If you've got a pound of ground beef in the fridge, you've got dinner. These ground beef casseroles are easy to make and guaranteed to please the whole family. Take this cheesy tater tot casserole. It not only appeals to the kids (the tater tots are always a hit with the kids), but it also is a complete one-dish meal, with vegetables, protein and a starch. What's not to like?

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These fun heart-shaped Valentine rice crispy treats make a terrific snack or school treat to make with or for the kids on Valentine's Day. These treats are made with regular crispy rice cereal that is flavored with melted chocolate chips, then topped with white chocolate and a drizzle of semisweet chocolate. The effect is spectacular, and these treats taste as good as they look.

For more Valentine's Day treats, see also:

• Raspberry Brownies for Valentine's Day - These chocolate raspberry brownies are topped with powdered sugar hearts.


• Chocolate Strawberries - Who doesn't like the sweet, juicy combination of chocolate and strawberries. And when you see how easy this recipe is to make, you'll wonder why you never made these before.


• Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe - Perhaps no time is better suited to serving red velvet cake than Valentine's Day. You can also turn this recipe into cupcakes. Just cut the baking time to 18 to 22 minutes.

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Kevin Weeks, our Guide to Cooking for Two, shares, "This fall I've been working on recipes for traditional Superbowl foods like Buffalo Wings, Crab Dip, and Barbequed Ribs. You can find these and many more here: Superbowl 46 - Game Time Eats.

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This Mexican beef casserole couldn't be easier to make, and it's a real family-friendly recipe, too. With just six ingredients (most of which you probably already have in your fridge and pantry), this casserole takes less than 15 minutes of active prep time (not including baking time). And the kids will love the Mexican flavors. For variety, try a gourmet salsa or a different type of cheese with this recipe.

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