365 Foods Kids Love to Eat: Fun, Nutritious and Kid-Tested!

By Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray

A complete guide to HAPPY, healthy mealtimes

Here it is-the cookbook parents have been waiting for, filled with carefully chosen, great tasting, good-for-you, kitchen-tested recipes that appeal to the whole family, especially the kids! Encourage healthy attitudes toward food and lifelong, wholesome eating habits with 365 Foods Kids Love to Eat!

Perfect for busy parents and child-care providers

"A book with all the goodies." -Daily News

"As a mother and pediatrician, I have found this book to be full of healthful recipes that kids really like! A must for anyone who has the happy and sometimes perilous job of feeding children."
--Joan Slackman, MD

"Parents with children who hate all food (except Lucky Charms) will grasp this book to their breasts with gratitude." --Fresno Bee

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Release date: Jul 1, 2005
• ISBN: 9781402231247

Sheila Ellison

Sheila Ellison is the author of nine books; founder of the non-profit organization, Single Moms Connect; host of her own talk radio show, Women Uncensored; and a mother of four and step mother of two. She has appeared on Oprah!, and her work has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine, Parenting, Family Circle, the New York Daily News, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Oakland Tribune.

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365

FOODS

kids

Love

to eat

Fun, Nutritious and Kid-Tested!

Sheila Ellison & Dr. Judith Gray

Copyright © 1995, 2005 by Sheila Ellison and Dr. Judith Gray

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Ellison, Sheila.

365 foods kids love to eat : nutritious and kid-tested / by Sheila Ellison and Judith Gray.—Rev. 2nd ed. p. cm.

Includes index.

1. Cookery. 2. Children—Nutrition. I. Gray, Judith Anne, date. II. Title. III. Title: Three hundred and sixty-five foods kids love to eat.

TX714.E45 1995

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95–3310

Printed and bound in the United States of America.

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Dedication

To the wonderful, healthy kids with whom I have shared food shopping, cooking, mealtimes, and cleaning up . . .

Jonathan

Andrew

Kirsty

Riki

—Judith

To my children Wesley, Brooke, Rhett, and Troy, for being my creative inspiration!

To my brothers and sisters, Susan, Karen, David, Brian, and Brennan,

who have shared mealtimes and memories.

—Sheila

Table of Contents

Introduction by the Authors

Table Management for Families

Healthful Suggestions

Healthful Substitutions

Rules for Baby Food Chefs

Making Your Own Baby Food

Chapter 1: Baby Foods

Pear and Spinach Puree

Brown Rice Cereal

Orange and Sweet Potato

Apricot and Apple Puree

Peas Pudding

Homemade Yogurt

Yogurt Plus

Basic Oatmeal

Corn Cereal

Vegetable Puree

Pumpkin Bake

Vegetable Custard

Baked Apple and Potato Pie

Spinach Cheese Bake

Scrambled Eggs Plus

Chicken with Apples

Chicken or Beef Stew

Baked Custard

Couscous with Cauliflower and Carrots

Chapter 2: Beverages

Cranana Crush

Watermelon Whirl

Chocolate Frosted Shake

Cranberry Delight

Veggie Refresher

Yogurt Fruit Shake

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Hot Cocoa Nightcap

Strawberry Fizz

Hot Apple Zinger

Lemonade

Simple Egg Nog

Sherbet Party Punch

Minted Lemon Granita

Sun Tea

Chapter 3: Breads and Muffins

Native American Flat Bread

Magical Cinnamon Rolls

Popovers

Very Berry Muffins

Date Scones

Best Banana Bread

Zucchini Bran Muffins

Hansel and Gretel Gingerbread

Corny Corn Muffins

Cinderella’s Pumpkin Bread

Savory Cheese Muffins

Oatmeal Raisin Bread

Yogurt Fruit Scones

Corn and Tomato Bread

Peanut Butter Mini Muffins

Apricot Carrot Loaf

Chapter 4: Breakfast

Flavorful French Toast with Maple

Yogurt Sauce

Applesauce Pancakes

Pear Plumps

Eggs Bennie

Hawaiian Toast

Egg and Cheese Soufflé

Apple Cheese Omelet

Muesli and Yogurt

Anything Can Scramble

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Stuffed Tomatoes

Aunt Katie’s Coffee Cake

Crepes Surprise

Big Apple Pancake

Warm Rice and Blueberries

Puff Baby

Stuffed French Toast

Pigs in a Blanket

Chapter 5: Fruits

Fruity Banana Split

Apple Fritters

Roast Chicken with Grapes

Apple Apricot Compote

Fall Fruit Medley

Hot Apple Scrunch

Grilled Bananas

Caramel Apple Chunks

Chocolate-Dipped Fruit

Fairy-Tale Ambrosia

Apple and Carrot Soup

Apple, Spinach, and Feta Strudel

Pot of Gold Salad with Creamy Pineapple Dressing

Apple Dumpling

Apricot Chicken Breasts

Apple and Grape Salad

Sausage and Fruit Bake

Chapter 6: Do-It-Yourself

Maley Milkshake

Cinnamon Toast

Boiled Eggs

Homemade Cheese

Raspberry Passion Fruit Swirls

Blueberry Crepes

Egg Nests

Crackers

Yummy Parfaits

Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwich

Berries and Cream

Eggs in a Bun

Creamy Fettuccine

Fish in a Blanket

Layered M&M Bars

Green Eggs and Ham

Chapter 7: Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Croquettes

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

PB and Pineapple Sandwiches

Smoothie

Peanutty Popcorn Balls

PB Chip Muffins

Vegetable Peanut Dip

Pineapple Pasta

Peanut Butter Granola

No-bake Nutty Fruit Drops

Chapter 8: Lunch Boxes

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Tiny Tuna Soufflés

Baked Bread Sandwiches

Adventure Chili

Vegetable Flat Bread

Potato Cheese Saucers

Naturally Soft Pretzels

Bran Apple Bars

Cheese and Whatever Quiche

Grandma’s Granola

Cheesy Chocolate Cupcakes

Breadsticks

Spinach Squares

Oven-Fried Chicken

RG Trail Mix

Crepe Club Sandwiches

Lunch Box Mini Meals

Chapter 9: Salads

Rice Salad

German Hot Potato Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad

Fruity Fall Salad

Cashew Chicken Surprise

Tuna Flowers

Perfect Potato Salad

Sweet-Sour Bean Salad

Tangy Spinach Salad

Salad Niçoise

Chicken Salad in Edible Bowls

Spinach and Pine Nuts Salad

Matchstick Salad

Snow Crab Salad

Apple Raisin Salad

Ring Around of Jell-O

Chapter 10: Sandwiches

Giant Baked Sandwich

Honeymoon Sandwich

Fruity Bagel Sandwich

BLT Sandwich

Sandwich Filling Ideas

Raisinut Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Ploughman’s Lunch

Seafood Sandwich

Banana and Honey Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Sentence Sandwiches

Tortilla Sandwiches

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Kid’s Steak Sandwiches

Sprinkle Sandwiches

Chapter 11: Soups

Egg Rice Soup

Cowboy’s Corn Chowder

Alphabet Tomato Soup

Split Pea Swirl

Matzo Ball Soup

Shrimp Bisque

Fresh Tomato Soup

Potato and Popcorn Soup

Chunky Cream of Vegetable Soup

Chicken Dumpling Soup

Macaroni Soup

Potato-Leek Soup

Minestrone Soup

Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup

Carrot and Parsley Soup

Broccoli Soup

Meatless Chili Soup

Chapter 12: Snacks

Cheese Pretzels

Deviled Eggs

Puff Pastry Cheese Twists

Toothpick Tidbits

Nacho Popcorn

Bologna Lilies

Hideout Crunchies

Avocado Half Shells

Berry Bagels

New Zealand Pikelets

Graham Crackers

Crispy Cheese Critters

Sweet Potato Chips

Asparagus Rolls

Disappearing Artichoke Dip

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Crispy Tartlets

Chapter 13: Cookies

Detective Cookies

Oatmeal Raspberry Bars

Chocolate Pinwheels

Peanut Kiss Cookies

Pineapple Apple Bars

Some More’s

Chocolate Brownies

Gingerbread Giants

Chewy Fruit Cookies

Puppet Show Cookies

Lemon Bars

Chocolate Chippers

Rice Mallow Bars

Miss Ginger Snap

Pie Crust Rolls

Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies

Orange Cookies

Chapter 14: Designer Foods

Designer Pancakes

Oatmeal Add-Ons

Taco Salad

Collage Melt

Terrific Tomato Soup

Heavenly Star Pizza

Cracker Crunchies

Mashed Potato Sculpture

Designer Omelet

Food Sculpture

Clubhouse Sandwiches

Peach Perfection

Designer Fish Tacos

Layered Vegetable Salad

Monkey Bread

Tortilla Towers

Kids’ Kebabs

Chapter 15: Pasta

Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Noodles

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Zucchini and Yogurt Pasta

Flowering Spinach Lasagna

Chicken Fruit Pasta Salad

Lovely Lemon Noodles

Wild Rice with Apples

Donna’s Noodle Rice

Gnocchi

Lazy Lasagna

White Rice

Bacon and Egg Spaghetti

Apple Risotto

Avocado Pasta

Rice Mold

Diana’s Spaghetti Pie

Chapter 16: Vegetables

Apple Potato Folds

Vegetable Cheesecake

Vegetables in Creamy

White Sauce

Whipped Cheese Potatoes

Vegetable Dip

Corn and Carrot Pudding

Scalloped Potatoes

Vegetable Patties

Golden Roast Potatoes

Carrot Mushroom Loaf

Vegetable Pie

Zucchini Cakes with Red Pepper

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

Cauliflower Cheese Cloud

Stir-Fried Vegetables

Hash Brown Heaven

Asparagus Crepes

Chapter 17: Meats

Mini Meat Pies

Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes

Family Pot Roast

Beef Stroganoff

Chili

Shepherd’s Pie

Chinese Beef and Pea Pods

Teriyaki Beef Kebabs

Hominy Beef Casserole

Sneaky Meat Loaf

Very Easy Beef Stew

Dried Fruit Pork Chops

Barbecued Baby Ribs

Tangy Apple Meatballs

Meat in a Loaf

Ham Steak with Pineapple

Chapter 18: Poultry

Honey-Lover’s Chicken

Chicken Stroganoff

Tortilla Chicken Dip

Cornish Game Hens

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Normandy

Chicken Broccoli Quiche

Lemon Chicken

Chicken and Rice

Stir-Fry Chicken

Chicken with Olives and Feta

Chapter 19: Fish

Sweet and Sour Fish

Scampi for Scamps

Rosemary Fish and Potatoes

Halibut with Lemon-Lime Butter

Smoked Trout and White Beans

Baked Crumbed Fish

Shrimp and Fish Mornay

Spinach and Apple Fish Rolls

Sole in Green Noodles

Creamy Crab Fettuccine

Sam’s Salmon in Foil

Chapter 20: Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Sweet Brown Rice Custard

Strawberry Pie

Sour Cream Apple Pie

Orange Bread Pudding

Fresh Cherry Dish

Honey Apples

Fresh Peach Crisp

Pineapple Meringue

Raspberry Chocolate Tart

Banana Orange Flan

Fruit Gallette

Pumpkin Steamed Pudding

Strawberry Shortcake

Blueberry Pudding Cake

Fruit Salad Cake

Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

Chapter 21: Parties

Time-Saving Truffle

Cheesy Cups

Ham or Turkey Roll-Ups

Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

Ice Cream Cone Cakes

Carrot Cupcakes

Small Stack Sandwich

Fresh Flower Cake

A Cool Cake

Tiny Pineapple Burgers

Layered Party Rice

Cream Puffs

Rainbow Jell-O

Hot Dogs in Sleeping Bags

Gift-Wrapped Sandwiches

Ice Cream Snow Balls

Tea Party Snacks

Chapter 22: Holidays

Queen of Hearts Tarts

Shamrock Butter Cookies

Easter Egg Braid

Christmas Wreaths

Mother’s Day Soufflé

Dad’s Favorite Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cake

Fourth of July Fruit Plate

Caramel Apple Bobs

Roast Turkey with Fruit Stuffing

Fall Pumpkin Soup

Challah Breakfast Toast

with Berry Sauce

Spring Young Garlic Soup

Snow Balls

Chapter 23: World Dishes

Filipino Fried Egg Rolls

Jamaican Papaya Shrimp

French Onion Soup

Nasi Goreng

Greek Potato Salad

Scotch Eggs

New Zealand Pavlova

Pirate’s Paella from Spain

Flat Bread from India

Oriental Stir-Fry

Australian Cabbage Salad

Botswanan Plantain Chips

Cornish Pasties

Russian Kasha

Italian Chicken Risotto

Quesadillas

Brazilian Flan

About the Authors

Introduction by the

Authors

Families spend considerable time and energy on preparing food, putting it on the table, and supervising its consumption. Eating, especially for children, is a very important activity and one which enables them to develop social skills, communication skills, and self-esteem. Mealtimes, moreover, are opportunities for family bonding, sharing, interaction, relaxation, and learning consideration of others.

After many years of cooking for children and families, it occurred to us that today’s parents needed a practical, comprehensive, easy-to-follow cookbook designed with kid’s palates and appetites in mind. As our title suggests, our goal is to provide a sufficient range and variety of recipes so that you will be able to serve foods that your child will like and try year round.

We hope you will use this book when you are planning menus or when you are looking for recipes that balance or complement your meals or other food events. To that end we have included a sensible array of food sections, including snacks, fruits, salads, soups, breakfasts, and foods for your baby.

Other sections focus on do-it-yourself ideas for kids, world dishes, lunch boxes, holidays, and children’s parties.

Table Management for

Families

√All family members should wash and dry hands before eating.

√Children should not be forced to eat what they don’t want.

√Children should refuse foods tactfully and politely.

√If a food is not on the table, then it is not available.

√When serving your child’s food, make sure the portions are small—she can always ask for seconds.

√The smaller the child, the slower he eats.

√Always have bread or rolls on the table.

√Instruct children to wipe their hands on a napkin, not on their clothes.

√Wait until everyone is seated before anyone commences eating.

√People bring food up to their mouths and animals take their mouths down to their food.

√Children can be temporarily excused from the table for nose blowing, coughing, or to go to the bathroom.

√Adults at the table should avoid monopolizing the conversation.

√Parents are the chief role models for children when it comes to manners

√and eating.

√Establish regular meal times.

√Establish times for snacks too.

√Children should come to the table reasonably hungry.

√Ban the expressions: Yuck! "Do I have to eat this? Gross! and What is this?"

√NO gum chewing at the table.

√Adults should not use mealtime to discuss matters that only concern them.

√Make an attempt to have something on the table that your child likes.

√Allow children to select the food they want from the table.

√Be considerate of everyone else at the table.

√Make sure that family eating is enjoyable and eagerly anticipated by all.

Healthful Suggestions

√Trim fats from meats and poultry before cooking.

√The yolk of an egg contains all the fat. Try using one egg yolk with 2 or more egg whites.

√Replace ground beef wherever possible with lean ground turkey.

√Buy products made naturally: Peanut butter, preserves, mayonnaise, and ketchup.

√Pure maple syrup is an excellent substitute for sugar.

√Spend some time reading labels and looking for pure foods and all-natural ingredients.

√Whole grain breads, cereals, flours, and baking mixes are important—they have more fiber.

√Avoid using baking powder that contains aluminum.

√Use canned skim milk in sauces, soups, and other recipes that call for cream.

√Most children love peanut butter—try other natural nut butters for variety.

Healthful Substitutions

√ 1 teaspoon baking powder equals ½ teaspoon each cream of tartar and baking soda

√ 1 square baking chocolate equals 3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter or 3 tablespoons carob plus 2 tablespoons water

√ 1 cup sugar equals ¾ cup honey or 1¼ cups molasses or ¾ cup pure maple syrup

√ 1 cup white flour equals ¾ cup whole wheat flour or ¾ cup graham flour or 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

√ 1 cup butter equals 1 cup margarine or 7.8 cup vegetable oil

√ 1 cup buttermilk equals 1 cup milk plus 1¾ tablespoons cream of tartar

√ 2 eggs equal 1 egg plus 2 egg whites or 2 tablespoons oil plus 1 tablespoon water

√ 1 cup milk equals ½ cup evaporated milk plus ½ cup water or 3 tablespoons powdered milk plus 1 cup water

√ 1 cup sour cream equals 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and 1 cup evaporated milk or 1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup buttermilk

√ 1 cup whipped cream equals 1 cup nonfat milk powder whipped with 1 cup ice water or 1 four ounce (125 g) package non-dairy whipped topping

Rules for Baby Food Chefs

√ Breast milk or formula provides all the nutrients a baby needs for the first 4 months.

√ Fish and soy products can cause allergies so are not recommended until baby is at least 8 months old.

√ Egg yolks should not be given until 8 months and egg whites not until 12 months.

√ Honey is not recommended for babies under one year—it is a potential source of bacteria that could make baby very sick.

√ Yogurt and cheese may be added after 6 months.

√ Ordinary cow’s milk should not be given until baby is at least 6 months old.

√ Leave the baby on breast milk or formula as long as you can.

√ Dilute fruit juice ¼ fruit juice to ¾ boiled water.

√ Beans are a good alternative to meat. Soak them for 8 hours, drain off soaking liquid then put in a pan, cover with water and simmer until soft.

√ Then puree.

Making Your Own

Baby Foods

√ Food needs to be cooked sufficiently (medium soft) so that it can be easily pureed.

√ Use a food processor or blender to puree the food.

√ If food is dry after pureeing add one of the following: a little liquid from the vegetable, breast milk, formula, boiled water, or fruit juice.

√ Don’t add salt or sugar to any baby food.

√ Prepare vegetables by peeling and cutting into small pieces. Cook in as little water as possible, steaming is best. Then put into the food processor or blender.

√ To prepare fruits for cooking, peel and chop into small pieces then steam and put through a food processor or blender.

√ Meat can be introduced in the form of saltless gravy, or juices added to baby’s vegetables and pureed together.

√ Cut meat into small pieces and place in a little boiling water. Simmer until cooked, then puree.

√ Freeze what you don’t use in meal-size portions. Ice cream trays work well for freezing. Once frozen, put frozen lumps into a freezer bag.

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Reviews for 365 Foods Kids Love to Eat

[booksniff · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I have owned this cookbook for many years but don't use it too often. This week I decided to make several recipes from it. Every single one turned out very good. The up side of this book is there are many recipes that I have never heard of before, and there is a whole chapter of recipes that kids are supposed to make themselves. The downside is the size of the pages make it practically impossible to open and it without damaging the binding (it is a small size, not spiral bound, huge binding...) there are no pictures of any of prepared dishes, so if you like to know what it will look like... You are out of luck. Also, the instructions are not great. It almost seems like each recipe is written in a different style, the steps are all mushed into one paragraph. This was one of the first cook books I ever owned, and I didn't realize at the time that it was not the greatest Cookbook. Now that I have had a chance to use lots of other cookbooks, I can see that this book has a lot of issues... But there are some good recipes I here!