Feeding a fussy family can be daunting. Different nutritional needs such as allergies and varying diets such as vegan, vegetarian and others can make it very difficult to plan meals for a family without cooking 5 or 6 different meals. So what can we do? I have 2 picky eaters, one with food allergies, and I eat a plant-based diet. Here are my top tips for making sound nutritional choices for a picky family: 1. Involve everyone in the meal planning. Do what you can to cook separate entrees at the same time with one appliance, like my example with the barbecue. When children are old enough to help, they can cook their own part of the meal. Planning ahead helps with budgeting, shopping, and a sense of ownership when everyone helps. 2. Less shopping, more preparation. Have some meals interchange. Use the same ingredients for different meals, m ...