Category Archives: Recipes for kids to eat.

Recipes that kids will love. Some are too complicated for kids under 10 to cook, but not all.

Traditional Greek Salad

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mary

When winter crop lettuces are plentiful and vegetables are shipped in from too far away to enjoy, try this wonderful Greek salad as an entree with a hearty bread. Dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar … Continue reading →

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Healthy Corn Chips Recipe

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mary

Make your own tortilla chips to avoid the heavy salt, chemicals, and preservatives in commercial chips. Kids will enjoy this healthy snack and they can help spread them out and sprinkle on the spices! You will need: Corn tortillas 2 … Continue reading →

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Healthy Potato Chips

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mary

Make your own potato chips to avoid the chemicals and preservatives in commercial chips. Here’s a healthy version. 4-6 Potatoes, very thinly sliced, white or sweet potatoes 2 teaspoons (or more) of your choice of seasonings (Examples: salt, pepper, cumin, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mary

Sweet potatoes are among the healthiest of the root vegetables, rich in calcium, beta carotene, complex carbohydrates, fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. (from , “Sweet Potato”).  These chips make a nutritious snack! 4 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and very thinly … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apples Recipe

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

Caramel apples are a great treat for kids, and get kids eating fresh fruit!  They are also a fun activity for kids, who can make their own! You can either buy caramels at a candy store or in bags at the … Continue reading →

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Simple Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

What is it about mac and cheese that addicts every child? Probably the wonderful cheesy taste and the small, soft macaroni pieces.  You can use quinoa macaroni (no fat, lots of protein and fiber and a slightly corn taste) to … Continue reading →

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Mini Pizzas Recipe

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SonomaEcon

You can prepare the toppings in small bowls and let everyone collect the toppings that they prefer.  Put the mini pizzas together in a sauté pan or on a griddle to cook them and add the toppings later, as below. … Continue reading →

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Greek Summer Salad

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SonomaEcon

A Greek friend tells me that Greeks eat the lettuce salad that we know as “Greek Salad” in the fall and winter.  But in summer, when fresh vegetables are plentiful, the traditional Greed salad is full of vegetables, without the … Continue reading →

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Kids After School Snack Recipe

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SonomaEcon

Ants on a Log This healthy recipe gets fruits and vegetables into your kids after school instead of chips, etc.  Beware not to overdo the peanut butter— it’s filling.  Make only the amount that will carry them until dinner.  You … Continue reading →

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Tuna Melt After School Snack

Posted on July 26, 2011 by SonomaEcon

This recipe is easy for kids to make and works up into delicious finger food. You will need: 1 can of tuna packed in water Whole Grain Bread, toasted Cheese of your choice Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Dill  … Continue reading →

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