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Swedish Meatball Pasta
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

Seasonal Bake

Pumpkin Roll

Springy, soft, and moist, with the welcome surprise of vanilla cream cheese and a crunchy walnut filling.

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Green Beans Almondine

A simple yet elegant dish, it'll be the hit of your next meal!

Sweet Treat

Blackberry Cobbler

Juicy berries baked under a golden, tender topping. Perfect with vanilla ice cream.

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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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Homemade Jell-O

Red Velvet Cake Balls

Chocolate Crème Brûlée in a small ramekin shot from above

Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Jell-O Salad Recipe

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

irresistible

Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Pull-apart delicious with a layered flavor profile that will wow everyone who tastes it, including you!

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Appetizers

A plate of Steamed Shrimp with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and cocktail sauce.

Steamed Shrimp

Southern deviled eggs on a white plate, piped with creamy yolk filling and sprinkled with paprika.

Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe

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

Easy Cauliflower Wings (Buffalo Wings)

Fried green tomatoes, golden-brown and crispy, served with a creamy dipping sauce.

The Best Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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Pasta

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

Spinach Pasta Sauce

Fettuccine Carbonara served on a white plate, topped with crispy bacon pieces.

Fettuccine Carbonara

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

Ina Garten Mac and Cheese

Three bowls of creamy white cheddar mac and cheese with elbow macaroni and black pepper.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Casseroles

Slices of golden Gluten-Free Corn Casserole served on white plates with spoons.

Gluten-Free Corn Casserole

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

Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Shepherd’s Pie with a golden mashed potato topping and a beef and vegetable filling.

Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

A serving spoon lifting a portion of golden-brown chicken and potato casserole, garnished with parsley.

Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe

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Side dishes

Polenta pictures from above

How To Make Polenta

Keto Creamed Spinach being stirred in a white skillet with a wooden spoon.

Keto Creamed Spinach

Easy Homemade Refried Beans featured image below

Homemade Refried Beans

Roasted asparagus and golden new potatoes on a white plate, garnished with fresh rosemary.

Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes

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Desserts

Cherry cobbler slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Chocolate-covered Peanut Butter Balls with sprinkles in a white bowl, one broken open.

Peanut Butter Balls

Yellow Jell-O popsicles on a white plate.

Jell-O Popsicles Recipe

A slice of Cheesecake Recipe topped with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry.

Cheesecake Recipe

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Bread

Eight freshly baked blueberry bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Blueberry Bagels

A golden-brown loaf of Cheese Bread in a Dutch oven, lined with parchment paper.

Cheese Bread Recipe

Gluten Free Buns Feature

Gluten-Free Buns

A freshly baked loaf of Artisan Bread, partially sliced, cooling on a wire rack.

Artisan Bread Recipe

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Cookies

The Best Cinnamon Cookies cooling on a wire rack, with cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon.

The Best Cinnamon Cookies

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

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

A stack of chewy chocolate cookies on a white plate, one bitten, with coarse salt.

Chewy Chocolate Cookies

Freshly baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on a white parchment-lined baking sheet.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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