What Foods to Serve at a Kids Pool Party
When you're having a kid's pool party there are a few food items that they will flock to (and others that they will turn their noses up at). You can go with the traditional items, or try a healthy dish that will pique their interest. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hot Dogs and Hamburgers
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Hot dogs and hamburgers are extremely popular kids favorites for pool parties. They are simple and quick to make and are filling to the kids. You can either boil the hot dogs in a huge pot and serve them to the kids outside, or set up the grill to do both the burgers and the hot dogs. Be sure to get all of the "fixings," including buns, sauerkraut, relish, mustard and ketchup.
French Fries
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Kids love crispy, golden french fries. They make a perfect side to any other kids food you decide to serve. Keep in mind that if you want to serve hot fries at an outdoor pool party you will need to purchase an electric deep fryer and only make just enough fries at any given time to meet the demand.
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Chicken Nuggets
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You will be hard-pressed to find a child at your pool party who doesn't like chicken nuggets. Again, nuggets will require some work because they need to stay hot, but it is generally a safe choice for any type of kids party.
Healthier Choices
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If you want your kids to eat healthier, you can keep the same food options, just make a few replacements. Use a whole-wheat bread for hot dogs and hamburgers instead of white bread. Sometimes soy or turkey burgers can taste just like beef burgers. Bake the chicken nuggets and french fries instead of frying them in hot, fatty oil. Replace the french fries in your layout with slices of sweet fruits like apples, oranges and pineapples. They are refreshing and delicious choices for a pool party.
Healthy Drinks and Dessert
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One last thing about healthy choices---kids love juice, so opt for an orange, apple or grape juice (100 percent fruit juice) as the drink at the party instead of unhealthy soda. Instead of fattening ice cream on a hot day, get a container of water ice (also called Italian ice---comes in various flavors) for the kids to eat for dessert and cool down.
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