Best 3 Easy Kid Friendly Recipes
Cooking kid-friendly meals that are both delicious and nutritious can be a challenge. With busy schedules and picky eaters, it can be difficult to find recipes that are simple to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and offer a balanced diet. But fear not, parents and caregivers! This article has been meticulously crafted to provide you with a carefully curated collection of easy-to-follow recipes that cater to the tastes and needs of even the fussiest young diners. From colorful and creative breakfasts to fun and exciting dinners, these recipes are designed to make cooking for kids enjoyable and stress-free. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure where mealtimes become moments of joy and family bonding.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OVEN-BAKED FISH STICKS WITH EASY TARTAR SAUCE (KID-FRIENDLY)
Although cod is stated in the ingredients this recipe will work good using tilapia or white fish fillets. This will serve about 3 people, but can be easily doubled. The already crushed cornflake crumbs that you purchase in a small box will not work as well for this recipe, the texture is too fine and the fish sticks will not be as crispy, try to use regular cornflakes cereal and grind them in your processor. You can double the tartar sauce recipe if you prefer more sauce, try to make the sauce even up to a day ahead to blend flavors. This is a great recipe for kids of all ages LOL!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven to 475°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position, or the middle rack).
- In a bowl mix together the mayo, sweet relish, garlic powder and lemon juice; whisk to blend, and season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Process the cornflakes with a pinch of seasoning salt and black pepper on a processor until coarse crumbs form (leave the crumbs coarse, don't grind them to a fine texture) transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix in lemon peel.
- In a small bowl mix together the melted butter with about 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until well combined.
- Season the fish with black pepper (and more salt if desired) then brush the fish with the lemon butter to coat on all sides.
- Dip the fish into the cornflake mixture coating completely.
- Arrange the fish on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with any remaining cornflake mixture.
- Bake fish for about 7-10 minutes (depending on the size of the fish strips).
- Serve with the sauce.
EASY & KID FRIENDLY SWEET GREEN BEANS
These are delicious, and can entice even the pickiest of non-veggie eaters! Super easy to make with 5 ingredients you probably already have! Perfect Side dish for any meal. Enjoy!
Provided by ClaireBear123
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove stems from beans.
- Add garlic, butter and green beans to frying pan, simmer covered on medium low heat -stirring occasionally- for 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Drizzle small amount of honey and maple syrup on top of beans occasionally as they cook. You can add as much or as little as you like for desired sweetness!
EASY KID FRIENDLY LASAGNA
We were picky eaters growing up. Onions and chunks of veggies were not welcomed and it made most Italian dishes hard for us to enjoy. My mother started making this lasagna and we not only loved it but continue to love it to this day. It was my grandfather's favorite dish and he would request it on his birthday.
Provided by Robert Callaway
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Brown and drain ground beef.
- 2. Combine beef, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water in sauce pan. Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder to taste. Simmer on low while preparing the rest of the dish.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, mix together cottage cheese, sour cream and eggs. Set in refrigerator while preparing noodles.
- 4. Boil lasagna noodles per instructions on box. Drain.
- 5. In a 13" X 9" baking pan, layer a third of noodles, 1/3 of sauce and 1/3 of cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Repeat 2 more times until all noodles, sauce and cottage cheese mixture have been used.
- 6. Top with all remaining cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with parmesan on top and bake 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
Tips:
- Plan ahead: Kids are more likely to eat what you make if they're involved in the planning process. Ask them what they'd like to eat, and get them to help you choose recipes and gather ingredients.
- Keep it simple: Don't try to make elaborate meals that are difficult to prepare. Simple dishes that use fresh, wholesome ingredients are often the most appealing to kids.
- Be creative: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and textures. Kids are often more adventurous than you think, and they might surprise you with what they enjoy.
- Make it fun: Kids are more likely to eat food that they've helped to prepare. Let them help you measure ingredients, stir batter, and decorate cookies.
- Be patient: It takes time for kids to develop a taste for new foods. Don't get discouraged if they don't like something the first time they try it. Offer it to them again and again, and eventually they may come around.
Conclusion:
Feeding kids healthy, delicious meals can be a challenge, but it's definitely possible. By following these tips, you can create meals that your kids will love and that will help them grow and thrive. So get creative, have fun, and enjoy cooking with your kids!
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