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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 Pick

Mixed Berry Shortcakes

With so many fresh fruits in season, how could you skip these berry-filled shortcakes!

Picnic Perfect

Sailboat Cupcakes

Cute, colorful, and delicious, these handheld treats go great at picnics and parties!

Sweet Treat

Patriotic Berry Trifle

A red, white, and blue dessert, ideal for your July 4th festivities!

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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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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

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

Peach Crisp Recipe

irresistible

Sweet Orange Rolls

Creamy icing melds with flavorful orange zest and orange juice for an explosion of citrus in every bite.

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Appetizers

Mini Bagel Bites topped with melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, black olives, and fresh basil.

Bagel Bites Recipe

Avocado Dip Recipe in a white bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro and a halved avocado.

Avocado Dip Recipe

Golden-brown salmon croquettes with red bell pepper, served on a plate with dipping sauces.

Salmon Croquettes

Deviled Eggs Without Mayo served on a white plate, garnished with paprika and parsley.

Deviled Eggs Without Mayo

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Pasta

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

Fettuccine Carbonara

Shrimp Marinara Pasta in a bowl with spaghetti, tomato sauce, and basil leaves.

Shrimp Marinara Pasta

Creamy vegan mac and cheese in a large pot with a wooden spoon.

Vegan Mac And Cheese

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 serving of Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole with melted cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots.

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Baked Eggplant Parmesan in a white casserole dish, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.

Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

A spoonful of cheesy squash casserole with a golden cracker topping in a white baking dish.

How To Make A Squash Casserole

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Side dishes

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

Keto Creamed Spinach

Baked beans simmering in a skillet with bacon, brown sugar, and ketchup on the side.

Baked Beans

Garlic green beans in a white bowl, topped with sautéed garlic slices.

Garlic Green Beans

Shrimp pasta salad in a white bowl with rotini, shrimp, peas, and fresh dill.

Shrimp Pasta Salad

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Desserts

Blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream, served on a white plate with a spoon.

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

Salted caramel ice cream scoops in a white bowl, generously drizzled with caramel sauce.

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

A slice of Lemon Cheesecake with a lemon curd topping and whipped cream.

Lemon Cheesecake

Two glasses of chocolate smoothie topped with cacao nibs and star-patterned straws.

Chocolate Smoothie

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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

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

Cheese Bread Recipe

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Food for Kids

Pulled pork mac and cheese in a bowl, topped with barbecue sauce and a salad.

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

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

Dehydrated Apples

Mermaid Dip - Mermaid Party Food

Mermaid Party Food: Mermaid Dip

Grilled corn on the cob in the husk, showing golden kernels and char marks.

How To Grill Corn In The Husk

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Cookies

Date Pinwheel Cookies stacked on a white surface, showing the swirled date and pecan filling.

Date Pinwheel Cookies

A stack of several dark brown brownie cookies with crinkled tops on parchment paper.

Brownie Cookies

Kitchen Sink Cookies with chocolate chips, caramel bits, pretzel pieces, and flaky sea salt.

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Potato Chip Cookies with chocolate chips and potato chips, cooling on a wire rack.

Potato Chip Cookies

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