, you might as well go for #summergoals gold and throw in some chunks of lobster while you’re at it. Get our Summer Corn Chowder recipe.
Potato Salad: Roasted Potatoes
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Pssssst. So, apparently our favorite cold potato side dish has been masking some real next-day potential as a hot roasted side dish. What?! Throw it in the oven and check it out for yourself.
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Coleslaw: Coleslaw and BBQ Chicken Potato Skins
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Ring the alarm bells, because we’ve got a twofer (a.k.a., a two-for-one) special of barbecue leftovers here: Take the leftover chicken that you’re not using for the BBQ chicken pizza mentioned above and that killer coleslaw and make into a truly creative riff on a potato skin. Get our Coleslaw and BBQ Chicken Potato Skins recipe.
Related Reading: How to Make Healthy Coleslaw
Watermelon: Boozy Watermelon Pops
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Friendly reminder: That watermelon you didn’t get to at the barbecue because everyone filled up on the mains doesn’t have to live on in dessert territory. Reimagine it as the base of a bright salad with feta and mint, or in a cool, creative, fruity spin on a traditional gazpacho. Or, better yet, as a boozy watermelon pops! Or watermelon margaritas. Or…You get the idea. Get our Boozy Watermelon Pops recipe.
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Stress-Free Back-to-School: Tips, Tricks & Recipes for a Smooth Return
Back-to-school time is a tumultuous one: emotions are running high and often conflicted; the physical preparations required can get frenetic; logistical nightmares loom. But with the right gear, recipes, guidelines, and mindset (you’ve got this!), you can navigate all that back-to-school brouhaha almost stress-free.
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- Back-to-School Gear
- Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes
- Back-to-School Lunch Ideas
- Back-to-School Dinners
- Back-to-School Snacks
- Back-to-School Fun
Back-to-School Gear
Lunch boxes, meal prep gear, cute food-themed accessories, and college dorm essentials (because little ones aren’t the only ones off to school). We obviously focus on the edible and food-adjacent, but for more tech-related essentials, be sure to check out CNET’s Back to School Gift Guide too!
Fabulous Food-Related School Supplies on Etsy
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Etsy is full of fashionable school supplies, and for a limited time, you can get up to 20 percent off! Check out the Etsy Back-to-School Sale.
Stylish Lunch Boxes for Every Personality
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Honestly, most of these are cute enough to take to work too. See our picks for Best Lunch Boxes.
Best Meal Prep Containers for Getting Organized
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Preparation is key, and these meal prep containers will help you get everything in order for the week ahead. Check out the Best Meal Prep Containers.
Related Reading: The Best Meal Prep Cookbooks to Help You Go Pro
Cooking Essentials for Your College Dorm
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If you’re off on your own for the first time, these are the basic tools you need to cook for yourself. See our College Dorm Cooking Essentials guide.
Related Reading: 10 Kitchen Rules to Memorize When You Start Cooking for Yourself | Upgrades to Our Favorite Dorm Food
Fun Food Gadgets for Your Dorm
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Once you’ve got the basics down, you can add in a few more tools for fun. See our favorite Fun Dorm Food Gadgets.
Related Reading: Other Dorm Essentials You Should Get ASAP | Gifts for Your Favorite Foodie College Student
Breakfast In a Hurry
School days demand breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead, but they’re also extra-busy, so getting it done can be difficult. Make it easier with these ideas.
Quick Instant Pot Breakfasts
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No time to make pancakes, but still want to do one better than cereal? Try these Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes (if not on a weekday, they’ll still give you more time to relax on Saturday and Sunday).
Back-to-School Burrito Hacks
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Burritos can work just as well for breakfast as they can for lunch—and they don’t have to be unhealthy, either (especially not compared to a Pop-Tart), but there are some key tips to success. Check out our Easy Back-to-School Burrito Ideas.
Make-Ahead Breakfasts You Can Grab and Go —coming soon!
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The beauty of a make-ahead breakfast cannot be denied. That’s why we’re rounding up our best make-ahead breakfast recipe ideas to get you out the door faster; check back soon for the list.
Healthy Frozen Smoothies = Popsicles for Breakfast —coming soon!
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The start of school may mark the end of summer, but it’s still hot, and kids are pretty grumpy. Try giving them a healthy frozen smoothie pop for breakfast and it’ll brighten their day a bit. Check back soon for the recipes.
The Ultimate Guide to Every Kind of Yogurt Out There
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Yogurt is a timeless no-brainer breakfast option, but there are so many kinds (including newcomer oat yogurt)—this guide will break it all down and help you choose the healthiest option. See our Guide to Yogurt.
Never Buy Granola Again: Make It From Scratch In 30 Minutes
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Homemade granola is seriously easy, endlessly adaptable, and much healthier than many of the store-bought options out there—not to mention way cheaper. Learn How to Make the Best Homemade Granola and sprinkle it on that yogurt (or put it in a baggie for a school snack).
Everything You Need to Know About Having a Healthy Breakfast
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It can be a struggle to eat a healthy breakfast every day (even most days), but here’s a guide to getting it done. See our tips, tricks, guidelines, and recipes for pulling off a Healthy Breakfast Every Day.
School Lunch Ideas
If your kid munches on packed lunches, it is extra work, but you can streamline it (and still keep things interesting) with these school lunch ideas, tips, and recipes.
Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Lunches
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You’re not gonna make these on the day of, but your Instant Pot is a top-notch meal prep tool and these recipes are all kid-friendly. Get our Instant Pot Lunch Recipes for Back-to-School.
How to Transform Dinner Leftovers Into School Lunch They’ll Actually Want to Eat
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Got leftovers? Get your kids to eat them—and happily—with these creative transformations. See How to Turn Leftovers Into School Lunch.
Back-to-School Brain Food for Your Kids’ Lunch
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These are some of the best foods to pack with your kids to help boost their brain function. See which Brain Food to Pack for Lunch.
Do Double Duty with Lunches You and Your Kids Will Like
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You don’t have to double the work when it comes to packing school lunches and work lunches; just make a few creative tweaks to your portion and leave your kids’ a little plainer. See How to Make Lunches You and Your Kids Will Like.
Healthy Juice Box Alternatives to Pack for Lunch
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Kids still jockey for juice? Skip the high-sugar, store-bought options and pack these Healthy Juice Box Alternatives instead.
Cat Cora’s Tips on Getting Kids to Pack Their Own Lunch
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Even littler kids can have a hand in getting their lunches together. Chef Cat Cora speaks from experience. Get her tips on How to Get Kids to Help Pack Lunch.
Marie Kondo’s Tips for Kid-Approved Bento Boxes
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The queen of serene (and home organization guru), Marie Kondo can even help you get your kids’ lunches in order. Naturally, they will also spark joy. Get Marie Kondo’s Bento Tips.
Back-to-School Meals from the BBQ
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Grilling weather should hold out for at least a couple more months, so when you’re barbecuing dinner, why not cook up some extra grub for the next day’s lunch? Get our Back-to-School BBQ Recipes.
Allergy-Friendly Snacks to Pack to School
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It seems that nut allergies, wheat allergies, and dairy allergies all continue to become more common, and even if your kid doesn’t have them, many schools require allergy-safe snacks. Luckily, there are tons of tasty options. See our Allergy-Friendly School Snack Recipes for proof.
10 Healthy Recipes to Pack All School Year
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Simple, kid-friendly, and fairly healthy, these will be school year staples for sure. See our 10 Healthy Recipes for Back-to-School.
Related Video: How to Pack a Veggie-Filled Lunch Kids Won’t Trade Away
After-School Snacks
Not just a reward for getting through another round of classes, but a necessity for many growing (and hence, constantly hungry) kids, after-school snacks don’t have to come from a box. But if they do, we also have some healthier choices to suggest.
The Best One-Bowl Apple Snacking Cake
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Kids come home hangry? This fantastic one-bowl snacking cake from Jessie Sheehan is easy and quick to put together, and can be made with whatever fruit you happen to have. Get the Apple Snacking Cake Recipe.
After-School Baking Projects That Are Fun for Both You and Your Kids
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Cooking with kids can be a great bonding experience (and teaching moment), but don’t bypass baking with them either. Check out our best tips and recipes for Baking with Kids.
Related Reading: The Best Cookbooks for Kids
These Eco-Friendly Snacks Are Sustainable & Delicious
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Not all granola bars are created equal (ditto any other snack you can think of). These earth-friendly options are better for you and for the planet. See some of the Best Eco-Friendly Snacks.
Plant-Based Snacks Are a Healthier Option
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Even if your kid doesn’t have dietary restrictions, if they’re gonna eat nacho chips and chocolate candies, may as well make ’em plant-based! See some of our picks for Best Plant-Based Snacks.
Remember These ’90s Snacks?
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Of course you do! And now you can introduce your kids to the wonders of Dunkaroos and Ritz Bits with these Copycat ’90s Snack Recipes.
Easy Dinner Plans
Busy weekdays often bleed into busy weeknights, so dinner can be another stress-inducer. But here are some easy and delicious ways to get dinner on the table in a reasonable amount of time.
15 Quick and Easy Instant Pot Meals
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Chances are, you’ll be leaning on your Instant Pot a lot more during the school year. Here are 15 Quick and Easy Instant Pot Meals to give you a head start on dinner plans.
The Best Cookbooks for Feeding the Family on Busy Nights
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Tuesday night is not the time to break out your fancy-pants chef cookbook, but there are a lot of cookbooks perfectly suited to feeding the family in a hurry. See our picks for The Best Cookbooks for Busy Weeknight Family Dinners.
The Best Instant Pot Cookbooks for Quick and Easy Meals
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Unsurprisingly, Instant Pot and pressure cooker cookbooks are an entire subset of the above. We picked out some of our favorite Instant Pot Cookbooks too.
Crowd-Pleasing Family Meals Made in the Slow Cooker
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An alternative to quick and speedy, the slow and steady Crock-Pot is another great option for weeknight meals. We have a plethora of slow cooker recipes on the site, but here’s a roundup of 21 Easy Slow Cooker Meals the Whole Family Will Love.
11 Fast Family Dinners for Busy School Nights
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No Instant Pot required for these 30-minute meals that parents and kids will love. Get 11 Quick & Easy Meals for Busy Weeknights.
Tips for Feeding Finicky Kids
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Don’t believe your kids will actually go for any of the above? Try taking some advice from a mom of two picky eaters. See Jessie Sheehan’s Tips for Feeding Picky Kids.
11 Grain Salads That Are Great for Dinner—and Again for Lunch the Next Day
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These hearty, healthy salads make for great dinners, and the leftovers pack up perfectly for lunch the following day. Get our Best Grain Salad Recipes.
Just for Fun
All homework and no play is no way to do things, so don’t forget to have some fun!
Make Your Own Pop Tarts
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Homemade Pop-Tarts are one back-to-school project everyone can get behind. See How to Make Pop-Tarts From Scratch.
School Lunches Around the World
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Get a glimpse of what other kids are eating. And maybe glean some inspiration too. Check out these International School Lunches.
Related Reading: Charming Snapshots of What Kids Eat Around the World
Recreate Your School Cafeteria Favorites
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These grown-up versions of grade school classics taste way better than you remember. Get our Cafeteria-Style Recipes That Actually Taste Good.
Thematic Lunch Box + Food Pairings
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We paired up some nifty lunch boxes with thematically appropriate lunches for a totally on-point eating experience. See our Thematic Lunch Box and Food Pairings.
Bake Sale Tips, Tricks, and Recipes
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School fundraiser coming up? Don’t panic. See our 9 Tips for Bake Sale Success and you’ll nail it.
Why Do We Give Apples to Teachers?
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Do kids actually still do this? And how did it get started in the first place? Find out Why We Give Apples to Teachers.
What Is a Back-to-School Cocktail?
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Any drink you mix up to celebrate once the kids are back in class, of course (or that the teacher downs once they’ve gone home for the day)! But seriously, check out this cheeky Back-to-School Cocktail Recipe in particular.
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