Healthy Kids Dinner Recipes (Slide 1)

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs

To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried.

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Old-Fashioned Spaghetti & M…

To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, w…View slide

Almond-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Instead of batter-dipped, deep-fried nuggets, we coat chicken tenders in a seasoned almond and whole…View slide

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the great comfort foods, especially when stuffed with a satisfying mixture of le…View slide

No-Bake Macaroni & Cheese

Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but you…View slide

The EatingWell Taco

Building the perfect taco is a very personal task—cheese under meat, cheese on top, no cheese at a…View slide

Hamburger Buddy

Very finely chopping onion, mushrooms and carrots in the food processor is not only fast—it makes …View slide

Cornmeal-Crusted Chicken Nu…

Tossing chicken tenders with cornmeal gives these chicken nuggets great crunch without deep-frying. …View slide

Black Bean Quesadillas

In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans…View slide

Tortellini Primavera

This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use fro…View slide

BBQ Chicken Tenders

These crispy chicken “wings,” made with boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders, stay crispy w…View slide

Crispy Turkey Tostadas

Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada sh…View slide

Moo Shu Vegetables

This vegetarian version of the classic Chinese stir-fry, Moo Shu, uses already-shredded vegetables t…View slide

Oven-Fried Fish & Chips

Fish and chips are traditionally sold wrapped in paper to soak up all the grease—not a good sign. …View slide

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey B…

These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminisc…View slide

Golden Baked Pork Cutlets

These quick breaded pork cutlets made with just a few ingredients are so delicious everyone will be …View slide

Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy

Can you really make a chicken-fried steak that isn't loaded with saturated fat and salt? Absolutely.…View slide

Turkey & Tomato Panini

A creamy spread full of Parmesan and fresh basil cozies up to turkey and summer-ripe tomato slices f…View slide

EatingWell Fish Sticks

You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of t…View slide

Corn & Broccoli Calzones

These calzones are stuffed with a summery combination of corn and broccoli, but you can use whatever…View slide

Sweet-&-Sour Chicken Drumst…

Chicken drumsticks stay deliciously moist when grilled—even with the skin removed. Minty sweet-and…View slide

Mini Chile Relleno Casseroles

Everyone gets an individual portion with this vegetarian, Tex-Mex mini casserole. A normal-size cass…View slide

EatingWell's Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni pizza gets a healthful makeover with whole-wheat pizza dough and a flavorful tomato sauce …View slide

Fettuccine Alfredo

Alfredo di Lello, the Roman restaurateur who created his signature sauc.e in the 1920s, might be sta…View slide

Mock Risotto

Risotto is hardly effortless fare, what with all that stirring over a hot stove. But instant brown r…View slide

EatingWell Sloppy Joes

Our updated Sloppy Joe takes lean ground beef and adds chopped cremini mushrooms and diced fresh plu…View slide

Crispy Baked Drumsticks wit…

These baked chicken drumsticks are crispy-crunchy outside and succulent and juicy inside. Serve with…View slide

Classic Hamburger

Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers. A quick blend of mayonnaise, …View slide

Skillet Tuna Noodle Casserole

Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends to be made with c…View slide

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