As young eaters build their palates, it seems like nothing satisfies quite like a crunch! Kids love munching on crispy, crunchy textures. And Mac N Cheese? Everyone knows that’s a huge staple in any kid’s diet. What could be more nostalgic and comforting than creamy mac n cheese? Add a vegetable in this easy mac...
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!
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
Thanksgiving is upon us, and we all know what that means…LEFTOVERS! Leftovers are fun for the first meal, and then after that, they become something everyone is just trying to get rid of. With these turkey cranberry pinwheels recipe, using up the rest of that turkey is easy and enticing. Leftover sandwiches are classic, but...
Easy Chicken Marsala
This easy chicken marsala recipe is great for those meal times when you're seeking a comfort meal. It is packed with fulfilling protein and flavorful spices to satisfy your aching stomach! In just under 40 minutes, you will have yourself something exquisite that is high in nutritional value, leaving you completely pleased with your meal....
Homemade Veggie Burger
Dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and there are vegetables incorporated in it! This homemade veggie burger is perfect for those burger lovers needing a break from traditional meat based burger. Hamburgers can be high in fat. While traditional hamburgers definitely has its time and place, I love to offer different types of...
Homemade Sushi
Sushi has both a modern and traditional flare, but it can be difficult for the kiddos to realize just how classy this dish is! That is what makes this homemade sushi rolls dish is so appealing. Wrapping sushi in your favorite child’s color can both expose them to other cultural foods, or get them involved...
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
Tis' the season for all things pumpkin! This easy pumpkin muffins recipe is soft and tasty with a hint of orange. Make it in less than half an hour for breakfast, lunch boxes, or snacks. Why You'll Love This Easy Pumpkin Dessert Pumpkin - Pumpkin is great for your skin! It is high in carotenoids like...
Easy Chicken Fajita Cups
Make these bite size easy chicken fajita cups for a party or to entice those little ones to try something new! My kids don't eat Mexican food as much as I'd like so often times I introduce them to different flavors. This is the perfect way to do that! These bite size fajita cups are...
Sweet Potato Cheese Balls
These sweet potato cheese balls are perfect for lunch or dinner and make for a great addition to lunch boxes as well. The back to school season is definitely and I've been trying to find recipes to add to lunch boxes. With a little prep work, you can keep these sweet potato arancini balls in...
Shamrock Hand Meat Pies
These festive shamrock hand pies are so fun to make with your kids! It's a great alternative to the all the sweets during the St. Patrick's Day season. Make these for dinner, lunch or even a quick snack in less than half an hour! Holiday treats are always filled with sugar! Why not make these...
Asian Bow Tie Pasta
A pasta salad made in less than 15 minutes! It's perfect for dinner, a quick snack or for lunch boxes, cold! This Asian Bow Tie Pasta recipe is also great for potlucks because it's easy to make and is relatively shelf stable compared to the common dairy based pastas. It's an easy recipe and a...
4 Ingredient Mini Chicken Pot Pies
A bite sized twist to a classic comfort food recipe. Make these easy individual mini chicken pot pies with just four ingredients. Chicken pot pie is a comfort meal that almost everyone loves. It's not the easiest to make from scratch, but this will satiate that craving, made in less than half an hour. You...
Broccoli Cheddar Muffins
These savory broccoli cheddar muffins are the next best thing! Move over sweet muffin, we have a new muffin in town. Filled with cheesy goodness and greens too it's the perfect make ahead lunch box item for everyone! Sweet muffins have so much sugar. While sweet muffins are a family favorite, I like to change...
Sweet Potato Broccoli Patties
A savory finger food with a hint of sweetness. You won't believe it's filled with veggies! This easy to make recipe is great for the whole family. Most kids enjoy bite size food, why not make it more healthy? I personally don't know any kid who would turn away chicken nuggets. It's now a kid...
Easy Chicken Veggie Patties
I've created a healthier alternative to your everyday chicken nugget that even the pickiest of toddlers will enjoy! You can prep these Easy Chicken Veggie Patties in as fast as 5 minutes and cook them up in about 7. Better yet, they are so good your family may fight over them! Chicken Veggie Patties are...
Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki and Veggies
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...
Loaded Tuna Toast Cups
We try not to eat too much canned food, but when we do, we kick it up a notch. I'm sharing my absolute favorite recipe for tuna salad sandwiches. When I was in college, this was my go-to fast meal during late night studying. Fast forward many years, I now make it for my husband and sons....
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...
School Lunch Box Tips
It’s that time of year again! Are you ready for it? The kids are heading back to school soon, and it won’t be long before they’re asking you what you’re going to make them for lunch. That means we’re once again faced with the age-old dilemma: how do we give our young ones the healthy,...
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...
Mini Zucchini Pizza Bites
My kids love pizza. Hence why I have a ton of pizza recipe variations! I would have to say it's a universal food because everyone loves pizza. I made this family favorite a little healthier and a little more guilt free. Nevertheless, it's still very tasty. These mini zucchini pizza bites recipe will certainly be...
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...
Super Berry Muffins
It's that time of the year! A time for tasty summer fruits and vegetables. I've recently found some great deals on bulk strawberries at my local grocery store and some days I'm left with too many. Just too many to eat before they go bad. Let's just say I get carried away and buy too...
