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Win over picky eaters with these kid-friendly recipes! Find easy and healthy options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

    4 reviews

    The original recipe was a from-scratch cake, but I use a boxed mix to save time. I hope you enjoy...


    Banana Spice Cookies

    2 reviews

    Peggy Burdick shares her recipe for Banana Spice Cookies. Reports this Burlington, Michigan cook, "My grandkids love these tasty soft...


    Honey Banana Muffins

    13 reviews

    Ground nutmeg enhances these delicious banana muffins from Gitel Alter of Brooklyn, New York. "They're moist and filling," she notes....


    Spirals and Cheese

    2 reviews

    “My grandchildren simply love my macaroni and cheese.” What family wouldn’t go for the classic comfort of this warm, cheesy...


    Berry Blast Smoothies

    4 reviews

    You’ll need just four easy ingredients for these quick morning pick-me-ups or sweet afternoon snacks. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas


    Homemade Ladybug Cookies

    1 review

    The spotlight shines on these confections every time Sharon Kotsovos serves them. "The sugar cookies themselves are so yummy," she...


    Hot Dogs with the Works

    1 review

    "What screams summer more than grilled hot dogs?" asks Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts. She places hot dogs in buns...


    Glazed Chocolate Chip Brownies

    4 reviews

    Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...

    Elephant Ears

    6 reviews

    "Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!" assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.


    Five-Chip Cookies

    26 reviews

    With peanut butter, oats and five kinds of chips, these cookies make a hearty snack that appeals to kids of...


    Tomato Chicken Penne

    1 review

    "I love how fast this creamy dish is to prepare," says Glencoe, Minnesota's Cynthia Ettel. "My whole family enjoys it....


    Sloppy Joe Hash Browns

    4 reviews

    Golden brown hash brown patties get topped with beefy sloppy Joe mix and other tasty toppers. We used mozzarella, but...


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    Soft Zucchini Spice Cookies

    14 reviews

    These cookies are fantastic. They don't last very long at my house. Why don't you see how long they will...


    Frosted Chocolate Chip Brownies

    6 reviews

    These moist, cake-like brownies are so chocolaty-good that they'll go fast at any get-together. The sour cream ifrosting gives...


    Potato Beef Lasagna

    10 reviews

    “This recipe comes from our family cookbook. We love casseroles, and this is a cherished favorite.” Suzette Jury - Keene,...


    Ribs for Kids

    2 reviews

    "This is one of my standby recipes," reports Valorie Walker of Bradley, South Carolina. "I always have wieners on hand,...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream

    1 review

    Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...

    German Chocolate Birthday Cake

    10 reviews

    This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it....


    Frightening Fingers

    23 reviews

    These cookies have become somewhat famous at the school our children attend. One year, I made more than 150 of...


    Banana Cream Brownie Dessert

    6 reviews

    I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks...


    Apple-Raisin Ladybug

    1 review

    "Children seem to be fascinated by bugs. So during a spring visit, my great-nieces and I had fun making fresh...


    Comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole

    20 reviews

    This rich casserole is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spring night. Round out the menu with...


    Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

    1 review

    I decided to give a Chicago-style dog a healthy twist for my family. Our kids love it. You can use...

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    These crowd-pleasing cupcakes are quick, moist and yummy! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah


    Dogs in a Sweater

    8 reviews

    For a new twist on an old favorite, try these skewered hot dogs wrapped with breadstick dough and baked. They're...


    Tomato-Garlic Angel Hair

    2 reviews

    This light olive oil and Parmesan cheese-based sauce is so fresh tasting. But fresh basil is the key ingredient in...


    Parmesan Cornflake Chicken

    6 reviews

    “This recipe is so delicious. I especially like it because you get that fried-chicken taste without the mess or lengthy...


    Quick Taco Wraps

    3 reviews

    I was running late one night, so I shopped in my own fridge and came up with ingredients that became...


    Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. Our family likes these classic sloppy joes best served with pickles...