My husband and I love to cook and are very adventurous with foods. Both being raised in the Midwest by bland cooks - we loath the thought of reverting back to that because we have a picky 5 year old eater.

I know the value of having family sit down dinners as well as having everyone eating the same dishes...but we are having a hard time figuring out how to do this successfully with our kiddo.

Can anyone suggest ideas that have worked in other "love to cook" households - without sacrificing our souls to PB&J gods? (Don't get me wrong...I love pb&j, but not every night).

Thanks. Maggi