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This kitchen activity will engage your preschooler's senses and fine motor skills, and she'll have fun eating her unique creations when she's done!

Start Father's Day off on the right foot by baking Dad a batch of scrumptious muffins packed with fruit, fiber, and heart-healthy oat bran.

This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

Get your child cooking with this easy side dish from the Bahamas.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

This refreshing salad is tasty and chock full of fresh veggies! Your child will hone her slicing skills as she makes this delicious dish.

If your child likes Creamsicles, he'll love this punch. With its bright orange hue, it's perfect for a Halloween party, or summer barbecue.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

This twist on classic mashed potatoes includes parsnips, a root vegetable with a sweet flavor your kids will love.

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

Fresh kale and coconut milk come together in this a fragrant dish that makes a great vegetable side or light main course.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Dress up your holiday table with braised collard greens flavored with a smoked turkey leg.

This blanched broccoli salad is dressed up with kid-friendly ingredients like dried cherries and crowd-pleasing bacon.

Edible holiday gifts are perfect for the foodie in your life. Learn how to make edible holiday gifts with this activity and tutorial.

Learn how to make onigiri, a popular Japanese snack.

Ready for easy cheese making? Cooking is an art and a science, and it's great hands-on learning. Plus it's fun!

This yogurt dip can do anything ranch dip can, and more! It's a healthy snack easy for kids to make...and eat.

Cook these dumplings with your kids to ring in the Chinese New Year or any day you're craving tasty homemade food!

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Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

These spring spring rolls are a tasty treat for lunch, dinner, or just a snack.