Cooking for Kids Blog

When the weather's warm, I make a lot of hearty salads for dinner. Sometimes, they serve as the main course. Sometimes, they're a side dish. This ... Read More

This Zucchini Bread Recipe is one of the first things I learned to cook. I must've been about 12. My mom had a bumper crop of ... Read More

This Tortellini Salad is made with whole wheat tortellini, so it's healthier than most tortellini salads, and filling, too. Look for whole wheat tortellini in the ... Read More

This Crispy Lemon Cod Fish Recipe is fast enough to make for a busy weeknight, but the lemon butter sauce makes it special enough to serve ... Read More

One of the things I love about this tasty Chicken Parmesan Recipe is that it's all made in one pan! Of course, if you don't have ... Read More

This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is the perfect dessert for a Memorial Day picnic or barbecue. It's cool, refreshing and festive. Even better: You don't have ... Read More

What picnic or barbecue could be complete without Potato Salad? This potato salad recipe is a classic -- with hard boiled eggs, celery, relish and just ... Read More

The Mango Board is sponsoring a recipe video contest for kids, ages 8-14. Create an original recipe, using mangos, then have someone videotape you making it. ... Read More

These Mini Cheeseburgers are so tasty, you may want to make a double batch, because everyone will gobble them up! Be sure to use Hawaiian bread ... Read More

What kid doesn't love Rice Crispy Treats? Memorial Day picnics and barbecues are the perfect time to make these little goodies. They're easy to pick up and eat (important when ... Read More

Having a Memorial Day BBQ? Need to bring a side dish to someone else's Memorial Day picnic? You can whip up this Carrot Salad Recipe in ... Read More

"Wow, Mom, can this dinner get any better?" That's what my kids said when I made this BBQ Chicken the other night. I swear, I am ... Read More

These Cream Cheese Dipped Strawberries make a festive and refreshing dessert for a Memorial Day cookout. They look impressive, and they taste even better. But these ... Read More

Fried Corn is one of those amazingly versatile side dishes you can change to suit your tastes and whatever you happen to have on hand. Got ... Read More

Ever open that fridge and see nothing but ground beef and a package of shredded cheese? I did last week, and I came up with this ... Read More

I adore the smell of fresh-baked bread. And while I like all kinds of bread, my kids tend to favor white bread. I'm happy to make ... Read More

I've never been a huge fan of chili dogs. I guess they're too messy for me. But I do like hot dogs and beans and mustard ... Read More

The weather's turning warmer, and that makes me think about picnics, barbecues and eating outside. When it's too hot to make brownies or cookies, I like ... Read More

This Corn Chowder Recipe is one of my family's favorites, especially in the summer when corn is in season.Rich and creamy, this corn chowder is hearty ... Read More

Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples make a terrific weeknight dinner, because the pork chops cook so quickly. But the caramelized apple topping makes this dish special ... Read More

Honestly, I can't think of an easier side dish than this Crockpot Rice. Like all Crockpot recipes, all you do is dump the ingredients in, and ... Read More

So we got our first share from our CSA last week, and we had the most beautiful plump red radishes. Now I like radishes in slaws ... Read More

Why go out for dinner on Mother's Day when you can cook a delicious and easy meal at home? Try my tasty Vegetable Lasagna. Oven-ready lasagna ... Read More

Need a terrific dessert to bring to Mother's Day brunch or dinner? Try this amazing Orange Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake. Moist and tender, it has a ... Read More

Planning to surprise mom with breakfast or brunch in bed? With this easy Mothers Day Brunch Menu, kids can do most of the work all by ... Read More

So today was sweets day for Teacher Appreciation Week at my kids' school. Since my oven had been out of commission for the past three weeks (long story, wrong parts ... Read More

Planning to make mom breakfast in bed for Mother's Day? Then you'll need my fool-proof Pancake Recipe. With this super easy recipe, you can make the ... Read More

I made this Mexican Chicken Salad yesterday for the Teacher Appreciation luncheon at my kids' school.With rotisserie chicken breast, black beans, corn, tomatoes and tortilla chips, ... Read More

Tilapia Fish has become extremely popular in recent years, because it has a sweet, mild taste. This tilapia recipe is a big hit with my kids. ... Read More

Planning a Cinco de Mayo party? Celebrate in style with these delicious Cinco de Mayo Recipes.My sizzling Steak Fajitas are a great way to celebrate with ... Read More

Who would've thought halibut would become one of my kids' favorite dinners? Yet, when I make this Baked Halibut Recipe it is. It's probably because this halibut has a crunchy ... Read More

My friend, Sandra, told me her life would be so much easier if someone would just plan meals for her. Well, Sandra, your wish is my command. I've just put ... Read More

This Zucchini Bread Recipe is one of our family favorites, because it is warm, sweet and cake-like, yet amazingly, healthy, too. That's because it's made with ... Read More