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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I haven't read the full thread, but what I did when my kids were younger was "deconstructed dinner."

They'd eat elements of what we ate, so I wasn't making two full meals, but I'd set out different elements on the table so each family member could eat their preferred combination.

So for example, if I was making tacos, I'd set out tortillas, beans, grilled chicken, cheese. I'd make a spicy salsa but leave some plain chopped tomato on the side.

A salad would be a bowl of lettuce, chopped cucumber, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, grilled chicken, a drained can of chickpeas, feta, olives dressing on the side. One kid might eat chickpeas, chicken and cucumbers; another might add tomatoes and dressing, and adults would have a greek salad with chickpeas.

I'd prepare plain veggies and have spicy sauce to add for adults.

As my kids got older, they added in different elements, and now at 10 and 12 eat almost everything. (Not to say this method is why!! I suspect individual personality has the most to do with it.)[/quote]

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