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Apple and Walnut Whole-Wheat Bread Pudding

Beware of packaging announcing a product is "100 percent wheat" — this designation can be used on foods made with refined wheat flour. To be sure of a product's nutritional value, read labels carefully: The first ingredient should be a whole-grain product. Check the fiber content — if the product doesn't contain a minimum of three grams per slice, you are probably dealing with an impostor.

Aunt Holly's Banana Bread

Editor’s note: This recipe was originally published in the March 2006 issue of ‘Cookie’ as Aunt Holly's Banana Bread and first appeared on this website February 28, 2006.

Fish Vermicelli with Fresh Dill and Pineapple Sauce

If your child is a truly adventurous eater, the Thai chile in the pineapple sauce won't faze her and will help sneak the fish in. If she balks at spiciness, on the other hand, replace the chile with a milder pepper, such as jalapeño, and remove the seeds and membranes. Or skip the hot stuff altogether—the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce will still be delicious.