Like many moms out there I struggle with what to feed my family. Ultimately I want food that's healthy, is simple to make, and that both my kids will eat. Finding recipes that fit these needs isn't always easy, especially the 'both my kids will eat' criteria. Typically one will like a new dish and the other won't. It can be a bit disheartening to spend time on a new recipe only to have it declared a don't.
I've tried many of the recipes on YMC and these are the Top Ten (some with a few modifications) that have been a huge hit at our house.
Bon Appetit!
The whole family has rated this recipe a do-again. This has become a weekly staple in my house and no matter how many I make they get eaten before I can freeze them.
Note: I use my own seasonings, whole wheat tortillas, and add chopped spinach and black beans for an even healthier version.
This recipe was incredibly easy to prepare. It was rated a do-again by my entire family.
Note: I cooked a pot of whole wheat pasta and added it to the soup right before I served it to give my speed skating son an added boost of carbs.
Three out of the four of us loved this recipe. My younger son didn’t like dipping his sandwich and when he discovered it wasn’t mandatory he gave the recipe a thumbs up.
Not only is this a rice recipe my family will eat, they asked me to make it again!
I made these for a Christmas party and was surprised to find the kids eating them as well. They have a nice crunch and a great combination of sour and sweet (plus they’re super pretty).
Much to my surprise my entire family LOVED this recipe including my youngest son who doesn’t normally like any type of pasta.
Husband and youngest son loved it, older son thought it was so-so. That was more my bad because he's not a fan of corn. I thought if it was mixed into the soup he'd like it.
Added Bonus: Getting my kids to say Chicken Corn Cheddar Chowder, as fast as they can five times in a row.
There’s a reason these muffins are our number one recipe of all time. Easy to make, portable, and you can freeze them as well.
Note: I add chopped broccoli to mine and use low sodium ham.
Funny how adding a few tortilla chips to a salad will suddenly make it THE BEST SALAD IN THE WORLD as declared by my sons who couldn't believe their good fortune. Both my typically non-salad-loving kids asked me to make this one again.
Easy to make. The whole family gave this one a two thumbs up.
This is a bonus recipe because it’s not actually a recipe you would make as a dinner but more to make dinner prep easier. I made it the other day and now have five bags of shredded chicken in my freezer that I can use to make taquitos, add to soup, or even make chicken salad sandwiches.
Note: I didn’t add water to the recipe and added in salt, pepper, onions, and carrots then saved the broth to make homemade chicken soup.
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