{"id":432264,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=432264"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:10","slug":"thanksgiving-dinner-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dinner-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Homemade Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas Kids Will Love to Help Make!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a magical time filled with warmth, family, and, of course, delicious food. Imagine the joy of cooking together, with little hands helping to create mouthwatering dishes that will make everyone smile. Here are three fantastic recipes that are not only easy to make but also a blast for kids to be involved in!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dinner-with-kids\/#Harvest_Veggie_Pizza\" >Harvest Veggie Pizza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dinner-with-kids\/#Sweet_Potato_Marshmallow_Casserole\" >Sweet Potato &amp; Marshmallow Casserole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dinner-with-kids\/#Apple_Pie_with_a_Twist\" >Apple Pie with a Twist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvest_Veggie_Pizza\"><\/span>Harvest Veggie Pizza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/34295173\/pexels-photo-34295173.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Harvest Veggie Pizza\" title=\"Harvest Veggie Pizza\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Kings Studio on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pile-of-fresh-green-olives-at-market-stall-34295173\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Azure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rustic-harvest-vegetable-pizza-recipe-1760464835.jpg\" alt=\"Rustic Harvest Vegetable Pizza Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artfrommytable.com\/rustic-harvest-vegetable-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rustic Harvest Vegetable Pizza Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Art From My Table<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGoldenRodYellow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/harvest-vegetable-pizza-with-garlic-aioli-sauce-1760464835.jpg\" alt=\"Harvest Vegetable Pizza with Garlic Aioli Sauce\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarlovespices.com\/harvest-vegetable-pizza-with-garlic-aioli-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harvest Vegetable Pizza with Garlic Aioli Sauce<\/a><\/strong> from SugarLoveSpices<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (12 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LawnGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fall-harvest-veggie-pizza-1760464835.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Harvest Veggie Pizza\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettycrocker.com\/recipes\/fall-harvest-veggie-pizza\/d5f9e16a-7cba-4a3f-b000-aafc5aff765e\" target=\"_blank\">Fall Harvest Veggie Pizza<\/a><\/strong> from Betty Crocker<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Get ready to taste the season with this colorful Harvest Veggie Pizza! This delightful dish combines a crispy crust with vibrant autumn vegetables, creating a medley of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Kids will love rolling out the dough and arranging the toppings in fun designs!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of assorted veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach)<\/li>\n<li>Dried oregano and basil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe shines because it allows for creativity. Kids can pick their favorite veggies, making the pizza truly their own! Plus, it\u2019s a great way to sneak in some healthy ingredients while still enjoying a classic favorite. The crispy crust paired with the gooey cheese and fresh vegetables is a combination that everyone will love!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/newmans-own-harvest-vegetable-thin-crispy-crust-1760464851.jpg\" alt=\"Newman&#039;s Own | &quot;HARVEST VEGETABLE&quot; thin &amp; crispy crust\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZEbJSDPqtyY\" target=\"_blank\">Newman&#039;s Own | &quot;HARVEST VEGETABLE&quot; thin &amp; crispy crust<\/a><br \/><small>(m.youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/harvest-skillet-pizza-1760464851.jpg\" alt=\"Harvest Skillet Pizza\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g6W5KJ8uhac\" target=\"_blank\">Harvest Skillet Pizza<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/harvest-veggie-pizza-1760464851.jpg\" alt=\"Harvest Veggie Pizza\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/ciao-pappy-on-instagram-whos-excited-about-harvest-vegetable-season-we-are-harvest-veggie-pizza-ingredients-sliced-zucchini-tomatoes-and-red-onio--966936982486398710\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harvest Veggie Pizza<\/a><br \/><small>(pinterest.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_Potato_Marshmallow_Casserole\"><\/span>Sweet Potato &amp; Marshmallow Casserole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/1634079\/pexels-photo-1634079.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Sweet Potato &amp; Marshmallow Casserole\" title=\"Sweet Potato &amp; Marshmallow Casserole\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Craig Adderley on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cooked-foods-on-trays-1634079\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Khaki\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760464842.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/13478\/sweet-potato-casserole-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (571 reviews). Total Time: sweet potatoes, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, miniature marshmallows. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:DodgerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-1760464842.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/sweet-potato-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from Spend With Pennies<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (23 reviews). Total Time: sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, miniature marshmallows. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PowderBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760464842-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/sweet_potato_casserole_with_marshmallows\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows<\/a><\/strong> from Simply Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Indulge in the sweet, creamy goodness of Sweet Potato &amp; Marshmallow Casserole! This dish combines the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes with a fluffy layer of toasted marshmallows on top, creating a sweet treat that feels like dessert but is served alongside the main meal. Kids will have a blast mashing the sweet potatoes and helping sprinkle the marshmallows!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large sweet potatoes<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of mini marshmallows<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This casserole is a Thanksgiving classic that everyone looks forward to. The combination of sweet, buttery sweet potatoes and gooey marshmallows makes it irresistible! Kids will love the fun of watching the marshmallows puff up and turn golden brown in the oven, making it a dish they\u2019ll be proud to serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760464857.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WhMW-_NHU1Y\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-1760464857.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EQoqBJUp6mc\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/the-best-ever-sweet-potato-casserole-1760464857.jpg\" alt=\"The BEST Ever Sweet Potato Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eJ9x23Dxchg\" target=\"_blank\">The BEST Ever Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_Pie_with_a_Twist\"><\/span>Apple Pie with a Twist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/9632879\/pexels-photo-9632879.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Apple Pie with a Twist\" title=\"Apple Pie with a Twist\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Micheile Henderson on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/food-romantic-apple-flowers-9632879\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:BlanchedAlmond\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dutch-apple-pie-with-a-twist-1760464845.jpg\" alt=\"Dutch Apple Pie with a Twist\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tablemagazine.com\/dutch-apple-pie-recipe-with-a-twist\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dutch Apple Pie with a Twist<\/a><\/strong> from Table Magazine<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SkyBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/glazed-cinnamon-apple-twists-with-pie-crust-1760464845.jpg\" alt=\"Glazed Cinnamon Apple Twists with Pie Crust\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thissillygirlskitchen.com\/apple-pie-cinnamon-twists\/\" target=\"_blank\">Glazed Cinnamon Apple Twists with Pie Crust<\/a><\/strong> from This Silly Girl&#039;s Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dreamy-apple-pie-1760464845.jpg\" alt=\"Dreamy Apple Pie\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepioneerwoman.com\/food-cooking\/recipes\/a9553\/dreamy-apple-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamy Apple Pie<\/a><\/strong> from The Pioneer Woman<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (7 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>What\u2019s Thanksgiving without a scrumptious dessert? This Apple Pie with a Twist brings a fresh spin to a timeless favorite, blending sweet and tart apples with a hint of cinnamon and a crumbly topping. Kids can help peel the apples and mix the filling, making it a fun and interactive experience!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 cups of peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup of sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons of cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 pre-made pie crust<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of oats<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of butter, softened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This pie is special because it combines traditional flavors with a delightful crumb topping that adds texture and sweetness. Kids will love the smell of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen while they work. Plus, who doesn\u2019t love the satisfaction of a warm slice of apple pie, especially when they helped make it? It\u2019s the perfect way to end a festive Thanksgiving meal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get your little chefs excited about Thanksgiving with these three fun and delicious homemade dinner ideas that they can help create, making the holiday even more special and memorable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435007,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-432264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=432264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432264\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=432264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=432264"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=432264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}