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Fall Recipes and Menus

When fall begins, we take out our warm clothes and begin to crave heartier food that is comforting and warm. These casseroles, crockpot recipes, and recipes celebrating the fruits of the season are all foolproof and delicious.
Back to School!
For back to school, this is all you need to know! Recipes for lunchboxes, breakfast on the run, after school snacks and treats, and nutritious snacks to pack.
Back to School Recipes
Find favorite recipes for back to school, including lunchboxes, after school snacks, and easy breakfasts. Favorite back-to-school recipes and ideas.
Cooking in the Dorm
Learn how to cook in a dorm or a dorm room (if it's allowed!), with easy recipes and equipment information. Cooking in the dormitory kitchen or dorm room.
Favorite Back to School Ideas
Find my best articles on going back to school, including how to pack the best lunches and make great quick breakfasts. Back to School top picks.
After School Treats
Recipes for after school snacks, from delicious sweet cookies to healthy pies and crisps. Quick and easy recipes for kid's snacking and treats after school.
Apple Recipes
Apple recipes are one of the best parts of fall. These quick and easy recipes for apples include main dishes, salads, and desserts.
After School Healthy Snacks
If your child has sports activities after school and can't come home to eat, here are some quick and easy idea for food to pack for them so they can fuel their bodies for sports.
Indian Summer
This edition of The Weekend Cook celebrates the flavors of fall. Apples and pears, naturally, are the foods I immediately think of for fall recipes and munching, so these flavors are featured in a weekend's worth of menus.
Meatloaf Madness
As the weather turns colder, cooks start thinking about comforting, filling foods. Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. Try Palpettoni, Mexican Meatloaf, or My Mom's Meatloaf for dinner tonight.
Disaster Meals
Are you prepared for a disaster? From tornadoes in the summer to earthquakes anytime to hurricanes in the fall, Mother Nature can take us by surprise. Take some time and think about your own emergency preparedness. There are foods you can store, recipes to collect, and things to do that will help keep you and your family safe even in the worst emergency.
Let's Talk Turkey!
If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, these hints, recipes, and tips will help you host a gracious dinner with minimum fuss. Last minute, make ahead, and crockpot recipes are designed for maximum flavor.
Holiday Help Lines
These handy helplines, sponsored by major food companies and federations, are staffed by professional Home Economists who can help you with just about any cooking or baking question.
After School Snacks
Did you have a special after school snack for your first day of school? Mine was Apple Crisp. Take a look at these delicious, easy and nutritious recipes and start a new tradition for your children.
Labor Day Cookout Menus
For a great Labor Day cookout, try any of these easy and delicious celebration menus; one is totally make-ahead (even the ribs!), one is cooked in crockpots, and the other is a classic summer cookout. Or mix and match to make a menu that suits your skill, family, and tastes. Have a great holiday!
Brown Bag Lunch Recipes
Get some great ideas for filling your child's lunch box with nutritious, delicious and fun foods. Make sure your child's lunch is eaten, not traded!

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