Rachael Ray to the Rescue

By Jackie Plant and Fraya Berg
March 11, 2008
Credit: Jim Franco
They have three young (and hungry) kids and no time to cook! Helena and Joseph Goncalves were serving the same old suppers. So we sent a famous foodie to give them new recipes and bust them out of their dinner rut.
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Pasta, Cheese, and Trees My Mama's Way

Credit: Jim Franco
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Anthony, 4, and Angelina, 2, are ready for more than just buttered noodles. Rachael showed Helena and Joseph how to make her mom's favorite pasta recipe -- and the kids ate it up.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

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Meatloaf Patties and Smashed Potatoes

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Here's a quick Sunday meal: These patties cook in a quarter the time of traditional meatloaf.

Makes: 5 servings

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Pizza Burgers

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Both older kids are pizza fanatics. This meal's got that familiar flavor, but it's more substantial.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

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Pork Chops with Sweet and Hot Peppers

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"Don't be turned off by the red hot peppers," Rachael told Helena and Joseph. "They add tons of flavor to this super-easy dish." For the kids, just pick out the peppers right before serving.

Makes: 4 servings

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Crunchy Oven-Baked Chicken Toes

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Angelina loves chicken fingers, so Rachael was convinced she'd go for this crunchy, slightly spicy version. The verdict? Yummy!

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Copyright © 2008. Used with permission from the April 2007 issue of Parents magazine.

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