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The Meals Matter Blog offers advice and tips on using a positive and realistic approach for meal planning, healthy eating, feeding families and fitness. Posts are written by registered dietitians, staff and guest bloggers of the Dairy Council of California.
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Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and to keep the focus on relaxation, we’re sharing some of our favorite make-ahead recipes. By sharing them a week ahead of time, you can plan ahead and spend more time relaxing this Labor Day weekend.
Celebrate a low-maintenance Labor Day with a family meal of Corn and Broccoli Calzones, Marinara Sauce and Summer Salad for dessert. Other festive make-ahead recipes to try this week include Chocolate Mocha Mudslides, Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Spinach Salad, Grilled Sausages and Polenta with Marinated Peppers and Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes a great finger-food idea for picnics.
Be sure to add these and other recipes to your family meal plan and shopping list.
FEATURED FAMILY MEAL LINKS
Corn and Broccoli Calzones
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/51024
Marinara Sauce
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/64011
Summer Salad
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/10135
Other Featured Recipes
Chocolate Mocha Mudslides
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/10164
Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Spinach Salad
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/9479
Grilled Sausages and Polenta with Marinated Peppers
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/77428
Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes
http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7699
Photo Caption: Corn and Broccoli Calzones, EatingWell