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Ten easy back-to-school recipes, from quick breakfasts to cozy dinners, and sweet treats to make busy days easier and more delicious.
It's hard to believe summer is almost over! While we're savoring a few more days of sleeping in and poolside lounging, we know many schools are already back in session. If you're looking for easy, comforting recipes to kick off the new school year, we've got you covered.
Inside you'll find quick and simple breakfast ideas, the best focaccia for delicious packed sandwiches, family-friendly dinner recipes, and of course, some irresistible desserts. We hope these recipes make your transition into the busy fall season just a little bit sweeter and easier.
Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins
These delicious  Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins are moist, tender, studded with sweet chunks of apple and laced with cinnamon. They rise up with high-domed tops and come together quickly with one bowl and no mixer!
Crispy Blueberry Almond Granola
Just a little heads up... this crispy Blueberry Almond Granola is addictive and it's impossible to eat just one little handful! No worries though... with oats, wheat germ, coconut, maple syrup, honey and a secret ingredient, it's also hearty and healthy!
Ridiculously Easy Same-Day Focaccia
This Same-Day Focaccia, with large air bubbles and delicious, old-world flavor, takes less than 15 minutes of hands-on time and comes together in significantly less time than traditional, slow-rise focaccia bread.
Arugula Corn Salad
If you're looking for a salad that's light, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Arugula Corn Salad checks all the boxes! It's one of those dishes that proves simple can be spectacular with just a handful of ingredients!
Ham and Cheese Frittata with Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs
This quick and easy ham and cheese frittata recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. Similar to a crustless quiche, it's packed with protein and flavor - it will become a family favorite in no time!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are fast, easy, and loaded with fabulous flavor! Ready in minutes with a smoky spice rub (and optional Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce), they're guaranteed to get rave reviews around the table.
Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna
This make-ahead Italian Chicken Sausage Ravioli Lasagna is bursting with fabulous Italian flavor and tastes like you labored for hours! No one has to know the delicious little secret.
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
This delicious chicken sheet pan dinner is a super easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights, but delicious and pretty enough to serve for a dinner party!
Ridiculously Easy Magic Cookies with Toffee and Chocolate Chips
Crisp, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, toffee bits, coconut, and pecans, these no-mixer Magic Cookies come together in minutes and don't require a mixer! They can be made gluten-free and they're egg- and butter-free!
Ridiculously Easy Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake
This Ridiculously Easy Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake is tender, moist, and full of vanilla-almond flavor! Made in one bowl, no mixer needed! After baking, it's brushed with a simple glaze that adds a crisp, shiny finish.
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