Last Tuesday marked the start of a new school year. And with last-minute shopping for school supplies, driving to extracurricular activities and helping out with homework assignments, adjusting can be exhausting, leaving little time to prepare a great dinner.

So why not slow things down with these fun, finger-licking-good dishes that will definitely be a hit with the kids.

The spicy Buffalo chicken legs and cucumber salad only take 15 minutes to prepare, while the scrumptious white chocolate fruit and nut squares make a perfect treat to pack in lunches.

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