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Vegetarian
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...
Baked Zucchini Fries
While fries imply something unhealthy for you, this savory, crunchy and delicious twist on zucchini is healthy! Get cooking...
Beet and Pomegranate Seed Salad
This winter salad is sophisticated enough for holiday meals but simple enough for weekday dinners. Get cooking...
Roasted Tomato, Three Bean and Mushroom Soup
This is a quick, tasty and hydrating meal. Use low-sodium tomatoes and beans to decrease the sodium content in this dish. Get cooking...
Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadilla
This twist on a classic quesadilla is easy for kids to make. 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...
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...
Vegetarian Chop Suey
This is a fun recipe because it has a lot of veggies in it, but it’s very adaptive to different tastes and preferences. This isn’t the gloppy, bland dish many of us remember eating as children. It’s lively, bright and full of flavor but still recognizable as chop suey. This makes a lot of leftovers. Get cooking...
Pumpkin Muffins
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...
Homemade Apple Butter
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...
Italian Pasta and Bean Soup
It's pasta fagioli in Italian, but what it really is is a delicious, hearty soup perfect for chilly nights and hungry kids. Get cooking...
Steamed Artichokes
An artichoke contains only 25 calories and is packed with 16 nutrients, including magnesium, and are also a good source of fiber. But this recipe might be better suited to a romantic dinner for two: The cook's kids lost interest in the somewhat complicated process of eating the artichokes. Get cooking...
Mushroom Tart
It's hard not to like anything tucked between two sheets of buttery puff pastry. From writer Caitlin Murray Giles, who tested this out in her own kitchen: "My husband loved this meal. My kids ate most of their servings, picking out a few mushrooms along the way." Get cooking...
Baked Tofu Rigatoni
From writer Caitlin Murray Giles, who tested this out in her own kitchen: "Despite initial skepticism over the tofu, my family gave this dish a thumbs up. The tofu seemed very similar to the ricotta normally found in a baked rigatoni dish." 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...
Squash Souffle
Reader-submitted
From reader (and former Chicago Parent sales rep) Kimberly Kutnick: "I grew up having this at Thanksgiving and Passover. Now, it’s my son’s favorite dish. He asked me to make it for him one day when he’s home visiting from college (he’s almost 7 now)." Get cooking...
DIY Fruit Leather
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...
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...
