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Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
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Citrus Squash
Mini-marshmallows make this healthy veggie dish kid-friendly
Cranberry Applesauce
Cranberries and chunks of apples give this holiday staple a tasty kick
Sweet-Potato Fries
Give this kid fave a healthy twist with nutritious sweet potatoes
Crunchy Broccoli Bake
Kids will love crunching on this tasty veggie dish
Hootwiches Recipe
Use cheese and english-muffins to create a cute snack
Freaky Hot Dog Fingers Recipe
Wrap hot dogs in crescent rolls to make a creative, yummy snack
Chicken and Fruit Kebabs
Time-saver: Don't feel like soaking skewers? Use metal.
Lemon-Dill Dip
Kids can help by stirring the dip and snapping the ends off the beans
BBQ Chicken Kebabs
Kids can help by mixing the ingredients for the sauce
Sweet Tortillas
Kids can help by mixing the filling and spreading it onto the tortillas
Deviled Eggs
Kids can help by scooping out the yolks and mashing with the mayo and spooning yolks into the whites
Peachy Muffin-Cakes
Kids can help by mixing the batter and spooning jam onto the cakes
Maple-Walnut Muffins
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Good-Morning Smoothie
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Honey Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Make everyday mornings special with this quick-prep breakfast
Creative Salads
Salads don't have to be boring! Check out these creative and healthy recipes.
Kid-Friendly Recipes: Pasta Salads
There's lots to love: minimal cooking, fun shapes, bright colors-and delicious cool or at room temperature
Southwestern Pasta Salad
Spicy flavors can overwhelm taste buds, so sample as you season
Black-bean Dip
Try this hearty staple with chips and salsa, too.
Chicken-Spinach Quesadillas
Add any cooked vegetables you like, and if you don't have chicken, substitute turkey
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Oranges
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Oranges
Vegetable Kabobs
Kids like just about anything that's cooked on a stick. Lemon slices grilled along with the vegetables add a zesty flavor to...
Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Onion Rings
Serve 'em up as a wonderful side or a hearty snack. The best part: Despite the deep-fried flavor, these onion rings are baked...
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