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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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    Sour Cream Chip Muffins

    Take one bite and you'll see why I think these rich, tender muffins are the best I've ever tasted. Mint...


    Biscuit Chicken Potpie

    You just can't beat the comfort meal of biscuit-topped chicken pot pie, especially when assembling it only takes ten minutes.


    Fruity Brownie Pizza

    I start with a basic brownie mix to create this luscious treat that's sure to impress company. Sometimes I add...


    Fruit Salsa

    If you need inspiration for a fun kid's birthday party snack, or a fresh appetizer at a baby shower, here's...


    Chili Snack Mix

    Barb Gustison of Quincy, Illinois writes, “I remember my mother making chili mix in place of cookies for bake sales....


    Spoon Bread

    Spoon bread is a centuries-old southern comfort food. Made of cornmeal and a few basic pantry ingredients, this soft, billowy...


    Banana Fudge Pie

    This dessert, which is like a banana sundae, is both light and good. I make it often. —Myra Innes, Auburn,...


    Applesauce Brownies

    These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly...

    Chocolate Eclair Graham Dessert

    Patricia Pruett of Pueblo West, Colorado shares this smaller and easier version of the sweet classic. The vanilla filling sets...


    White Chocolate Fudge

    You'll savor the sweetness of this white chocolate fudge. It calls for minimal prep time and readily available ingredients, just...


    Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

    Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavor and appearance. —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin


    Peppermint Patties

    My family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to...


    Seasoned Red Potatoes

    Crispy potato skins and creamy insides make these roasted seasoned red potatoes a hit side dish, ready to serve alongside...


    Ribbon Fantasy Fudge

    I developed this recipe especially for my husband, who likes anything that has chocolate and peanut butter together!


    Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve...


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    Caramel Cups

    Yep, we've transformed your favorite candy bar into a whole 'nother bite-sized treat. Learn how to make Twix cookies—a riff...


    Monster Caramel Apples

    Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special...

    Mini Pizza Bites

    Bite-sized, cheesy and loaded with classic pizza toppings, these mini pizza bites are an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.


    Kaiserschmarren

    The story goes that when Austrian Kaiser Franz Josef's chef noticed that he always broke his pancake into small pieces...


    Pizza Meatball Subs

    I made these sandwiches one evening for my family, and they were a huge hit with everyone, including the picky...


    Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

    Make these cheesy Mozzarella-stuffed meatballs for dinner tonight for a simple but filling and delicious meal. Tender pork and lean...


    Taco Meat Loaf

    Picante sauce, corn, olives, kidney beans and cheese kick up your everyday meat loaf, transforming it into our flavor-packed taco...


    Flavorful Sloppy Joes

    Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...

    Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas

    My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste,...


    Creamy Chocolate Dream Dessert

    “My husband and I have loved this cool, creamy dessert for years,” says Kay Hickman in Snyder, Texas. “Now that...


    Apple Spice Muffins

    I came up with this recipe when I was out of my usual muffin-making ingredients. I improvised, and the results...


    Spaghetti Casserole

    This is an easy dish to prepare ahead of time, refrigerate and bake just before company arrives. —Kim Rocker, LaGrange,...


    Cinnamon Chocolate Nachos

    Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...


    Pepperoni Pinwheels

    Who doesn't want to eat a piece of pizza in two bites? These little pepperoni-and-cheese-stuffed pinwheels will melt in your...