side dishes

Whip up a batch of these deceptively delicious sneaky snack bars and pop 'em into your kids' lunch boxes for a nutritious, sweet treat!

This summer vegetable and pasta salad is great to feed a crowd—make the pasta and dressing a day in advance to cut down prep time.

We've yet to meet a kid who doesn't love noodles with peanut sauce. If there are allergies in your family, swap the peanut butter for soy nut butter.

Three cheers for fried rice. With tender-crisp broccoli and salty bacon, all signs point to adding this into weekly rotation.

Kids will love this fun St. Patty's-themed treat. And guacamole is a sure bet for adults, too.

The top is the best part of the muffin, right? Enjoy this cheesy cornbread tops with a steaming bowl of chili on top of soup, or snack on them as they are.

Simple and delicious, this healthy and wholesome frittata is perfect as a snack or meal.

Finger foods are fun. Make these broccoli-packed cheddar tots for a snack, side dish or bring it to your next potluck.

This Mexican quinoa recipe, a healthy and satisfying one-pot meal, also makes an excellent filling for a wrap or burrito.

Dig into these roasted red peppers. They're stuffed with rice, veggies and lots of cheese.

These pickles pack a punch: Think burgers, potato salad, grain bowls and straight-up snacking.

This superfood gets an upgrade with crumbled bacon bits, sour cream and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup.

Got a greens-averse kid? Try roasted broccoli. The florets get crispy, the stems tender—and there are definitely some natural sugars showing off.

This side dish can be made entirely ahead and reheated at your campsite—almost as easy as cracking a can of beans, but way more delicious.

These twisty cheese straws are irresistible. Try them as a snack or on the side of a saucy plate of pasta. There's no way you can eat just one.

Bring some fun to the dinner table with this educational Chicken Alphabet-Noodle Soup. It's great for overcoming a cold or flu, too.

Balsamic carrots may seem like a grown-up ingredient, but its smooth, candied flavour is perfect for little palates.

Parsnips are naturally sweet (and a great potato or carrot substitute), and Brussels sprouts go down surprisingly easy when coated with maple syrup.

Kids won't eat their veggies? Try these green bean oven fries. The dip has sweet potato whirled throughout, they'll have no idea.