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Sheet pan meals have become remarkably popular over the past two-three years.  The concept of tossing an array of ingredients together, scattering them around in a single layer on one pan, then roasting them in a hot oven, appeals to both novice and experienced cooks.  The prep time is reasonably short, and, once the food's in the oven, the hands are free to tend to other things.  If the sheet pan has been lined with aluminum foil first, clean up -- uh, there is almost no cleanup. I was late to the sheet pan dinner party, meaning, sheet-pan meals were not something I made for our family of five.  That said, I'm a savvy cook, and after recently trying my...

I would love to spend more time with my kids cooking the way I did growing up, but between school, sports, and church, there always seems to be something keeping them busy. When I think back on my happiest memories growing up, they are often of the strong women in my life, cooking to show love for their whole family, and me helping them in the kitchen.  From my Great Grandma and her cherished recipe box, to my mother’s ultimate comfort dish Chicken and dumplings, and my grandma making something as simple as a loaf of whole wheat bread, cooking is just what we do.  To try and spend more time with my family, I came up with the easiest...