Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Updated February 27, 2009
Credit: Charles Walton

Celebrate the birthday of the king of rhymes and the author of The Cat in the Hat. Three cheers for Dr. Seuss!

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Green Eggs and Ham: Green Eggs and Ham

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Cave into Sam-I-Am's urgings and give this unique breakfast option a try. The "green eggs" get their green accent from fresh basil, which adds fresh flavor to the all-in-one meal. Recipe: Green Eggs and Ham

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Mom's Signature Roast Beef

Credit: Jennifer Davick

In the book, the Grinch stole everything, right down to the roast beast! Assure all the readers around your dinner table that the one-pot dinner is safe and sound by making a roast beef dish loaded with fresh veggies and savory flavor. Recipe: Mom's Signature Roast Beef

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Dr. Seuss's ABC: Monogrammed Jumbo Brownies

Credit: Charles Walton IV

The man known for his words had a way of inspiring the love of letters in others. Help your budding readers learn to appreciate the craft by unleashing them with a zip-top bag full of frosting and letting them write their names, their favorite letters, or even a sugary poem atop these delectable dressed-up, store-bought brownies. Recipe: Monogrammed Jumbo Brownies

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Cat in the Hat: Hat Cookies

While these cookies won't bring the chaos that the Cat in the Hat provided, they will make any Saturday afternoon festive. Read the book, then make these treats. Tint the frosting any color you like to celebrate your own inner troublemaker. Recipe: Hat Cookies

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: Potato-Crusted Red Snapper

Credit: Karry Hosford

If you've ever had trouble getting the younger taste testers at the table to embrace fish for dinner, read them Dr. Seuss's book about counting, then feed them this flaky red snapper for dinner. It cooks in about 15 minutes, just enough time to read the book one more time... Recipe: Potato-Crusted Red Snapper

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The Butter Battle Book: Blue Cheese Butter

Credit: Antonis Achilleos

The Yooks and the Zooks waged war over which side of the bread should be buttered, but after you try this creamy cheese spread, you'll happily offer a peace treaty and butter both sides of everything in sight. Recipe: Blue Cheese Butter

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Oh the Places You'll Go: Sky-High Chocolate Pie

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

With a recipe name even the good Doctor himself could appreciate, this pie celebrates Dr. Seuss's devotion to encouraging children and adults alike to reach their goals. Aim high with your meringue topping and you're sure to succeed, both in presentation and flavor. Recipe: Sky-High Chocolate Pie

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Happy Birthday to You!: Banana Split Birthday Cake

Credit: Charles Walton

A man who celebrates learning letters, numbers, and making up his own words when the English language didn't quite fit, Dr. Seuss sure wasn't one to let birthdays slide. Combine the favorite flavors of a banana split and birthday cake for an over-the-top treat to celebrate anyone's birthday, perhaps even Dr. Seuss himself. Recipe: Banana Split Birthday Cake

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