Long Island Parent Talk

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a fun twist on traditional pizza, perfect for an appetizer or served with a salad for lunch. I found the recipe in "Fresh: Recipes for Enjoying Ingredients At Their Peak," by the editors of Better Homes and Gardens (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; $29.99).

Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose an make-ahead overnight breakfast casserole. I found the recipe in "The Recipe Girl Cookbook," by Lori Lange (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; $24.99).

Make-Ahead Overnight Breakfast Casserole (Makes 10 servings)

Ingredients - 8 cups day-old French bread or focaccia cubes (half...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose an easy-to-prepare dessert. I found the recipe in "Simply Sensational Cookies" by Nancy Baggett (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; $29.99).

One-Pot Honey-Oatmeal Drop Cookies (Makes 40-45 21⁄2- to 3-inch cookies)

Ingredients - 1 1⁄2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose an ice cream dessert, perfect for St. Patrick's Day. I found the recipe on Spoonful.com, a Disney website filled with thousands of crafts, games and recipes for children and families.

Easy Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients - 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers or chocolate wafers -...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a healthy granola bar, perfect for an afternoon snack. I found the recipe in "Edible DIY: Simple, Giftable Recipes to Savor and Share," by Lucy Baker (Running Press; $19). 

Pecan Granola Bars (makes 24 bars)

Ingredients -2 cups rolled oats -1 cup shredded unsweetened...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a delicious pepperoni appetizer, perfect for the Super Bowl. I found the recipe in "The Picky Palate Cookbook: 133 Recipes for Even Your Pickiest Eaters" (Wiley Hardcover, $24.99). 

Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Quick Bread

Ingredients -1 cup all-purpose flour -1 1/2 teaspoons...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a healthy twist on a traditional kid-friendly dish -- meatballs and spaghetti squash. I found the recipe in "The Digest Diet" by Liz Vaccariello (Reader's Digest Association Inc., $24.99). 

Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients -1 spaghetti squash...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a creative, kid-friendly twist on a traditional salad. I found the recipe in "Dora and Diego Let's Cook," by Nickelodeon (Wiley; $16.95).

BackPack's Salad Bundles (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients -1/3 cup low-fat sour cream -1/4 cup salsa -2 romaine leaves -1/2 red sweet...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose an easy apple tart. I found the recipe in "Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 Recipes and Tips to Elevate Simple, Fresh Meals Any Night of the Week," by Melissa d' Arabian (Clarkson Potter; $24.99).

Classic Apple Tart (Makes one 9- or 9 1/2-inch tart)

Ingredients -1 stick unsalted...

In my ongoing quest to find tasty, kid-friendly food appropriate for the whole family, this week I chose a quick and easy tomato soup. I found the recipe in "The Picky Palate Cookbook: 133 Recipes for Even Your Pickiest Eaters," by Jenny Flake (Wiley; $24.99).

10-Minute Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

Ingredients -2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes -1/4 cup finely chopped white onion...