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Here's a collection of recipes from Rachael Ray and friends for kids of all ages to make. Search for your favorite or use the tabs below. Remember, as we say here at Yum-o!, there's no such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen!

Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad

Serves 4

Buffalo chicken wing-style grilled chicken salad has all the spice and taste of Buffalo wings without the heaviness. See how Rach uses her skills to create this low-cal dish!

Chicken or Mushroom BBQ Sammie Bar

Serves 4

A zesty barbecue sauce is sure to be an appetizing accent on either chicken or mushroom sammies. Serve with a side of crispy, tart cabbage apple slaw.

Radicchio Slaw

Serves 6-8

Shades of red define this crisp salad with a kick.

Tomato and Onion Salad

Serves 4

This easy, refreshing salad works well with a variety of meals. Make ahead of time and let the flavors come together while you prepare dinner! Serve with Wilted Spinach and Rachael’s Fish Bake.

California Chicken Club Wraps

Serves 4

These sammies rock – and roll. Have the kids layer on chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato to wrap up one yummy supper!

Spinach and Artichoke Tuna Melts

Serves 4

This super tuna melt is loaded with nutrition and flavor.

Italian-Style Grilled Cheese and Spinach Sandwiches

Serves 4    

Rach’s latest take on a grilled cheese sandwich is rich in flavor and nutrition.  Note: Buy organic spinach frozen, because if you were to buy it fresh, you’d have to buy bundles to get the same amount!

Watermelon Salad

Serves 6  

What could be more refreshing and easy than this watermelon salad?!

Spicy Hummus Subs

Serves 4

Full flavored hummus topped with crisp veggies on freshly baked rolls makes a scrumptious vegetarian-friendly sub. Why not hold a sub party? Rach presents a variety of subs and a homemade salad dressing to serve for a casual party with friends and family. Include Greek Subs and Homemade Giardiniera on the menu.

Greek Subs

Serves 4

A yogurt, feta and horseradish sauce seasoned with Greek herbs tops roast beef in this delicious sub. The sauce can be used in a variety of recipes. Why not hold a sub party? Rach presents a variety of subs and a homemade salad dressing to serve for a casual party with friends and family. Include Spicy Hummus Subs and Homemade Giardiniera on the menu.

Pea and Edamame Soup with Grilled Cheese Sticks

Serves 4

Grilled cheese sticks are perfect for dipping and dunking in this tasty soup topped with a dollop of cream!

Spinach Artichoke Ricotta Pie

Serves 6-8

Inspired by spinach-artichoke dip, this fancy fake-out recipe is perfect entertaining for brunch or lunch. You can make this dish up to a day ahead of time for a make-ahead meal. Note: You will need an 8-inch or 9-inch spring-form pan to prepare this recipe.

Sliced Grilled Pork Tenderloin BBQ Sandwiches with Apples and Red Onion

Serves 4

Juicy pork tenderloin sandwiches topped with homemade barbecue sauce, apples, cheese and onions will please the whole family.

Apple-Cheddar Turnovers

Serves 6 as a snack

Bread is the envelope for an oven-baked apple-cheddar "turnover" – a perfect after-school snack!

Southwest Turkey Cobb Salad

Serves 4

This recipe was tested by thousands of school students from coast to coast as part of a collaboration between Yum-o! and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Originally created to be served in schools, we’ve adapted the recipe here for you to try at home. Would you like to see this recipe on your school lunch menu? Visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s website to learn how!