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Cauliflower Popcorn

Review Average: 4 stars

Try this popcorn treat for your next family movie night. It has crunchy goodness without the added fat or calories you find at the local cineplex.


Cereal-Coated French Toast Bites with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Review Average: 4 stars

Invite your kids into the kitchen and let them crush the cereal to make these delicious French Toast Bites with Yogurt Dipping Sauce.


Grilled Corn Salad

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Take advantage of the bounty of corn this summer and enjoy this grilled corn salad. It's a great side dish for chicken, meat, fish or even tofu.


Bento Box Lunch

Review Average: 3 stars

Your child may take a sandwich for lunch, but lunch meat can be loaded with sodium and nitrites.Try this grilled chicken salad instead packed in a bento box.


Peach and Brown Sugar Ice Cream

Review Average: 5 stars

You don’t need an ice cream machine to make this peach and brown sugar ice cream with ginger snap topping.


Mom's Mango Smoothie

Want to give your kids a tasty, creamy snack that hits the spot on hot days? Try Mom's Mango Smoothie!


More Veggies and Fruit Please!

Review Average: 4.5 stars

More is better when it comes to fruit and veggies. We have recipe ideas that make these nutritious foods hard for your kids to resist.


Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Review Average: 3 stars

Warm days call for salads and this honey Dijon vinaigrette, loaded with antioxidants, is a great companion.


Creamy Basil Pesto

Review Average: 5 stars

White beans make this creamy basil pesto great for any pasta dish, but without the excess calories and fat.


Coconut Crunch Truffles

Review Average: 4 stars

These Coconut Crunch Truffle cookies are perfect to make during hot weather, no baking required, plus they’re sweet without added sugar!


Sweet Potato Strips

Review Average: 5 stars

Sweet potatoes are popular because they taste great and are a nutrition superstar. Try these Sweet Potato Strips next time your child wants a snack.


Meal in a Peel Potato Bar

Review Average: 5 stars

Are your kids tired of the same old snack? Try this Meal-in-a-Peel Potato Bar and watch them enjoy the delicious benefits of a nutrition powerhouse.


Yogurt Parfait with Skillet Granola

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Parfaits for breakfast? Yes, if you choose the right ingredients! Plus make your own granola in a skillet.


Pulled Mexican Pork

Review Average: 4 stars

Love your slow cooker? Try this protein – packed Pulled Mexican Pork dish!


Lunchbox Pizza Dippers

Review Average: 3.5 stars

Take traditional veggie pizza and turn it into an interactive pizza party for your kids with this kid-friendly and mother-approved recipe.


Fuel You Up Smoothie

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Want a great recipe to help your kids learn measuring skills while they have fun in the kitchen? try this smoothie, loaded with nutrition powerhouses such as milk, bananas, blueberries, kiwi and yes, spinach!


Double Delicious Dunkers

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Don’t believe that your kids will clamor for a vegetable snack or side dish? Try serving them this recipe: Double Delicious Dunkers - crispy-coated, baked vegetables with a pizza sauce dip.


Better Mac and Cheese

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Who doesn't love comfort food like good old Mac 'n Cheese? This Better Mac 'n Cheese that has a surprise ingredient.


Almond Crusted Tilapia

Review Average: 5 stars

Tilapia is a mild, white fish that is kid-friendly. Liz Weiss, RD, and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD, the Meal Makeover Moms, show how to prepare a dish that your kids will enjoy.


Zucchini Fritters

Review Average: 4.5 stars

These zucchini fritters are great as an appetizer. Substitute them for meatballs on your pasta. You can even have them for breakfast instead of eggs.


Home Food Safety 101

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Home cooked meals are great for your family, but did you know millions of people get food poisoning even in their own homes?


Blue Banana Smoothie

Review Average: 5 stars

Kids love smoothies! As Dawn Jackson Blatner RD, LDN shows us, this Blue Banana Smoothie has a surprise ingredient that adds more nutrition while still being delicious!


Pretzel Crusted Chicken

Review Average: 5 stars

Hesitant to feed your kids those frozen, breaded and fried chicken nuggets? This pretzel crusted chicken slashes calories and fat.


Cutting Back on Salt in Your Family’s Diet

Review Average: 5 stars

Salt is necessary for your body, but many people in this country consume too much of it in their food. What should you do if you want to reduce the sodium in your family’s meals? Marisa Moore, MBA.RD.LDA gives you some tips on how to keep salt from sabotaging your family’s health.


Leftover Savvy

Review Average: 4 stars

How soon after cooking should you place leftovers in the fridge to make sure they’re safe to eat later?


Picky Eaters Pointers

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Having a picky or finicky eater in your family can be a challenge, but with these clever strategies presented by Liz Weiss, RD, and Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD, the Meal Makeover Moms, your picky eater may soon become adventurous at the table.


15 Minute Pickles

Review Average: 4 stars

These 15 minute pickles are a great alternative to chips. Plus they’re fast and easy to prepare.


Potato Kale Soup

Review Average: 4 stars

This hearty potato kale soup is perfect for a family dinner. A secret ingredient brings out its creaminess and texture.


Family Food Rules

Review Average: 4.5 stars

It's important to have food rules. For example, Mom is the Executive Chef and not the short-order cook.


Tips on Canned and Frozen Produce

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Nothing beats fresh produce, but canned or frozen veggies and fruits are nutritious, convenient and can be cheaper depending on the season.


Halloween Chips and Spider Dip

Review Average: 4 stars

You can use cookie cutters for these chips or better yet, get your kids involved in cutting the ghosts for this Halloween Chips and Spider Dip recipe.


Orange Pistachio Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

Review Average: 5 stars

These pistachio cookies have a nutty flavor and chewy texture. Your kids will enjoy blending up the green batter and drizzling the finished cookies with chocolate.


Peanut Butter Chocolate Quinoa Cookies

Review Average: 3 stars

Looking for a healthy after school snack? These cookies are fiber and nutrient rich and also have peanut butter and chocolate chips, two things your kids will love!


Cheesy Fish Sticks

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Instead of buying frozen fish sticks, make homemade cheesy fish sticks that your kids will love.


Sweet and Hearty Beef Stew

Review Average: 5 stars

Use the slow cooker for this sweet and hearty beef stew that takes just five minutes to prepare.


Mexican Style Vegetarian Pizza

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Pizza doesn’t need meat to be delicious. And this vegetarian pizza packs fiber and protein to boot!


Ratatouille

Review Average: 4 stars

Want your kids to eat more veggies? Try Ratatouille, a traditional French vegetable-based dish, packed with nutrients your family doesn’t get enough of on a daily basis.


Southwest Oat and Black Bean Bake

Review Average: 4.5 stars

Oats and orange juice aren’t just for breakfast! This quick and delicious Southwest Oak and Black Bean Bake incorporates both ingredients to make it a great vegetarian dish as well.


Getting Breakfast on the Table

Take breakfast off the back burner! Follow these tips to fuel your kids with a healthy breakfast, no matter how rushed they are.


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  • Shop smart

    To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.

  • Cook healthy

    Involve your child in the cutting, mixing and preparation of all meals. Even a snack can be healthy.

  • Eat right

    Sit down together as a family to enjoy a wonderful meal and the opportunity to share the day's experiences with one another.

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