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Sunday Suppers

Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup Dinner

So it is a weeknight, the air is crisp and you are…exhausted. Jackie Brown from Mom on a Mission has a simple, yet hearty dinner for you and your family. Her Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup can be prepped in advance and waiting for you at the end of a long day. It is all over, but the mashing…of the potatoes. Add some bacon, green onions, or chives to taste and, of course, more cheese! Toss a quick salad and enjoy! Conversation Starters 1. What do you think it means to be someone’s Valentine? 2. Do you think it’s easy to love other people or hard? 3. Do you know anyone who might not get a Valentine this year and how we can make them feel special? Main Dish Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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Pan Fried Pork Chops Dinner

My sister, Kathie, has shared another one of her fabulous recipes with us: Pan Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. But the pièce de résistance in this dinner is the dessert: Say, “Hello Dollies!” Imagine a buttery, graham cracker foundation layered with not one, but two, kinds of chips: chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Add some pecans and coconut. Then say, “Yes, please!” Conversation Starters: 1. Tell your children how you learned they were a boy or girl. 2. Tell your children what your husband did when he realized you were in labor. 3. Tell your children how you felt when you held them for the first time. Main Dish Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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Simple Super Bowl Appetizers

So what is the most well-known, unofficial holiday in America? Super Bowl Sunday! That’s right. It’s that time again. And do I have some great appetizers for you…and your family and friends. If the game is a little dull (and we hope not!), add a “pop” to the evening with this Jalapeno Popper Dip. And for the kids, try these Soft Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce for dipping. Or for your sweeter side, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the bites and dip in our vanilla cream cheese. Touchdown! And, if you want to work off these appetizers during the commercial breaks, try this Super Bowl Game Couch Potato Kickoff. But, if you want to take the day off and just enjoy the game (minus the exercise) with the kids, that’s good too. For more fun appetizers, choose from Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips, Mini Mexican Chili Bites, and Football Rice Krispies. Conversation Starters: 1. What is your favorite team to cheer for? 2. What makes a good team? 3. In what kind of tasks does your family team do well? Appetizers 1. Jalapeno Popper Dip {Courtesy of The Country Cook} 2. Soft Pretzel Bites {Courtesy of Two Peas and Their Pod} 3. Cheesy …

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Healthy Lasagna Dinner

Mmm… Lasagna. But wait, it’s healthy too! A little zucchini is included. And, of course, my favorite part: three kinds of cheese. Add a tossed salad on the side and you are good to go! A Healthy Lasagna Dinner – Mangiare! Main Dish Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner

Does your outdoor thermometer have icicles hanging on it? Or are you just ready for a little taste of the tropics in January? Either way, we have a recipe with that island feel for the whole family. Try our coconut-coated, Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers Dinner served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetables. The kids will also love the finger lickin’, Garlic Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. And it’s gluten free! But you can use regular breadcrumbs, if you prefer. 1. Why is it important to help each other as a family? 2. When was the last time you helped someone without being asked? 3. Who is the most helpful person you know? Main Dish Side Dishes

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Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Dinner

So you are ready for dinner, but you are feeling a little Italian…and a little Mexican? No need to worry. Jackie Brown, from Mom on a Mission, joins the best of both worlds — Quick Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti. Spinach bites provide a yummy and different side dish. And the Peppermint Cookies add a refreshing after-dinner touch of mint. Main Dish Side Dish Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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The Best Christmas Leftover Recipes

Tomorrow is the day after Christmas. And you will have either leftovers – maybe turkey, maybe ham, or maybe…both. So we are giving you some great options to put them to good use: Leftover Ham and Pea Pasta Bake, Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington, Fried Ham and Gravy. That’s right…gravy. Or if you are a little “full” from your Christmas dinner and want a lighter choice, make some Turkey and White Bean Soup with a slice of Cranberry Yogurt Coffee Cake. You still deserve a little treat, don’t you? Conversation Starters 1. What was the most fun we ever had together as a family? 2. What is your favorite thing to play outdoors? 3. If you could choose any activity for us to do as a family, what would it be and why? Leftover Ham and Pea Pasta Bake Cranberry Hazelnut Turkey Wellington Fried Ham and Gravy Turkey and Bean Chili Cranberry Yogurt Coffee Cake

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Easy Mini Cheeseburger Slider Dinner

As we get closer to Christmas week, the days seem to get busier…last-minute shopping, Christmas parties and pageants, and at-home activities such as baking cookies or decorating the tree. So, when your kids yell, “What’s for dinner?” You can tell them, “Easy Mini Cheeseburger Sliders!” And together, you can come up with some great combinations. For the traditionalists: tomatoes, relish, mustard, and mayo. For the daring: grilled onions, jalapenos, BBQ sauce. And always, chesse! Feta, provolone, cheddar…the list goes on forever more. And for dessert, Apple Crumble. Delish! Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole Dinner

Nothing says comfort food like a good, old-fashioned casserole. But with cheese – even better. So try my Aunt Pat’s Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole recipe. Then add a scoop of Banana Pudding for dessert…and smile. Thanks, Aunt Pat! Main Dish Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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Hearty Chicken Taco Soup Dinner

The nights may be chilly, but this Hearty Chicken Taco Soup is not. Add a little taste of a warm vacation in Mexico to your December dinner table. And don’t forget to make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for dessert– a seasonal favorite. Ole’! Main Dish Dessert Subscribe to the blog for Sunday Supper recipes and more.

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