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RECIPE Sheet-pan-anything might be one of our favorite ways to cook because it means minimal cleanup.
This no-cook (only heat through) option is great for a weeknight meal. The heavy lifting comes in the
form of chopping a few vegetables, but if you’ve got extra hands to help (and they are old enough to
help), lean into the assistance.
Ranchero Nachos
WHAT YOU NEED

• 48 Tortilla Chips (roughly 4 • 1 pint Tomatoes
servings) • 1 bunch Cilantro
• 2 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded • 1 medium Avocado
• 1 can Ranch Beans, drained • 1 lb. Ready Meals Shredded
• 2 Green Onions, diced Chicken
• ½ c. Shredded Carrot
HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 5
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 6. Chop cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Line a large pan with a piece of parchment paper. 7. Dice avocado.
3. Layer on the chips. 8. Mince cilantro.
4. Sprinkle the shredded chicken and cheese. 9. Layer on the beans, carrots, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado,
5. Heat until cheese is just melted (about 5 minutes). and green onion to finish off.

RECIPE Cheese pizza is a staple with kids, but have you ever let them help add the toppings? This is a
perfect way to get kids involved in the kitchen and introduce their taste buds to something new.

Apple Goat Cheese WHAT YOU NEED
Pecan Pizza • 1 Roll Premade Pizza Dough • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Chicken Apple Sausages • 1 ½ c. Arugula
• 1 Tbsp. Fennel Seeds • 1 tsp. Cornmeal
• ½ large Apple • ½ c. Toasted Pecans
• 2 oz. Goat Cheese
HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 4
1. Heat a medium pan over medium heat. package directions).
2. Toast the pecans in the skillet until fragrant. 8. Lightly dust a pastry sheet with cornmeal.
3. Dice apples in ½-inch pieces and sauté until just softened. 9. Roll out the dough.
4. Slice the sausages in half lengthwise and then again 10. Evenly sprinkle the chicken apple sausage and apples.
lengthwise. 11. Bake for 14 minutes (or according to your crust’s
5. Slice the sausages into pieces. directions).
6. Cook the chicken apple sausage with fennel seeds until a 12. In a bowl, combine the arugula and balsamic vinegar.
few pieces begin to caramelize. 13. Once the pizza has cooled, sprinkle on the goat cheese,
7. Preheat the oven to 425 (or the temperature on your crust’s pecans, and arugula and enjoy.

RECIPE This sheet-pan dinner requires minimal prep and a big flavor payoff with help from your spice cabinet.

WHAT YOU NEED
Acorn Squash & • 1 Medium Acorn Squash • 1 Tbsp. Honey
• 1 lb. Chicken Thighs
• 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
Chicken Thighs • 4 cloves Garlic, minced • 2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder • 2 Tbsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
• Pinch Red Pepper Flakes • Salt and Pepper as desired
• ¼ tsp. Ginger
HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 4
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 6. Place on baking sheet. (They will overlap, and this is ok.)
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 7. In a small bowl, combine garlic, garlic powder, red
3. Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet. pepper flakes, ginger, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar,
4. Slice the acorn squash in half from stem to tip and scoop and toasted sesame oil and stir.
out the seeds with a spoon. 8. Spoon the entire mixture evenly over the ingredients.
5. Cut off both ends of the acorn squash and cut the rest 9. Bake for 30 minutes.
into ½-inch thick slices.

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