Getting together with friends and family becomes even more important once you have kids. Here's what you need to know to about easy meals, quick bites, minding your budget, no-stress preparations, and how to make entertaining fun for you and for the kids.
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Create a meal to remember for your next holiday party, birthday party, or other special occasion. Here's everything you need from menu planning to shopping tips. Plus easy ways to bring it all together.
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Celebrity chefs like Rachael Ray, Todd English, and Emeril Lagasse share their best tips for cooking with kids.

Throw a great party with family-friendly ideas for cooking and entertaining. Choose from recipes that make preparation simple so that you can enjoy time with your guests rather than slaving away in the kitchen.
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There's no denying that kids and cookies go together. And there's no time of year when that's more true than at the holidays. Browse or collection of yummy sweets you can make for and with your kids--from quick and easy creations made from purchased cookie dough to bar cookies and brownies.
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