Chicken teriyaki is a big favorite with kids everywhere—it’s something about the sauce! Those store-bought chicken teriyaki bowls may be quick and convenient, but the home-made version is so much better. With less sugar, a lot less salt and fewer preservatives, this is the way chicken teriyaki was meant to be! Your taste buds and...
Dinner
Find the most dinners that everyone will fall in love with! I will show you how to cook dinner with so many recipes here.
From one pot meals like this One Pot Mushroom Pasta or this Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken you'll have so many to choose from.
Creamy Vegan Tomato Pumpkin Soup
Let's talk about inspiration. Is there anyone that inspires you? I belong to a small group of food centered moms that definitely inspire me daily. Some live gluten-free, some vegan, some vegetarian and some a bit of everything. I recently attended a friend's cooking class where we made soup. Often times I think of soup...
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
This ham and cheese pinwheels recipe is perfect for busy parents looking for easy dinner ideas! With the school year in full swing, my evenings are packed with soccer practices and other after school activities. This makes putting on a decent meal for the family even more difficult than usual! So, having a list of...
Mummy Halloween Stuffed Mini Peppers
The kids are back to school and settling into their new schedules nicely, there’s a hint of fall in the air and pumpkin spice products of all kinds are on store shelves. All this can mean only one thing—Halloween is near! This Mummy Halloween Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe has it all. It’s the perfect recipe...
Baked Rice Cups
I'm always looking for ways to repurpose left over food, especially rice. It's one of those foods that I tend to make too much of. Personally, I have a rice cooker and often times I need to either use or throw it away. I made rice pudding even rice soup, but this is my favorite...
Korean Veggie Patties
So, you've read the title, seen the photo, and perhaps the video too. But you're probably asking yourself what is a Korean pancake? This Korean pancake recipe delightfully combines several vegetables, making for a fun new finger food your kids will love! I've also tried omitting the egg making it a vegan dish. It changes...
BBQ Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
My two-year old goes through shape phases and this week he's really into anything round. Last week it was anything bunny shaped aka cheddar bunnies. On a serious note though, I love making hearty meatballs because I can easily sneak in some veggies in there. These BBQ Turkey Zucchini Meatballs recipe is tasty and delicious...
Rainbow Pasta Salad
Colorful dishes are so much more appetizing. Don't you think so? I'm hoping your kids share the same thoughts. If you're shaking your head saying my kids won't ever eat a bell pepper, you won't ever know until you try. It's all about exposure, continuous exposure. Both my boys including yours truly despise raw tomatoes....
Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls
Do you own an Instant Pot yet? It's the ultimate mom life saver. I use it weekly to cook spaghetti in 8 minutes, tender beef stew in half the time and these one pot instant pot chicken rice bowls. If you don't know what it is, it's an all in one pressure cooker that doubles...
Instant Pot Chicken Rice Bowls
Do you own an Instant Pot yet? It's the ultimate mom life saver. I use it weekly to cook spaghetti in 8 minutes, tender beef stew in half the time and these one pot instant pot chicken rice bowls. If you don't know what it is, it's an all in one pressure cooker that doubles...
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce
The lemon tree in my back yard is overflowing with lemons. Problems is, a girl can only make so much lemonade right? This is how this recipe came about, coupled with the rarity of being able to go out with toddlers. Before kids, trying new restaurants was my hobby. It's probably because I loved it...
Chicken Potato Bake
A hearty meal made in a few minutes all in one pan! This chicken potato bake will soon be a basic staple recipe in your household! White potatoes have a lot of nutritional benefits! It might be hard to believe, but You might not potatoes actually has nearly half your daily value of vitamin c....
Cheesy Potato Balls
Potatoes and crunch. That's what this cheesy potato balls recipe is all about. Every so often, I get cravings. Who am I kidding, I would say I crave something daily. Being that my favorite Cuban bakery is way to far to visit, I created the closest thing to Cuban potato balls I could with the...
Sticky Chicken Wings
These are the best fried sticky chicken wings ever. Well, at least that I've ever made ;). This is obviously a cheat treat for my little guy, but it sure beats frozen chicken wings. Plus, if you're on the organic train you can make these 100% organic. So here's the back story. My best friend...
Creamy Tomato Pasta
I came up with this creamy tomato pasta recipe because we were a little bored of plain red sauce and plain Alfredo sauce. I looked in my refrigerator and put stuff together. That said, I'm not always successful, but sometimes I hit the foodie jackpot! This was the outcome, such deliciousness. In case you were...
Hidden Veggie Alfredo Sauce
My kids are relatively decent eaters but some days they won't eat all the veggies on their plate. It's probably because I serve some type of vegetable at every meal. Like adults though, they get bored too! By the way, if you're wondering, they will only eat a select number of vegetables so trust me...
Turkey Cranberry Sliders With Veggies
T'was the day after Christmas, when all through the house a tired mom was... Okay, poetry is not my strong suit. Time to get to the point like I always do. After weeks of hustle and bustle including travelling on planes and unpacking suitcases, I was exhausted. It was lunchtime after the holidays and I...
Christmas Tree Pizzas
I've never met a child who didn't like pizza, let alone a cute one. Tis 'the season for all things holidays! This Christmas Tree Pizzas recipe is fun for both kids and parents to make. It takes a minimum of 2 ingredients and whatever other toppings you would like to add. One serving also has...
Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs
I've talked to so many moms who tell me teriyaki "anything" is their kid's favorite. If only there were a drive through teriyaki place where I could pick up healthy Asian food. There's nothing around my area anyway, I'm all about packing in as much good nutrients into one bite as possible. This is a...
Veggie Cheese Poppers
Fried foods are always a craving at my house. But we all know how unhealthy it is for you.As usual, I came up with a way to make a family favorite a little healthier. These veggie cheese poppers are packed with vegetables and is a better alternative to your restaurant bought mozzarella stick. It's an...
Cream Cheese Veggie Shrimp Baked Wontons
During a recent trip to the grocery store, I came across wonton wrappers. The flour wrapping paper may be foreign to you, but it's very similar to an egg roll. I mean even my spell checker is seeing it as a typo. ;). Most Asian restaurants like Panda Express or others use it to make...
Asian Glazed Salmon
Frozen to the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! That's my kind of dinner. This Asian glazed salmon is perfect for busy days and last minute meals. Pair it with some steamed veggies and brown rice and it's a perfect meal. The slightly sweet and salty flavor makes it also appealing for kids. If...
Avocado Pasta
Is red pasta sauce getting old? I'm always trying to find other sauces for my pasta monsters, aka my two boys. Now that my second son is eating quite a bit, I try to make homemade as much as I can. This avocado pasta sauce is easy and tasty, with just a few ingredients. It...
Broccoli Tater Tots
Finger foods are always a hit here especially in tater tot form! These broccoli tater tots are packed with green veggies and is a great alternative to your traditional tater tot. Have it ready for your family in 20 minutes or less! When we first started our baby led weaning journey, I made this almost...
