Recipes for children's dishes

Instead of traditional bread, serve these fun pig-shaped buns for dinner. To make things easier, make them with store-bought bread dough and get the whole family involved. For kids...

These snow-white, airy, cloud-like meringues are perfect for the winter holidays. Crispy on the outside, they captivate with their soft center. A sprinkle of decorative sugar adds a touch of...

Sweet butternut squash and salty, crunchy pieces of pancetta meet in this pasta for a unique and unusual combination. The pumpkin isn't added in the usual chunks, but...

Breakfast cereal desserts are simple, delicious, and crunchy. Kids love them, and older kids can make them themselves, as the recipe requires no baking. These crispy, sweet-and-savory bars...

A fun way to make your favorite cookies even better: turn them into mini summer watermelon cookies! For this recipe, in addition to the Oreo cookies themselves, you'll need red and green melt-in-the-mouth...

Beautifully seared meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce and served over cooked pasta. And inside each meatball is a surprise: gooey mozzarella in the center, so serve them hot. Excellent...

"Besan laddu is the most popular Diwali treat. It's the first mithai (sweet) recipe I mastered, and it's been my favorite since childhood," says Surbhi Sahni. "When I was growing up, my dad would often..."

This healthy dessert was created especially for children who aren't big fans of beans. Offer them this rich chocolate brownie, and you can be sure they'll get their share of protein and...

These kid-friendly sandwiches are made with crispy lemon-curd-marinated chicken, crispy prosciutto slices, refreshing pesto mayo, and gooey mozzarella cheese on top.

Slow and steady wins the race. Decorate your nautical-themed party with these adorable turtle cupcakes. Use any vanilla cupcakes, store-bought or your favorite...

These owl cupcakes look back at you and look seriously cool! For decoration, you'll need chocolate vermicelli sprinkles. And if you want to make white snowy owls, instead...

Even Finding Nemo fans or aquarium fish enthusiasts will find it hard to resist this incredible dessert. These vibrant clownfish cupcakes look stunning and make a great...

Croak-croak! These frogs would be a welcome addition to a wildlife-themed party or as a complement to floral-decorated cupcakes to keep the table from looking too girly. For a beautiful...

Your elephant parade with gumdrop ears and trunks will be surprisingly easy and unforgettable. These cute pink elephant cupcakes will be the perfect addition to any children's party or...

These cute chick cupcakes look complicated, but they're actually easy to make: the legs, wings, and beaks are made from gummy candies! For decoration, look for coarse crystals...

This simple pasta casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham from last night's holiday party. Combine it with cooked pasta and green peas in a creamy sauce, top with cheese, and...

Even a novice pastry chef can make homemade marshmallow fondant using this recipe. All you need are marshmallows, water, and powdered sugar. And to assemble these cute monkeys, arm yourself with...

These adorable giraffes can be easily made using homemade marshmallow-based fondant, which is also incredibly easy to make. It's easy to mix, simple to work with, and lasts for several days...

Make this fun dessert using double marshmallow cereal. Melted marshmallows hold the cereal together, and the colorful marshmallow shapes inside...