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Healthy Eating
Watermelon Salsa
It takes less than five minutes to whip up this sweet and savory salsa! Get cooking...
Recipe for Yakimaniac Veggie Martians
Eating veggies doesn't have to be boring. Make these veggie martians for the kids and they'll eat them right up. Get cooking...
Pistachio & Whole-Grain Tortilla Crusted Tilapia with Chili Lime Sauce
This tilapia recipe is healthy and packed with flavor. Get cooking...
Coconut Crusted Chicken
Instead of fried chicken, try making this healthier alternative. Get cooking...
Healthy Chicken Brown Fried Rice
Since most fried rice from restaurants are loaded with sodium and super greasy, make this healthy version with brown rice that you can indulge in every week. Get cooking...
Try this fruit and yogurt sundae for dessert
This fruit and yogurt sundae from Sunkist is a refreshing and healthy alternative to a classic ice cream treat. Get cooking...
Beet and Pomegranate Seed Salad
This winter salad is sophisticated enough for holiday meals but simple enough for weekday dinners. Get cooking...
Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadilla
This twist on a classic quesadilla is easy for kids to make. Get cooking...
Yummy Frozen Banana Bites
Frozen bananas make a cool, yummy summer beat-the-heat treat. Get cooking...
Mango Frocho Pop
Even the pickiest eaters will be at least willing to try this summer treat using summer's fruits. Get cooking...
Baby's guacamole
Reprinted with permission from The Baby & Toddler Cookbook by Charity Ferreira and Karen Ansel; photograph by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. Copyright 2010 by Weldon Owen Inc. Get cooking...
Valentine's Baked Apple Chips
Older kids will love these apple chips - with a heart cut out so they know who baked for them. Get cooking...
Heart shaped fruit
Toddlers and preschoolers love finger food they can pop into their mouths. To surprise them on Valentine’s Day, offer your little one a bowl of heart-shaped fruit. Get cooking...
Heart shaped teething biscuit
Valentines don't have to be store-bought. This is a great healthy recipe for wishing your little person a Happy Valentine's Day. Get cooking...
Barbecue salmon
Reader-submitted
“I found that by adding the familiar taste of barbecue sauce, (kids) were more apt to try it. Over the years, this has become one of our favorite ways to eat salmon,” says Kathy Marek, who provided this recipe.
Nutritional information: 230 calories, 11 g carbohydrate, 26 g protein, 8 g fat (1.5 saturated, 2.7 g omega-3), 70 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium. Get cooking...
Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Makes 8 servings Nutrition per serving: 335 calories, 7 g fat, 37 mg cholesterol, 54 g carbohydrate, 849 mg sodium, 15 g protein, 7 g fiber Get cooking...
Healthy Brownies
Makes 8 servings (16 squares) Nutrition per serving: 208 calories, 4 g fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 37 g carbohydrate, 466 mg sodium, 8 g protein, 4 g fiber Get cooking...
Root Vegetable Lasagna
Nutrition per serving: 226 calories, 5 g fat, 14 mg cholesterol, 32 g carbohydrate, 439 mg sodium, 14 mg protein, 5 g fiber. Get cooking...
Bistronomic Quiche Lorraine and Farm Salad
Chef Martial Noguier of Bistronomic makes his family's Quiche Lorraine Get cooking...
Wild Beef and Mushroom Bake
Think you can't get your kids to eat mushrooms? Think again. With lean beef and plenty of fresh ingredients, this meal packs a powerful nutrition punch, too. Get cooking...
Grandma's Passover Charoset
Older kids can help peel the apples while younger kids will love pressing the buttons on the food processor. Get your kids to stir in the nuts and add the honey and kosher wine. Decide together when it is sweet enough. Get cooking...
Pomegranate Pink Jade
Fresh pomegranate juice turns into a simple spritzer. You can mix the juices up to a day ahead (store sealed in the refrigerator) but don’t add the sparkling water until just before serving. Get cooking...
Chunky applesauce cupcakes
You've heard applesauce can be a heart-healthy substitution in baked goods. Try this simple bar-and-icing recipe and see for yourself. Get cooking...
Cranberry Pear Tarts
Try this fruit-filled dessert instead of the traditional array of pies this Thanksgiving -- you'll be amazed how many calories you'll save without knowing it. Get cooking...
Witch's fingers
For all the junk your kids will inevitably be eating this Halloween, here's a hauntingly healthy alternative. Get cooking...
No-bake classic snack mix
A no-frills, no-bake snack mix that's delicious by the handful. What it lacks in sophistication it more than makes up for with its 5-minute prep time. Get cooking...
Ham 'n Cheese Squares
Your kids' favorite lunch sandwich is now an early morning go-to. Make a batch over the weekend and you'll have simple, microwaveable breakfasts all week. Get cooking...
Meatless Sausage Egg Bake
Don't let the name fool you: Yes, this is a vegetarian dish, but even the most carnivorous members of your brood will still love it. Get cooking...
Breakfast Casserole
All your favorite breakfast items, tossed in a 13x9-inch baking pan and served up with a smile, and maybe a cup of coffee for mom and dad. For a vegetarian option, try substituting your favorite soy sausage for the meat or a slice of avocado on top. Get cooking...
Blueberry Smoothie
Smooth, delicious, and the perfect cure for a sticky Chicago summer day. Careful in making and eating this one, though -- blueberries are one of nature's most resilient stains! Get cooking...
Skinny Strawberry Sandwich
Love strawberry shortcake? You'll love this lighter tak. It's a snap to make and uses ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Get cooking...
Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Reader-submitted
From reader Andrew Sexson, who says: "Tried this, the kids LOVED it!" Get cooking...
Mini Pizza Cups
Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, but making your own can be a bit of a headache. This bite-sized alternative is easy to make and healthy (just 44 calories each!) and as much fun to make as they are to eat. Get cooking...
Apple Cartwheels
Your kids will be doing cartwheels of their own for these sweet snackables. Toss into a Ziploc bag for lunch or have them ready for an easy after-school snack. Get cooking...
Scooter Snacks
This do-it-yourself snack hits three food groups, tastes great, and is just about the cutest thing we've ever seen. And these scooters are way less likely to leave dents in your hallway walls than the real thing. Get cooking...
Nutty Grapes
A fun twist on grapes and cheese. Putting their clay modeling skills to the test, the kids will enjoy making these tasty treats. Get cooking...
Raisin Bars
Combine, blend, spread, bake and presto! A healthy, grab-n-go bar for your grab-n-go life. Get cooking...
Irish Fondue
No need to look for a rainbow to find a pot of gold. This fun fondue might even get the kids to eat more veggies. Get cooking...
Reduced-Guilt Cheesecake Dippers
Everyone loves cheesecake, but we hardly ever make it because of the time involved. Also, because of the entire day's worth of calories in a slice. But this simple and delicious recipe curbs that cheesecake craving in no time — and with a fraction of the guilt. Get cooking...
Shredded Chicken and Avocado Pizza
Turn a classic kids favorite — pizza — on its saucy head with this West Coast-inspired creation. Get cooking...
