Family Life Food & Recipes Holidays & Birthdays 6 Holiday Recipes That Can Easily Be Made Kid-Friendly These party faves from the editors of Parents and Allrecipes have tiny twists that will make everyone jolly, whatever their age (or taste preferences). By Parents Editors Published on November 8, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 06 Turkey Meatballs With Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce View Recipe Jennifer Causey Give the younger set the option of dipping their meatballs in ketchup or barbecue sauce. 02 of 06 Creamy Mashed Potatoes View Recipe Jennifer Causey Hold back a cup of the plain mashed potatoes for the kids. Then add the goat cheese, dill, and chives to the rest for the grown-ups. 6 Holiday Brunch Recipes for a Crowd 03 of 06 Jalapeño Popper Cups View Recipe Jennifer Causey Before adding the jalapeños and hot sauce, set aside some of the cream cheese–cheddar filling. Use that to fill phyllo cups just for the kids, and top with bacon bits. (You can make up a name: "Cheesy Bacon Crunchies!") 04 of 06 Puff Pastry Christmas Tree View Recipe Jennifer Causey Do a cheese-only version with half the pinwheels, and serve with marinara. After Step 1, spread just 1/2 cup ricotta mixture on one of the dough sheets, and pick up with Step 4. (For the adults, you'll halve the spinach, onion, and red-pepper flakes.) 16 Christmas Cookie Recipes Perfect for Exchanging This Year 05 of 06 Honey-Orange Glazed Ham View Recipe Jennifer Causey Serve up the ham slider-style: Add thin ham slices to biscuits and top them with mayo, honey mustard, or the recipe's honey glaze—whatever your kid's into these days. 06 of 06 Raspberry Cheesecake Bites View Recipe Jennifer Causey Top a few cheesecake bites with mini chocolate chips instead of the raspberry puree. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit