
This sweet breakfast treat is an easy-to-make twist on toast. Get cooking...

This bark is perfect for entertaining and is easily customizable for your family's favorite tastes. Get cooking...

While fries imply something unhealthy for you, this savory, crunchy and delicious twist on zucchini is healthy! Get cooking...

This fruit and yogurt sundae from Sunkist is a refreshing and healthy alternative to a classic ice cream treat. Get cooking...

Frozen bananas make a cool, yummy summer beat-the-heat treat. Get cooking...

Even the pickiest eaters will be at least willing to try this summer treat using summer's fruits. Get cooking...

Older kids will love these apple chips - with a heart cut out so they know who baked for them. Get cooking...

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...

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...

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...

Nutrition per serving: 150 calories, 0 g fat, cholesterol and sodium, 1 g protein, 39 g carbohydrate, 6 g dietary fiber.
Used with permission from Welch’s. Featured in Welch’s Taste the Harvest Guide: Where and How to Eat Fresh, Local and Seasonal. Visit welchs.com/zagat for more recipes. Get cooking...

Just two tablespoons make a quick, healthy snack if there’s a jar of this spread in the fridge. Get cooking...

These are perfect for edible Christmas ornaments, school Valentine's Day parties or a special brown-bag surprise for your little ones. Get cooking...

Kids love mozzarella sticks, but why wait for a dinner out? Make these tasty poppers in your own kitchen with this easy recipe. Get cooking...

Talk about sneaking vegetables in the window. This grab-'n-go snack has zucchini and carrots, along with egg whites, wheat germ and other healthy ingredients. Get cooking...

Lose the butter and swap non-dairy milk like soy for regular and this seasonal treats become vegan-friendly. But you'll never know by tasting them. Get cooking...

Not all Halloween goodies have to be loaded with sugar. When these creepy-crawlers get onto your kids’ plates, they’ll vanish in no time. Get cooking...

These ready-in-no-time treats are just as fun and easy for the little gremlins in your home to make as they are for you. Get cooking...

For all the junk your kids will inevitably be eating this Halloween, here's a hauntingly healthy alternative. Get cooking...

Use up that leftover candy corn (recipe calls for 1 cup) with this grab-a-handful-and-go seasonal snack mix. Get cooking...

Looks creepy, tastes delicious. This creamy, fun dip will be the hit of your Halloween party. Get cooking...

With only three main ingredients in the recipe—apples, water and sugar—apple butter is an easy project for families after a great visit to one of the many area orchards. Not only is it low in sugar, it makes a great topping for breads, rolls, ice cream and cakes. Get cooking...

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...

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...

This one's as easy as it is refreshing: Put delicious things in a blender and mix. For a lower-calorie twist (or to avoid the "kids-on-a-sugar-high" fun that ensues), use Splenda instead of honey. Get cooking...

Sure, you can buy all kinds of fruit snacks, but why not make your own? This easy, crafty snack will keep for up to a month — perfect for camp and school lunches. Get cooking...

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...

Take your regular snack mix up a notch with this hot hodgepodge. Adjust the heat to your family's tastes, and you'll be surprised how fast this stuff disppears! Get cooking...

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...

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...

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...
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...

Native Americans used pumpkins seeds for medicine. While they can't cure a stomach ache caused by a candy overdose, they can be a tasty, toasted snack that is not only healthy, but delicious. Get cooking...

Combine, blend, spread, bake and presto! A healthy, grab-n-go bar for your grab-n-go life. Get cooking...
Who says you have to leave milk and cookies? Try this recipe for a treat Santa will actually appreciate! Get cooking...

Run, Run Rudolph Granola makes a fun and whimsical gift for children. And after you've served the hungry reindeer, the extra granola will make a great Christmas morning breakfast. Get cooking...

This "non-recipe" recipe will get the kids back into practicing their math facts. Then they get to eat the tasty results. Get cooking...
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...

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Try this refreshing recipe for a perfect summer evening. Get cooking...