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Easy food. Helpful hands. Happy families.

Simple recipes designed for a child and grown-up to make side by side.

Three kitchen rules

Wash first

Wash hands and the counter before cooking.

Grown-ups handle heat

Adults use knives, ovens, stoves, blenders, and hot pans.

Check every ingredient

A grown-up checks allergies, choking risks, and food temperatures.

FAMILY RECIPE CARDS

62 foods kids can help make—and enjoy eating

Breakfasts, lunches, chicken dinners, burgers, budget meals, vegetables, snacks, and healthier desserts. Read the whole recipe together before starting.

BREAKFAST10 minutes

Banana Berry Yogurt Cups

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1 cup washed berries
  • 1/2 cup low-sugar cereal

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spoon yogurt into cups, add fruit, and sprinkle cereal on top.
  3. Wash and cut the fruit. Check berry size for young children.
Kids can help

Spoon yogurt into cups, add fruit, and sprinkle cereal on top.

Grown-up handles

Wash and cut the fruit. Check berry size for young children.

BREAKFAST10 minutes

Funny-Face Toast

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 slices whole-grain toast
  • 1/2 cup sunflower butter or cream cheese
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup washed berries

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spread with help, then arrange fruit into a silly face.
  3. Toast the bread, slice the fruit, and check for food allergies.
Kids can help

Spread with help, then arrange fruit into a silly face.

Grown-up handles

Toast the bread, slice the fruit, and check for food allergies.

LUNCH15 minutes

Build-Your-Own Wraps

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 small soft tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken or drained beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup lettuce and 1/2 cup mild salsa

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Choose fillings, place them in the middle, and fold the wrap.
  3. Prepare and safely cut the ingredients. Make sure meat is fully cooked.
Kids can help

Choose fillings, place them in the middle, and fold the wrap.

Grown-up handles

Prepare and safely cut the ingredients. Make sure meat is fully cooked.

SNACK10 minutes

Apple Sandwich Stacks

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 crisp apples
  • 1/2 cup sunflower butter
  • 1/3 cup oats or crushed cereal
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spread filling on an apple round and place another round on top.
  3. Core and slice the apple into thin rounds. Check allergy labels.
Kids can help

Spread filling on an apple round and place another round on top.

Grown-up handles

Core and slice the apple into thin rounds. Check allergy labels.

DINNER20 minutes

Mini Pita Pizzas

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 mini whole-wheat pitas
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup chopped favorite vegetables

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spoon on sauce and add cheese and vegetable toppings.
  3. Use the oven, handle the hot pan, and confirm the pizza is cool before serving.
Kids can help

Spoon on sauce and add cheese and vegetable toppings.

Grown-up handles

Use the oven, handle the hot pan, and confirm the pizza is cool before serving.

DINNER20 minutes

Easy Taco Bowls

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups black beans or cooked taco meat
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup cheese and 1 sliced avocado

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Scoop cooled ingredients into a bowl and choose the toppings.
  3. Cook and heat the ingredients, cut the avocado, and test the temperature.
Kids can help

Scoop cooled ingredients into a bowl and choose the toppings.

Grown-up handles

Cook and heat the ingredients, cut the avocado, and test the temperature.

TREAT10 minutes plus freezing

Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup washed berries
  • 1 banana, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey, only for ages over 1

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spread yogurt on lined tray and decorate it with fruit.
  3. Slice fruit, supervise spreading, freeze until firm, and break into safe pieces.
Kids can help

Spread yogurt on lined tray and decorate it with fruit.

Grown-up handles

Slice fruit, supervise spreading, freeze until firm, and break into safe pieces.

DRINK10 minutes

Peach Banana Smoothie

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 banana
  • 2 cups frozen peaches
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure ingredients and place them in the unplugged blender cup.
  3. Check the lid, operate the blender, and pour the drink.
Kids can help

Measure ingredients and place them in the unplugged blender cup.

Grown-up handles

Check the lid, operate the blender, and pour the drink.

DINNER35 minutes

Sheet-Pan Lemon Chicken & Vegetables

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound chicken breast pieces
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 lemon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Put washed vegetables in a bowl and stir the lemon seasoning.
  3. Handle raw chicken, use the oven, and verify a safe temperature.
Kids can help

Put washed vegetables in a bowl and stir the lemon seasoning.

Grown-up handles

Handle raw chicken, use the oven, and verify a safe temperature.

DINNER35 minutes

Turkey Meatballs & Green Beans

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups trimmed green beans

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure breadcrumbs and seasonings before raw meat is added.
  3. Handle turkey, form meatballs, bake fully, and cook green beans.
Kids can help

Measure breadcrumbs and seasonings before raw meat is added.

Grown-up handles

Handle turkey, form meatballs, bake fully, and cook green beans.

DINNER35 minutes

Baked Salmon, Peas & Sweet Potato

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 small salmon fillets
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 3 cups sweet potato cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil and mild herbs

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure peas and sprinkle mild herbs with clean hands.
  3. Check fish for bones, use the oven, and verify it is fully cooked.
Kids can help

Measure peas and sprinkle mild herbs with clean hands.

Grown-up handles

Check fish for bones, use the oven, and verify it is fully cooked.

DINNER30 minutes

Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound thin beef strips
  • 2 sliced bell peppers
  • 2 cups snap peas
  • 3 cups cooked rice and 1/3 cup low-sodium sauce

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure the sauce and arrange washed vegetables before cooking.
  3. Handle and cook beef, slice vegetables, and operate the hot pan.
Kids can help

Measure the sauce and arrange washed vegetables before cooking.

Grown-up handles

Handle and cook beef, slice vegetables, and operate the hot pan.

HEALTHY DESSERT30 minutes

Cinnamon Baked Apples

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 apples
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup berries

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure oats and cinnamon and add berries after the apples cool.
  3. Core the apples, use the oven, and check temperature before serving.
Kids can help

Measure oats and cinnamon and add berries after the apples cool.

Grown-up handles

Core the apples, use the oven, and check temperature before serving.

HEALTHY DESSERT20 minutes

Banana Oat Bites

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mash banana, stir in oats, and help scoop the mixture.
  3. Use the oven, handle the hot pan, and cool completely before serving.
Kids can help

Mash banana, stir in oats, and help scoop the mixture.

Grown-up handles

Use the oven, handle the hot pan, and cool completely before serving.

BREAKFAST15 minutes

Scrambled Egg Breakfast Tacos

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 6 eggs
  • 6 small tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomato and avocado

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Whisk the eggs and arrange the cooled toppings.
  3. Cook the eggs and warm the tortillas.
Kids can help

Whisk the eggs and arrange the cooled toppings.

Grown-up handles

Cook the eggs and warm the tortillas.

BREAKFAST12 minutes

Blueberry Cinnamon Oatmeal

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups oats
  • 4 cups milk or water
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure the oats and sprinkle on berries.
  3. Cook and cool the oatmeal before serving.
Kids can help

Measure the oats and sprinkle on berries.

Grown-up handles

Cook and cool the oatmeal before serving.

BREAKFAST20 minutes

Strawberry Banana Pancakes

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • Milk as directed on package

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mash the banana and stir the batter.
  3. Use the griddle and slice the strawberries.
Kids can help

Mash the banana and stir the batter.

Grown-up handles

Use the griddle and slice the strawberries.

BREAKFAST30 minutes

Vegetable Egg Muffins

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup diced peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Whisk eggs and add the cheese.
  3. Chop vegetables, fill the pan, and bake.
Kids can help

Whisk eggs and add the cheese.

Grown-up handles

Chop vegetables, fill the pan, and bake.

BREAKFAST20 minutes

Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 8 slices whole-grain bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Whisk the egg mixture and dust cooled sticks with cinnamon.
  3. Cut bread and cook every side thoroughly.
Kids can help

Whisk the egg mixture and dust cooled sticks with cinnamon.

Grown-up handles

Cut bread and cook every side thoroughly.

BREAKFAST15 minutes

Warm Apple Oatmeal

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 diced apple
  • 4 cups milk or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure oats and stir in cinnamon.
  3. Dice the apple, cook the oatmeal, and cool it.
Kids can help

Measure oats and stir in cinnamon.

Grown-up handles

Dice the apple, cook the oatmeal, and cool it.

LUNCH18 minutes

Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Sprinkle chicken and cheese over each tortilla.
  3. Cook in a skillet, cool, and cut into wedges.
Kids can help

Sprinkle chicken and cheese over each tortilla.

Grown-up handles

Cook in a skillet, cool, and cut into wedges.

LUNCH12 minutes

Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 tortillas
  • 8 turkey slices
  • 4 cheese slices
  • 1/2 cup spinach

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Layer fillings and roll the tortillas tightly.
  3. Check ingredients and slice each roll safely.
Kids can help

Layer fillings and roll the tortillas tightly.

Grown-up handles

Check ingredients and slice each roll safely.

LUNCH15 minutes

Tuna Cucumber Boats

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 2 cans drained tuna
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mix the tuna filling and spoon it into cucumber boats.
  3. Cut and hollow the cucumbers.
Kids can help

Mix the tuna filling and spoon it into cucumber boats.

Grown-up handles

Cut and hollow the cucumbers.

LUNCH20 minutes

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 8 bread slices
  • 4 cheese slices
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups low-sodium tomato soup

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Place cheese on the bread before cooking.
  3. Use the stove, heat soup, and cool both safely.
Kids can help

Place cheese on the bread before cooking.

Grown-up handles

Use the stove, heat soup, and cool both safely.

LUNCH25 minutes

Chicken Rice Cups

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mix the cooled ingredients and fill muffin cups.
  3. Bake the cups and check the temperature.
Kids can help

Mix the cooled ingredients and fill muffin cups.

Grown-up handles

Bake the cups and check the temperature.

LUNCH12 minutes

Hummus Vegetable Pitas

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup tomatoes and shredded carrots

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spread hummus and stuff each pita.
  3. Wash and safely cut the vegetables.
Kids can help

Spread hummus and stuff each pita.

Grown-up handles

Wash and safely cut the vegetables.

DINNER30 minutes

Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup finely chopped vegetables

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure pasta and sprinkle cheese on cooled servings.
  3. Boil pasta and fully cook the turkey sauce.
Kids can help

Measure pasta and sprinkle cheese on cooled servings.

Grown-up handles

Boil pasta and fully cook the turkey sauce.

DINNER30 minutes

Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups broccoli

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure breadcrumbs and season the broccoli.
  3. Handle raw chicken, bread it, and bake fully.
Kids can help

Measure breadcrumbs and season the broccoli.

Grown-up handles

Handle raw chicken, bread it, and bake fully.

DINNER25 minutes

Mini Cheeseburger Sliders

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean beef
  • 8 slider buns
  • 4 cheese slices
  • Lettuce and tomato

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Build cooled sliders with chosen toppings.
  3. Shape and fully cook patties; slice vegetables.
Kids can help

Build cooled sliders with chosen toppings.

Grown-up handles

Shape and fully cook patties; slice vegetables.

DINNER25 minutes

Chicken Vegetable Fried Rice

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • 2 eggs

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure the rice and vegetables.
  3. Use the hot pan and cook eggs thoroughly.
Kids can help

Measure the rice and vegetables.

Grown-up handles

Use the hot pan and cook eggs thoroughly.

DINNER25 minutes

Mild Beef Tacos

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean beef
  • 8 taco shells
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • Cheese, tomato, and mild salsa

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Fill each taco with cooled toppings.
  3. Cook the beef fully and safely chop toppings.
Kids can help

Fill each taco with cooled toppings.

Grown-up handles

Cook the beef fully and safely chop toppings.

DINNER35 minutes

Turkey & Vegetable Chili

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 cans beans
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced vegetables

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Rinse beans and measure mild seasonings.
  3. Cook turkey and simmer the chili.
Kids can help

Rinse beans and measure mild seasonings.

Grown-up handles

Cook turkey and simmer the chili.

DINNER30 minutes

Honey-Garlic Chicken & Broccoli

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound chicken pieces
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Low-sodium soy sauce and garlic

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mix the sauce away from raw chicken.
  3. Cook chicken fully and steam the broccoli.
Kids can help

Mix the sauce away from raw chicken.

Grown-up handles

Cook chicken fully and steam the broccoli.

DINNER40 minutes

Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Carrots

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • 4 sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Mild herbs

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Toss carrots with oil and herbs.
  3. Handle meat, roast it, and verify safe temperature.
Kids can help

Toss carrots with oil and herbs.

Grown-up handles

Handle meat, roast it, and verify safe temperature.

DINNER40 minutes

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean beef or turkey
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups peas and carrots
  • 1 cup low-sodium gravy

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Spread mashed potatoes over the filling.
  3. Cook meat, assemble, bake, and cool.
Kids can help

Spread mashed potatoes over the filling.

Grown-up handles

Cook meat, assemble, bake, and cool.

DINNER35 minutes

Chicken Noodle Soup

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 8 cups low-sodium broth
  • 2 cups carrots and celery
  • 2 cups egg noodles

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure noodles and add cooked chicken.
  3. Chop vegetables and manage the simmering pot.
Kids can help

Measure noodles and add cooked chicken.

Grown-up handles

Chop vegetables and manage the simmering pot.

DINNER35 minutes

Meatloaf Muffins & Peas

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean beef or turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups peas

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure breadcrumbs before meat is added.
  3. Handle raw meat, portion, bake, and temperature-check.
Kids can help

Measure breadcrumbs before meat is added.

Grown-up handles

Handle raw meat, portion, bake, and temperature-check.

DINNER25 minutes

Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 pound peeled shrimp
  • 2 zucchini
  • Olive oil, lemon, and mild herbs

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure pasta and stir the cooled sauce.
  3. Boil pasta, slice zucchini, and cook shrimp fully.
Kids can help

Measure pasta and stir the cooled sauce.

Grown-up handles

Boil pasta, slice zucchini, and cook shrimp fully.

VEGETABLES30 minutes

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 cups tomatoes and 1/2 cup cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Toss washed vegetables with mild seasoning.
  3. Chop, roast, and boil the pasta.
Kids can help

Toss washed vegetables with mild seasoning.

Grown-up handles

Chop, roast, and boil the pasta.

VEGETABLES25 minutes

Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup milk

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure cheese and mix cooled ingredients.
  3. Steam broccoli and heat the casserole.
Kids can help

Measure cheese and mix cooled ingredients.

Grown-up handles

Steam broccoli and heat the casserole.

VEGETABLES35 minutes

Sweet Potato Black Bean Boats

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • Cheese and avocado

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Rinse beans and fill opened potatoes.
  3. Bake potatoes, open them safely, and cool.
Kids can help

Rinse beans and fill opened potatoes.

Grown-up handles

Bake potatoes, open them safely, and cool.

VEGETABLES35 minutes

Rainbow Vegetable Soup

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 8 cups low-sodium broth
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • 1 can beans
  • 4 whole-grain bread slices

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Sort vegetables by color and rinse the beans.
  3. Chop vegetables and manage the hot soup.
Kids can help

Sort vegetables by color and rinse the beans.

Grown-up handles

Chop vegetables and manage the hot soup.

VEGETABLES25 minutes

Corn & Zucchini Fritters

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 grated zucchini
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Stir the batter and scoop portions with help.
  3. Grate zucchini and cook fritters on the stove.
Kids can help

Stir the batter and scoop portions with help.

Grown-up handles

Grate zucchini and cook fritters on the stove.

DINNER45 minutes

Family Baked Potato Bar

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 baking potatoes
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Plain yogurt and cooked chicken or beans

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Choose and add toppings to a cooled potato.
  3. Bake and safely split the potatoes.
Kids can help

Choose and add toppings to a cooled potato.

Grown-up handles

Bake and safely split the potatoes.

HEALTHY DESSERT10 minutes plus freezing

Berry Banana Yogurt Pops

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 bananas
  • 1 cup berries
  • 2 cups yogurt
  • Reusable pop molds

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mash fruit, stir with yogurt, and fill molds.
  3. Blend if needed and supervise the molds.
Kids can help

Mash fruit, stir with yogurt, and fill molds.

Grown-up handles

Blend if needed and supervise the molds.

HEALTHY DESSERT10 minutes

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure ingredients into the unplugged blender.
  3. Operate the blender and check allergies.
Kids can help

Measure ingredients into the unplugged blender.

Grown-up handles

Operate the blender and check allergies.

HEALTHY DESSERT10 minutes

Peach Yogurt Parfaits

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 sliced peaches
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Layer yogurt, peaches, and granola in clear cups.
  3. Slice peaches and check granola for allergens.
Kids can help

Layer yogurt, peaches, and granola in clear cups.

Grown-up handles

Slice peaches and check granola for allergens.

HEALTHY DESSERT25 minutes

Oatmeal Apple Cookies

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 grated apple
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mash bananas, stir, and scoop the dough.
  3. Grate apple, use the oven, and cool cookies.
Kids can help

Mash bananas, stir, and scoop the dough.

Grown-up handles

Grate apple, use the oven, and cool cookies.

HEALTHY DESSERT15 minutes plus freezing

Frozen Banana Bites

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 3 bananas
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/3 cup crushed cereal
  • 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Dip banana pieces in yogurt and cereal.
  3. Slice bananas and handle melted chocolate.
Kids can help

Dip banana pieces in yogurt and cereal.

Grown-up handles

Slice bananas and handle melted chocolate.

HEALTHY DESSERT15 minutes

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup finely grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup sunflower butter
  • Cinnamon and unsweetened coconut

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Stir ingredients and roll small balls.
  3. Grate the carrot and check every allergy label.
Kids can help

Stir ingredients and roll small balls.

Grown-up handles

Grate the carrot and check every allergy label.

CHICKEN40 minutes

Crispy Oven Chicken Drumsticks

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Mild paprika and garlic

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure seasoning and arrange the corn away from raw chicken.
  3. Handle chicken, bake to a safe temperature, and cool before serving.
Kids can help

Measure seasoning and arrange the corn away from raw chicken.

Grown-up handles

Handle chicken, bake to a safe temperature, and cool before serving.

CHICKEN25 minutes

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Fill the buns with cooked chicken, sauce, and cheese.
  3. Use the oven and check that the centers are hot, then cool.
Kids can help

Fill the buns with cooked chicken, sauce, and cheese.

Grown-up handles

Use the oven and check that the centers are hot, then cool.

CHICKEN25 minutes

Creamy Chicken & Peas Pasta

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup light cream sauce

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure pasta and stir peas into the cooled sauce.
  3. Boil pasta and heat the chicken mixture safely.
Kids can help

Measure pasta and stir peas into the cooled sauce.

Grown-up handles

Boil pasta and heat the chicken mixture safely.

CHICKEN45 minutes

Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 baking potatoes
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup cheddar

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mix cooked chicken with sauce and add toppings.
  3. Bake and split potatoes, then heat the filling.
Kids can help

Mix cooked chicken with sauce and add toppings.

Grown-up handles

Bake and split potatoes, then heat the filling.

BURGERS25 minutes

Classic Mini Beef Burgers

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound lean beef
  • 8 slider buns
  • 4 cheese slices
  • Pickles and tomato

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Arrange buns and cooled toppings.
  3. Form and fully cook patties; safely cut vegetables.
Kids can help

Arrange buns and cooled toppings.

Grown-up handles

Form and fully cook patties; safely cut vegetables.

BURGERS25 minutes

Turkey Ranch Burgers

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 buns
  • 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
  • Lettuce and tomato

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure seasoning and build the finished burgers.
  3. Handle turkey and cook patties to a safe temperature.
Kids can help

Measure seasoning and build the finished burgers.

Grown-up handles

Handle turkey and cook patties to a safe temperature.

BURGERS25 minutes

Juicy Chicken Burgers

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 buns
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Lettuce and tomato

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure breadcrumbs and prepare the buns.
  3. Handle chicken, form patties, and cook completely.
Kids can help

Measure breadcrumbs and prepare the buns.

Grown-up handles

Handle chicken, form patties, and cook completely.

BURGERS25 minutes

Black Bean Cheeseburgers

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 2 cans black beans
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 buns and cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Mash drained beans and measure breadcrumbs.
  3. Form and cook patties, then supervise hot cheese.
Kids can help

Mash drained beans and measure breadcrumbs.

Grown-up handles

Form and cook patties, then supervise hot cheese.

BUDGET MEAL20 minutes

Cheesy Bean & Rice Bowls

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cans black beans
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Rinse beans and build bowls with cooled ingredients.
  3. Cook rice and warm beans safely.
Kids can help

Rinse beans and build bowls with cooled ingredients.

Grown-up handles

Cook rice and warm beans safely.

BUDGET MEAL30 minutes

One-Pot Sausage Vegetable Pasta

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 12 ounces cooked sausage
  • 3 cups frozen vegetables
  • 3 cups low-sodium broth

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure pasta and pour in frozen vegetables.
  3. Slice sausage and manage the hot pot.
Kids can help

Measure pasta and pour in frozen vegetables.

Grown-up handles

Slice sausage and manage the hot pot.

BUDGET MEAL45 minutes

Broccoli Baked Potato Plates

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 4 baking potatoes
  • 3 cups frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Plain yogurt

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Choose toppings and fill a cooled potato.
  3. Bake, split, and safely steam the broccoli.
Kids can help

Choose toppings and fill a cooled potato.

Grown-up handles

Bake, split, and safely steam the broccoli.

BUDGET MEAL20 minutes

Egg Fried Rice with Vegetables

Makes 4 small servingsRead all steps first

You will need

  • 3 cups leftover cooked rice
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups frozen vegetables
  • Low-sodium soy sauce

Make it step by step

  1. Wash hands, clear the counter, and gather every ingredient.
  2. Measure rice, vegetables, and sauce.
  3. Use the hot pan and cook eggs thoroughly.
Kids can help

Measure rice, vegetables, and sauce.

Grown-up handles

Use the hot pan and cook eggs thoroughly.

Make it work for your family

Swap ingredients when needed and follow advice from your child’s doctor for allergies or special diets. Children must cook with an attentive adult.