Chase Away Back to School Blues One Smile at a Time
Chase Away Back to School Blues
Back-to-school season is stressful and hectic but dinner doesn’t have to be. McCain Smiles® mashed potato shapes are your weeknight lifesaver: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and ready in minutes. Deliciously fun and family-approved, they are the ultimate hack for turning the Back-to-School blues into Back-To-School smiles! We’re partnering with favorite creators to offer parents simple tips and recipes to help families ease the back-to-school transition and bring more smiles to their table.
Catherine Mccord x Mccain Smiles
Chef & Influencer Catherine Mccord
Catherine McCord is the founder of the popular website weelicious.com, cookbook author, and mom of three. She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, the Kelly Clarkson Show, and is a regular on the NBC Emmy Award–winning show Danny Seo Naturally as well as Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and competed and judged on Super Chef Grudge Match and Wild Card Kitchen. Find Catherine on social media @weelicious. Try Catherine’s Cheerful Chicken Vegetable Skillet Dinner and Skillet Beef Chili And Smiles.
Amy Desrosiers x Mccain Smiles
Chef & Influencer Amy Desrosiers
Amy Desrosiers is an educator and top New England food and lifestyle blogger from Massachusetts. In 2014, she launched Sizzling Eats, a blog dedicated to sharing approachable recipes. Her work focuses on creating easy-to-make meals and desserts for home cooks. Try Amy’s Smiley Mashed Potato Mini Pizzas.
Jessie Jane Daye x Mccain Smiles
Chef & Influencer Jessie Jane Daye
Jessie Daye is a Southern California–based recipe developer and creative maker. A wife and mother of three girls, she finds happiness in creating attainable, inspired recipes that add joy to everyday life. Try Jessie’s McCain Smiles Turkey Burgers with Garlic Aioli recipe.
Simply add a popsicle stick to Smiles for a kid-friendly twist! Serve with assorted dips so little ones can mix, match, and enjoy every bite.
DECORATE & ENJOY
Give kids the freedom to decorate Smiles with an array of dips in easy-to-use squeeze bottles. It’s a playful way to add color, flavor, and fun to every bite!
CELEBRATE EVERY BITE
Don’t save the party for dessert! Add cupcake toppers or festive picks to your sliders and turn an ordinary meal into a memorable event.
PASTA’S PERFECT PARTNER
Give your pasta dinner a playful twist by serving garlic-butter Smiles instead of bread. Delicious, fun, and sure to be a family favorite.
FLIP IT!
Flip the Smiles halfway through cooking time to get a more even, crispy texture.
YES CHEF!
“Have your kids join in on the cooking and be a part of the process – it makes them better eaters too! It can be as simple as adding seasoning or herbs.” ~ Catherine McCord
GIVE YOUR KIDS THE MIC
“Give your kids a chance a voice and chance to impact dinnertime by letting them choose the menu for the week.” ~ Catherine McCord
READY, SET, GO
“Make sure your freezer is stocked with things like McCain Smiles that are easy, simple, and fun for everyone.” ~ Catherine McCord
DON’T FORGET YOU!
“After you drop your kids off at school, take a 15 minute walk for yourself.” ~ Catherine McCord
GRATITUDE WITH A SMILE
Dinnertime is connection time. Ask everyone at the table to hold up a McCain Smile and tell you about what made them smile that day.
14 sliders
25-35 mins
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