Recipes for Busy Moms

Take the stress out of meal planning with our quick weeknight meals, kid-friendly recipes, and easy family menus.

Short on time? Whip up one of these kid-approved dinner recipes in less than 15 minutes.

These 15 simple chicken recipes can be prepared using no more than five ingredients, not including salt, pepper, cooking spray and water.

Bring the flavors of Italy, Mexico, and even the Deep South to the dinner table with quick-cooking pork dishes.

Simple 5-Ingredient Dinners
Get dinner on the table in no time with Real Simple main dish recipes that only call for a handful of ingredients.
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10 Must-Have Pantry Items
Make meal time a breeze by keeping key ingredients on hand so you never have to resort to take out again.
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Baby's First Foods
Dietitian, mom, and editor of Cooking Light First Foods, Carolyn Land Williams answers common questions about feeding baby.
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6 Moist, Marvelous Breakfast Muffins
Easy, freezable, and delicious, muffins are the ultimate quick breakfast or snack.
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Mom's Night Off
You deserve a break! Take off that apron and let your little ones give cooking a go with these easy-to-follow recipes from Real Simple.
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Easy Freezer Meals
Save time and money with simple, plan-ahead cooking strategies for your family.
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Raising Fearless Gourmets
Author, blogger, and mom Mary Ostyn shares her family tips for getting kids to try new foods and experience a variety of flavors.
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