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Spaghetti and Meatballs Today we have a guest post from my pal Wendy. Wendy Polisi shares her family’s favorite quinoa recipes online at CookingQuinoa.net . She is the author of the Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook, which has a section devoted specifically to kid friendly recipes using this super food. Today, she is sharing one of these recipes with us. I don’t know about you, but getting my children to eat a healthy diet is a top priority for me. Still, my capacity to deal...

Fun Easy Recipes For Kids: Lunch

Are your kids bored with the same lunch or wanting to start making their own? Try one, or all, of these lunch recipes for a change this week. Depending on their age, they may be able to make it themselves. Sloppy Joe Sandwiches One lb Ground beef, browned/drained 1/4 cup onion, chopped fine 1/8 cup green pepper, chopped fine Fifteen oz can tomato sauce One teaspoon vinegar One teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon chili...

Fun Easy Recipes For Kids: Snacks

When your child, or grandchild, starts to show an interest in learning how to cook, a snack might be the best place to have them start. None of the snacks listed here require any baking at all. Make one tonight!! Snacks For Kids 1. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Spoon any flavor ice cream on a large cookie (any kind of cookie will do). Top with a second cookie. It can be a different kind of cookie as long as it’s the same...

Fun Easy Recipes For Kids: Breakfast

Kids love to create things, so it’s no wonder they love to cook. If your children, or grandchildren, show an interest in helping you cook, these easy kids breakfast ideas may be a good place for them to start. Don’t forget to make it fun, for them and for you! Try renaming your food with a funny and silly name! Or try renaming the food using your child’s name. For example, rename the cheddar eggs,...

Worms In Mud Recipe

Looking for a quick treat? It doesn’t get any faster than this classic! Tags: worms in mud

Tea Party Marzipan Cake

I’ve had this saved on my computer for a while. I’m not sure where I found it, but I wish I had a picture to go with it. If any of you make this, please send in a picture. Thanks! The table: The table is made of a regular double cake. Place icing in between the layers to keep them in place and a light coat over the top and sides. Purchase Marzipan (almond paste) or use the attached recipe and add the food...

Quick Dinner: Broccoli Casserole

I haven’t tried this recipe for broccoli casserole, but one of our readers found it online and said it was good. If you try it, please let me know in a comment. What you need: 4 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups crushed, seasoned croutons Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring...

Spinach Casserole

What you need: (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (or substitute any other vegetable) 8 ounces crumbled feta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup cubed cheese 1 cup melted butter, divided in half 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta...

Bagel Faces – Breakfast For Kids

This is a fun breakfast for kids! What you need: 1 medium-long thin carrot, sliced into thin rounds small cherry tomatoes, whole or sliced in half sliced black olives thinly sliced small bell pepper alfalfa sprouts 1 small cucumber, sliced into thin rounds 2 bagels, cut in half 1 small container whipped low-fat cream cheese Arrange the vegetables in small bowls on a table. Spread the cream cheese on the bagel halves. Your...

Crunch Mix – Snacks Kids Can Make

…or at least, help make. This is a great idea for party snacks also! Crunch Mix 3 cups thin pretzel sticks 4 cups Wheat Chex® 4 cups Cheerios® 13 ounces salted peanuts 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup melted butter In large mixing bowl or slow-cooking pot, mix together pretzels, cereals, and peanuts. Sprinkle with garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, and...

Kids Cooking: Apple Salsa

Here’s a great video of two girls making apple salsa. Let us know in a comment if you make it. Tags: apple salsa

Fun Easy Recipes For Kids: Tuna Salad

This guest post was written by Marie, one of our new readers. Thanks Marie!! There are plenty of ways to try fun easy recipes for kids without their parents worrying about getting hurt in the kitchen. One recipe that I started using with my little sister was a simple tuna salad recipe. This idea requires no stove usage or knives! All you need is a can opener, a spoon, and a toaster (and even that’s optional). Start by...

Peanut Butter Honey Balls

Submitted by Helen, one of our new readers! Peanut Butter Honey Balls: This recipe is fun and extremely easy! Whenever the snack pantry was empty, I could always rely on this fun easy recipes for kids after school when I was starving for some sweet goodies. I got this recipe in a library book at the time, and have found there are tons of variations on it. I’ve also done a few variations of my own. Ingredients...

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