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…
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!
No Cook Veggie Marinara Dip
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…
Corn Dog Donuts
My oldest son recently discovered corn dogs at Disneyland. I considered it a fun treat for him to have. Problem is, he wanted two and then when we got home, he wanted more! I decided to make my own and made them healthier by baking it. I also chose no nitrate hot dogs and organic…
Hidden Veggie Egg Salad
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…
Sweet Potato Banana Bites
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…
Chickpea Snack Bites
So many parents who write me asking how to get their kids to try new foods. Themed lunches are a great idea to entice them to take a bite. I’m fully aware some of us including myself may be too busy to create themed lunches all the time, but once in a while it may…
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…
Avocado Grilled 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…
Sweet Potato Tater Tots
“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…
Veggie Fritters
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…
Spinach Pizza Pull Apart Bread
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…
Turkey Cranberry Rolls
If you have followed my Instagram page, you may have noticed we’ve done a lot of swim practice. My son no longer finishes his sandwiches. I don’t blame him, he’s probably super bored of it. The problem is, it’s super easy for me to pack the night before or early in the morning. When I…
Baked Avocado Egg Rolls
My toddler doesn’t like stringy vegetables like ones you normally would put in an egg roll. You may have noticed I try different stuffing for my egg rolls (like bananas or breakfast egg roll) so naturally I wanted to try my son’s favorite, with avocado. I recently found out though, that avocados are not created…
Healthy Mac and Cheese
An old American favorite with a healthy twist! We love mac and cheese in my household. Problem is, I can ‘t cook it everyday because it isn’t entirely that great for you. But what about if you add some veggies in it? Makes you feel a little better serving it right? Just try this, you…
Pizza Cheese Sticks
Looking for a tasty appetizer that’s not super unhealthy? Try this! It’s a twist to the homemade mozzarella sticks because it’s pizza flavored. My son loved them! The only drawback is he can’t have it melt in his mouth when its super hot for obvious reasons. Prep time: 10 minutes / freeze for 30 minutes…
Deli On a Stick
I’m always looking for new ways to spice up lunch time. We are also trying to fit in as many activities as we can before his sibling arrives. So that means lots of packed lunches! I will be doing a 4 part series on lunches to go so please check back in! Sandwiches are a bit…
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
It’s been raining non stop here in Southern California. A perfect pairing to a dark gloomy day in my book is hot soup in a bread bowl. This is one of the few times I’ve ever made soup. I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to try it. It’s so easy and delicious! Ingredients: 16 oz (1/2…
Teriyaki Chicken Hand Rolls
I love sushi! I’ll admit it. These last 7 months of pregnancy have been tough because I’ve had to stop eating one of my favorite foods. Naturally, I decided to make my own cooked version. It’s also suitable for my toddler. I always try to offer him a diverse array of foods and expose him to…
Mashed Potato Balls
The holiday season brings families together and lots of food. At least in my household! We often have an abundance of left overs. This time the culprit was mash potatoes and ham. After eating the same meal and texture for the last three days, I decided to change it up a bit. This was incredibly…
Bagel Wreaths
I debated whether to post this on my blog because it’s so simple, but who am I kidding, we love easy right?The kids can also have fun making it. Ingredients: Half a bagel Cream cheese chopped red and green bell pepper (if you like them cooked you can saute it for a bit or use…
4 Ingredient Pizza Stockings
My son finally got a taste of a real Italian pizza from a local pizza place. He’s been asking for it since. Naturally, I tried to make my own. This is by no means anything close to an Italian pizza, but I’m able to make it in 15 minutes and I don’t have to worry about…
Zucchini Chicken Salad
I know some of you have picky eaters. Here’s a great way to add veggies to a meal, and it’s virtually tasteless! Plus, you are the chef in your kitchen and can add about of any ingredient listed. You can also substitute mayo with avocado or do half greek plain yogurt, half mayonnaise. Ingredients: 1 small…
Rice Cups
I had some left over broccoli beef and rice and wanted to make something little different for my toddler. I made these rice cups and he loved them. The shape also makes it easier for them to grasp. That means less for me to clean up! I apologize if this is a bit generic, but…
Broccoli Cheese Patties
I’ve been boring when it comes to serving my son veggies lately. I forgot all about how much he loves patties. This is a great alternative to nuggets and it still has protein from the cheese. The perfect way to get kids to eat their vegetables!
