Food fun for fussy eaters: 13 kid-approved recipes

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Whether your little ones are picky eaters or adventurous foodies, we’ve got something for everyone in this collection of kid-approved recipes!

Closeup overhead shot of 3 crispy chicken thighs in a black cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Turkey Smash Burgers

Turkey smash burger topped with onions, tomato, and lettuce on a wooden cutting board.
Turkey Smash Burger. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These crispy-edged, juicy turkey burgers are topped with cheese and served on toasted buns for a taste kids love!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Smash Burgers

Penne al Baffo

a dish of penne al baffo topped with parsley.
Penne al Baffo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This tomato cream sauce is a kid favorite. It also has salty pancetta which will remind kids of bacon!
Get the Recipe: Penne al Baffo

Chicken Pastina Soup

Chicken pastina soup in a white bowl.
Chicken Pastina Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This fancy chicken noodle soup with veggies has tiny star-shaped pasta kids will love.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Pastina Soup

Dehydrated Blueberries

Dehydrated blueberries on a white plate.
Dehydrated Blueberries. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These sweet, crispy blueberries are perfect for a healthy snack, or they’re great added to yogurt, granola, or trail mix!
Get the Recipe: Dehydrated Blueberries

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Who doesn’t love marinara sauce on their pasta? This recipe teaches you to make your own from scratch!
Get the Recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce

Tuna Pesto Pasta

tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This flavorful pasta is super easy and kid-approved!
Get the Recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta

Dehydrated Strawberries

A white plate of air fryer dehydrated strawberries sits on a pink marble background surrounded by fresh strawberries.
Air Fryer Strawberries. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This recipe will teach you to make sweet, crisp strawberries pefect for snacks, ice cream, yogurt, or trail mix!
Get the Recipe: Dehydrated Strawberries

White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese

A bowl of white cheddar mac and cheese with a bread crumb topping in a white bowl.
White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

We all know kids LOVE mac and cheese! This recipe is one moms will love too, with white cheddar and mozzarella for an extra creamy, delicious bite.
Get the Recipe: Mac and Cheese without Milk

Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

Slow cooker lamb ragu on a plate with a wedge of parmesan on the side.
Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Does your kiddo love meat sauce? This one cooks in the slow cooker for hours to create an amazingly flavorful result.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Close-up shot of spaghetti with tomato and mascarpone sauce topped with parsley on a black plate.
Tomato Mascarpone Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tomato cream sauce is perfect over pasta or served with veggie noodles!
Get the Recipe: Tomato and Mascarpone Sauce

Deviled Eggs Without Mustard

Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen

These deviled eggs are always popular with the younger crowd. They don’t have the sharp bite from Dijon mustard, so they’re especially creamy and tasty.
Get the Recipe: Deviled Eggs Without Mustard

Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Closeup overhead shot of 3 crispy chicken thighs in a black cast iron skillet.
Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These chicken thighs are simply seasoned with salt and cooked in olive oil until the skin is crisp. Kids absolutely love this one!
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Chicken Thighs

Creamy Mexican Corn

This creamy Mexican corn dish will be loved by the whole family! It has sweet roasted corn and a creamy, tangy sauce.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Mexican Corn

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