32 Recipes Proud Grandmas Cook For New Parents

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32 Recipes Proud Grandmas Cook For New Parents1/32 Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake 52 Reviews Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. —Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 509 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 691mg

sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein

sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 2/32 Maple-Roasted Chicken & Acorn Squash 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Roasted Chicken & Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I became a new mother, my mom helped me find comforting and simple recipes to have on hand. This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery. —Sara Eilers, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 363 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 3/32 Grandma’s Honey Muffins 120 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Honey Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can remember my Grandma Wheeler making these delicious muffins—we’d eat them nice and warm, fresh from the oven! She was a “pinch of this and handful of that” kind of cook, so getting the ingredient amounts correct for the recipe was a challenge. Now it’s a family treasure! —Darlis A. Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 179

You can also use low-fat ingredients, and it turns out just as good

calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/32 Chicken Manicotti 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Manicotti with White Sauce Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like making this dish for special occasions. You can also use low-fat ingredients, and it turns out just as good. —Liz Lorch, Spirit Lake, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 761 calories, 44g fat (27g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (10g

sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein. 5/32 Chicken Potpie 388 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Chicken Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 potpies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 475 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g

fiber), 15g protein

fiber), 15g protein. 6/32 How to Make Mini Meat Loaves 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mini Meat Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family and I can’t get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They are the perfect portion size. This recipe requires no chopping, so it’s quick and easy to make a double batch and have extras for another day. I’ve given them to new moms, too. —Joyce Wegmann, Burlington, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2

mini meat loaves: 341 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. 7/32 Frosted Brownies 66 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Brownies Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I’ve made them ever since for

family occasions, potlucks and parties at work

family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 277 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/32 Mini Sausage Pies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sausage Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies—which makes them even better! —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

My family likes biscuits for breakfast

Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pies: 551 calories, 36g fat (10g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 9/32 Glazed Cranberry Biscuits Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white chips, dried cranberries and a simple orange glaze. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 285 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (26g

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/32 Chicken Pasta Casserole 132 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can put it together and relax while it bakes. —Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein. 11/32 Aunt

She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks

Betty’s Blueberry Muffins 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 208 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/32 Pork and Green Chile Casserole 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pork and Green Chile

Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50

Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work at a local hospital and another job part time, so I’m always on the lookout for good, quick recipes to fix for my family. Some of my co-workers and I exchange recipes. This zippy casserole is one that was brought to a picnic at my house. People raved over it. —Dianne Esposite, New Middletown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 390 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g

Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice

protein. 13/32 Lasagna Casserole 91 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lasagna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. —Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 667 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 44g protein. 14/32

My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me

White Bean Chicken Chili 119 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. —Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g

fiber), 25g protein

fiber), 25g protein. 15/32 Cornbread 189 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this homemade cornbread recipe several years ago, and it’s my favorite of all I’ve tried. I love to serve the melt-in-your-mouth side hot from the oven with butter and syrup. It gets rave reviews on holidays and at potluck dinners. —Nicole Callen, Auburn, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 262 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g

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