Eshun Mott

If your kids are turning up their nose at plain rice, try this fun sesame-studded sticky rice balls recipe instead. It's a vegetarian gluten-free side dish.

Kids will love this peanutty baked chicken breast recipe, suggested by one of our readers. Use tahini if there are peanut allergies in the family.

This vegetable-packed Shepherd's Pie recipe is a hearty and healthy reader recipe suggestion. Make it in advance for a quick weeknight dinner later on.

This quick, easy and vegetarian capellini with cherry tomatoes and spinach recipe was suggested by reader Crystal Davis of Winnipeg.

In this easy and kid-friendly chicken gyro recipe, storebought rotisserie chicken is transformed by sautéeing it quickly with garlic and herbs.

In this Provençale Tomato Soup, a classic winter favourite is refreshed with the addition of new herbs and spices. Serve with our cheesy toasts, too.

Are your kids not sure about tofu? This sesame and sweet chili tofu recipe uses soft tofu, which is mild-tasting and almost custard-like.

This stir-fried bok choy recipe is so easy to make and your kids will love the flavour of hoisin sauce.

Think beyond beef and whip up these fun and fast shrimp burgers with a mango salsa. Serve on English muffins for another twist!

We bet your kids won’t notice the healthy serving of vegetables in this easy migas recipe—they’ll be too excited about having tortilla chips for breakfast.

These cheesy toasts are perfect with tomato soup. Your kids will love them... and you will too.

This super-simple stove top recipe for sausages with potatoes and Brussels sprouts is a one-pot marvel, perfect for a busy weeknight.

This kale and bacon tart recipe is a delicious way to sneak greens into your kid's diet—chop the kale finely and it will blend into the filling.

Serve this easy turkey and bean burrito recipe with a simple salad for a perfect weeknight dinner everyone will love.

This sweet potato mash with ginger recipe is a fresh new twist on a dinnertime staple. Omit the ginger if your little ones are nervous about spice.

In this vegetarian pho recipe, individual bowls of fragrant vegetable broth and rice noodles are easily customized to suit both kid and adult tastes.

Store-bought energy bars are tasty, but you’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make a sweet, nutty version at home.

Take advantage of those yummy leftovers. These recipes will be a hit with the kids—especially the next day.

You can use homemade or store-bought stock in this simple but hearty chicken and rice soup.

Oatmeal isn't the only grain that makes for great porridge. Barley is a slightly chewy and nutty-tasting option, chock full of fibre.