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Recipes: Kid-Friendly

Alphabet Soup

Alphabet Soup
Tamra Davis
My kids instantly recognize those Alphabet Soup TV commercials and ask for it. Luckily, they think my simple Alphabet Soup is the same thing they see on TV. I often make this when my kids feel under the weather and need something comforting.

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Chef Ann Cooper
Wraps are a great way to make a sandwich that won’t fall apart. All kinds of variations are possible with this one—try it with olives, tapenade, grilled zucchini, eggplant, or summer squash.

Banana Bread Two Ways

Banana Bread Two Ways
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Protein Patties with Cookie Cutter Cheese

Protein Patties with Cookie Cutter Cheese
Tamra Davis
I started making “patties” for my kids as a way to get them to eat more protein. I realized if I mashed something up really well, fried it, and served it with ketchup they would usually eat it. I also found it was a good way to use my leftovers.

Baked French Toast with Pine Nuts and Apples

Baked French Toast with Pine Nuts and Apples
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Classic Butternut Squash Soup

Classic Butternut Squash Soup
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Pasta With Chicken and Olives 54321

Pasta With Chicken and Olives
Chef Ann Cooper
This pasta dish can be put together quickly without making a precooked sauce. As with other pasta dishes in my book, this can be served at room temperature, so don’t hesitate to put it in a lunchbox.

Kaleafornian Smoothie

Kaleafornian Smoothie
Lynn and Corey Colwell
This power smoothie feeds your family a rainbow of colorful and nutritious foods as a yummy drink that’s sure to please all.

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls
Whole Foods Market
We're happy to feature Whole Foods Market's fantastic video series, Secret Ingredient. Each episode highlights a different ingredient as the focus of a healthy, simple meal, making dinnertime effortless.

Chinese Noodles

Chinese Noodles
Tamra Davis
Recently at my son’s preschool, he learned about Europeans sailing to Asia and bringing back exotic ingredients, one of which was pasta. Together we made one bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce and one bowl of Chinese Noodles.

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