Cooking for Kids

Looking for fun and nutritious recipes for kids? Check out our cooking for kids collection. You’ll find delicious treats, desserts, and dinner dishes that the whole family will enjoy.

  • Cheeseburger Sliders

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Cheeseburger sliders are one of those clever dishes that disappear quickly. They’ve got all the familiar burger flavors—savory beef, melty cheese, pickles, a soft bun, and that tangy “secret” sauce—but baked up in a way that makes them especially handy for dinner, game day, or casual parties and get-togethers. They’re simple, satisfying, and just plain…

  • Mud Hen Bars

    Total Time: 45 minutes

    Buttery base bars topped with chocolate, marshmallows, and brown sugar meringue — a nostalgic Southern favorite.

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

    Total Time: 37 minutes

    Celebrate special occasions with a chocolate chip cookie cake that combines the best of cookies and cake in one dessert.

  • Elevated Tuna Melt (And It’s Easy!)

    Total Time: 16 minutes

    Take your taste buds to the next level with this elevated tuna melt. Creamy tuna, melty Gruyere cheese, and a satisfying crunch.

  • Ranch Oyster Crackers

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Upgrade your snack game with homemade ranch oyster crackers. These savory, crunchy bites are a crowd-pleaser.

  • Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

    Total Time: 32 minutes

    Looking for a new way to use zucchini? Try these mouthwatering chocolate zucchini muffins that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

  • Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Ground turkey can be just as tasty as beef in these flavorful sloppy Joes! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

  • Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Total Time: 20 minutes

    These soft chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and taste great. Scale the recipe up for a larger batch.

  • Simple Macaroni and Cheese

    Total Time: 37 minutes

    If you crave macaroni and cheese but don’t have time to make a cheese sauce, this recipe is the perfect solution.

  • Maple Cinnamon French Toast

    Total Time: 36 minutes

    This easy French toast will make your day! Cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla add flavor to the egg batter.

  • Jammie Dodgers

    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Jammie dodgers are one of Britain’s favorite cookies, and one bite will tell you why!

  • Hot Dog Chowder

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    If you have hot dogs left over from a party or cookout, repurpose them and make this delicious chowder!

  • Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Total Time: 30 minutes

    These gingerbread cupcakes are rich with molasses and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. They’re soft, moist, and taste just like traditional gingerbread cake but in perfectly portioned cupcakes. Frost with a simple cream cheese icing or try a lemon cream cheese frosting for a bright twist.

  • Meatloaf Muffins

    Total Time: 45 minutes

    These muffin meatloaves will be an instant hit with the whole family. The muffin shape makes classic meatloaf fun to serve and eat.

  • Chocolate Chip Cake

    Total Time: 42 minutes

    Moist, buttery chocolate chip cake loaded with chocolate and pecans—perfect for dessert or potlucks.

  • Chewy Sugar Cookies

    Total Time: 24 minutes

    These chewy sugar cookies are soft and tender with a crisp sugar coating. An easy, classic recipe that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a quick homemade treat.

  • Cowboy Cookies

    Total Time: 22 minutes

    Cowboy cookies have it all! Peanut butter, brown sugar, oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut! What more could you ask for?

  • Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    When it comes to quick, easy, and tasty family meals, sloppy joe sandwiches have long been a favorite. Make these easy sloppy joes for your family or scale the recipe up for a crowd!