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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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    Eyeball Taco Salad

    3 reviews

    Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make...


    Pancake Mix in a Jar

    2 reviews

    At Christmas, I like to present friends and family with this mix and pure maple syrup. The pancakes are fluffy...


    Fried Chicken Tenders

    8 reviews

    Any night is the perfect night for a fried chicken dinner. But this is no take-out chicken, this is Shirley's...


    Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

    6 reviews

    Lean turkey sausage links spice up this hearty sauce that turns pasta into a splendid main dish. "I blend a...


    Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake

    5 reviews

    My grandmother and aunts made this for family gatherings to go along with fresh homemade ice cream. I now share...


    Deluxe Macaroni Dinner

    2 reviews

    "This recipe never results in leftovers," says Michele Odstrcilek. The Lemont, Illinois reader dresses up a boxed mac-and-cheese mix with...


    Homemade Individual Meat Loaves

    11 reviews

    I've made this hearty entree many times over the years, and it's always so good. Plus, these single-serving loaves bake...


    Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush

    1 review

    This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Sweet-Sour Chicken Nuggets

    7 reviews

    "Everyone loves this meal, particularly our grandchildren," says Arlene Best of East Ridge, Tennessee. Frozen breaded chicken and canned pineapple...


    Frosty Pineapple Punch

    1 review

    This fun, refreshing punch has a nice combination of coconut and pineapple. The flavor is reminiscent of pina coladas.—Charlene Tennant,...


    Lime Milk Shakes

    3 reviews

    “My daughter likes to make these delicious shakes in our blender. I turn them into Popsicles by freezing them, or...


    Nutty Apple Streusel Dessert

    9 reviews

    Many people don't think of using a slow cooker to make dessert, but I like having this hot, scrumptious apple...


    Edna’s Ho Ho Cake

    16 reviews

    This treat serves up appealing flavor in big fluffy wedges of chocolate and cream. It's like a giant Ho Ho...


    My Favorite Chili Dogs

    8 reviews

    The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine...


    Homemade Chocolate Syrup

    2 reviews

    For a tasty low-cost treat, try sundaes made with this syrup. I use this microwave recipe so often I have...


    Apricot Cream Biscuits

    2 reviews

    Melt-in-your-mouth good when warm, these shortcut biscuits with a hint of orange prove that the right mix really can offer...


    Chocolate Pretzel Rings

    53 reviews

    If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...

    Never-Fail Yeast Rolls

    3 reviews

    This simple recipe produces sweet, tender rolls and requires no kneading. It's the perfect way for a child to make...


    Chocolaty Caramel Apples

    2 reviews

    You'll love these easy-to-make caramel apples from our Test Kitchen. They're filled with classic flavor, but capitalize on convenience products...


    Orange Pineapple Punch

    1 review

    Conni Brueggeman of Sparta, Wisconsin shares a concoction that's a quick to fix as it is to refresh. To mix...


    Peanut Butter Chip Cookie

    7 reviews

    I bake these crispy yet chewy peanut butter cookies often. My grandchildren, both near and far, can't wait to dig...


    Chocolate Malted Ice Cream

    4 reviews

    As a child, I helped crank out gallons of homemade ice cream. And thanks to this recipe, I'm carrying on...


    Golden Chicken Nuggets

    6 reviews

    The ultimate bite-size treats, chicken nuggets get the star treatment when you make them at home. I usually serve these...

    Birch Pretzel Logs

    1 review

    At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...


    Sour Cream Cutouts

    7 reviews

    Rich and tender with a lovely vanilla flavor, these cute cutouts are sure to catch Santa's eye when you leave...


    Chocolate Mallow Fondue

    2 reviews

    "This sweet velvety chocolate blend makes a wonderful coating for fresh fruit and cake cubes," says field editor June Mullins,...


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    S’mookies

    1 review

    S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. I wanted to create a cookie to replace the graham cracker—that's when my...


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    Family-Favorite Pasta Sauce

    28 reviews

    This hearty Italian-style meat sauce has a sweetness that I really love. It’s the recipe I use for spaghetti, lasagna...


    No-Bake Candy Bar Pie

    6 reviews

    "I've made this no-bake dessert for many occasions because the recipe is so simple and easy to remember," says Sharlie...