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Lunch

Find your mid day meal here. Whether its packing lunch boxes for yourself or your family, you'll find all the variety here.

Try these no cook Avocado Hummus Rolls, Mini Chicken Pot Pies and much more!

Chicken Potato Bake

March 14, 2018 · Updated September 3, 2019 ·

Cooked dish of baked chicken and potatoes with bacon and onion on top

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….

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Dinner, Lunch

3 Ingredient Veggie Cheese Crisps

February 26, 2018 · Updated May 27, 2019 ·

Cheese Crisps

My kids love anything savory. Crackers, chips you name it, it’s their favorite snack. They probably get it from me because it’s my weakness too. I mean who can resist a bag of chips right?  I decided to create my version and came up with this 3 Ingredient veggie cheese crisps recipe! You surely can’t…

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Lunch, Snacks, Uncategorized

Cheesy Potato Balls

February 7, 2018 · Updated February 21, 2019 ·

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…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Sticky Chicken Wings

January 22, 2018 ·

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…

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Dinner, Lunch

Turkey Cranberry Sliders With Veggies

December 29, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

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…

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Dinner, Lunch

Christmas Tree Pizzas

December 6, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

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…

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Dinner, Lunch, Uncategorized

Stuffing Muffins

November 20, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

At our home, Thanksgiving means lots and lots of leftover food. Either we cook too much or we eat too little. I like to believe we eat too little, but that’s not likely the case. So what to do with all that stuffing and turkey? It’s always nice to have turkey and all the fixings…

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Dinner, Lunch, Snacks

Veggie Waffles

August 13, 2017 · Updated January 11, 2021 ·

Close up savory waffles

A waffle recipe that has almost all the food groups in one bite! These veggie waffles are so tasty and just takes about 10 minutes to whip up.  It brings a different dynamic to the traditional waffle. I made these on a whim to try to see if I could get the kids eating vegetables…

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Breakfast, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Veggie Cheese Poppers

July 25, 2017 · Updated March 4, 2019 ·

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…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks

No Cook Veggie Marinara Dip

May 18, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

The art of dipping. I think my three-year old could win a medal if dipping t was a sport. He, like so many other kids,  loves to dip everything and anything into anything and everything. Why not make their dipping sauce a bit more healthy and veggie packed? This no cook veggie marinara is especially…

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Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Hidden Veggie Egg Salad

February 24, 2017 · Updated August 1, 2018 ·

Veggies. These fiber rich foods are oh so good for you, but oh so hard to get your kids to eat it. At least that’s what I gather from the dozens of messages I get from all of you. If you’ve followed my blog or social media you’ll see I try to offer my kids…

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Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Sweet Potato Banana Bites

January 20, 2017 · Updated May 11, 2019 ·

Stack of sweet potato muffins on a blue towel

Mornings are always rushed at my house. Whether it’s because I have to run to work, or if I’m in a hurry to get my youngest down for his nap. The start of our mornings are always challenging. Making these baby friendly muffins ahead of time saves me a ton of time. And yes, you…

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BLW Beginners, Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch

Broccoli Tater Tots

October 23, 2016 · Updated September 28, 2020 ·

bowl of tater tots next to a bowl of ketchup

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…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks

Avocado Grilled Cheese Sticks

September 25, 2016 · Updated May 11, 2019 ·

plate of two grilled avocado cheese sticks

The grilled cheese sandwich is often a childhood favorite for many. I think every kid enjoys the cheesy bread. My goal with every meal is to try to serve all food groups. That’s why I decided to make it a tad bit healthier by adding an avocado to it! I also coated the bread with…

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Breakfast, Lunch, Popular Recipes

Sweet Potato Tater Tots

June 14, 2016 · Updated January 11, 2021 ·

“The better for you tater tot! These tasty sweet potato tater tots are packed with nutrients!” I recently bought a package of frozen sweet potato tater tots and wasn’t impressed with the flavor.  I was hoping it would taste like a sweet potato, but it tasted very artificial. Even my toddler only ate one or…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Veggie Fritters

May 30, 2016 · Updated March 4, 2020 ·

Eating steamed vegetables can get a little boring. Why not jazz it up by making these veggie fritters? From the start of our son’s eating journey we would always serve veggies in its natural state. If I made a “hide the veggies” dish, I’d also offer the real vegetable. I believe it’s one of the…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

Spinach Pizza Pull Apart Bread

May 27, 2016 · Updated January 11, 2021 ·

We love easy recipes and we love bread around here. When I’m in a rush to make dinner, store-bought dough is such a huge help. Couple it with cheese and you pretty much have dinner. This spinach pizza pull apart bread is also great for holiday get together as an appetizer. It’s bound to be…

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Dinner, Lunch, Popular Recipes, Snacks, Uncategorized

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Hi! I'm Charisse, mom of two boys and lover of anything simple and easy. Here you'll find food for the whole family and things to do with the family as well. I'm all about food and fun inspiration! Read More…

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