Entice Your Picky Eater Child with our Kid-Friendly Recipes: 10 Easy Recipes for Kids to Enjoy!

• Electric Tools Must be Used Under Supervision
  When your kid wants to involve in cooking then kitchen appliances will definitely pique their interest. However, if the child does not have any experience in using them then first introduce these appliances with simple lessons to improve their skills. Ensure that kids are an age to use these appliances safely under adult supervision.


• Maintain Cleanliness
  Maintaining cleanliness plays an important role is safe cooking. So, kids must wash their hands before they begin any recipe. This becomes all the more important when they have to touch the food directly such as mixing ingredients or kneading dough etc. Also, the working surfaces in kitchen like cutting boards and countertops must be kept dry and clean.


• Appropriate Clothing
  Wear an apron or an old shirt while cooking to avoid soiling of your clothes. Avoid clothes that are loose or too big. Baggy dress or sleeves are perilous as there are chances of being caught in mixer, or any other gadget that kids may use during cooking.

Ingredients:

• 4 Carrots
• 1 small head of Cauliflower
• 1 large head of Broccoli
• 3 Green Onions, 8 Multigrain or wheat tortillas
• One Cup (8 Ounces) homemade or store-bought Hummus

Method:

• Shred the carrots into juliennes. Make small pieces of cauliflower and broccoli.
• Spread hummus (about 2 tbsp) on each tortilla. Sprinkle a layer of veggies on it. Do not overfill with vegetables, as it will be difficult to roll. Starting from one end of the circle, roll the tortilla tightly. Repeat this process with all the tortillas. Cut the roll using a serrated knife into 6 pieces.

Ingredients:

• Multi-grain or Whole Wheat Bread
• Chopped Paneer – 250 Grams
• One each of Onion, Tomato and Capsicum – Finely Chopped
• Hung Curd – ½ Cup
• Boiled Corn – ½ Cup
• Chickpea Flour – 1and ½ Tbsp
• Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 Tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder – ½ Tbsp
• Coriander Powder – 1 Tsp
• Garam Masala, Chaat Masala, Dry Mango Powder Cumin Powder
• Black Salt – ½ Tsp
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1/2 Tbsp
• Salt to Taste
• Oil – 2 Tbsp

Method:

• Combine oil, ginger-garlic paste and dry powders in a bowl. Add hung curd, salt and whisk it for 2-minutes.
• Add paneer cubes, capsicum, tomatoes, corn, onions and chopped coriander. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add the marinated mixture in it. Sauté for 2- 3 minutes until it is cooked.
• Apply butter on the bread slice and then spread some green chutney on it. Place the cooked paneer mixture on another slice and place the chutney slice on it.
• Grease grill with butter and place the sandwich on it. Grill until done.

Ingredients:

• Chicken Breasts – Skinless/Boneless 2
• Olive Oil – 1 Tbsp
• Garlic Minced – 2 Cloves
• Italian Seasoning 4 Dashes
• Chicken Broth – 10 ounces
• Uncooked Fusilli Pasta – 3 Cups
• Broccoli – 1 Small Head cut into florets
• Red Pepper flakes, Salt and Pepper to taste and Freshly grated parmesan cheese as you desire to use.

Method:

• Take a large pot and add olive oil. Sauté chicken pieces in it for about 3 - 4 minutes. Add garlic, chicken broth, pasta and Italian seasoning to the pot.
• Bring this mixture to a gentle boil and then simmer on medium-low heat for about 8 minutes. Give an occasional stir else there are chances that the pasta may stick to the bottom.
• Now add broccoli florets to the pot and cover and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
• Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Serve with freshly grated parmesan.

Ingredients

• Boiled and Mashed Potatoes – 1and 1/2 cups
• Chopped Coriander – 2 Tbsp
• Sweet Corn Kernels – ¾ Cup
• Garam Masala – ½ tsp
• Chopped Green chillies – 2 Tsp
• Lemon Juice – 2 Tsp
• Salt to taste, Oil for cooking
• Cheese Cubes – 16

Method:

• Combine potatoes, corn, coriander, green chillies, salt, lemon juice and garam masala in a bowl.
• Mix until all the ingredients are combined well. Divide this into equal portions. Shape into a small round and place 2 small cheese cubes (1 if it is large) at the centre and roll it into a ball. Slightly flatten the ball to make a tikki.
• Grease the griddle and place the tikkis on it. Cook them on both sides until they are golden brown.
• Serve these tasty tikkis with tomato ketchup or green chutney.

Ingredients:

• Long Grain Rice – 1 Cup
• Finely diced Tomatoes – medium-sized 2 – 3
• Corn Kernels – 1 Cup
• Diced Green, Red and Yellow Bell Peppers – ½ cup each
• Cumin Seeds – 1 Tsp
• Jalapeno peppers – 1 Tbsp (Optional)
• Lemon Juice – 2 Tbsp
• Coriander leaves – ¼ Cup
• Vegetable Oil – 3 Tbsp
• Water – 2 Cups

Method:

• Wash and drain rice until the grains are dry.
• Heat oil in a pan. Fry the dried rice for 5 to 6 minutes. Add bell peppers, corn, jalapeno peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes, salt and cumin powder. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and mix the ingredients.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until rice is done. Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Ingredients

• Large Eggs – 3
• Water – 1 TSP
• Butter or Oil
• Salt and Black Pepper – ¼ Tsp Each
• Optional Vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, onion or meat.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – ½ Cup

Method

• Beat Eggs, Pepper, Salt and Water until fluffy.
• Grease Pan with Oil or Butter. When the pan is hot, pour in the egg mixture.
• Once the underneath of the omelette sets, lift one edge carefully with a spatula and tilt it allowing the other side to cook as well. If you want to add veggies or meat, do it at this stage.
• When the omelette is about to set completely, spread the shredded cheese on half of the omelette. Fold in the other half on the cheese half. Relish this delicious omelette with ketchup.

Ingredients:

• Chocolate Chips – 2 Tbsp
• Creamy Peanut Butter – ¼ Cup
• Whole Wheat Bread – 4 Slices
• Honey – 2 Tbsp
• Thinly Sliced One Medium Banana
• Ground Cinnamon – ¼ tsp

Method:

• Mix cinnamon, honey and peanut butter. Add chocolate chips to it.
• Spread this mixture on the bread slices. Place banana slices and top with another slice of bread. Cut with cookie cutters in any shape you desire.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour – 4 tbsp
• Baking Powder – 1/8th tsp and Baking Soda – 1/16th tsp
• Salt – 1/8th Tsp
• Milk – 3 Tbsp
• Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
• Marinara Sauce – 1 Tbsp
• Shredded Mozzarella cheese – 1 tbsp
• Dried Herbs – ½ tsp.
• Mini Vegan Pepperoni – 5

Method:

• Take a mug (microwave safe) and mix together flour, salt, baking powder baking soda, milk and oil. Mix all the ingredients well.
• Add marinara sauce on top of the batter. Spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle pepperoni, dried herbs and cheese. Put the mug in the microwave for about a minute until the topping in the mug rises.
• Allow it to cool and relish.

Ingredients:

• Peanut butter – ¼ cup
• Whole Wheat Pita halves – 2
• Thinly Sliced – ½ medium
• Sliced Banana – ½ medium
• Ground Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Ground Allspice – 1/8th tsp each.

Method:

• In a bowl, combine together cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and peanut butter.
• Spread this mixture inside the halves of the pita bread.
• Fill the halves with banana and apple slices.

Ingredients

• Zucchini – 4 (Quartered Lengthwise)
• Freshly grated Parmesan – ½ Cup
• Dried Oregano, Thyme and basil – ½ tsp each
• Garlic Powder – ¼ tsp
• Black Pepper and Kosher Salt to taste
• Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp
• Chopped Parsley Leaves – 2 Tbsp

Method

• Spread a baking sheet on a cooling rack that is coated with non-stick spray. Preheat the oven (350-degree F).
• Combine garlic powder, herbs, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
• Place zucchini pieces on the baking sheet and drizzle them with some olive oil. Sprinkle the prepared mixture on zucchini.
• Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they are tender. Broil for another 2 minutes or until zucchini is golden brown and crisp.
• Garnish with parsley and enjoy when it is warm.

• Grains – Whole grains like oatmeal, quinoa, wild or brown rice and whole-wheat must be included in the daily diet rather than white bread or pasta.
• Vegetables and Fruits – A variety of veggies must be included in the diet like beans and peas, orange and red and dark green vegetables. Also, encourage your child to consume fresh or dried fruits.
• Protein – Beans, seeds and nuts, poultry, lean meat, peas, eggs and soy products are a rich source of protein.
• Dairy – Low-fat and fat-free dairy products like yoghurt, fortified soy beverages and milk must be in their daily intake.