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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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    Oat Pancakes

    My daughter brought this recipe home from school one day, and we loved it. Since then, these pancakes have been...


    Apple Pie Biscuits

    My kids set up an assembly line when making these snacks—one chops the apples and mixes the filling, one rolls...


    Lemon Orange Cake

    I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...


    Homemade Individual Meat Loaves

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


    Quick Icebox Sandwiches

    My mother liked making these cool, creamy treats when I was growing up in the States because they're so quick...


    Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies

    When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies. —Lucile Proctor, Panguitch, Utah


    Homemade Pudding Mix

    "Whole milk and butter give this delicious pudding its rich creamy flavor," explains Gayle Becker of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. "For...


    Homemade Frozen Custard

    My siblings and I had a hard time finding room for dessert after Mom's delicious meals, but when we were...

    Halloween Pizza

    "I like to perk up Halloween -- or any occasion -- by having the grandkids make these special pizzas," relates...


    Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars

    Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"


    Feather-Light Muffins

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


    Easy Light Pancakes

    Our house is often filled with our kids' friends, and they always seem to be hungry. There are seldom any...


    Marshmallow Chocolate Bars

    Combining the best of brownies, s'mores and Rice Krispie treats, these marshmallow chocolate bars are a decadent dessert ideal for...


    Cozy Hot Chocolate

    Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California


    Chicken Lasagna

    Our chicken lasagna features a rich, creamy cheese sauce and plenty of spinach. It’s a fun twist on a classic...



    Buttermilk Pecan Waffles

    I like cooking with buttermilk. These golden buttermilk waffles are my husband's favorite breakfast, so we enjoy them often. They're...

    Brown-Bag Burritos

    "For a change from sandwiches, we like burritos-something many people don't consider in a brown-bag lunch," says Rhonda Cliett of...


    Breakfast Bread Pudding

    I assemble this dish the day before our grandchildren visit, giving me more time for fun with them! —Alma Andrews,...



    Basil Burgers

    Chopped fresh basil leaves add a welcome spark to these hamburgers and wonderfully capture the taste of summer. Grilling brings...


    Apple Crumble Pie

    Bring this apple crumble pie to your next festive gathering, and you will be the hero of the day!


    Strawberry Malts

    Strawberry malts are an old-fashioned twist on strawberry milkshakes. Juicy strawberries, sweet strawberry syrup and creamy vanilla ice cream are...

    Thumbprint Cookies

    Buttery and not-too-sweet thumbprint cookies filled with fruit preserves make for a refreshing little bite any time of day.


    Lace Cookies

    Lace cookies made with butter and pecans, then sandwiched with chocolate, bake in just five minutes once the delicate dough...


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    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

    These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...


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    Valentine’s Cookies

    These Valentine's cookies are super festive. The magic ingredients are a powdered strawberry drink mix and a chocolate glaze that...


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    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    These rich and fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies are perfect for sharing at holiday get-togethers.


    Cherry Blossom Cookies

    Looking to add an impressive addition to a potluck dessert table, holiday party or bake...