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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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    Pepperoni Bread

    Our contest-winning pepperoni bread recipe begins with frozen bread dough, so there's no need to make your own dough. Simply...


    Creamy Lasagna Casserole

    Satisfy your gang with this casserole sent in by Shelly Korell. The Eaton, Colorado reader whips up a rich combination...


    Potato Chip Chicken

    "This is one of the best recipes I've ever used," notes Jody Roberts from her home in Hollister, California. Crushed...


    Pizza English Muffins

    From St. Paul, Minnesota, Lea Deluca recalls, "My mother prepared these individual pizzas for me from the time I started...


    Halloween Cat Cookies

    Trick-or-treaters of all ages will gobble up these adorable cookies. The tasty treats can be served as a swift after-school...


    Banana Nut Cupcakes

    These moist cupcakes from Vicki Abrahamson taste like little loaves of banana bread. "I keep ripe bananas in the freezer,...


    Cinnamon Caramel Apples

    We used cinnamon and chocolate to give a fun and tasty twist to traditional caramel apples. Rolled in nuts, coconut...


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    Waffles

    Whipping up our waffles recipe might be the most rewarding way to start a day. Dust off your waffle maker,...

    Arctic Orange Pie

    This frosty orange pie is so easy to make. I have tried lemonade, mango and pineapple juice concentrates instead of...


    Barbecue Lasagna

    This hearty dish is a nice change of pace from more traditional lasagna. The barbecue flavor is fantastic!—Hazel Selle, Hartford,...


    Carrot Broccoli Casserole

    This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce,...


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    Biscuits with Shortening

    Flaky, fluffy and buttery—biscuits with shortening are the perfect companion for breakfast, lunch and dinner.


    Crispy Onion Chicken

    My family loves chicken, and I'm always trying new ways to prepare it. This golden-brown chicken with its crunchy french-fried...


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    Pizza Egg Rolls

    If you love pizza rolls and often wished they were a little bigger, this recipe for pizza eggrolls is for...


    Hay and Straw

    This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham,...


    Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Syrup

    This is a great breakfast for special days, but it mixes up so fast that it's perfect for busy mornings...


    Elephant Cake

    My son's beloved elephant blankie was the inspiration for the theme of his fourth birthday party. His cake, shaped like...

    Peanutty Chicken Wings

    A pleasant, mild blend of peanut and curry flavors makes up the sauce for these wings. I doubled the recipe,...


    Peanut Butter Dip

    Both the children and adults really enjoy this dip, which includes mini chocolate chips. It is so easy to whip...


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    Vegetable Lasagna

    This cheesy vegetable lasagna recipe is absolutely packed with veggies. With a few substitutions, it can also be made gluten-free,...


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    German Apple Cake

    Bursting with pieces of juicy apple, warmly spiced with cinnamon and crowned with a sweet cloud of cream cheese frosting,...


    Mini Apple Turnovers

    These cute little pastries are so yummy! I'm tempted to hoard them for myself when I make a batch, but...


    Pork Barbecue Sandwiches

    We were happy when there was pork roast on the menu because we were sure that, within the next few...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    Poppy Seed Muffins

    Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for...


    Donut Muffins

    Cinnamon sugar–dusted doughnut muffins hit the flavor mark of an old-fashioned jelly doughnut without a deep fryer in sight.


    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...


    Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

    These Halloween Rice Krispie treats from Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania are perfect for a themed get-together come October. "This...