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A close-up of golden-brown white chocolate chip cookies on a clear glass plate.

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Young children will love this simple sheep craft that uses cupcake liners, cotton balls, Easter grass, and some basic craft supplies. This activity is perfect for spring, and the end result is a cute and fluffy farm animal. It is also a great activity for Shaun the Sheep fans!

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main courses

Beef enchiladas in a white baking dish, topped with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

casseroles

Crispy air-fryer sweet potato fries seasoned and garnished with parsley, served with dipping sauce.

side dishes

Three milkshakes: vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and cherries.

treats & desserts

Grilling Season

Grilled Adobo Chicken

Simmer the meat in a savory mix of soy, honey, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves before it even hits the grill.

Sweet Treat

Strawberry Ice Cream

Beat the heat and cool down with this sweet and delicious homemade treat.

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Bagel Bites

Skip the store-bought variety and make delicious Bagel Bites at home using your favorite pizza toppings!

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A whole Cheesecake Recipe topped with piped whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
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Welcome to About A Mom!

Life with kids can get pretty hectic, right? So, how are busy moms supposed to come up with a delicious, nutritious, and ever-changing repertoire of recipes to please the whole family? Well, that’s where About a Mom comes in! We’re here to keep things simple and streamlined—no complex techniques and no tricky skills to master.

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Gigi Hadid Pasta shot from above

Gigi Hadid Pasta

Berry Crisp Recipe

A serving of strawberry-rhubarb crisp topped with vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Penne Alla Vodka in a white bowl, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Penne Alla Vodka

Crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar crust, garnished with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Crème Brûlée Recipe

Penne pasta with creamy vodka sauce, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Vodka Sauce Recipe

Blackberry crisp served on a plate with a dollop of whipped cream.

Blackberry Crisp

Vegetable soup with potatoes, peas, corn, green beans, and fresh parsley.

Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Jalapeño Ranch

Kick up your ranch dressing or dip with a bit of jalapeño for additional flavor!

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Appetizers

Golden-brown bagel chips in a white bowl, served with a creamy dip.

Bagel Chips

A hand dips a tortilla chip into a Seven-Layer Taco Dip, showing its layers.

Seven-Layer Taco Dip

Shrimp Deviled Eggs on a white plate, topped with cooked shrimp, parsley, and paprika.

Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Easy Cauliflower Wings (Buffalo Wings) with a white dip, celery, and carrots.

Easy Cauliflower Wings (Buffalo Wings)

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Pasta

A bowl of creamy corn pasta with orecchiette, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.

Corn Pasta

Ina Garten Mac and Cheese baked in a dish, topped with sliced tomatoes and breadcrumbs.

Ina Garten Mac and Cheese

Two bowls of creamy Prosciutto Pasta with peas, crispy prosciutto, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Prosciutto Pasta

Spinach pasta sauce with shell pasta, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Spinach Pasta Sauce

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Casseroles

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with melted cheese, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

A white bowl of creamy Macaroni Corn Casserole with elbow pasta and corn kernels.

Macaroni Corn Casserole

Beef enchiladas in a white baking dish, topped with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Spoonful of Best-Ever Beef Noodle Casserole with cornbread topping.

Baked Ravioli Lasagna Casserole

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Side dishes

Creamed corn in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon.

Creamed Corn Recipe

Spinach Pasta Salad with bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and red onion.

Spinach Pasta Salad

Italian green beans served on a white platter, topped with toasted breadcrumbs and grated cheese.

Italian Green Beans

Easy Homemade Refried Beans featured image below

Homemade Refried Beans

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Desserts

Pot De Crème in a white bowl, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Pot De Crème

A serving of peach crisp with a golden oat topping and melting vanilla ice cream.

Peach Crisp Recipe

Scoops of blueberry ice cream in a white bowl, garnished with fresh blueberries and a spoon.

Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

Yellow Jell-O popsicles on a white plate.

Jell-O Popsicles Recipe

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Bread

Golden brown bagels topped with sesame seeds, arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Bagel Recipe

Partially sliced Italian bread on a white cutting board, held by a person's hands.

Italian Bread Recipe

Golden brown hamburger buns topped with sesame seeds on a cooling rack.

Hamburger Buns Recipe

Golden-brown Dutch Oven Bread with a crusty top, baked in a Dutch oven.

Dutch Oven Bread

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Food for Kids

A bowl of creamy Microwave Mac and Cheese with a fork, alongside dry macaroni pasta.

Microwave Mac and Cheese

Mermaid Dip - Mermaid Party Food

Mermaid Party Food: Mermaid Dip

Hot Dog Chili Cornbread Pie, a savory ground beef dish.

Viral Smash Burger Tacos

Dehydrated apples in a glass jar, with a hand taking a slice.

Dehydrated Apples

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Cookies

A hand picks an Italian Wedding Cookie from a plate of powdered sugar-dusted cookies.

Italian Wedding Cookies

Chocolate Butter Cookies piled on a white plate, showing their crinkled tops.

Chocolate Butter Cookies

A stack of golden brown Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies with visible chocolate chips and walnuts.

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Freshly baked Graham Cracker Cookies with cracked tops, arranged on a wooden board and a white plate.

Graham Cracker Cookies

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