365 Foods Kids Love to Eat: Fun, Nutritious and Kid-Tested!

by Sheila Ellison, Judith Gray

Overview

A complete guide to HAPPY, healthy mealtimes

Here it is-the cookbook parents have been waiting for, filled with carefully chosen, great tasting, good-for-you, kitchen-tested recipes that appeal to the whole family, especially the kids! Encourage healthy attitudes toward food and lifelong, wholesome eating habits with 365 Foods Kids Love to Eat!

Perfect for busy parents and child-care providers

"A book with all the goodies." -Daily News

"As a mother and pediatrician, I have found this book to be full of healthful recipes that kids really like! A must for anyone who has the happy and sometimes perilous job of feeding children."

--Joan Slackman, MD

"Parents with children who hate all food (except Lucky Charms) will grasp this book to their breasts with gratitude." --Fresno Bee

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402231247
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	07/01/2005
Series:	365
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	440
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Sheila Ellison has a B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, and is the creator and author of the very popular and successful "365" series of parenting books, including 365 Days of Creative Play and 365 Afterschool Activities. These books have grown out of Sheila's lifelong involvement with children, her many volunteer efforts on their behalf and her founding of community youth groups and mentoring programs. The mother of four children, she has recently completed national media tours presenting her ideas on successful parenting along with new products that make life with children easier. She is currently writing her next work.

Dr. Judith Gray is internationally known as an author, teacher, leader in dance research, and speaker on future trends in education. A former Executive Director of the Girl's Club of Tucson, Dr. Gray has been an educator at both the high school and university levels. A mother of four, she is currently helping to develop state-of-the-art high schools in Washington and is on the Antioch University teaching faculty. Dr. Gray is also the coauthor of 365 Days of Creative Play and 365 Afterschool Activities and has also published three books on dance.

Sheila Ellison is the dedicated mother of four children and the stepmother of two. She is the creator and author of the 365 Series of parenting books, including 365 Games Babies Play, 365 Days of Creative Play, 365 Afterschool Activities, 365 Foods Kids Love to Eat, and 365 Ways to Raise Great Kids. She has appeared on Oprah, the Later Today Show, and the CBS Early Show. Her books have been featured in O Magazine, Parenting, Family Circle, Glamour, Complete Woman, Healthy Kids Magazine, New York Daily News, and San Francisco Chronicle, and have been selections of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club. Sheila has appeared on hundreds of radio shows across the country. She continues to write and lives in Northern California.

Dr. Judith Gray is internationally known as an author, teacher, leader in dance research and speaker on future trends in education and dance. A former executive director of the Girl's Club of Tucson, Dr. Gray has been an educator at both the high school and university level. A mother of four, she is currently helping to develop a state-of-the-art high school in the Everett School District, Washington, and is on the Antioch University teaching faculty. Dr. Gray is also coauthor of 365 Food Kids Love to Eat and 365 Days of Creative Play.

Read an Excerpt

Orange and Sweet Potato (4 months)
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato; 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 orange

Directions
Peel, chop and boil sweet potato in a little water, drain and then mash with a little butter. Squeeze orange into sweet potato and stir. If baby is 9 months or older, add peeled, finely chopped orange segments.

Note: Try wrapping pieces of fruit in clear, sterilized muslin secured with a rubber band, for baby to chew on.

Yogurt Shake
Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat fruit flavored yogurt (or plain yogurt with 3 tablespoons unsweetened jam added); 1 cup favorite fruit juice; 1 cup ice cubes

Directions:
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Eat with a spoon, a low-fat slushy delight! Yield: 2 servings.

Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
Ingredients:
8 ounces (225 g) packaged puff pastry; 1 egg; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out pastry 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface to a neat square. Using a sharp knife, cut into strips 5 inches by 1/2 inch. Brush the strips with beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese, covering pastry evenly. Twist each pastry strip to form a spiral. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden. Good for lunch box snack! Yield: 12 - 15 servings.

Note: Good eating habits can be easily learned when meals are planned to give a balanced diet and children are allowed to eat what they wish from what is placed before them. This is good advice from therapists Genevieve Painter and Raymond Corsine in The Practical Parent. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984), p.59.

Ice Cream Cone Cakes
Ingredients:
Flat bottomed ice cream cones; Cake mix; Frosting mix; Cake decorations; Muffin pan

Directions:
Prepare cake mix according to directions. Spoon the batter into the cones until they are 2/3 full. Place the cones on the muffin pan and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12 to 15 minutes. When cool, frost and decorate. Yield: 12 - 15 cupcakes.

Activity: Tell your child something about the day they were born.

Table of Contents

Introduction by the Authors
Table Management for Families
Healthful Suggestions
Healthful Substitutions
Rules for Baby Food Chefs
Making Your Own Baby Food

Chapter 1Baby Foods
Pear and Spinach Puree
Brown Rice Cereal
Orange and Sweet Potato
Apricot and Apple Puree
Peas Pudding
Homemade Yogurt
Yogurt Plus
Basic Oatmeal
Corn Cereal
Vegetable Puree
Pumpkin Bake
Vegetable Custard
Baked Apple and Potato Pie
Spinach Cheese Bake
Scrambled Eggs Plus
Chicken with Apples
Chicken or Beef Stew
Baked Custard
Cousous with Cauliflower and Carrots

Chapter 2Beverages
Cranana Crush
Watermelon Whirl
Chocolate Frosted Shake
Cranberry Delight
Veggie Refresher
Yogurt Fruit Shake
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Hot Cocoa Nightcap
Strawberry Fizz
Hot Apple Zinger
Lemonade
Simple Egg Nog
Sherbert Party Punch
Minted Lemon Granita
Sun Tea

Chapter 3Breads and Muffins
Native American Flat Bread
Magical Cinnamon Rolls
Popovers
Very Berry Muffins
Date Scones
Best Banana Bread
Zucchini Bran Muffins
Hansel and Gretel Gingerbread
Corny Corn Muffins
Cinderella's Pumpkin Bread
Savory Cheese Muffins
Oatmeal Raisin Bread
Yogurt Fruit Scones
Corn and Tomato Bread
Peanut Butter Mini Muffins
Apricot Carrot Loaf

Chapter 4Breakfast
Flavorful French Toast with Maple Yogurt Sauce
Applesauce Pancakes
Pear Plumps
Eggs Bennie
Hawaiian Toast
Egg and Cheese Souffle
Apple Cheese Omelet
Museli and Yogurt
Anything Can Scramble
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Stuffed Tomatoes
Aunt Katie's Coffee Cake
CrepesSurprise
Big Apple Pancake
Warm Rice and Blueberries
Puff Baby
Stuffed French Toast
Pigs in a Blanket

Chapter 5Fruits
Fruity Banana Split
Apple Fritters
Roast Chicken with Grapes
Apple Apricot Compote
Fall Fruit Medley
Hot Apple Scrunch
Grilled Bananas
Caramel Apple Chunks
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit
Fairy-Tale Ambrosia
Apple and Carrot Soup
Apple, Spinach, and Feta Strudel
Pot of Gold Salad with Creamy Pineapple Dressing
Apple Dumpling
Apricot Chicken Breast
Apple and Grape Salad
Sausage and Fruit Bake

Chapter 6Do it Yourself
Maley Milkshake
Cinnamon Toast
Boiled Eggs
Homemade Cheese
Raspberry Passion Fruit Swirls
Blueberry Crepes
Egg Nests
Crackers
Yummy Parfaits
Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwich
Berries and Cream
Eggs in a Bun
Creamy Fettuccine
Fish in a Blanket
Layered M&M Bars
Green Eggs and Ham

Chapter 7Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Croquettes
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
PB and PineappleSandwiches
Smoothie
Peanutty Popcorn Balls
PB Chip Muffins
Vegetable Peanut Dip
Pineapple Pasta
Peanut Butte Granola
No-bake Nutty Fruit Drops

Chapter 8Lunch Boxes
Cheddar Cheese Cookies
Tiny Tuna Souffles
Baked Bread Sandwiches
Adventure Chili
Vegetable Flat Bread
Potato Cheese Saucers
Naturally Soft Pretzels
Bran Apple Bars
Cheese and Whatever Quiche
Grandma's Granola
Cheesy Chocolate Cupcakes
Breadsticks
Spinach Squares
Oven-Fried Chicken
RG Trail Mix
Crepe Club Sandwiches
Lunch Box Mini Meats

Chapter 9Salads
Rice Salad
German Hot Potato Salad
Mandarin Orange Salad
Fruity Fall Salad
Cashew Chicken Surprise
Tuna Flowers
Perfect Potato Salad
Sweet-Sour Bean Salad
Tangy Spinach Salad
Salad Nicoise
Chicken Salad in Edible Bowls
Spinach and Pine Nuts Salad
Matchstick Salad
Snow Crab Salad
Apple Raisin Salad
Ring Around of Jell-O

Chapter 10Sandwiches
Giant Baked Sandwich
Honeymoon Sandwich
Fruity Bagel Sandwich
BLT Sandwich
Sandwich Filling Ideas
Raisinut Sandwich
Plougman's Lunch
Seafood Sandwich
Banana Honey Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sentence Sandwiches
Tortilla Sandwiches
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Kid's Steak Sandwiches
Sprinkle Sandwiches

Chapter 11Soups
Egg Rice Soup
Cowboy's Corn Chowder
Alphabet Tomato Soup
Split Pea Swirl
Matzo Ball Soup
Shrimp Bisque
Fresh Tomato Soup
Potato and Popcorn Soup
Chunky Cream of Vegetable Soup
Chicken Dumpling Soup
Macaroni Soup
Potato-Leek Soup
Minestrone Soup
Chunky Vegetable Beef Soup
Carrot and Parsley Soup
BroccoliSoup
Meatless Chili Soup

Chapter 12Snacks
Cheese Pretzels
Deviled Eggs
Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
Toothpick Tidbits
Nacho Popcorn
Bologna Lilies
Hideout Crunchies
Avocado Half Shells
Berry Bagels
New Zealand Pikelets
Graham Crackers
Crispy Cheese Critters
Sweet Potato Chips
Asparagus Rolls
Disappearing Artichoke DIp
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crispy Tartlets

Chapter 13Cookies
Detective Cookies
Oatmeal Raspberry Bars
Chocolate Pinwheels
Peanut Kiss Cookies
Pineapple Apple Bars
Some More's
Chocolate Brownies
Gingerbread Giants
Chewy Fruit Cookies
Puppet Show Cookies
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Chippers
Rice Mallow Bars
Miss Ginger Snap
Pie Crust Rolls
Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
Orange Cookies

Chapter 14Designer Foods
Designer Pancakes
Oatmeal Add-Ons
Taco Salad
Collage Melt
Terrific Tomato Soup
Heavenly Star Pizza
Cracker Crunchies
Mashed Potato Sculpture
Designer Omelet
Food Sculpture
Clubhouse Sandwiches
Peach Perfection
Designer Fish Tacos
Layered Vegetable Salad
Monkey Bread
Tortilla Towers
Kids' Kebabs

Chapter 15Pasta
Macaroni and Cheese
Homemade Noodles
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Zucchini and Yogurt Pasta
Flowering Spinach Lasagna
Chicken Fruit Pasta Salad
Lovely Lemon Noodles
Wild Rice with Apples
Donna's Noodle Rice
Gnocchi
Lazy Lasagna
White Rice
Bacon and Egg Spaghetti
Apple Risotto
Avocado Pasta
Rice Mold
Diana's Spaghetti Pie

Chapter 16Vegetables
Apple Potato Folds
Vegetable Cheesecake
Vegetable in Creamy White Sauce
Whipped Cheese Potatoes
Vegetable Dip
Corn and Carrot Pudding
Scalloped Potatoes
Vegetable Patties
Golden Roast Potatoes
Carrot Mushroom Loaf
Vegetable Pie
Zucchini Cakes with Red Pepper
Old-Fashioned Green Beans
Cauliflower Cheese Cloud
Stir-Fried Vegetables
Hash Brown Heaven
Asparagus Crepes

Chapter 17Meats
Mini Meat Pies
Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes
Family Pot Roast
Beef Stroganoff
Chili
Shepherd's Pie
Chinese Beef and Pea Pods
Teriyaki Beef Kebabs
Hominy Beef Casserole
Sneaky Meat Loaf
Very Easy Beef Stew
Dried Fruit Pork Chops
Barbecued Baby Rips
Tangy Apple Meatballs
Meat in a Loaf
Ham Steak with Pineapple

Chapter 18Poultry
Honey-Lover's Chicken
Chicken Stroganoff
Tortilla Chicken Dip
Cornish Game Hens
Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Normandy
Chicken Broccoli Quiche
Lemon Chicken
Chicken and Rice
Stir-Fry Chicken
Chicken with Olives and Feta

Chapter 19Fish
Sweet and Sour Fish
Scampi for Scamps
Rosemary Fishand Potatoes
Halibut with Lemon-Lime Butter
Smoked Trout and White Beans
Baked Crumbed Fish
Shrimp and FishMornay
Spinach and Apple FishRolls
Sole inGreen Noodles
Creamy Crab Fettucini
Sam's Salmon Roll

Chapter 20Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Sweet Brown Rice Custard
Strawberry Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Orange Bread Pudding
Fresh Cherry Dish
Honey Apples
Fresh Peach Crisp
Pineapple Meringue
Raspberry Chocolate Tart
Banana Orange FLan
Fruit Gallete
Pumpkin Steamed Pudding
Strawberry Shortcake
Blueberry Pudding Cake
Fruit Salad Cake
Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

Chapter 21Parties
Time-Saving Truffle
Cheesy Cups
Ham or Turkey Roll-Ups
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons
Ice Cream Cone Cakes
Carrot Cupcakes
Small Stack Sandwich
Fresh Flower Cake
A Cool Cake
Tiny Pineapple Burgers
Layered Party Rice
Cream Puffs
Rainbow Jell-O
Hot Dogs in Sleeping Bags
Gift-Wrapped Sandwiches
Ice Cream Snow Balls
Tea Party Snacks

Chapter 22Holidays
Queen of Hearts Tarts
Shamrock Butter Cookies
Easter Egg Braid
Christmas Wreaths
Mother's Day Souffle
Dad's Favorite Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cake
Fourth of July Fruit Plate
Caramel Apple Bobs
Roast Turkey with Fruit Stuffing
Fall Pumpkin Soup
Challah Breakfast Toast with Berry Sauce
Spring Young Garlic Soup
Snow Balls

Chapter 23World Dishes
Filipino Fried Egg Rolls
Jamaican Papaya Shrimp
French Onion Soup
NasiGoreng
Greek Potato Salad
Scotch Eggs
New Zealand Pavlova
Pirate's Paella from Spain
Flat Bread from India
Oriental Stir-Fry
Australian Cabbage Salad
Botswanan Plantain Chips
Cornish Pasties
Russian Kasha
Italian Chicken Risotto
Quesadillas
Brazillian Flan

About the Authors