Dinner Makeovers for Picky Eaters

Make tweaks to your kids' favorite foods until they evolve into dinners the whole family will eat. Ready to stop being a short-order cook? Dig in!

Text by Rebecca Felsenthal; Recipes by Colleen Weeden

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Chicken Nuggets, Rice, and Corn
Calories: 575
Saturated fat: 6g
Sodium: 606mg

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Comments (20)

gregorybastow wrote:

wow - veg; corn is pure carb - white rice just become sugar and the chicken has more white flour, eggs and breadcrumbs all over it - I would call this a veyr unhealthy meal.

12/6/2011 12:39:51 PM Report Abuse

joyce.l.beebe wrote:

Rice and corn?! Nothing green at all?

8/11/2011 12:57:37 PM Report Abuse

tton wrote:

How are these recipes for picky eaters? They aren't any different than any other recipe group I have seen - check, rice, and mac and cheese...

3/24/2011 01:25:34 PM Report Abuse

visitude98 wrote:

Feeding Growing kids is one thing, but trying to introduce new food to them is like cutting off a limb. I started feeding my kids different types of food as soon as I could, because I really didn't want to make a rod for my own back later. The way you've introduced the foods above is excellent. My boys could take a leaf or two out of your book. ;) Thank you. http://www.baby-ads.com

1/17/2011 07:05:37 AM Report Abuse

fluckewe836394 wrote:

I feel sorry for the kids of parents with poor reading comprehension skills. THIS slide is NOT the "healthier" meal. THIS slide represents the meal in need of a makeover. Actually, my 3 year old kidlet would prefer the third alternative, she prefers salads and won't touch potatoes (or most other starches, including bread). And no fried foods. I hope this trend continues...(crossing fingers)

8/22/2010 10:36:08 AM Report Abuse