Pigs in blankets is a classic kids meal that has been given a healthy face lift thanks to the blog, Cooking Light. Although it is much more simple than some of the kid-friendly dishes that can be found online, it manages to hide healthy goodness by swapping out a traditional beef sausage for a vegetarian one.
What makes the veggie pigs in blankets especially great for children, however, is that it can easily involve them in the kitchen. Cooking Light writes, "Parents, give your kids confidence in the kitchen by inviting them to help prepare this simple dish. If your children are young, let them cut the dough with safety scissors then wrap the dough around the sausage links."
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The Veggie Pigs in Blankets is a Simple and Playful Dish for Children
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