Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Kid-friendly international food for the family
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Around the World in 18 Dishes
Kid-friendly international food for the family
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Nutella Banana Dorayaki
Traditional Japanese dorayaki are made by sandwiching a sweet red bean paste between two pancakes. This recipe diverges slightly from that concept to be a bit more kid-friendly, using banana slices and Nutella between two orange mochi pancakes. (Who, young or old, wouldnt want a Nutella pancake sandwich?!)
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Chinese Marbled Tea Eggs
These tea eggs, originating from northern China, symbolize prosperity for the coming year. Your kids will love cracking the eggshells and admiring the marbled patterns underneath — and then they can have them for breakfast!
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Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
These Vietnamese rolls are the perfect thing to bring to a party. They can be filled with whatever the kids like, theyre easy to transport, and they look like tiny treasures waiting to be snatched up
by little hands.
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Brazilian Cheese Balls
Your kids can try a new food without straying too far from the norm with these puffy cheese balls, known as pao de queijo in Brazil. They cook up quickly and make for an easy appetizer or side dish. (Bonus: theyre gluten-free!)
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Croque Monsieur Croissant Sandwiches
This recipe combines two ultra-French foods: the croissant and the Croque Monsieur, which is basically an open-faced grilled cheese (the kids know what that is!) with ham. Be sure to don your berets and hold your pinkies out while cutting into this fancy sandwich!
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Gyros
Whether you pronounce this Greek dish ji-roh or yeer-oh, theres one thing we can all agree on: everyone at the dinner table will love these tasty lamb sandwiches with cool, mild Tzatziki sauce.
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Easy Udon Noodle Soup
Udon refers to the thick noodle used in Japanese cuisine, such as soups like this one. Made with chicken broth, its not a far cry from your kids beloved chicken noodle, so they shouldnt be too nervous about trying it.
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Sushi
Making this Japanese staple isnt as hard as it seems — and its the perfect no-heat meal to get your kids involved. Let them choose what goes into each roll (so theyll be more likely to eat it), and then they can smash rice onto seaweed sheets and stuff veggies in, before rolling it all up.
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Easy Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
A quick, easy dinner you wont even have to turn on the oven for, Chana Masala is a popular meat-free dish in Pakistani and Indian cuisine — and may prove to be just as well-liked on your dinner table. Skip the jalapeno so its not too spicy for young palates.
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Basic Tomato Sauce
The humble tomato sauce is the little black dress of family meals and a staple of Italian cuisine, which prides itself on using simple but fresh ingredients. Were sure your kids are already in love with spaghetti and meatballs, but you may want to try this back-to-basics sauce for a change.
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Boller I Karry (Danish Curried Meatballs)
A favorite among kids in Denmark (and perhaps a soon-to-be favorite at your dinner table), this lightly-curried comfort food is just a little different from your average meatballs. Get the kiddos involved by having them sprinkle on all sorts of toppings!
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Pumpkin Pierogies
Pierogies are an Eastern European dish similar to Italian raviolis, but stuffed with vegetables, potatoes, or cheese in lieu of sauce. This version is filled with a fall-ready flavor kids are probably already familiar with: pumpkin puree!
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Sosatie
Sosatie is a South African version of barbecue, traditionally made with marinated chunks of pork and lamb. But just in case your kids are still a bit attached to Lamb Chop, our version uses pork and chicken instead.
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Black Bean Chicken Taquitos
Mexican taquitos are small, rolled-up tortillas stuffed with meat, such as this chicken variety. The neat little packaging makes them easier to eat than tacos, and weve opted to go a little healthier than traditional fried versions by baking ours in the oven.
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Pad Thai
This takeout favorite — and popular Thai street food — is made with noodles and bean sprouts. With its milder (but equally tasty) flavors, it's the ideal dish to introduce to your kids before moving on to spicier Thai curries and sauces.
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Swedish Meatballs
Thanks to IKEA and a large Scandinavian population in the Midwest, these rich, creamy meatballs have already become a staple in some American families dinner menus. Perhaps its time
to add it to yours
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Bread Pudding
We think pudding and envision powdered mixes and one-serving cups — but this version is a popular dessert in the UK, taking stale bread and turning it into a hearty, sweet treat.
Tea time, anyone?
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Maple Syrup Tarts
Our neighbors up north count toward global cuisine, too! Butter tarts are considered one of Canadas quintessential desserts, and theyre not unlike the, er, American tarts your kids have probably eaten. Give this simple recipe a whirl for an international post-dinner treat (mini Canadian flag not included).
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YUM! I want to eat every single thing. Definitely need to try the pumpkin pierogies!
Mmmmm…. swedish meatballs. These look SO good.
Wonderful ideas!