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Yummy frozen banana bites

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Frozen bananas make a cool, yummy summer beat-the-heat treat.
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Mango Frocho Pop

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Even the pickiest eaters will be at least willing to try this summer treat using summer's fruits.
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Baby’s guacamole

Christine Palumbo -
Reprinted with permission from The Baby &Toddler Cookbook by Charity Ferreira and Karen Ansel.
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Valentine’s baked apple chips

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

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Toddlers and preschoolers love finger food they can pop into their mouths.
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Heart-shaped teething biscuit

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Valentines don't have to be store-bought. This is a great healthy recipe for wishing your little person a Happy Valentine's Day.
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Barbecue salmon

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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
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Wild beef and mushroom bake

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Think you can't get your kids to eat mushrooms?
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Grandma’s Passover charoset

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Older kids can help peel the apples.
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Pomegranate pink jade

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Fresh pomegranate juice turns into a simple spritzer.
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