I have friends coming to stay tomorrow, and they have a six year old daughter who is a plain eater.
I want to cook something which is tasty, interesting, but won't put a six year old off.....Or something which can easily be adapted for everyone.
Any ideas
2006-08-21 21:37:21 · 32 answers · asked by Copper 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Get her to help out in the cooking. Then she'll know what's in the food, hopefully she'll have had a taste of the bowl and both of you will have had a chance to chat and get messy!
2006-08-21 21:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 7 year old and he loves Chicken nuggets but only the high quality ones (not McDonalds or other) they are more expensive but you can taste the chicken - go to a better supermarket (Waitrose of M&S) also just plain vegetables such as carrots in a little butter and fresh sweetcorn is also usually liked. My son loves Broccoli as well - strange but true.
High quality fishfingers are also a good idea.
Also you are in a strong position to help your friends by trying to persuade the littel girl to try things!
Anyway good luck (not easy) when you find out what she really likes hold that in resrve just in case.
I do strongly recommend that you ask your friends what specific likes and dislike this little girl has before doing anything.
2006-08-21 21:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by 1919 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As she sounds like a fussy eater why not talk with her mother about the type of foods she likes best so you will have some idea of what she will eat.
Fish fingers, nuggets, chips, baked beans, pasta, pizza and jacket potatoes aren't very inspiring but most kids like them.
Ask her mum what types of things she recommends it's better to have something she will eat than you all be eating and her having bread and butter.
2006-08-21 21:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by madamspud169 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just spoken with my son who is 7 and also a plain eater and he said that you should try Spaghetti bolognaise. Chop the onion finely and only use red pepper so it blends in the with the sauce and never use mushrooms (she will think you are trying to poisen her!!!!) Serve with the long spaghetti pasta as kids love making a mess when they are eating and serve a really nice icecream for pudding (also good as a blackmail to eat the dinner!!)
Good luck
2006-08-27 23:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My idea is when making marinated dishes or things with sauce just put her portion aside. Also start getting her involved in the kitchen. Have her stir ingredients in a bowl. Measure out things maybe even stir the pot while its cooking as long as you help. Also never allow her to say ewww i dont like that with out first trying it. she should get a small portion (only a bite or 2 worth) of everything being served
2006-08-22 06:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by chicharitta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macaroni and cheese (and variations)
or
Cheese Ravioli w/ a mild marinara sauce
and Veggies like, Steamed Broc. and/or Carrots upon which you've pinched a little lemon pepper, maybe some butter
just some ideas
2006-08-26 15:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Aught 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a simple pasta dish - a plain tomato sauce (which can be spiced up with a dash of chilli for the grown ups) and spaghetti. You could always make the sauce with loads of veggies in and them blend it to 'disguise' them!
2006-08-21 21:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 6 he loves fajitas.... I make them myself and put hardly any spice in.... same goes for the salsa.... he loves making them, I think it is a kid thing of being able to put your own dinner together.
He also loves spaghetti bolognaise, either with spaghetti (but that gets messy) or pasta shells or twirls (much less messy).
I would suggest buying a jigsaw and a colouring book and pencils as that will keep her amused while you are chatting with your friends.
Good luck!
2006-08-21 21:45:43 · answer #8 · answered by Zoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id say why dont you make simple patsa wit tomato sauce nd meat balls nearly everybody loves dat
or how about chicken nuggets or the bernard matthews aeroplanes or turkey drummers
they are all simple nd tasty kids are bound to like it!
why not do a homemade pizza the kid could enjoy makin it to nd they can put there favourite toppings on top to!
so they cant moan that they dont like it lol!
2006-08-21 23:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by twinkle star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried asking your friends what their six year old likes i mean it's best to find out what she likes even if she's a plain eater ask them for examples of her favourite meals, and try to work around it for everyone
2006-08-21 21:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by Akeysha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋