Serve it deconstructed
Same dinner, with the parts kept separate on the plate. Tacos, bowls and wraps make this easy.
Guide
Feeding a picky eater without cooking twice
Five ways to make one dinner work for the whole table.
Always include one safe food
Something they reliably eat, like rice, bread or cucumber, so the plate never feels like a threat.
Let them build it
Build-your-own nights hand over control without you cooking a single extra thing.
Repeat new foods, without pressure
Kids often need many tries before a food feels familiar. Put it out, say nothing, try again next week.
Plan their wins into the week
Put a meal they love on the plan every few days. It keeps the harder nights calm.
If fussy eating is causing real worry about growth or health, talk to your GP.
Plan your week with Mealply
Share one meal plan with the whole family and let the shopping list build itself.
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