Melissa Kaylene: Kid Friendly Dinner Platter

Friday, March 29, 2013

Kid Friendly Dinner Platter

 
 

I don't  know about you, but as a mom I struggle daily with always trying to create something new for dinner. Even when I do, most of the time it's unappreciated and the kids are the first to show their dislike for new "weird" things.

What I have started learning is it isn't necessarily what you create for dinner, but how you prepare it. Anyone can make salad and sandwiches, but when its presented in an unusual manner, the kids really think something special is going on here.

All I did was take our cake platter and fix it up with finger friendly snacks. Cubed cheese, olives, raisins, and carrots (in the shape of flowers of course). I also made our grilled ham and cheese sandwiches panini style.....in the waffle maker! The kids thought that was the coolest thing to have a sandwich look like a waffle. :) Now how to get them to eat their salad? I attempted to spice it up with little goldfishes throughout....it helped, I mean, at least the kids thought it was way cooler than our normal "boring" salad. For dessert I made a graham cracker dessert (see my recipe for that HERE ).

What do you do to spice up a boring dinner at your house?

~Melissa
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    This looks so good! We don't have kids yet but I think my husband would love this dish on a Saturday or Sunday morning!

    -Karen
    www.yourstylistkaren.com

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  2. Shana Jane March 30, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Kid friendly??!! Even I want some of that!!! I am a new follower on blog lovin:)
    www.meetthebrowns20.blogspot.com

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  3. Nina April 1, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Melissa, your plates looks really good with all the colors and shapes - I'll do one next time for our boys! I usually slice fruit and vegetables, but cheese cubes, o,Ives and raisins will do an extra teat! Such a lovely blog you have, I'm popping by from Clever Chicks Blog Hop,
    Your new follower
    Nina @ Thoughts and Images Along the Way

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  4. Carrie from Carrie This HomeApril 1, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Great idea! I feel the daily struggle of "what am I gonna feed the kids?!?" could you link this up to my blog hop? I think our readers would really like this idea. Thanks :)
    http://carriethishome.com/2013/03/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-17/

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  5. Brooke @ PiggyBankSaversApril 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I love it! I do this often with their afternoon snacks, but a dinner platter is genius! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Diana of Diana RamblesApril 3, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Yummy!! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I hope you come visit & link again.

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  7. Rebecca @ Herons CraftsApril 3, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    This is such a great way to make food more fun - I love the idea of fish swimming in my salad and waffle sandwiches!

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  8. Julia ForsheeApril 3, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    How you prepare it is sooo true!! I am excited to try this on my kids. They look like healthy handfuls for me, too :) Thanks for coming to our Link Up Party at allthingswithpurpose.com!!

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  9. Heather @ Rise And Shine LifeApril 4, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Oh man that looks great!! We don't have children yet, but I prefer fun finger foods myself! :D

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  10. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    it took me a second, i really thought the carrots were flowers, so cute.. Would love if you would like up to our #kidsinthekitchen linky today :)
    http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2013/04/create-a-meal-kidsinthekitchen.html

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  11. Cherished Handmade TreasuresApril 5, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Yum! Thanks for sharing with us on the Creative Corner Hop.

    Sandy
    Cherished Handmade Treasures

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  12. SensiblySaraApril 5, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    I LOVE the grilled ham & cheese paninis - from the WAFFLE MAKER!! Such a great idea!

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  13. Danyale N.April 6, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Following you gfc through Paula's No Rules Blog Hop. If you get the time please follow me back at Evoluchun's Miscellaneous

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  14. mail4roseyApril 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I'm already a follower, swinging by from the No Rules hop. This is neat, and I love the idea of making sandwiches in the waffle maker. Did you just use regular bread?

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  15. HeatherApril 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing your ggeat post at Project Inspired - pinned to our group party pinboard - hope to see you at tomorrow nights party too!

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  16. The Thriftiness MissApril 7, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Looks like a great meal! I'd have some for sure :)

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  17. With A BlastApril 8, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Love this! Even though my kids are post teenagers, I still look for kid friendly meals - wonder when they actually "grow up" ! Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party :-)

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  18. Mommy EvolutionApril 8, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Finally linking up with my Friday Flash Blog community. Thanks for linking up and sharing in the fun! Have a terrific week and see you on Thursday.

    Jennifer
    www.TheJennyEvolution.com

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  19. Lisa @ Lisa the VegetarianApril 8, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I think this is a great idea! When I was a kid, I'd love when we'd have dinners like this - lots to choose from and presented in an unusual way!

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  20. Megan GunyanApril 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Ingenious! I love the waffle maker idea! My kids would totally dig that. We have the same issues with our kids, too. They hate trying new things! It's frustrating and I refuse to have mac and cheese every night. Great ideas!

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  21. Son Nguyen TruongSeptember 7, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    No kid will resist this tempting recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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