Defrutum (thick fruit syrup) , garum (fish sauce), and caroenum (sweet cooking wine combined with honey) are some of the ingredients that makes Roman foods for kids interesting. Roman food for kids includes shellfish, salads, roasted vegetables, meat, fruits, cakes, and much more. Throwing a Roman themed party is the best way to introduce both ancient and modern Roman foods for kids.

Creamed bean soup

This is a fantastic Roman food for kids, which uses dried beans, ham hocks, milk, and sour cream.  The flour gives the thick consistency while the milk and sour cream makes the soup richer. Vinegar and pepper added to the soup offers the tangy flavor.

Roman rice and beans            

For a main course you can try this Roman food for kids. It uses a range of spices and vegetables like dried oregano, dried basil, garlic cloves, dried beans, carrots, parsley, celery, and garlic cloves. You can use any kind of dried beans like pinto, kidney and black.  Traditional recipe would call for raw brown rice however you can also use regular rice.  Among roman foods for kids, this is considered healthy and tasty.

Roman holiday Salad

Salads are the easy way to make kids eat vegetables.  And this recipe uses cooked pasta with fresh vegetables, sour cream, salad dressings, and mayonnaise.  Not only for holiday; you can make this salad any time for your kids.

Roman apple cake 

This is one of the popular Roman foods for kids.  The preparation process is very simple and it is an ideal dessert for any special occasion.  You can also use nuts to make the cake crunchy, however this is optional.

Roman punch

This is an amazing fruit drink which can be served to kids intead of sodas and colas. It is a Roman  style mocktail that uses orange juice, lemon juice, and grape juice.  Little almond and vanilla extract used give a different taste to the drink. Serve it hot or chill depending on your kid’s preferences.

Making Roman foods for kids not only helps them to learn diverse culture but also creates an opportunity to taste lip smacking and healthy dishes prepared using exotic ingredients. In both ways it is a delight for parents as well.

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