Rachael Ray to the Rescue

By Jackie Plant and Fraya Berg
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

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

Jim Franco
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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

Jim Franco
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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

Jim Franco
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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

Jim Franco
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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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