Cooking with kids

Nutrition doesn’t usually play a starring role at the holiday breakfast table, but bread pudding is full of protein. Add a side of fresh fruit.

Tomato soup and grilled cheese is a classic. We put a classy spin on it by adding pesto to the soup and ham and Swiss to the sandwich.

You could argue a good party relies on good company—but we think it's all about the food. These delicious bites will get everyone talking.

Oh, you don't know about potachos? Thinly sliced potatoes take the place of tortilla chips in this hearty nacho-style dish.

There ain't no party like a chicken skewer party. Especially when they're perfectly seasoned with a creamy yogurt dip for dunking.

There's nothing wicked about these classic apps. Egg yolks are whipped into a frenzy with capers, mayo and Dijon then topped with crispy prosciutto.

What's a party without potstickers? Lay out these onion- and shrimp-filled ones and watch them disappear.

What's not to love about a homemade meatball coupled with fresh basil and a mini bocconcini on a stick? Your party guests won't be disappointed by these.

A Japanese specialty, onigiri are rice balls often filled with fish then wrapped in seaweed and topped with toasted sesame seeds.

We know what's on your wish list: Holiday recipes that can be prepped ahead so you're not fussing around the kitchen like a frantic elf. Consider these festive food ideas our gift to you.

These puffed rice treats take just a few minutes more: Let the melted butter get all nutty and brown, and then add salt. Boom.

If you're not used to cooking with tofu, these little cakes are a great start. There's lots of jobs for little sous chefs to help out with, too.

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Bite-sized chicken pieces update a fall favourite in this cozy, chunky chicken chili.

Skipping utensils can be fun! If you're short on time, this butter chicken recipe is fast and easy thanks to store-bought sauce.

Slightly garlicky and nicely cheesy, a white pizza is perfect for tomato-phobic kids. Store-bought pizza dough means your pie is almost as easy as delivery.

Brunch doesn't have to be fussy. Using store-bought chocolate croissants gives you a bakery-style finish without even breaking a sweat.

Beef and broccoli stir-fry is a classic Asian take-out meal that you can make at home easily with this recipe.

Slurping a bowl of French onion soup is never a bad idea. Plus, humble onions don't lose their nutritional punch from being cooked down.

With quinoa, black beans and egg, this breakfast bowl is one seriously protein-packed start to the day.