Put aside a portion of the ingredients for mixed dishes before assembling the recipe. That even works for a salad or a sandwich. Then let children put food together in any way that suits them. Get kids involved. Even finicky eaters will more likely eat foods they help make.
Small children can wash fresh fruit or put meat between bread slices for a sandwich.
Remember meal planning and grocery shopping. Let your child help plan a meal around favorite foods. Or, let children select a new food for the family on trips to the store. Even encourage children to try ethnic foods when shopping for a new taste sensation. Before using materials from this site, please read our usage agreement .