28 Dairy-Free Recipes for Toddlers and Kids

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28 Dairy-Free Recipes for Toddlers and Kids1/27 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 439 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 2/27 My

The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy

Favorite Chili Dogs 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine ketchup, mustard, chili and pepper sauce. —Patricia Pauling, Adams, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog: 427 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1195mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. 3/27 Spanish Noodles 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spanish Noodles & Ground Beef Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total

Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon adds crunch to this comforting stovetop supper my mom used to make when I was a kid. Now I prepare it for my own family. —Kelli Jones, Perris, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 409 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 4/27 Chicken and Rice Dinner 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken and Rice Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

The taste is simply unbeatable!

Recipe Creator: The chicken in this recipe bakes up to a beautiful golden brown while the moist rice is packed with flavor. The taste is simply unbeatable! —Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup rice: 604 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 44g protein. 5/27 Beef and Shells 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stovetop Beef and Shells Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I fix this supper

when I’m pressed for time

when I’m pressed for time. It’s as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 344 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 815mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/27 Tasty Tacos 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Tacos Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry

Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served!

staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! —Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos (calculated without optional toppings): 306 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 7/27 Tender Beef over Noodles 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 45 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I dress up stew meat with noodles and

a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish

a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes terrific with a salad and garlic bread. —Olivia Gust, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup cooked noodles: 385 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 8/27 Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mini Meat Loaf Sheet-Pan Meal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up with this meat loaf

recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would bake quicker

recipe, but I adapted it to mini meat loaves so that it would bake quicker. The sauce topping is always a hit. I added the potatoes and asparagus to make the meal complete. —Deanne Johnson, Reading, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 meat loaf with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 460 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 9/27 Pizza-Flavored Pasta Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza-Flavored Pasta Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve

been cooking since I was 6 years old and I’m always watching for recipes my friends and family will love. So when I tasted an unforgettable spaghetti sauce at a local restaurant, I just had to make my own version. —Angelina Falzarano, Midlothian, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without pasta): 200 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 934mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 10/27 Southwestern Goulash 61 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had some extra cilantro

in the fridge and didn’t want to throw it away

in the fridge and didn’t want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with this delightful and filling family recipe. Everyone just loved it! —Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 224 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch. 11/27 Quick Beef Vegetable Soup 27 Reviews Quick Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings (1-3/4 quart) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At the end of a

This hefty vegetable soup delivers

long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for your family. This hefty vegetable soup delivers. It will have you out of the kitchen in no time flat! —D.M. Hillock, Hartford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 318 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. 12/27 Italian Beef and Shells 14 Reviews Italian Beef and Shells Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty

entree that comes together easily

entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor to the sauce and makes this main dish a winner. —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 396 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 13/27 Cashew Chicken with Noodles 69 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cashew Chicken with Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tried this recipe for chicken with

cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends

cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It’s quick, easy and so delicious! —Anita Beachy, Bealeton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 638 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 14/27 Root Beer Glazed Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Root Beer Glazed Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband made some tweaks from the original recipe to suit our tastes and it was fabulous. Our 18 month-old son

even loves this chicken recipe!

even loves this chicken recipe! It’s the perfect way for me to get out of cooking for a night. —Stacy Kolojay, Streator, Illinois 15/27 Dinner in a Bag 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I get a head start on this family-pleasing dinner by assembling ready-to-grab pantry kits. I measure dry macaroni and the spice mixture into separate containers, storing them in a paper bag with canned tomatoes. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 289 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 56mg

cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 16/27 Italian Beef Sandwiches 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Family-Favorite Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only a few ingredients, this roast beef is a snap to throw together. And after cooking all day, the meat is wonderfully tender. —Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 278 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.

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