Kid Friendly

I have all sorts of healthy, kid-friendly recipes, taste-tested and approved by my own picky eaters! Find easy dinner ideas like saucy chicken tenders parmesan to lunch box favorites like these homemade chicken nuggets and chicken taquitos. Plus, easy snack recipes for kids like my savory pizza sausage rolls made with lean chicken sausage.

Latest Recipes for Kids » Page: 28

Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables seasoned with sage, rosemary and balsamic vinegar, then baked in the oven. A delicious healthy meal-in-one!
3

Balsamic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables

30 mins
Hot baked mozzarella sticks – I can't think of a more popular finger food for both kids and adults alike. My oldest daughter Karina LOVES them and these never disappoint! Made lighter with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden. Serve them with my quick marinara sauce and you have yourself an appetizer everyone will love!
3

Baked Mozzarella Sticks

1 hr 25 mins
Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup
3

Beef, Tomato and Acini di Pepe Soup (Instant Pot, SC + Stove)

50 mins
Chicken sausage, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms simmered in a marinara sauce then baked in the casserole with whole wheat macaroni topped with mozzarella.
9

Sausage Macaroni Casserole

2 hrs
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu
5

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

25 mins
If you like hot, melty Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, you'll love this dip! This is one dip you'll want to have at any party, perfect for the super bowl coming up.
3

Hot Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Dip

45 mins
Chicken and lentil soup made in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) – a healthy, nourishing meal that will fill you up and make plenty of servings so you can have leftovers for lunch or freeze the rest!
1

Chicken and Lentil Soup (Instant Pot)

45 mins
This Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole takes one of my favorite appetizers (arancini) and turns it into a weeknight meal. Freezes well for make ahead meals and it's also great for potlucks.
9

Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole (Arancini)

1 hr 20 mins
7

Flourless Chocolate Cake

On a cold rainy night, there's nothing like warming up to a bowl of hearty beef stew made with winter squash, Marsala wine and fresh herbs.
2

Beef and Kabocha Squash Stew

55 mins
Broccoli Cheese Soup Potato
6

Broccoli Cheese Soup with Potato

30 mins
Sweet Autumn pears compliment tart cranberries in this wonderful cranberry pear butter spread, perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or anytime you want to add a little sweet-tartness to your meal.
1

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Butter

4 hrs 20 mins
This Quick Mexican Brown Rice is the perfect side dish that goes with everything from tacos, enchiladas, refried beans –you name it!
7

Quick Mexican Brown Rice

10 mins
A Thanksgiving dessert table is never complete without the pumpkin pie. This pumpkin pie recipe is quick and easy, made with refrigerated pie crust rolled out thinner, to lighten it up.
6

Skinny Pumpkin Pie

1 hr 20 mins
So moist and flavorful, this bread is made light by replacing butter with lots of bananas, pumpkin and apple sauce.
5

Pumpkin Pecan Banana Bread

1 hr 20 mins
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
2

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

4 hrs 15 mins
These EASY Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce are so moist with the addition of grated zucchini to the meatloaf mix!
4

Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce

30 mins
Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats
3

Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats

1 hr 20 mins
Grilled Shrimp Scampi Skewers – lemon, garlic, parmesan and parsley are the perfect combination for these delicious skewers!
1

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Skewers

30 mins
Watermelon Caprese Salad is a delicious summer twist on the classic Caprese typically made with tomato.
4

Watermelon Caprese Salad

25 mins