Quick answer
What can I cook so kids will eat it?
Reach for food they know and love — pasta, pancakes, risotto, chicken strips, or homemade pizza. Sneak veg into sauces or fritters.
For kids
Cooking something kids actually like isn't rocket science — you just need the right recipe. Find dishes for little ones through school age: snacks, mains, and sweet treats without needless sugar. Simple, tasty, and made to be eaten.
Best recipes
Homemade raspberry & banana fruit leather (no added sugar)
Chocolate brownie ball monsters
Adorable easter bunnies made from yeast dough
Veggie & cheese muffins
Breakfast tortilla with scrambled eggs and ham
Not just for st. nicholas: haribo bear loaf (or cake)
Sweet buns with silky vanilla custard
Easy buttermilk pancakes
Crispy breadsticks for kids and grown-ups
Cottage cheese pancakes
Halloween graveyard cups with haribo sweets
Rainbow kids' birthday cake
Yogurt & banana cupcakes
Cottage cheese and carrot spread
Chia pudding with mango purée
Oat pancakes with raspberries and yogurt
Frequently asked questions
Do you have recipes for the youngest kids?
Sure. Suitable recipes note a rough age (like 'from one year') and tips to adapt — less salt, softer texture.
How do I handle a picky eater?
No pressure, plenty of patience — offer new foods repeatedly, in small amounts, next to something familiar. Getting kids into the kitchen helps too: they're far more likely to taste what they made themselves.
How do I get more veg into kids?
Offer it when they're hungriest — cut up with a dip before dinner, it disappears on its own. Roasting brings out the sweetness so it beats boiled, and when kids pick the veg at the store themselves, they're much more likely to try it.
What makes a good school snack?
Rotate sweet and savory — fruit, yogurt, bread with cheese, or homemade muffins without the extra sugar. For school, pick snacks that survive a morning without a fridge.