Kids' Recipes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups low-fat milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 2 cloves garlic, peeled a...

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ...

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note) 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, or low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 2 large eggs, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fr...

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh spinach, (see Note) ...

Ingredients: 3 cups mini carrots, (1 pound) 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation: Combine carrots...

Ingredients: 3 cups mini carrots, (1 pound) 1/3 c...

Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation: Place beans in a steamer basket and steam over 2 inches of boiling water until tender...

Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut...

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears; see Tip) 1/2 cup diced shallots 1 pound tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, or basil 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medi...

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup fresh c...

Ingredients: 2 medium red tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 medium yellow tomatoes, cut into wedges 3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Pr...

Ingredients: 2 medium red tomatoes, cut into wedg...

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 4 cups diced zucchini , and/or summer squash (about 1 pound) 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped 1 large onion, diced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk 3 tabl...

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice 3 c...

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 slices whole-wheat bread 8 ounces t...

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise...

Ingredients: 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 1 medium zucchini, shredded 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon...

Ingredients: 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 1 med...

Ingredients: 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see Tip), drained 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of hot sauce Freshly grou...

Ingredients: 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see...

Ingredients: Homemade Taco Shells 12 6-inch corn tortillas Canola oil cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided Taco Meat 8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef 8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion ...

Ingredients: Homemade Taco Shells 12 6-inch corn ...

Ingredients: 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons low-fat milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 1/4 ...

Ingredients: 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 c...

Ingredients: Turkey Tenderloin 1 pound turkey tenderloin, cut crosswise into 4 equal portions 2 cups nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip) 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground...

Ingredients: Turkey Tenderloin 1 pound turkey ten...

Ingredients: Meatballs 1/3 cup bulgur 1/2 cup hot water 4 ounces lean ground beef 4 ounces hot Italian sausage 1 medium onion, very finely chopped 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 t...

Ingredients: Meatballs 1/3 cup bulgur 1/2 cup hot...

Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (2 cups) 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 3/4 cup shredded e...

Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles (...

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef, (see Variation) 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ...

Ingredients: 4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90...

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup nonfat milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or parsle...

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken br...

Ingredients: 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation: Preheat grill to medium-high or pre...

Ingredients: 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 ...

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half 1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 pound 90%-lean ground beef 2 teaspoons dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon salt ...

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled ...

Ingredients: 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, (see Shopping Tip), thawed if frozen 1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated...

Ingredients: 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza d...

Ingredients: Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat dry breadcrumbs, (see Shopping Tip) or 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1 cup whole-grain cereal flakes 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/...

Ingredients: Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole...