Finding the right appetizer for your child isn't always easy.
Getting children to eat appetizers isn't always easy. Children are often more excited to get to dessert than they are to wait through bread, soups or salads. Nevertheless, there are a few appetizers that children do go crazy for. Whether you're out at a restaurant or preparing a party for your child's birthday, you should be able to find an appetizer that pleases even the pickiest of children.
Cheese and Pineapple Hedgehog
Children will enjoy this dish for both its sweetness and presentation. The cheese and pineapple hedgehog requires very little preparation and is easy to make. You will need an orange, a cherry, cheddar cheese and a can of pineapples. Cut one half off of the orange and lay it face down, stick a piece of pineapple and cheese together on a toothpick and then stick it into the orange. Repeat this until the orange is covered in cheese and pineapple toothpicks. Cut the cherry in half and stick each half on two separate toothpicks, which you can then place on one end of the orange for eyes.
Ladybugs on a Log
Children often love sweet food, but that does not mean you have to prepare unhealthy appetizers loaded with sugar. Ladybugs on a log are simple and healthy appetizers made by filling the hollow of a celery stalk with raspberry-flavored cream cheese, and then sprinkling cranberries on top. While this dish is tasty enough for children, it is also not too heavy that it would ruin the main course. These are easy to make and serve at parties, and children enjoy the idea of eating bugs even if it is only in name.
Asparagus in Blankets
A good way to get kids to eat nutritious food is to disguise it. Asparagus in blankets is a healthy alternative to pigs in blankets. You need uncooked pizza dough, asparagus, cheddar cheese and a small tomato. Cut the asparagus pieces in half and lay them down in bundles on a small piece of flattened dough. Place a few pieces of cheese and tomato on top of the asparagus and roll up the blankets. Cook in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 20 minutes and your appetizers are ready to be served.
Mini Pizzas
Making a variation of a dish you know your child likes is a good way to ensure she will love an appetizer. Many children love pizza and would welcome the opportunity to eat mini pizzas. Also called pizzettes, these can be prepared on bagels or from regular pizza dough. You can tailor these to your child, adding toppings that you know she will like such as pepperoni or extra cheese. If you want to keep these mini pizzas healthy, stick to vegetables and lean meats for the toppings.
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