One of the best ways to make sure that your children grow up following a healthy diet is to set an example by making it a habit to serve them nutritious meals. But getting your children to care about eating well involves more than just putting healthy dishes on the dinner table every night. By involving them in everything from grocery shopping to preparing a dish, you’ll help your children actively learn the skills they need to create healthy, well-balanced meals. Cooking together is also a great way to spend quality time with your kids. They’ll feel proud when they see the finished product on the table, and you’ll feel great knowing you’re teaching them the right way to fuel their growing bodies.

Three Apple Salad with Vanilla Topping
Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 3 hours

Chicken Lo Mein
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes

Visit Big Y's Butcher Shop for a wide selection of the finest meats and poultry, including Big Y's All Natural Chicken. Just ask for Sam the Butcher.®

Show your children that eating well and preparing nutritious dishes can be fun. Cooking together is also a great way to spend quality time with your kids.

Hearty Vegetable Alphabet Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

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Visit Big Y's Food Service Department for a full menu of ready-to-take-home, heat-and-serve entrées.

Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes

Quick & Easy Strawberry Tarts
Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour

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