I have kids ranging from 11 months to 3 years and I give everything the same thing. I just make sure that whatever I make is suitable for the younger ones (things are cut small and I don't serve any nut products even if they have had it at home). A grater is a wonderful thing...you can grate all kinds of things (cucumbers, peppers, apples, cheese, etc.) if the little one isn't used to chewing or you are worried about choking. I always make sure I serve more than one item at lunchtime so that if someone doesn't like one thing, they at least eat the other and don't go for their naps with an empty tummy (ex. soup and cornbread). You can't please everyone all the time, but if I serve something and nobody likes it, I don't bother with it again. If the majority like it, the minority are out of luck and I will serve it again. I agree with those that said you cannot force a child to eat, so just offer it in small amounts and see and then you can give more. I have a 14 month old who is quite picky and that's what I do for her...if she eats the couple of bites, I give her more.