11. Turkey, Cheese & Veggie Plate
This colorful picnic dinner idea features tasty munchies you don’t need utensils for and mild flavors that kids prefer, like deli meat, cheese and crunchy raw veggies. It’s easy to assemble this complete menu, and adults will enjoy it as much as the kids. The menu calls for store-bought hummus and cookies, but you can easily make them yourself (see Tips, below).
Ingredients
2 teaspoons honey mustard (Optional)
8 thin slices deli smoked turkey (4 ounces)
8 thin slices mild Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 cup baby carrots or 4 carrots, cut into sticks
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 apple, cut into 4 or 8 wedges (see Tips)
1 cup hummus (see Tips)
32 low-sodium whole-wheat crackers
20 whole almonds, preferably salted Marcona almonds
½ cup corn nuts
4 clementines
4 cookies (see Tips)
12. Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole
Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe.
Ingredients
Potato Skins
4 small sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Guacamole & Toppings
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons minced red onion
Chopped cilantro for garnish
