7 Recipes Even the Pickiest of Eaters Will Love—Seriously!

Sneak new foods into their mac and cheese

Kids are more likely to widen their palate if you add a new ingredient without telling them. “I know my son, and most kids, love simple pasta dishes such as mac n’ cheese, so I will add a new protein or vegetable like duck or zucchini that I know he may not want to try otherwise,” says Aarón Sánchez, celebrity chef and guest judge on MasterChef Junior. “After he eats it, I ask if he tasted that difference.” When mixed in with one of their favorite meals, a child is more likely to give it a try and actually find that he likes it, says Sánchez. Get inspired by these homemade mac and cheese recipes.