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International Kid-Friendly Recipes

Tuna Noodle Casserole 
(American baked tuna and pasta dish)
Casserole of baked tuna noodle casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole 
(American baked tuna and pasta dish)

Macaroni Salad 
(Hawaiian-American pasta salad side dish)
Macaroni salad with forks for eating

Macaroni Salad 
(Hawaiian-American pasta salad side dish)

Wat Tan Hor 
(Chinese shrimp chow fun with egg gravy)
Wat Tan Hor (Chinese shrimp chow fun with egg gravy)

Wat Tan Hor 
(Chinese shrimp chow fun with egg gravy)

Apfelmus 
(German applesauce)
A spoonful of chunky applesauce from a bowl.

Apfelmus 
(German applesauce)

Baleadas 
(Honduran flour tortillas with beans and cheese)
Baleada on a plate

Baleadas 
(Honduran flour tortillas with beans and cheese)

Hkatenkwan 
(Ghanaian chicken and groundnut stew)
Bowl of African chicken and peanut stew

Hkatenkwan 
(Ghanaian chicken and groundnut stew)

Sloppy Joes 
(American Midwest seasoned ground beef sandwiches)
Two sloppy Joe sandwiches

Sloppy Joes 
(American Midwest seasoned ground beef sandwiches)

Nanaimo Bars 
(Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)
Nanaimo Bars (Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)

Nanaimo Bars 
(Canadian layered chocolate and custard bars)

Spaghetti and Meatballs 
(American pasta with meatballs)
Plate of spaghetti and meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs 
(American pasta with meatballs)

Köttbullar med Gräddsås 
(Swedish meatballs with cream sauce)
Plate of Swedish meatballs

Köttbullar med Gräddsås 
(Swedish meatballs with cream sauce)

Mafé, or Maafe 
(West African meat in peanut sauce)
Serving of Senegalese-style mafé

Mafé, or Maafe 
(West African meat in peanut sauce)

Dan Chaofan 
(Taiwanese egg fried rice)
Dan chaofan fried rice on a plate

Dan Chaofan 
(Taiwanese egg fried rice)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)
Poutine (Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

Popcorn Balls 
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)
Popcorn balls

Popcorn Balls 
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)

Gingerbread Men 
(English spiced Christmas cookies)
Many decorated gingerbread men

Gingerbread Men 
(English spiced Christmas cookies)

Strawberry Shortcake 
(American strawberries with a sweet biscuit)
Serving of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream

Strawberry Shortcake 
(American strawberries with a sweet biscuit)

Candied Sweet Potatoes 
(American sugar-baked sweet potatoes)
Casserole dish of candied sweet potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes 
(American sugar-baked sweet potatoes)

Fettuccine Alfredo 
(Italian pasta tossed with butter and cheese)
Plate of fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo 
(Italian pasta tossed with butter and cheese)

Pimento Cheese 
(American Southern cheese spread and sandwich filling)
Pimento cheese sandwich

Pimento Cheese 
(American Southern cheese spread and sandwich filling)

Coca-Cola Cake 
(American cocoa-cola cake)
Closeup of a slice of coca-cola cake

Coca-Cola Cake 
(American cocoa-cola cake)

Meni-meniyong 
(Malinese sesame-honey sweet)
Pieces of sesame brittle

Meni-meniyong 
(Malinese sesame-honey sweet)

Tamales de Elote 
(Central American fresh corncakes)
Platter of tamales de elote

Tamales de Elote 
(Central American fresh corncakes)

Lassi 
(Indian yogurt drink)
Indian lassi vendor

Lassi 
(Indian yogurt drink)

Horchata de Arroz 
(Latin sweet rice beverage)
Horchata de arroz in a cup over ice

Horchata de Arroz 
(Latin sweet rice beverage)

Bärkräm 
(Swedish berry cream dessert)
A bowl of barkram with cream

Bärkräm 
(Swedish berry cream dessert)

Chun Yao Bang 
(Chinese fried scallion pancake)
Sliced scallion pancake on a plate

Chun Yao Bang 
(Chinese fried scallion pancake)

Batidos 
(Cuban fruit and milk smoothies)
Man making batidos in a blender

Batidos 
(Cuban fruit and milk smoothies)

Cuáker 
(Ecuadoran oatmeal beverage)
Small pile of rolled oats

Cuáker 
(Ecuadoran oatmeal beverage)

Agua Fresca 
(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)
Jars of various aguas frescas

Agua Fresca 
(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)

Risi e Bisi 
(Italian stewed rice and peas)
Plate of risi e bisi

Risi e Bisi 
(Italian stewed rice and peas)

Atole 
(Mexican warm cornmeal beverage)
An olla filled with atole

Atole 
(Mexican warm cornmeal beverage)

Caramel Apples 
(American caramel-covered apples)
Tray of caramel apples with sprinkles

Caramel Apples 
(American caramel-covered apples)

Oyakodon 
(Japanese chicken and egg rice bowl)
Oyako Don (Japanese chicken and egg rice bowl)

Oyakodon 
(Japanese chicken and egg rice bowl)

Chocolate Crackles 
(Australian chocolate rice crispy treats)
Chocolate crackles in pastry cups

Chocolate Crackles 
(Australian chocolate rice crispy treats)

Tire sur la Neige 
(Canadian maple syrup taffy)
Canadian maple syrup taffy wrapping up on snow

Tire sur la Neige 
(Canadian maple syrup taffy)

Macaroni and Cheese 
(American pasta with cheese)
Casserole dish of macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and Cheese 
(American pasta with cheese)

Plantain Fritters 
(Jamaican fried plantains)
Crate of plantains

Plantain Fritters 
(Jamaican fried plantains)

Carrot Tzimmes 
(Israeli, Jewish carrots braised with honey)
Serving dish of carrot tzimmes

Carrot Tzimmes 
(Israeli, Jewish carrots braised with honey)

Bun Thit Nuong 
(Vietnamese rice noodles with pork and vegetables)
Bowl of bun thit nuong with cha gio spring rolls

Bun Thit Nuong 
(Vietnamese rice noodles with pork and vegetables)

Pancakes 
(American skillet cakes)
Stack of pancakes

Pancakes 
(American skillet cakes)

Corn Dogs 
(American hot dog and cornbread on a stick)
Fresh corn dogs on a draining rack

Corn Dogs 
(American hot dog and cornbread on a stick)

Pizza Napoletana 
(Italian traditional pizza from Naples)
Pizza Napoletana (Italian traditional pizzas from Naples)

Pizza Napoletana 
(Italian traditional pizza from Naples)

Apple Fritters 
(Jewish batter-fried apple rings)
Deep-fried apple fritters

Apple Fritters 
(Jewish batter-fried apple rings)

Dulce de Leche 
(Latin American caramel spread)
A large dollop of dulce de leche

Dulce de Leche 
(Latin American caramel spread)

Matzo Brei 
(Israeli, Jewish fried flatbread and eggs)
Matzo brei in a skillet

Matzo Brei 
(Israeli, Jewish fried flatbread and eggs)

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