Easing Back into Routines with Del Monte Foods

With kids heading back to school, parents and caregivers want to set them up for success. They're also feeling the squeeze of early morning alarms, afterschool activities, and homework.

To ease the way back into busy school-year routines, Healthier Generation and Del Monte Foods are teaming up to share recipes and inspiration that help families put together affordable, appealing snacks and meals.

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Kid-Friendly Snacks and Easy Weeknight Dinners

Our recipes will help you get dinner on the table quickly so you can focus on family time.

Quick, homemade guacamole is the star of this wholesome, no-cook lunch. For extra heat, add more hot sauce.

For a simple step to easy entertaining, serve one or all of these quick, vibrant hummus dips with veggies, grilled baguette, or pita chips.

The vibrant combination of sweet yellow corn with zesty salsa is perfect as-is or with any of the optional add-ins.

An extra easy, very veggie, baked pasta dinner! The sauce is made while it bakes, and the shells (or manicotti) are filled without having to preboil them.

Elote (pronounced eh-loh-teh) is a favorite grilled corn-on-the-cob Mexican street food. Off the cob, it is called esquites (pronounced ehs-kee-tehs) and is enjoyed as a vibrant side dish or as a street food snack served in a to-go cup.

Give your favorite bottled dressing a veggie twist with the goodness of carrots! Just puree sliced carrots with ranch or Caesar and a touch of lemon juice.

This easy, sweet treat has a base of honeyed yogurt loaded with juicy peaches, raspberries, and almonds for a fun fruit and protein snack.

Making pico de gallo at home is simple and fun. The flavor of tomatoes makes any season feel like summertime.

This easy recipe makes a flavorful dinner for four or a simple meal prep of four portions to refrigerate and reheat throughout the week at home or the office.

Peaches and pears are ready to blend into a range of nutritious, colorful, and delicious smoothies that are perfect for breakfast, snack, or a cool, post-activity refreshment.

This colorful, tomato-based soup is chock full of vegetables, requires no chopping, and comes together in just half an hour.

Busy weeknights call for soup meals, like this one that has something a little special that’s spicy, crunchy, and fresh. Easy to make ahead and reheat.