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Pickle Barrel's Ooey Gooey Multigrain two cheese grilled sandwich

Another classic recipe for kids. Tradi­tional grilled cheese is soaked with butter and oil and loaded with excess cheese. Instead, I use flavorful cheeses and lightly coat the bread with cooking... Read More

Egg salad wraps

Egg salad is another favorite of many children. But the amount of mayonnaise added to chopped eggs dramatically increases the unnecessary calories, fat and cholesterol.

Fettuccine alfredo with green peas

The excess butter, cheese and cream in fettuccine alfredo make it a pasta dish with little nutrition and loads of fat and calories. Let's not clog our children's arteries! Try my lightened-up,... Read More

Tuna cheddar melt

Good quality tuna salad with melted cheddar over an English muffin is a treat for those children who love tuna. Let the kids get involved in the preparation. Make sure you buy tuna packed in water,... Read More

Pasta shells with three cheeses

I like using jumbo pasta shells rather than manicotti pasta since they hold less filling, and children are more likely to eat them. This cheesy filling goes very nicely with the creamy tomato sauce,... Read More

Hamburgers stuffed with cheese and onions

A healthy burger is not something you can easily find in fast-food restaurants today. This one has all the elements of an amazing burger while maintaining great nutritional value. The surprise is the... Read More

Chicken parmesan

This is a real comfort meal for the whole family. Breaded chicken breast covered with mozzarella and baked with tomato sauce is simple to prepare and delicious. Complete the meal with a soup or large... Read More