Call your family into the kitchen because there is room for everyone to pitch in and have fun!

Were making chicken cutlets, pulled pork, fried rice, and more.

There are so many presents that need to be wrapped and decorations that need to be hung.

Week 2 December Meal Plan

As a result, I tend to spend less time with my family.

Tuesdays slow cooker pulled pork is a fork-tender dish that I can serve with a simple salad.

The kiddos can prep and toss it together.

Chicken Cutlets with Caper Sauce

Elise Bauer

Prep the rice for it over the weekend and keep it in the fridge handy.

Im sure there will be some big laughs and epic memories will be created.

For some hilarious reason, my twins love to help me prepare chicken cutlets.

Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

Garrett McCord

As they pound the chicken breasts into thin cutlets, they imagine conquering some imaginary foe.

Hey, whatever works.

The caper sauce begs to be ladled over boiled egg noodles.

Salmon Fried Rice

Elise Bauer

They soak it up so well.

Dr Pepper is an institution here in Texas and pork is my familys favorite meat.

While one person makes the sides, someone else can shred the pork.

Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage and Kale

Nick Evans

I can make this entree withan easy sideand a simple salad (withthis dressing!)

for Tuesdays dinner, then pile leftovers on toasted buns for lunch the next day.

from my easy-to-impress daughter that loves the small dimpled pasta.

Sheet pan meatloaf dinner on a plate with broccoli and potatoes.

Sharon Lehman

A quick flavor cheat?

I add a store-boughtonion soup mixto the meatloaf mixture.

Get the family in the kitchen to help wash and cut the broccoli and potatoes.

Caramel Apples

Elise Bauer

You know what they say: Many hands make light, delicious work.

Weekend Baking: Caramel Apples

Caramel Apples arent just a fall treat.

Set up a dipping station with your familys favorite nuts, candies, or sprinkles.

Each person can customize their apple or make extra to share with neighbors and friends.

Coat them with Red and Green sanding sugar to keep in time with the season.