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(Family Features) Between morning routines, days spent in the classroom, extracurriculars and homework, it may seem like there’s never enough time in the day during the school year. However, making time for tasty meals and snacks doesn’t have to be another burden on jam-packed schedules.

These quick recipes for a flavorful twist on a breakfast favorite, easy-to-make sliders featuring kid-friendly flavors and delightful treats to enjoy at the end of the day can help keep little learners (and older family members, too) fueled up and ready to tackle all the school year throws their way.

Find more recipes to get you through busy back-to-school season at Culinary.net.

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Simple, Kid-Friendly Sliders

For those busy school nights when time is at a premium and you need to get a meal on the table quickly, these simple yet savory Pepperoni Pizza Sliders can be a perfect solution. A modified take on a kid favorite – pizza – they’re easy to make after work and extracurricular activities to steal a few moments of family time enjoying the cheesy pepperoni goodness before completing homework and beginning preparations for a new day.

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Recipe adapted from MilkMeansMore.org

  • 1 package slider rolls
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • nonstick cooking spray
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Keeping rolls connected, cut sheet of rolls horizontally, separating tops from bottoms. Place bottom halves of rolls in baking dish.
  3. Spread pizza sauce evenly over bottom halves. Sprinkle pepperoni over sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella over pepperoni and cover with top halves of rolls.
  4. Mix melted butter with parsley flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder and shredded Parmesan cheese. Spoon evenly over sliders.
  5. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to keep cheese from sticking.
  6. Bake 20 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake additional 5-10 minutes, or until Parmesan is melted and golden brown.
    Cut sliders and serve immediately.
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A Fresh-Baked After-School Sweet

After a long day of learning or a tough homework assignment, many kids love a warm, chocolatey homemade cookie. Once your kiddos pack away the calculators and put their pencils down, serve up an ooey-gooey delight as a reward for all that hard work.

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready in just 30 minutes and made with high-quality ingredients you can count on like C&H Dark Brown Sugar for that familiar homemade flavor.

Find more sweet after-school desserts at chsugar.com.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 18 cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups C&H Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  1. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and cook until foaming and golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to heatproof bowl. Place in refrigerator until solidified, about 45 minutes.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. Once butter has solidified, remove from refrigerator. In bowl of electric stand mixer, using paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar at medium speed 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Scrape sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed, add flour mixture and beat to combine. Add pecans and chocolate chips; mix at low speed until combined. Place dough in refrigerator and rest 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Using 2-ounce ice cream scoop, portion out dough on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart. Gently flatten dough balls using palm.
  6. Bake 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.
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A Traditional Breakfast with a Twist

The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for something new and exciting to start school day mornings on the right foot.

Kids can be picky when it comes to breakfast foods, but this recipe for Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups is a quick and easy way to fill their bellies with a taste of several flavors they may already love. A sizzling sausage link wrapped with French toast, it combines a favorite breakfast protein and traditional deliciousness in one roll.

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Sausage French Toast Roll-Ups

Servings: 12

  • 12 sausage links
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 bread slices, crust removed, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • syrup
  1. In skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract and cinnamon.
  3. Dip bread slice in egg mixture. Wrap bread slice around cooked sausage link, pressing seam to keep from unrolling. Repeat with remaining bread slices and sausage links.
  4. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Place roll-ups in skillet, seam-sides down, and cook until all sides are browned, approximately 10 minutes.
  5. Drizzle with syrup.

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Healthy Breakfast Solutions for Busy Mornings

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Breakfast (Family Features) Hustling to get out the door for a busy day may tempt you to skip breakfast but taking a few extra minutes to nourish your body helps ensure you can keep up with the day’s demands. Breakfast is your chance to jumpstart your body. Eating breakfast offers multiple benefits, including providing energy to fuel your day and increasing your ability to focus and make decisions. A breakfast rich in protein is also important to keep you fuller longer. Eggs may be a frequent option, yet dairy foods can be a good, protein-rich alternative. If you’re cutting calories, an option like Milk50 contains only 50 calories per serving but the same amount of protein as other dairy milks – 9 grams per serving – along with calcium and vitamin D. This first-of-its-kind product also contains 75% less sugar than skim milk, is lactose-free and doesn’t contain any artificial flavors or colors. A return-to-dairy trend is gaining momentum, with 58% of U.S. adults welcoming dairy back to their diets after being disappointed with the price, taste and heavy processing of plant-based beverages, according to a national survey commissioned by Dairy Farmers of America. Incorporating these real dairy favorites in your morning recipes can be a cinch. Start your morning with a nutritious and delicious shake like this Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake, which combines cold brew coffee and frozen bananas for a refreshing treat. Or, if you’re craving something a little heartier, mix up a batch of Chai Oatmeal Energy Bites over the weekend or in the evening so you can grab one or two on the go. Find more breakfast inspiration at milk50.com. 17429 detail image embed 1

Chai Oatmeal Energy Bites

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Yield: 2 doze
  • 1          cup DairyPure Milk50 Vanilla
  • 3          chai tea bags, divided
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2          cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2       teaspoon salt
  • 2          teaspoons baking powder
  • 2          tablespoons flaxseed
  • 1          teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3       cup maple syrup
  • 1/2       cup chopped pecans
  1. In small pot, heat milk until hot but not simmering. Take off heat and place two chai tea bags in milk. Steep tea in milk until cool, about 30 minutes, then discard tea bags.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cooled chai milk, oats, salt, baking powder, flaxseed, vanilla and maple syrup.
  3. Open third chai tea bag and measure 2 teaspoons tea. If tea is coarse, blitz in spice grinder or use mortar and pestle to grind more finely. Stir tea into batter and let mixture sit 10 minutes so oats can soak up milk.
  4. Give batter another stir then fill each mini muffin cavity about 3/4 with batter, about 1 tablespoon in each. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Bake bites 12-13 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of bite comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes.
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Vanilla Coffee Protein Shake

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Servings: 1
  • 5-6       ounces DairyPure Milk50 Vanilla
  • 1/2       banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1/4       cup, plus 2 tablespoons, cold brew concentrate
  • 1/2       teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2       scoops protein powder of choice
  • 2          teaspoons simple syrup (or to taste)
  1. Make ice cubes by pouring milk into ice cube tray and freezing until solid, about 8 hours.
  2. To make shake: In high-speed blender, blend frozen banana slices, cold brew, vanilla, protein powder, simple syrup and 5-6 milk cubes until creamy. Serve in glass.
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Major Ice Cream Recall: Wells Enterprises Pulls Thousands of Products Nationwide

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Wells Enterprises, Inc., America’s largest privately held, family-owned ice cream manufacturer, has initiated a nationwide voluntary recall affecting more than 50,000 gallons of ice cream and frozen yogurt products due to potential plastic contamination.

Key Recall Details

Affected Products: Nearly 18,000 three-gallon containers across 22 varieties

Popular Brands Involved: Blue Bunny, Halo Top, and other Wells Enterprises products

Distribution: Products shipped to 103 distribution centers nationwide

Best-By Dates: March through October 2026

Recall Classification: FDA Class II recall

Consumer Safety Alert

The company took immediate action after discovering the possibility of foreign material (plastic) in select products. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are urged to:

Check product codes against the recall list

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Stop using affected products immediately

Return items to the place of purchase for a full refund

Contact Wells Enterprises customer service with questions

Affected Product Information

The recall specifically impacts 3-gallon bulk containers of various ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors. Wells Enterprises, known for producing popular brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top Creamery, and The Cheesecake Factory At Home ice cream products, initiated the voluntary recall on April 25, 2025.

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Consumers can visit the FDA’s official website or follow STM Daily News’ Food and Drink section for the latest updates on this recall and other food safety alerts.

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Visit our Food & Drink section to get the latest on Foodie News and recipes, offering a delightful blend of culinary inspiration and gastronomic trends to elevate your dining experience.

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Go Light for Lunch with a Summery Salad

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Go Light for Lunch with a Summery Salad

    (Family Features) Make broccoli the star of summer with this light lunch idea, a Broccoli Salad from “Cookin’ Savvy” made with a simple homemade dressing. Find more ways to make this season’s meals a breeze by visiting Culinary.net.

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  • 2 medium heads broccoli
  • 2 apples
  • lemon juice
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
  Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
 
  1. Coarsely chop broccoli and place in large bowl.
  2. Coarsely chop apples and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning; add to bowl.
  3. Shred carrot and add to bowl with blueberries, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pecans and bacon.
  4. To make dressing: Mix mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar and poppy seeds. Pour over broccoli salad and mix well.
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