Kid-Friendly

Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci,...

Spaghetti with sauce is my kids' favorite dinner, so through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe....

Several years ago I tried a version of these cups at a restaurant in Santa Fe, and I wanted to...

When my daughter, Katie, was 2, the juicy, ripe raspberries in my backyard inspired me to create this cutout cookie....

The nice tang to this punch, crowned by foamy topping, makes it a very refreshing drink. Children love it! —Taste...

My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old...

My daughter and I like to try new recipes. We were out of chocolate chips one day, so we came...

If you are serious about getting your fruit servings in, this is a fun way to do it. The bright...

These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy treat for get-togethers. —Kathleen...

Who says cookies aren’t for breakfast? We devour these hearty oatmeal cookies, especially on the run. Add any dried fruits...

Gather the family for a comfy-cozy dinner filled with two types of meat and a garlic-cream sauce. It's versatile, too....

When it's apple-picking time, it's also time for all the delightful treats you can make with them, including applesauce. This...

Whole wheat flour and two kinds of berries add an extra helping of nutrition to these hearty pancakes. It’s a...

A cookie-like crust holds the sensational filling of cream cheese, apples and almonds. This comforting apple torte will be welcomed...

I made up this recipe for students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so...

Don’t let your leftover Halloween loot go to waste. Pile your favorite candies onto a monster-size cookie. — Kendra Bowen,...

I like malt ball candies, so I decided to create a cookie with mass appeal. The result: chewy cookies with...

Spread this simple and sweet three-ingredient strawberry butter on any toast, muffin or scone for a marvelous upgrade.

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...

Every person who tries this dip wants to know what makes it taste special. The secret is the blend of...

Fool even the most seasoned foodie with this basket of “onion” rings. Graham cracker crumbs coat Twizzlers to create the...

My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don't...

For a casual springtime meal with a twist, boil up some eggs and dinner will be done presto. —Tenley Haraldson,...

Deciding to make a real homemade dessert one night, I mixed up this pudding. It's from my favorite cookbook with...

Though vegan-friendly and dairy-free, these pack all that classic cookie flavor into each and every bite! —Sarah Ann Manthe, Brookfield,...

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies are effortless to make and require only five ingredients. Have 20 minutes to spare? Whip up...

Get the morning started right with this super simple four-ingredient parfait. Try chunky or flavored applesauce for an easy variation....

Beefy, cheesy, saucy and oh, so delicious, this easy taco skillet recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is...