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Kidlicious

A plant-based cookbook written with children as the intended eaters and often the cooks, by the mother-and-daughter team behind Give Them Something Better.

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  • Stephanie Howard
  • Anneliese Howard
  • Ridzo Books
  • Cookbook

Most cookbooks treat children as the obstacle. This one treats them as the audience, and often as the cook.

Written by a mother and daughter, the recipes are simple enough that children can take a genuine part in making them, which does more for willingness to try a food than any amount of encouragement at the table.

1

Invite

Give the child a real job, not a token one.

2

Make

Cook the dish together start to finish.

3

Serve

Let them present what they made to the table.

Why we recommend it

Involving children in cooking is one of the more reliable ways to change what they will eat, and this collection is built to make that practical rather than aspirational.

Best for

Family kitchens, classroom cooking activities, and school programs teaching food skills alongside nutrition.

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By Stephanie and Anneliese Howard · Ridzo Books

Check recipes against any allergies or dietary restrictions before classroom use.