Kids Party Recipes & Kids Party Food Recipes

Everything Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are the perfect medium for flavor.
Thanksgiving Turkey

This is one turkey dinner that is much more than the sum of its parts.
Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is on almost everyone's Thanksgiving table, either because people love it of maybe because they just love that fried-onion topping.
Cranberry Compote

Chamomile has a delicate, floral flavor that pairs beautifully with Riesling wine.
Buttermilk Biscuits

These buttermilk biscuits require a light touch.
Thai Chicken Salad

Turn this delectable chicken salad into easy finger food by serving it on crisp endive leaves.
Sesame Noodles with Chicken

This simple recipe is easy to tailor to accommodate a range of tastes.
Squash Carrot Soup

On a cold winter's day, there's no better way to warm up than with a delicious bowl of soup.
Assorted Finger Sandwiches

These quintessential shower favorites are as easy as they are delicious.
Pencil Sandwiches

No. 2? No way! These pencil sandwiches will take first place at a back-to-school celebration.
Veggie Chips

Do away with potato chips and try these light, colorful crisps instead.
Ham and Apple Sandwich

Make over the standard lunch sandwich with a few easy twists that kids will love.
Autumnal Fruit Leathers

Have fun with different cookie-cutter shapes and fruits to fit the season.
Tuna Salad with Walnuts

This salad is perfect on its own, in a sandwich or as a dip for pita chips.
Tomato Soup with Number-Shaped Croutons

Kids will love counting down each bite of this delicious soup.
Banana Bread Muffins

For freshness and fun, wrap these muffins in parchment and decorate with your child's favorite colorful comic.
Apple Chips

If your kids love chips, this recipe offers a perfect healthy twist.
Butterfly-Shaped Polenta

Kids will love the rich taste of this easy-to-make polenta.
Fruit Caterpillar

For an extra-special treat, use chocolate chips for the eyes.
Chicken Salad Sandwiches

If you are planning on serving lunch, your guests will love this recipe for Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
Mini Chicken Tostadas

Let kids create their own Mexican lunch with these easy-to-prepare mini taco salads.
Pack the Perfect Lunch

The return to school in the fall is an exciting time for kids.
5 Secrets to a Successful Lunch Box

There is nothing worse than pulling a lunch box out of a backpack only to find that your (adorable but discerning) child hasn't eaten a thing you've packed.
5 Tips for Picky Eaters

Chef and cookbook writer, Kate McMillan, shares her tips for turning picky eaters into kids who are excited to try new things.
Chicken & Rice Soup

Warm chicken soup is like a thermos full of love!
Chicken Skewers with Orzo Pasta Salad

These chicken skewers are healthy and light, and they can easily be cooked ahead of time.
Creamy Black Bean Soup

Delicious and nourishing, our black bean soup comes together in one easy step.
"Edamommy Dip"

Edamame is a common lunchbox snack these days.
Fresh Fruit with Orange Yogurt Dunk

Any fresh, seasonal fruit tastes even better paired with this yogurt dip.
Ham and Cheese Stacks

Apple slices replace bread in this fun take on a lunchtime classic.
Italian Quesadillas

This is a quesadilla with an Italian accent.
Number Sandwiches

Celebrate eight days of light with easy-to-make shaped sandwiches.
Peanut Butter Pinwheels

This is a fun one to make with your kids.
Pita Pesto Pizza

Pita bread makes an easy, unfussy pizza crust.
Quinoa Tabouli Salad

Pack up this simple grain salad for a delicious and energizing at-school snack.
Spare Parts Pasta Salad

Not only is this pasta salad incredibly tasty and easy to make, it's absolutely perfect for a robot-inspired party!
Speedy Confetti Pasta

This recipe is designed to take advantage of whatever tasty vegetables you might have in your refrigerator.
Storybook Page Puff Pastry Tarts

These individual puff pastry tarts are shaped to resemble small books.
Stuffing-on-a-Stick

Food is always more fun when it's on a stick.
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Hummus

A fresh twist on an old favorite, this sweet potato hummus is a hit with kids.
Take Away Taco Salad

The salty crunch of a few crumbled tortilla chips gives this healthy salad special appeal.
Tuna Salad Cutouts

Sandwiches in creative shapes make for a fun new experience. Keep several cutout shapes on hand so you can keep your child guessing.
Turkey, Cheese & Salsa Pinwheels

Putting pinwheels on a skewer will not only add a bit of fun to a lunchbox but it will also help hold the spirals together.

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