Category Archives: Kid Friendly

Easy Apple Dumplings

This is one of those fun recipes that could serve as a breakfast or dessert. It’s also a great dish for kids to help with. Have them roll the apples in the dough for you, and they will feel as … Continue reading

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Cucumber Tomato Raita

This is a good afternoon snack to get the kids used to consuming less sugar, without trading flavor. Place it on a plate with some carrot sticks in the late afternoon, and it just might disappear! 3/4 cup plain yogurt … Continue reading

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Vege-tize your kids

Are your kids picky eaters? Young children are notoriously finicky when it comes to eating stuff that’s good for them, but parents and caretakers are still in a position to influence the eating habits of the next generation. I read … Continue reading

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Wow Factor Mac and Cheese Lasagna

When I first tried this, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It could easily serve as a main dish, but also makes a great choice for a potluck. 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups elbow macaroni 2 12 … Continue reading

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Border Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can condensed cheese soup (cheddar, fiesta nacho, southwestern jack, etc) ½ cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 1 (14 oz) can cut-up tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350°. … Continue reading

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Sugar Plums

This kid-friendly treat is a beautiful jewel on a plate of homemade cookies, and is so full of fruit and nuts it could practically count as a serving of fruit. 1 C dried dates 1 C golden raisins 1/2 C … Continue reading

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S’mores Brownies

When you can’t build a campfire, perhaps this is enough to satisfy the craving for this childhood treat. 1 pkg brownie mix plus ingredients listed on box. 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips 6 graham crackers, broken into small pieces 1 … Continue reading

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