David’s Skinny Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and lower in calories.

Counting Soup

Lots of "1s, 2s and 3s" plus alphabet noodles, all in a row, make this kid-friendly soup a tasty kitchen game for little helpers.

Mango-Honey Lassi

An easy drink that kids will love.

Chewy Energy Circles

A nutty, oaty cross between a muffin and a granola bar.

Wagon Wheels with Peas, Green Herbs and Ricotta Salad

Use chipotle peppers instead in this dish if pequins aren't readily available.

Crunchy Oven-Baked Fish Sticks

Fried fish flavor without the frying!

Monte Cristo Cornbread Skillet Supper

Cheesy and rich, this one-dish meal is reminiscent of the classic deli sandwich.

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Humble, bumpy cookies beg for a tall glass of milk.

Naner Pudding

Skip the boxed stuff and make banana pudding from scratch.

Provencal Beef Stew

Beef in wine and tomatoes, with a tangy bit of olive and a handful of basil.

Slow-Lovin’ Beef Brisket

Vegetables cooked under the meat are transformed into a sauce.

Chicken Satay

Chicken is marinated in coconut milk, coriander, turmeric and cumin, the skewered and grilled. Serve with your favorite peanut sauce for dipping.

Baked Macaroni from Monticello

A version of macaroni and cheese that will please adults and children alike.

Roast Chicken from Monticello

Roast chicken, the workhorse of the family menu -- crisp-skinned, juicy and golden.

Apricot Almond Cake

This old-fashioned snacking cake is chock-full of apricots and almonds.