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85 Birthday Party Food Ideas for Kids I Taste of Home

Scratching your head when it comes to what to serve at your kid's party? We're here to help! Here are some adorable birthday party food ideas that the kids are sure to gobble up.

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I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to combine the two. The pizza is a big hit among my colleagues, friends and family! —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota

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Turkey and bacon give the classic sloppy joe a tasty new spin. I serve it almost every other week! —Janine Smith, Columbia, South Carolina

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This decadent birthday cake fudge is the perfect thing to make your big day special. It makes a wonderful alternative to those who aren’t crazy about cake. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Fill out your party agenda with these fun birthday party games for kids of all ages and check out the top store-bought cakes.

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I came up with these crispy strips one night when I was looking for a fast new way to serve chicken. The crushed cornflakes really take it to the next level. They make delightful appetizers, especially when served with barbecue or sweet-and-sour sauce for dunking. —Crystal Sheckles-Gibson, Beespring, Kentucky

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I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to parties—children and adults love it! The rum extract is optional and is easily omitted. —Lisa Leaper, Worthington, Ohio

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My preschooler doesn’t eat ground beef unless it’s taco flavored, so I came up with this taco bake we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also cook the noodles over the weekend for a timely supper later in the week. –Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, Illinois

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This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend more time arranging the decorations. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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This zesty taco mac and cheese is just as yummy the next day. Simply warm it up and garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese. —JoLynn Fribley, Nokomis, Illinois

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Ice Cream Tacos look just like the real thing—but they're stuffed with chocolate ice cream and topped with cherries and coconut instead of tomatoes and lettuce. These are as much fun to make as to eat. —Karen Oney, Fort Worth, Texas

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This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a gang. These convenient packets can be dipped into ketchup or barbecue sauce as you eat them. —Marjorie Miller, Haven, Kansas

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It doesn't take much to add a fun theme to a birthday party. This delightfully decorated baby shark cake, plus a few colorful frills, will bring the theme to life. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Satisfying a hungry crowd is simple with these oven-baked morsels. The bite-sized chicken pieces are served with an incredibly easy sauce that combines apricot preserves and mustard. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California

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I came across this recipe a few years ago and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. Because it starts with packaged macaroni and cheese, it's ready in a jiffy. —Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio

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A fresh fruit salad can take some time to prepare and needs last-minute assembly. That's why I often rely on this make-ahead frozen fruit salad when entertaining a crowd. —Judy McHone, Springfield, Illinois

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Everyone will love getting into these Kool-Aid pickles. They owe their color and sweet-sour taste to a long marinade in a fruity drink mix.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Just a glance at this tasty canine confection is bound to get guests' stomachs growling! This cake is surprisingly simple to prepare, too. You can easily "groom" this baked treat into a pooch by adding chocolate and a fruit snack to make a friendly face. —Nancy Reichert, Thomasville, Georgia

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For a spin on a classic casserole, try this easy version. For a fun twist, just add your family’s favorite pizza toppings! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota

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These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Adults and kids alike will love these Southwest-inspired air-fryer hot dogs. This meal is not only budget-friendly, but it's hot, cheesy and delicious, too. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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These chilly gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are perfect for hot, sunny days. The gluten-free chocolate cookie is so tasty you could eat it plain…but you won't want to miss out on the ice cream! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. —Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont

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You can whip up this sweet and creamy dip in just 10 minutes. I like to serve it in a bowl surrounded by fresh-picked strawberries at spring brunches or luncheons. —Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few simple decorating tricks turn it into a showstopping dessert. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa

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This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. —Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington

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I made these sparkly treats for my daughter's Brownie troop and they're great for princess parties. Sometimes I use lemon curd in place of the jam. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

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Speaking of princesses, learn how to plan a princess party for your little royal!

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There are so many different ways to top a hot dog, but this tasty sloppy joe version beats them all. ‐Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

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These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the colors to fit any party theme. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota

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A friend who's an excellent cook shared this hamburger recipe with me, and it has since become a family favorite. The unusual combination of cola and French salad dressing added to the ground beef gives it fabulous flavor. The mixture is also used as a basting sauce on the moist burgers. -Melva Baumer, Millmont, Pennsylvania

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My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we build this cool dessert. —Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine

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Extra taco meat makes these appealing appetizers easy to assemble. I add the seasoned meat to a cream cheese mixture and roll it up in tortillas. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

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When it's too difficult to take along root beer floats on a picnic, take these cookies instead! I've found the flavor is even better the next day. The hard part is convincing my family to wait that long before sampling them.—Violette Bawden, West Valley City, Utah

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This pizza came together on the fly. I had to take something to a gathering, but had no time to shop. I raided the fridge for inspiration and discovered this happy combo. —Wendy Huffman, Bloomington, Illinois

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Bring the county fair home to your kitchen with these summer-ready corn dogs. A tip for dipping: Pour the batter in a tall Mason jar and dunk the dogs to create an even coating all around. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

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With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

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Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

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For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota

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My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the microwave means they're super easy and fun to mix with the kids. —Savanna Chapdelaine, Orlando, Florida

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This slithering sub makes a fun and tasty centerpiece. Add your own zany, creative touches and feel free to mix and match the meat and cheeses to suit your family's tastes. You also can add breadsticks to make "legs" if you want the sub to look like a centipede. —Linda Overman, Wichita, Kansas

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When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll 'em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

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My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy canes. —Jolie Stinson, Marion, Indiana

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My girls love it when I make this mash-up pizza with hot dogs and chili. It’s a marvelous way to use up leftover chili. —Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri

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I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat. —Tammy Quinn, Lynden, Ontario

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Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin

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Go ahead and buy those sweet cereals you normally stay away from. This is dessert! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to make loading your fork easier. —Mallory Lynch, Madison, Wisconsin

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When I got my ice cream maker, a friend shared her dreamy freezy cheesecake recipe. For guests, I scoop this into tart shells. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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We give traditional pizza a twist by rolling up the usual toppings in egg roll wrappers, then deep-frying them. Yum! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. — Margarita Torres, Bayamon, Puerto Rico

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Unless you plan to make two, don't count on leftovers. As an appetizer or side, this cheesy flatbread will be devoured in less time than it takes to bake. And that's not long! —Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina

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I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida

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It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie on the holiday tray.—Leigh Anne Preston, Palmyra, Indiana

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We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My mac and cheese is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

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On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead of going to the store whenever a craving hits, I just head to my freezer. —Dawn Lopez, Westerly, Rhode Island

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These little pizza pockets are a fun mashup using a waffle iron. Try adding your favorite toppings or even a few breakfast fillings, such as ham and eggs. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays or special occasions by rolling them in coordinating colored sprinkles. —Marcia Porch, Winter Park, Florida

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I turned peanut butter and jelly into French toast. Cut up and skewer these nifty sandwiches. You win the crown for creative parent of the year. Check out my blog, nibblesbynic.com, for more fun food ideas. —Nicole Meyer, Roslyn, New York

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My little ones love fruit crisps and ice pops. I created a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two. For a sweet addition, use cinnamon sticks in place of the wooden pop sticks. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah

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When our son was growing up, this was one of his favorite breakfasts. I've used low-fat ingredients in the past with good results, too.—Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for sharing in gift boxes.—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They’re a delightfully different addition to a holiday spread. —Dolores Jaycox, Gretna, Louisiana

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When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and gooey than her crunchy, nut-loaded version. I get requests to make this for every event that I host, and have never had a single leftover! —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

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Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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My grandma's recipe for beef rolls is easy to change up. Load them with ham, veggies, even olives — how ever you'd like. —Kent Call, Riverside, Utah

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A colorful and fun snack mix does't get any easier than this. Mix and match with your sweet and salty favorites. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Stick these cool cuties in a mug of hot chocolate or show them off on a holiday cookie tray. Covered in white chocolate and coconut, they’re almost too adorable to eat. Almost. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Sandwich fixings get rolled into this dinner favorite, thanks to refrigerated pizza dough. Use any combo of cheese, deli meat and veggies that you like or whatever you have on hand. —Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My 5-year-old wanted to bake a cake with potato chips and bananas. I couldn't quite manage that, but I did combine two cookie recipes to create these. They are stunningly delicious, and everyone tells me they are addictive! —Rebecca Emmons, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Dip fresh strawberries in melted candy-coated discs to create a rainbow of color. Or get adventurous and make a unicorn. The creative possibilities are endless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a dreamy, creamy no-bake confetti filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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A wafflewich is a masterpiece of textures with chewy waffles, smooth ice cream, gooey caramel syrup and crunchy pecans. This is cold storage comfort food. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I simmer chicken thighs in a spicy-sweet sauce, shred them and then pile 'em high on pretzel buns to create an incredibly addictive party food. — James Schend, Food Editor Taste of Home

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I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty peanut butter marshmallow bars that burst with flavor. The bars could also pass for fudge! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

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I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York

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Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to try adding it to a cake. The zucchini makes the cake super moist but doesn’t get in the way of the chocolate and peanut butter goodness. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

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When it comes to mini versions of anything, I'm sold! These muffins are ooey-gooey individual-sized monkey breads made with frozen dinner roll dough, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. They couldn't be easier to make, and kids just love them. —Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas

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Some cakes stand on their own without icing. For this bright Rainbow Cake, use a little whipped cream to make fluffy clouds. —Janet Tigchelaar, Jerseyville, Ontario

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This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that I can sneak in some veggies. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. I wanted to create a cookie to replace the graham cracker—that's when my s'mookie was born. Just as delicious as the classic.—Maria Davis, Hermosa Beach, California

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My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. —Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio

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I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because of the crispy deep-fried coating on the outside and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida

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At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids get a kick out of the fun candy toppings.—Sandy Gibbons, Ocean Park, Washington

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These super fun waffles—soft on the inside, crisp on the outside—taste just like cake batter! They are quick to whip up anytime, but would make birthday mornings feel even more special. —Andrea Fetting, Franklin, Wisconsin

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Originally Published: June 30, 2021

Caroline Stanko

As Editor, Caroline writes and edits all things food-related and helps produce videos for Taste of Home. When she’s not at her desk, you can probably find Caroline cooking up a feast, planning her next trip abroad or daydreaming about her golden retriever, Mac.

35 Recipes for a Baby's First Birthday Party

Celebrate your baby's first birthday in style with these adorable party recipes! From cakes to appetizers, you can't go wrong with these crowd favorites.

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This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few simple decorating tricks turn it into a showstopping dessert. —Lauren Knoelke, Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm all grown-up, but I still love to play with my food. Garbanzo beans in the guacamole add taste, texture and nutrition. The croc part is just plain fun. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California

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These tasty little bites go over well with kids. They're also delicious with soups or as party appetizers. —Mrs. Marvin Buffington, Burlington, Iowa

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Rhubarb grows abundantly in our large farm garden. I'll make this punch for summertime gatherings or for special occasions with our extended family. —Ina Frey, St. Clemens, Ontario

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It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. —Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

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I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri

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My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for sharing in gift boxes.—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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Here is a fast appetizer recipe that goes over well at my house. Each bite has gooey melted cheese and real pizza flavor. Try serving them with pizza sauce for dipping. —Debra Purcell, Safford, Arizona

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The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies—which makes them even better! —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

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Dip fresh strawberries in melted candy-coated discs to create a rainbow of color. Or get adventurous and make a unicorn. The creative possibilities are endless. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I was looking for ways to spice up traditional chicken nuggets and came up with this recipe. The chips add a crunchy texture and flavor, while the meat is tender on the inside. —Kristina Segarra, Yonkers, New York

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When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas

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I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

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This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania

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These cute little sausage and bacon bites are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that's fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana

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We love to entertain at home and the office. Ham and cheese rolled in tortillas make a quick and easy appetizer that's easy to transport. —Susan Zugehoer, Hebron, Kentucky

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For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and always eat snacks while we open our presents. This Tex-Mex spin on classic appetizer pizza is one we have again and again. —Laurie Pester, Colstrip, Montana

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We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to mix together and has a sparkling citrus flavor we all enjoy. —K. Kitell, Lenexa, Kansas

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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in this simple pound cake recipe. It makes the cake firm for cutting—and easy to frost, too. This cake can be baked ahead and frozen, then thawed before the party and decorated, leaving you with plenty of time for other preparations. — Ethel Ledbetter, Canton, North Carolina

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These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight container. —Brianna Shade, Beaverton, Oregon

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I love pizza, and I love macaroni and cheese. After lots of experimenting, I figured out a wonderful way to combine the two. The pizza is a big hit among my colleagues, friends and family! —Martha Muellenberg, Vermillion, South Dakota

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I created this giant peanut butter cookie cake for my husband, adding light and low-fat products to the cookie dough. It was so fantastic that I fixed it with conventional ingredients for guests. Since it can be made ahead of time and frozen, it cuts stress for busy hostesses. And really, who doesn't love peanut butter ice cream? —Joann Belack, Bradenton, Florida

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This is a super fun way to serve lasagna for make-ahead lunches, potlucks or other fun get-togethers. My daughter took some of these to work and by noon was emailing me for the recipe. —Sally Kilkenny, Granger, Iowa

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Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these cream cheese pinwheels down. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. —Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky

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The recipe for these filled and frosted cupcakes was handed down by my mother-in-law, who taught this fledgling cook what to do in the kitchen. She's no longer with us, but baking these treats reminds me of our good times together. —Judie Heiderscheit, Holy Cross, Iowa

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My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit to my taste. It's a great August recipe when tomatoes and herbs are at their freshest! —Susan Wilson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite. —Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois

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I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for some Australian recipes, I bake up a batch of this sausage roll recipe and share them with neighbors or co-workers. —Melissa Landon, Port Charlotte, Florida

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I'm on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon bars. It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor. —Patricia Sensenich, Olanthe, Kansas

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We wanted to get creative with hot dogs, so we made a mac-and-cheesy one. Pile on the extra cheese, relish and even bacon. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

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If you're looking for a fantastic make-ahead snack, try these miniature grilled cheese sandwiches. They're nice to have in the freezer for lunch with soup or a salad. My family loves to nibble on them anytime. —Anita Curtis, Camarillo, California

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Impress guests by making an adorable and delicious cake. It is actually easy to put together.—Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or coconut. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Ravioli on a stick is a tasty appetizer everyone talks about. They’re simple and fun to make and eat. Use packaged dipping sauces, or make your own. Get my recipes on my blog, thehopelesshousewife.com. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

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Originally Published: May 10, 2019

Camille Berry

Part of the third generation in a family of restaurateurs, Camille was born with a passion for cooking and food. She embarked on a career in hospitality where she excelled as a sommelier and wine director. This hospitality experience has given her a wealth of first-hand knowledge about how to pair all manner of drinks with food—plus some serious kitchen skills. These days, she's hung up her wine key in favor of a pen and covers all aspects of food and drink.

Children's birthday menu: photos, recipes, dish ideas

How to make a child's birthday truly unforgettable? Gather his friends, come up with entertainment and, of course, treat everyone to something delicious. But pleasing little guests is sometimes more difficult than adult gourmets. Our article will come to the rescue. In it, we have collected 10 dishes that will enchant even the most capricious persons. Serve these treats for a kid's birthday party and no one will leave hungry.

Original canapés

Kids will appreciate the unusual presentation, and adults will appreciate the ease of cooking. Indeed, among the recipes for a children's birthday, it is important to have at least one option for a quick snack. For canapes in the form of ladybugs, it is better to take unsalted crackers with the addition of whole grain flour. You can grease the products with both pate and hummus or curd cheese.

Ingredients:

  • crackers - 10 pcs.
  • cherry tomatoes - 5 pcs.
  • leaf lettuce - 3-4 leaves
  • olives - 3 pcs.
  • pate - to taste

Preparation:

  1. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and make a shallow cut in each half.
  2. Brush crackers with pâté and cover with lettuce. Excess greens can be removed.
  3. Top the salad with half a cherry and a quarter of an olive.
  4. Decorate the finished ladybug with a pattern of white dots. To do this, dip a toothpick in Greek yogurt or mayonnaise and gently color the workpiece.

Snack muffins

Children are rarely fans of vegetables. But thanks to such muffins, they will even eat the hated green beans or green peas. It's nice that you can change the toppings to your liking. For example, take corn, ham or some broccoli and cauliflower. It is also better not to forget about the vegetable slices on the table. Serve carrot, pepper and cucumber sticks with yoghurt sauce.

Ingredients:

  • green beans - 100 g
  • green peas - 100 g
  • cheese - 100 g
  • chicken eggs - 2 pcs.
  • sour cream - 3 tbsp. l.
  • flour - 3 tbsp. l.
  • Bulgarian pepper - 1 pc.
  • baking powder - 0.5 tsp.
  • salt - to taste

Preparation:

  1. Defrost beans and peas.
  2. Pepper and cheese cut into small cubes.
  3. In a clean bowl, mix eggs with sour cream and salt. Gradually add the sifted flour mixed with the baking powder.
  4. Add prepared cuts to batter.
  5. Divide the pastry between molds and bake for 15 minutes at 180°C. Then lower the heat to 160°C and bake the muffins for another 15-20 minutes in the oven.

Cheese donuts

If you don't know what to cook, try these donuts. At a children's birthday party, they will definitely become a popular treat. The main thing is to find a good crumbly cottage cheese with a fat content of 5-9%. It is desirable that there is not too much moisture in the mass, gluing the grains together. Otherwise, wrap the cottage cheese with gauze and put it under pressure for 2-3 hours to remove excess moisture.

Ingredients:

  • cottage cheese - 200 g
  • cheese - 80 g
  • flour - 70 g
  • chicken eggs - 2 pcs.
  • baking powder - 0.5 tsp.
  • sesame - to taste

Preparation:

  1. Mash the cottage cheese with a fork or chop with a blender.
  2. Add grated cheese, whole egg and one egg white.
  3. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and knead into a stiff dough.
  4. On a floured surface, form the dough into a ball and divide it into 6-8 equal pieces.
  5. Roll each piece into a sausage and seal the ends.
  6. Transfer the blanks to a baking sheet lined with baking paper and brush with the remaining yolk.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and bake for 30 minutes at 180°C.

Mini pizzas

Who would say no to a popular treat? For a children's holiday, it makes sense to make portioned pizzas. It will be easier for kids to hold them in their hands. As a sauce, ordinary ketchup or a mixture of pureed tomatoes boiled with spices is suitable. In addition to cherry tomatoes, you can use bell peppers or broccoli for the filling, and put boiled chicken or turkey instead of ham. When serving, garnish pizzas with fresh herbs, if desired.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • flour - 200 g
  • water - 90 ml
  • olive oil - 30 ml
  • sugar - 1 tsp.
  • dry yeast - 4 g
  • salt - pinch

Basic:

  • ham - 200 g
  • cherry tomatoes - 8 pcs.
  • tomato sauce - 3 tbsp. l.
  • cheese - 50 g

Preparation:

  1. Mix yeast, sugar and water. Cover the bowl with a towel and put it in a warm place for 15-20 minutes. After the specified time, a foam cap should appear on the surface of the mixture.
  2. Sift flour into activated yeast, add olive oil and salt. Knead a homogeneous dough that will not stick to your hands.
  3. Transfer the workpiece to a clean dish, greased with olive oil, and leave warm for 1 hour.
  4. Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal parts.
  5. Shape each piece into a 8-10 cm round shape and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Brush base with tomato sauce, top with ham and cherry halves, sprinkle with cheese and place in the oven.
  7. Bake the mini pizzas for 15 minutes at 210°C.

Chicken skewers

Homemade skewers continue the selection of recipes for children's birthdays. When preparing a marinade, remember that the child likes simple and understandable tastes more. A large set of seasonings, especially spicy, he will not appreciate. But vegetables will add benefits and make the meat juicier. For variety, place sliced ​​bell pepper or zucchini between the chicken pieces. Don't forget to prepare wooden skewers. Before stuffing the meat, it is advisable to soak them in boiling water, otherwise the wood may burn in the oven.

Ingredients:

  • chicken fillet - 800 g
  • kefir 3.2% - 180 ml
  • onion - 1 pc.
  • garlic - 1-2 cloves
  • salt - to taste

Preparation:

  1. Divide the chicken fillet into 2-3 cm pieces.
  2. Chop the onion into rings, mince the garlic.
  3. Mix the chicken with chopped onion and garlic, season with salt.
  4. Pour in the kefir and mix well. Leave the blank in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  5. Thread the pickled pieces onto skewers and bake for 15-20 minutes at 200°C.

Fish fingers

Children love variety. Give the kids a choice between several dishes. For example, serve chicken skewers and crispy fish fingers. The appetizer is made from white fish: pollock, cod or haddock. If desired, breading can be supplemented with sesame seeds. Ready-made sticks go well with tartar sauce.

Ingredients:

  • white fish fillet - 600 g
  • vegetable oil - 150 ml
  • breadcrumbs - 3 tbsp. l.
  • chicken eggs - 1 pc.
  • salt - to taste
  • pepper - to taste

Preparation:

  1. Cut the fillet into strips 1.5–2 cm thick. Season with salt and a little pepper.
  2. Beat the egg with a fork in a flat bowl.
  3. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
  5. Dip the fish fillets in turn into the egg and breadcrumbs, and then fry in hot oil.
  6. Wipe finished sticks with a paper towel to remove excess oil.

No Bake Cake

When planning what to cook for a child's birthday, don't forget about sweets. What's a holiday without cake? This recipe can be made the day before. Any gelatin is useful, but the rules for working with sheets and powder are different. The layers are randomly poured with cold water, and then squeezed out. For crystals, it is desirable to observe a ratio of 1: 6 (take 6 parts of water for 1 part of gelatin).

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • cookies - 300 g
  • Butter - 100 g

Basic:

  • cottage cheese - 800 g
  • cream 20% - 200 ml
  • sugar - 100 g
  • sour cream - 100 g
  • cocoa - 2 tbsp. l.
  • gelatin - 40 g

Preparation:

  1. Grind cookies with butter into crumbs. Spread the mass over the bottom and sides of the form and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Soak gelatine in water.
  3. Beat cottage cheese with sugar and sour cream. The easiest way to do this is with an immersion blender.
  4. Mix swollen gelatin with cream and heat to 60-70°C. The thickener should dissolve, but the liquid should not be allowed to boil.
  5. Add the warm mixture to the curds and beat everything well again with an immersion blender.
  6. Cocoa mix with half of the curd and cream mass.
  7. Spread the filling as follows: 1 tablespoon cream mixture, then 1 spoon chocolate mixture. It is advisable to finish the cake with a colored layer.
  8. Using a skewer, make patterns on the top of the workpiece and send it to the refrigerator until completely solidified.

Funny apple slices

Even ordinary fruits can be served in an original way. For example, make funny monsters out of apple slices. Sweet sprinkles in the form of eyes can be found on the Internet. If there is no unusual decoration, then make it yourself. Melt the chocolate and use a toothpick or skewer to drizzle over the marshmallows. The same melted chocolate or peanut butter will help to fix the marshmallows on the slices.

Ingredients:

  • apples - 2 pcs.
  • strawberries - 100 g
  • peanut butter - 8 tsp
  • sunflower seeds - 2 handfuls
  • confectionery topping in the shape of eyes - 8 pcs.

Method:

  1. Quarter medium-sized apples.
  2. Remove the center from the skin side of each wedge.
  3. Brush the resulting hole with peanut butter and fill with a strawberry slice.
  4. Peel the sunflower seeds and stick a few into the apple blanks.
  5. Seal eyes with peanut butter and serve.

Cake pops

Bright cakes on skewers - why not treat a child's birthday? It is easy to attract even the birthday man himself to their preparation. Or you can make blanks in advance and invite guests to decorate them with sprinkles and icing. For the latter, it is better to choose white chocolate, since dyes can be added to the resulting mass. Let the little chefs cover the balls on their own and show imagination in decorating.

Ingredients:

For the biscuit:

  • chicken eggs - 3 pcs.
  • sugar - 90 g
  • flour - 90 g

For cream:

  • curd cheese - 90 g
  • powdered sugar - 30 g

For glaze:

  • chocolate - 200 g
  • butter - 20 g

Preparation:

  1. Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy white foam.
  2. Carefully add the sifted flour and knead the dough.
  3. Bake the biscuit for 30 minutes at 180°C.
  4. Cool the finished cake and grind into crumbs.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar.
  6. Add biscuit crumbs to the cream and mix. Form into balls 4–5 cm in diameter and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
  7. Melt chocolate in a water bath and mix with butter. Thread the balls onto wooden skewers.
  8. Dip the balls in the frosting one by one. Let the mass take over.
  9. Decorate each cake pop as you like.

Nut bars

Although a sweet table is an obligatory part of a children's holiday, it is not worth pampering children with a lot of sugar. Instead of store-bought bars or candies, make an alternative treat of nuts and dried fruits. Don't be afraid to change the filling to your liking. For example, make a treat only from almonds or add walnuts.

Ingredients:

  • pitted dates - 200 g
  • almonds - 60 g
  • cashews - 50 g
  • peanuts - 50 g
  • hazelnuts - 50 g
  • honey - 50 g
  • coconut oil - 1 tbsp. l.

For glaze:

  • chocolate - 200 g
  • coconut oil - 1 tbsp. l.

Preparation:

  1. Crush the almonds.
  2. Chop the remaining nuts and dates.
  3. Add crushed almonds, honey and coconut oil to the mixture. Mix the base for the bars.
  4. Line a mold with foil and place the mixture on top. Smooth out.
  5. Melt the chocolate with coconut oil in a bain-marie.
  6. Decorate the blank with the resulting glaze. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top, if desired, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  7. Divide the formed cake into bars, wrap each with parchment and serve.

As you can see, there are many interesting ideas of what to cook for a children's birthday. The original menu will definitely be remembered by both guests and the hero of the occasion.

Menu for children's birthday from 2 to 10 years old - recipes with photos

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Birthday is a holiday of childhood! On the eve of this wonderful holiday, every mother puzzles over how to make this day truly unforgettable for a child. Invite his friends to visit and arrange a small home party with fun entertainment. And most importantly - come up with how to surprise little fidgets at the festive table!

A festive table can be called an obligatory and invariable attribute of a birthday. However, the choice of menu will depend on a variety of parameters and conditions.

In the case of a children's banquet, such important features as the age of the children, taste preferences, as well as the requirements for healthy and safe food must be taken into account.

Contents:

Children's birthday menu for 2-3 years old

At this age, the child still has quite a lot of culinary restrictions. First of all, the restrictions apply to preservatives, food allergens, hot spices, bitter, sour and salty foods, high sugar content, hard to digest, fatty foods.

Remember that children at this age are not very fond of experimenting with food. The combination of more than two or three ingredients mixed in one dish can be alarming.

So, I present to your attention a menu option for a children's birthday party for 2-3 year olds. But remember that for this age group it is important not to use allergenic vegetables and fruits.

Ladybug Sandwiches

Items:
  • Biscuits – 1 pack.
  • Chicken pate (it is better to use homemade) - 200 gr.
  • Bunch of lettuce
  • Cherry tomatoes - 500 gr.
  • Olives - 1 jar
Preparation:
  • Spread pâté on the biscuits, about 0.5 cm thick.
  • Place a leaf of lettuce on each cookie.
  • Cut the cherry tomato in half, cut into quarters on one side to create the appearance of slightly open ladybug wings.
  • Cut out olive heads.
  • Eyes and specks on the wings can be made with sour cream and a toothpick.

Charming ladybugs will delight little guests with their taste and beauty!

Snack "Mushrooms on skewers"

For preparation you will need:
  • Cherry tomatoes - 10 pcs.
  • Quail eggs - 10 pcs.
  • Hard cheese - 100 gr.
  • Sour cream - 2-3 tbsp. spoons
  • Small bunch of parsley
Preparation:
  • Boil the eggs, cut off the top of the egg so that the yolk can be removed.
  • Grind the yolks with a fork in a bowl, add sour cream, finely grated cheese.
  • Mix everything thoroughly, adding a little salt.
  • We start with the resulting mixture.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into 2 parts, remove the juice and part of the pulp. So that the tomato can be put on the egg like a hat.
  • String on a skewer in the form of a mushroom. Decorate with a sprig of parsley.

Charming mushrooms are not only beautiful, but also very tasty! This idea is sure to please the kids!


Fruit and vegetable cuts are also popular on the children's holiday table. And beautifully served vegetables and fruits will never go unnoticed.

Salads for the festive table

Young children are not very fond of experimenting with unknown dishes. But if you give the salad an interesting and unusual design, then there will certainly be interest. Therefore, before you start cooking, think about how you will arrange it.

I present to your attention the options for preparing salads that your kids will definitely like.

Fish salad

We will need:
  • Boiled beets - 1 pc.
  • Apple (large) - 1 pc.
  • Prunes - 50 gr.
  • Sour cream - 1 tablespoon
  • For registration:
  • Canned corn
  • Bulb onion
  • Feather bow
Preparation:
  1. Grate beets and apples.
  2. Wash prunes, scald with boiling water.
  3. Mix all the ingredients.
  4. We spread it on a dish and form it in the form of a fish, focusing on the image.
Hedgehog salad

Products:
  • Hard cheese - 250 gr.
  • Boiled chicken fillet - 200 gr.
  • Chicken eggs - 3 pcs.
  • Fresh cucumber - 1 pc.
  • Apple - 1 pc.
  • Natural yogurt - 500 gr.
For decoration:
  • Parsley - bunch
  • Boiled sausage - 50 gr.
  • Olives - 4-5 pcs.
Preparation:
  1. Lay out the salad in layers.
  2. The first layer is minced meat.
  3. The second layer is a cucumber, grated on a coarse grater.
  4. The third layer is boiled eggs, finely chopped.
  5. The fourth layer is grated apple.
  6. Coat each layer with yogurt.
  7. We make out in the form of a hedgehog, focusing on the photo.

Variants of cooking hot dishes for children 2-3 years old

Hot dishes for a festive table for children 2-3 years old

Original dish "Chunga-Changa"


This dish can be prepared in various ways. Pasta decorated with vegetables and herbs is very popular with children. The dish can be supplemented with fish cake.

For garnish:
  • Macaroni – 300 gr.
  • Sunflower oil - 2-3 tbsp. spoons
  • Salt - 1 tbsp. spoon
Minced meat for cutlets:
  • Fish fillet - 500 gr
  • Butter - 150 gr
  • Semolina - 2 tbsp. l
  • Chicken eggs - 2 pcs.
  • Onion - 1 head
  • Salt to taste
For registration:
  • Bulgarian pepper (red, yellow) - 1 pc.
  • Lettuce - Bunch
  • Cucumber - 1 pc.
  • Radishes - 1 pc.
Cooking pasta:
  • Boil pasta in salted water until tender.
  • To prevent pasta from sticking together, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil to the pasta pan.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain the water using a colander.
Next, prepare fish cakes:

For children of such a young age, it is better not to fry the meatballs, but to steam them. So you save nutrients and eliminate the accumulation of excess fat.

  1. First of all, peel the onion, cut into large pieces and pass through a meat grinder
  2. Fish fillets are also chopped into pieces to make it easier to pass through a meat grinder
  3. Mix minced fish with minced onion
  4. Add butter and eggs premixed with semolina
  5. Salt to taste
  6. Form cutlets, roll in breadcrumbs or semolina and place in a steamer bowl
  7. Cook for 20-30 minutes
  8. Vegetables intended for decoration of the dish, cut and decorated, focusing on the image

The result will be very bright and beautiful!

Hot dish "Sovushka"

Mashed potatoes, combined with chicken cutlet and vegetables, will definitely appeal to little guests.

Products:
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Chicken fillet - 800 gr.
  • Bulb onion - 1 pc.
  • Chicken eggs - 1 pc.
  • Rye bread - 200 gr.
  • Milk - 1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Breadcrumbs
Preparation of cutlets:
  • Grind chicken fillet with a meat grinder
  • Onion cut into small cubes
  • Soak bread in milk
    In a deep bowl, mix chopped chicken, onion, egg, salt
  • Squeezing bread from milk and sending it to minced meat
  • Forming cutlets, steaming 30-40 minutes
  • We decorate the dish in accordance with photo

Dessert dishes

Desserts are the most favorite and delicious part of the festive table. For the little guests, I have prepared a selection of delicious, and most importantly, not harmful dessert dishes.

Cottage cheese banana pancakes

Products:
  • 200 gr. — Muki
  • 300 gr. — Curd
  • 200 ml. — Milk
  • 4 pcs. – Chicken eggs
  • 3 pcs. — Bananas
  • Juice of half a lemon or apple
  • 1 tsp - Baking Powder
  • Sugar, salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil.
Proceedings:
  • Grind cottage cheese and bananas with a blender, add milk
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
  • Separating the egg white from the yolk
  • We send the yolk to the grated curd-banana mass
  • Beat egg whites until foamy
  • Gently add the protein to the curd-banana mixture, stir with a spatula
  • Preheat the frying pan, brush with oil
  • Spread the pancakes in small portions and bake on both sides until evenly browned
  • You can decorate it in the form of a canapé, decorate it with a piece of fruit or a berry on top, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Berry Muffins

Products:
  • 30 gr. – Butter
  • 50 gr. – Sahara
  • 150 ml. – Milk
  • 1 pc. – Egg
  • 150 gr. – Wheat flour
  • 1 tsp – Baking Powder
  • 1 bag – Vanillin
  • 150 gr. — Berries
Preparation:
  1. Grind butter with sugar, break one egg
  2. Pour in the milk. Mix until smooth
  3. Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour into the milk mixture in 2-3 doses. Stir each time until all lumps are gone
  4. Cut the berry into pieces if the berry is large. We send to the dough. Evenly distribute the berries throughout the mass, gently mixing
  5. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter
  6. Put in the oven for baking for 20-25 minutes at 200 C
  7. Finished muffins are decorated with whipped cream or fresh berries, sprinkled with a little powdered sugar
Fruit Soufflé Cake

And of course, the most important treat on the festive table is the cake.
Very tasty, original, and, most importantly, useful curd cake - soufflé with fruit jelly.

Any variation of the classic biscuit can be used for preparation. And you can also take ready-made cakes, which are sold in any "shop near the house."

To prepare:
  • Classic biscuit
For the soufflé:
  • Cottage cheese - 200 gr.
  • Sour cream from 25% - 500 gr.
  • Sugar - 100 gr.
  • Gelatin - 30 gr.
  • Vanillin - 1 gr.
  • Water - 4 table. False
For peach jelly:
  • Canned peaches - 1 can (large)
  • Agar-agar - 30 gr.
Prepare the soufflé:
  • Soak the gelatine in cold water beforehand. We put the swollen gelatin in a water bath, bring to a state of a homogeneous solution. We put the prepared solution in a warm place
  • Grind cottage cheese with a blender until smooth
  • Add 2 tbsp. spoons of sour cream. Whip to a paste
  • Beat the remaining sour cream in a separate bowl with sugar and vanilla until a thick cream.
  • Mix the gelatin with the curd mass and carefully stir in the whipped sour cream in small portions. Soufflé ready
Assembling the cake
  • We will use canned peach syrup to impregnate the biscuit and also for jelly
  • Remove the peaches from the syrup and cut into half-moon slices
  • All components ready
  • Let's start assembling the cake
  • Put the biscuit cake into the culinary ring. The thickness of the cake should not be too large, 1.5-2 cm will be enough
  • Soak with peach syrup
  • Spread the soufflé. Distribute the soufflé evenly so that there are no air voids
  • Arrange peaches on the soufflé
  • Lastly, prepare the jelly. 250 ml. bring the syrup to a boil. Add arag-agar to the boiling syrup. Boil 3 minutes and turn off
  • Let cool slightly and pour over the peaches
  • We send the cake to the refrigerator for at least two hours

Our treat is ready!

Fruit will also be popular as a dessert. Fruits can also be served in different variations. Fruits can be decorated in an original way

"Grape Hedgehogs"
"Fruit Baskets"

Drinks for babies

For small children it is better not to experiment with a large number. It will be enough to cook compote, fruit drink or use drinks bought at the store, but be sure to make sure that it is allowed for children under 3 years old.

Children's birthday menu 4-6 years old


At this age, children become incredibly restless. It is very difficult to seat them at the table, and even more so to feed them! Therefore, it is worth trying very hard to surprise with an interesting design of dishes.

We will focus on snacks, fruits, a sweet table and drinks. Children of this age can already be offered a more varied menu than babies 2-3 years old.

Snacks

Chicken Nuggets

We need:
  • Chicken fillet - 500 gr.
  • Chicken eggs - 2 pcs.
  • Hard cheese - 100 gr.
  • Crackers - 150 gr.
  • Salt to taste.
Preparation:
  1. Fillet cut into pieces, approx. 3x3 cm in size and 1-1.5 cm thick
  2. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with salt added
  3. Cooking breading. Grind the cracker to coarse crumbs. We rub cheese. Mix until smooth
  4. Dip the chicken fillet pieces in the egg mixture, then roll in the breadcrumbs
  5. We cover the baking sheet with confectionery paper, put the breaded chicken pieces on it
  6. We set the temperature in the oven to 200 degrees and send the nuggets for baking, for 20-30 minutes, until browned.
Canapes


Canapes are always in high demand among our little guests. The main task is to make them interesting, bright. And it doesn’t matter if they are meat, vegetable or fruit. Children will still be interested in them.

Salads for the festive table
Cheburashka salad

Ingredients:
  • Boiled poultry fillet - 300 gr.
  • Hard cheese - 150 gr.
  • Prunes - 100 gr.
  • Boiled carrots - 150 gr.
  • Boiled eggs - 4 pcs.
  • Sour cream or mayonnaise - for dressing
  • Greens, walnuts for decoration.
Cooking method:
  1. Rinse the prunes, steam them in boiling water for 10 minutes, then cut them into medium pieces
  2. Meat cut into pieces
  3. Grated cheese and carrots on a medium grater
  4. Eggs are peeled, grated in the same way
  5. We crush the walnuts in a mortar
    Lettuce is laid out in layers. Immediately make out in the form of cheburashka
  6. First layer - carrots
  7. Second layer - meat
  8. Third layer - prunes
  9. Fourth layer - eggs
  10. Coat between layers with sour cream or mayonnaise. You can not every layer, but through one
  11. Decorate with walnuts, carrots, olives, herbs. As shown in photo
Bunny salad

This salad can be served in portions. Made in the form of a hare. The salad is very light and tasty. And most importantly, originally served.

We will need:
  • Cucumber - 1 pc.
  • Canned corn - 1 can
  • Crab sticks - 200 gr.
  • Sour cream - for dressing
  • Boiled eggs - 4 pcs.
  • Olives, dill, pepper for decoration
Workflow:
  • Chop cucumber, crab sticks, eggs into small cubes
  • Mix all chopped ingredients in a deep bowl, add corn and sour cream
  • Mix everything
  • Put on a dish, arranging as shown in photo

Hot dishes

Hot dish "Turtles"

Ingredients:
  • Minced meat (low fat) - 1 kg
  • Bulb onion - 1 pc.
  • Eggs - 1 pc.
  • Salt - pinch
  • Lettuce - bunch
  • Sausages (children) - 1 pack.
  • Processed cheese (leaf) - 1 pack.
  • Carnation - for decoration
Preparation:

In a bowl, mix minced meat, finely chopped onion, egg, salt. We form cutlets, in the form of a turtle body


Cut the sausages, cut the processed cheese into strips. We form turtles as shown in image


Place in the oven at 180 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
Serve the dish with lettuce, The dish is ready!

Vegetable Muffins

Products:
  • Poultry fillet - 400 gr.
  • Wheat flour 100 gr.
  • Eggs - 2 pcs.
  • Young zucchini - 200 gr.
  • Bell pepper - 1⁄2 pcs.
  • Hard cheese 50 gr.
  • Milk - 4 tablespoons
  • Salt - pinch
  • Baking powder - 0.5 tsp
  • Sunflower oil
Proceedings:
  • Meat, zucchini, bell pepper cut into small cubes
  • Heat up the frying pan, simmer chopped vegetables and meat, with the addition of vegetable oil for 15-20 minutes
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt in a bowl
  • Add flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly
  • Coarsely grated cheese
  • In a separate container, mix the dough, stew mixture, grated cheese. Mix and pour into paper muffin cups
  • Bake the muffins in the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown at 180 degrees

Desserts for a birthday

"Fruit compositions"

Dessert snacks can be arranged in the form of fruit skewers, and fruits in waffle cones will look very original on the festive table.

You can improvise a lot with fruit. You can use any of the options shown in the image.

It is not necessary to follow the full correspondence with the photo, you can use other types of berries and fruits that you have.

Dessert "Jelly in oranges"

Bright, beautiful, original dessert will definitely please you and your guests. Preparing is not difficult at all and very quickly.

To prepare:
  • Oranges - 4 pcs.
  • Jelly - 4 colors
  • Water
Steps:
  • Cut the oranges into 2 pieces. Remove all pulp
  • Jelly dilute according to package directions
  • Fill orange halves with liquid jelly
  • Refrigerate for a few hours
  • After the jelly has hardened, take it out of the refrigerator and cut into multi-colored slices
  • Put on a dish
  • Our colorful, tasty treat is ready.
Classic Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For the dough:

  • — Muki
  • 2/3 stack - Sahara
  • 1 hr. — Vanillin
  • 2/3 stack - Milk
  • 100 gr. – Butter
  • 1 hr. — Baking Powder
  • Salt - pinch

Cheese cream:

  • Curd cream cheese - 300 gr.
  • Butter - 100 gr.
  • Powdered sugar - 80 gr.

Cooking tool:

  1. Flour sieve
  2. Molds
  3. Mixer
  4. Cooking bag
We will cook like this:
  • Grind softened butter with a mixer, together with sugar
  • Then add vanilla, eggs and salt
  • Add sifted flour mixed with baking powder
  • Add milk. Mix well
  • Put into molds. There should be no more than half of the dough in the molds, as it turns out to be very magnificent
  • We send them to the oven for half an hour at a temperature of 180 C
Cooking cream cheese:
  • Grind butter with powdered sugar
  • Spreading the cheese
  • Beat with a mixer until smooth. Cream ready
  • On the cooled cupcakes, using a pastry bag and a nozzle, we plant the cream with a cap on the cupcakes
  • Decorate as you wish. Various powders, berries and fruits can be used
  • You can also experiment with coloring the cream with food coloring

These rainbow cakes will delight both children and adults!

Drinks for children 4-6 years old

Lemonade drink

Products:
  • Lemon juice - 2 cups.
  • Sugar - 2 stacks
  • Water - 12 stacks
  • Lemon - 2 pcs.
Preparation:

Combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar in a large pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add water.

Cut lemons into thin slices and place in a jug. Since the drink is intended for young children, you should not get carried away with ice and excessive cooling of the drink.

Strawberry milkshake

You can use any berries and fruits for this cocktail. We will prepare a cocktail with strawberries.

Ingredients:
  • Milk - 1 liter
  • Ice cream sundae – 300 gr.
  • Fresh strawberries - 500 gr.
Preparation:
  • Place the washed strawberries in a blender bowl and puree them
  • Spreading ice cream, pouring milk
  • Beat at high speed for 10 minutes
  • Pouring in portions
  • Serve immediately after whipping

Birthday menu for children 7-10 years old

Snacks

As snacks, I suggest using different types of canapes (meat, vegetable, fruit, combined), small sandwiches.


You can use whatever food you have in your fridge. The main task is to cut into pieces (cubes, triangles, stars) as you like and string on skewers.

Salads for the festive table

As for salads, you don't have to bother with very complicated recipes. The main thing here is the presentation. It should be interesting and unusual.

Instead of a common dish, you can put the salad in tartlets or in cheese baskets or on potato chips. This serving option is sure to please your little guests!

Here are a few simple recipes that are perfect for serving this way

Summer Salad

Ingredients:
  • Tomatoes - 2 pcs.
  • Cucumber - 1 pc.
  • Hard cheese - 150 gr.
  • Sour cream - for dressing
  • Greens - a small bunch.
Preparation:

Finely chop all the ingredients. Mix in one bowl. We fill with sour cream. Divide into tartlets. You can decorate the top with a sprig of dill.

Crab Meat Salad

Products:
  • Crab meat - 100 gr.
  • Eggs - 1-2 pcs.
  • Cheese - 100 gr.
  • Greenery - for decoration
  • Mayonnaise - To taste
Preparation:

Crab meat, egg cut into small cubes. Three cheese on a fine grater. Mix all the ingredients, season. We fill tartlets or cheese baskets.

Hot meals

Pizza

All kids love pizza. Homemade pizza garnished with olives and cherry tomatoes will be a great main course for any children's party


Pizza is based on thinly rolled dough. It can be prepared at home, or bought at the nearest store.

And to make a delicious filling, you do not need a special talent, you can experiment to your taste, using both canned and fresh vegetables, meat, cheeses of different types. You can also experiment with its shape.

The principle of making any pizza is the same:

We shape pizza to your liking. You can make portioned pizzas or one, but large. You can also give the form of any animal or any friend.

The next step is to cover the dough with sauce. As a sauce, you can use ketchup, ketchup with sour cream, mayonnaise with ketchup. As well as a more complex combination of various additives.

Next, lay out the prepared filling. The ingredients for the filling are cut into thin slices.
At the very end, sprinkle with grated hard cheese.

Meat filling:
  • Boiled poultry fillet - 150 gr.
  • Meat carbonate - 150 gr
  • Olives - 1 can
  • Onion, cut into rings - 1 onion
  • Tomatoes - 1 pc.
  • Hard cheese - 150 gr.
Vegetable filling:
  • Tomatoes - 1 pc.
  • Champignon mushrooms - 100 gr.
  • Onion (rings) - 1 head
  • Bulgarian pepper (cut into rings) - 1 pc.
  • Olives - 1 jar
  • Hard cheese - 150 gr.

"Potato cakes"

As a side dish I recommend mashed potatoes, originally decorated in the form of a cake. It's not hard to cook either.

Boil potatoes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.

Using a piping bag and a pastry cutter, place mashed potatoes on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 15 minutes.

Adorable potato cakes are ready!

"Rice balls with cheese"

Ingredients:
  • Boiled rice - 300 gr.
  • Syt hard - 150 gr.
  • Chicken eggs - 1 pc.
  • Breadcrumbs
Preparation:
  • Cube cheese
  • Shape the rice into balls, put a piece of cheese inside
  • Roll the cheese well into the middle of the rice ball
  • Heat sunflower oil in a saucepan. There should be enough oil so that the rice ball is completely immersed in hot oil
  • Whisk the egg with salt
  • Dip the balls in the beaten egg. Then roll in breadcrumbs
  • Fry until golden brown

Cheese balls are ready to serve! Enjoy your meal!

Desserts for the festive table

Dessert treats are the most important thing on the festive table. To do this, I propose to use the original dishes, which are not difficult to make, but very beautiful and tasty.

Swiss meringue

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