Although I’m a voracious home cook and cookbook collector, sometimes I struggle with mealtime ideas for my kids. It’s my philosophy that all food – even kid food – should appeal to the whole family. In approaching food with this lens, I try to connect with my kids at their level by basing meals on flavors they already recognize – such as carrots, pears, and ketchup – and then adding flavors that are completely new –such as ginger and soy. The results, more often than not, are full bellies and empty plates. These ribs with Asian pear sauce are as delicious for kids as they are for adults.

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