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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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    Soul-Satisfying Oatmeal Waffles

    4 reviews

    These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...


    Beary Cute Cookies

    2 reviews

    These cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care...


    Butterfinger Cookie Bars

    13 reviews

    My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...


    Strawberry Patch Frost

    4 reviews

    Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Favorite Banana Split Smoothies

    1 review

    I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...


    Green Flop Jell-O

    12 reviews

    Get ready for fluffy lemon-lime goodness. My family calls it "flop Jell-O" because most of the time a clear gelatin...


    Sausage Breakfast Pockets

    10 reviews

    A satisfying breakfast doesn't get much quicker and easier. Just grab one of these cheesy, sausage-stuffed rolls, and you'll be...


    Bubbly & Golden Mexican Beef Cobbler

    20 reviews

    Add whatever you like to this Mexican beef cobbler to make it yours—black beans, sour cream, even guacamole! —Mary Brooks,...

    Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets

    4 reviews

    It’s easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and use refrigerated biscuits....


    Easter Fruit Salad

    3 reviews

    Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter...


    Feather-Light Muffins

    7 reviews

    Your family will likely gobble up these airy muffins, which won me a blue ribbon at our county fair! Pretty...


    Tuna Boats

    2 reviews

    Janelle Aguda of Chicago, Illinois gets her son involved in this sea-cruising cuisine by having him assemble the simple sails...


    Brittany’s Breakfast Bites

    1 review

    Crescents stuffed with eggs, ham, bacon and cheddar cheese will get your day off to a satisfying start. Use refrigerated...


    Bing Cherry Salad

    3 reviews

    For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.—Cindy Mahn,...


    Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup

    3 reviews

    "When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge...


    Simple Chicken and Dumplings

    5 reviews

    This faster version of traditional chicken and dumplings uses canned broth. It is ready to eat in about a third...


    Blueberry Lime Slush

    1 review

    My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in...

    Strawberry-Peach Milk Shakes

    1 review

    You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...


    Beef-Stuffed Shells

    6 reviews

    To assemble this easy casserole, Candace fills jumbo pasta shells with her beef mixture, then tops them off with spaghetti...


    Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

    16 reviews

    I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


    Peanut Butter Penguins

    2 reviews

    Could these be any more adorable? To treat your guests to this chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness, just cover Nutter Butter...


    Old-World Puff Pancake

    10 reviews

    My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...


    Slow-Cooker Chili Sloppy Joes

    20 reviews

    On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the...

    Banana Chip Pancakes

    17 reviews

    These fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes can be adjusted to your heart's content! One of my kids eats the plain...


    Easy Beef Taco Skillet

    23 reviews

    Busy day? Save time and money with this stovetop supper the whole family will love. It calls for handy convenience...


    Snowman Doughnuts

    4 reviews

    No need to bundle up to build this snowman—you construct it in the kitchen out of doughnuts and candy! T


    Crackle Cookies

    17 reviews

    Because these cookies crack on top, my granddaughter thinks I make a mistake when I bake them—until she takes a...


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    Raspberry Lemon Cake

    28 reviews

    Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake...


    Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

    5 reviews

    Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well...