Kids on the go need fuel! When you wake up in the morning, your body is like a car that has been on a long drive and hasn't been to the gas station. It needs its tank filled! The similarity ends there though. People fuel up in the kitchen after a long night's sleep.

Fun to make; delicious, and nutritious! What more can a parent ask! How many of us have struggled to get our kids to eat vegetables? This method may be sneaky but it is yummy and healthy, too!

Whether they're fine, medium, wide or extra-wide, egg noodles conjure up images of mom's chicken noodle soup, classic tuna casserole, or even a sweet kugel. Noodles are a feel-good food. Check out your noodle knowledge and they whip a batch of your own!

Hot Cross Buns were once traditionally served on Good Friday and through the Lenten season. Each bun has an icing cross on top as a reminder of Christ. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, the time taken to make these yummy treats will create fun and delicious memories!

by Carol Jordan

Apples -- so beautiful in a fruit bowl and delicious to eat plain. They're also a great fruit for young children to use creating snacks, sandwiches and cooked goodies.

Apple Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 quart peeled and sliced apples
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Whether you are entertaining a crowd for a Super Bowl Party or having a celebration fit for just your family, kids love to be included in the process! Here are a few kid-tested and approved recipes that can be prepared ahead of time.