3 Kid-friendly and Parent-Approved Recipes for Picky Eaters

Kids can be picky with their food. This makes it hard for parents to make meals, especially during weekdays when they have work.

Luckily, it doesn’t take much for kids to actually enjoy their mealtimes. All you’ll need is a little bit of culinary creativity and you can turn simple food into mouthwatering dishes. To give you a bit of help, here’s a quick list of three yummy recipes that any kid will love. Get ready to have a fun-filled time at the dining table with these awesome dishes!

Mini Cheesedog Burritos

These cute burritos are an exciting snack for kids of all ages. This recipe even has a cheesy twist to it with the addition of the best-selling CDO Idol Cheesedog. Serve this as an afterschool merienda and your kids will surely be energized to take on their homework!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 250g CDO Idol Cheesedog, thawed and peeled
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsps. butter
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 pcs. ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 and 1/2 cups rice, cooked
• 1/4 cup corn kernels
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
• 10 pcs. cheddar cheese sandwich slices
• 10 pcs. medium-size soft tortillas

SAUCE:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. water
• 1 tsp. cilantro, chopped

Procedure:

1. In a medium-sized pan, fry your CDO Idol Cheesedogs for 3-5 minutes. Set them aside for later.
2. In the same pan, melt the butter. Next, saute the tomatoes, garlic, and onion until they turn soft. Stir in the rice, paprika, and corn until the ingredients are well-combined. Season this with salt and pepper to taste. Once done, turn off the heat and mix in your cilantro.
3. To assemble your mini burritos, place a tortilla wrap on a foil sheet. Place a cheddar sandwich cheese slice on top, as well as about two spoonfuls of your fried rice. Lastly, top the rice with a piece of fried CDO Idol Cheesedog.
4. Next, fold over the left and right edges gently, then tuck in the filling securely with the bottom edge. Roll the tortilla until you reach the top edge, ensuring that the filling doesn’t fall out. Do the same with the foil sheet.
5. Preheat your oven or toaster at 175C. Heat up the burritos for 5 -7 minutes.
6. To make the sauce, combine with the cilantro, garlic, water, and mayo. Serve this alongside with your heated burritos.

This burrito recipe will take less than thirty minutes. It’s a great dish to prepare after you finish with work or chores. Not to mention, these bite-sized burritos are made to be shared- you’ll have tons of fun swapping stories with your kids over this tasty treat.

CDO Bacon-Wrapped Bread Sticks

What kid doesn’t love bacon? You can serve it as is and kiddos will come running to the dining table. But if you’re looking to level up your bacon game, this recipe is for you. Made with CDO Bacon, this bread stick dish makes an enjoyable meal for picky eaters.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 12 strips CDO Bacon
• 6 pcs Par-baked Bread Sticks
• 1 pc Fresh Egg (large)
• 1 tsp Water
• Olives
• Ground Pepper (optional)
• Fresh Greens
• Fresh Herbs
• Toothpicks
• Aluminum foil

Procedure:

1. Preheat your oven to 150°C.
2. Beat egg and water together until they’re well-blended.
3. Brush this egg mixture with the par-baked bread sticks. Next, sprinkle with pepper to taste.
4. Wrap each bread stick with 2 strips of CDO Bacon. Secure the bacon and bread together with toothpicks.
5. Wrap the ends of the bread with foil. This helps avoid burning.
6. Next, lower the oven temperature down to 125°C. Bake the bread until both the bread and bacon are golden brown.
7. Let the bread sticks cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of fresh greens and olives.

These bacon-wrapped breadsticks pair well with a side of salad or mixed vegetables. That makes this dish perfect for parents looking to increase their kids’ veggie intake. You can even serve this meal with a tall glass of fresh fruit juice to promote healthy food choices at home.

Crispy Burger ‘Bistek’

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 pieces CDO Crispy Burger, fried according to package instructions
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 large white onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. calamansi juice
• 1 tbsp. flour + 2 tbsp. water
• 2 cups rice, prepared
• 1 tbsp. spring onions, minced for garnish

Procedure:

1. In a pan over medium heat, saute your onion until it softens. This will take about two minutes.
2. Next, add the calamansi juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and flour mixed with water. Mix this well.
3. Let the mixture boil and thicken. Once done, remove it from the heat.
4. Serve the sauce atop your fried CDO Crispy Burger placed in a plate with warm rice. You can also add onions and spring onions for garnish.

There you have it- three awesome dishes that your children will surely adore!

To make these recipes more delectable for the kiddos, you can include your little ones in the cooking process. After all, nothing tastes better than a meal cooked by your own hands. You might even find yourself a budding chef in your kid- next thing you know they’ll be making their own CDO recipes!

Craving for more family-friendly dish ideas? You can check out other quick and easy recipes in this page.

You may purchase CDO Idol Cheesedog, CDO Bacon, and CDO Crispy Burger products at your leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide. You may also order them online via CDO Home Delivery, Shopee, and Lazada.