Thursday, March 18, 2010

Get your Grill on?

With summer coming up around the corner, I figure it would be nice to post some kid-friendly summer food ideas! Kids love to get messy, and it's rare that they're allowed to make a mess at the dinner table. From ribs to corn on the cob, this saucy and sloppy meal is sure to bring a few smiles!

Kid-friendly dishes

Appetizers/Sides:
Cole slaw: Cabbage, carrots and maybe a few other vegetables are cleverly masked by a sweet dressing.
Corn on the cob: It's hard to eat corn if you're missing your front teeth, but it sure is fun.
Baked beans: Full of fiber, the sweet sauce on these beans entices kids.

Entrees:
Barbecued ribs: Kids love getting their fingers messy. They'll gobble these up.
Pulled pork sandwich: A bun helps contain the juicy barbecued meat.
Fried catfish: Breading, it seems, makes any food appealing to kids.

Treat:
Sweet potato pie: Vegetables for dessert!

Thumbs-up:
There are plenty of "kid-friendly" foods here.
Family-size portions mean it's easy to share.

Thumbs-down:
Much of the meat is greasy and salty.
Many sides are deep-fried.

This list is from babyfit.com.

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