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...
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From hide the veggie dishes like these Green Monster Muffins or one pot meals like One Pot Mushroom Pasta dish, you'll find recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert here.
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
I'm always looking for fast protein rich breakfast options. When I start my day with a protein filled breakfast I feel full longer. Plus, I don't know about you, but my kids will eat carbs all day if I let them. It's important for me to try to keep their meals balanced. I came up...
Sunshine Egg Pies
Keeping an egg on a piece of toast is never easy with toddlers. One part falls to the ground, the other lands on their head. You feel me? After months of getting my youngest to eat a breakfast sandwich, I threw in the towel. At least for now anyway. No toddlers? Not to worry -...
Hidden Veggie Bunny Popsicles
Tis the season for all things spring. Days are gorgeous and flowers are blooming. It's also getting warm enough for some cold treats, at least in southern California anyway. This hidden veggie strawberry bunny popsicles recipe is a fun and cute way to get vegetables in. How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?...
Spinach Egg Sandwich
We add spinach to everything. From smoothies, dinner dishes, and sandwiches it's one of my favorite veggies to sneak in. My son recently participated in some fun activities involving leprechauns for St. Patrick's Day at school. My old spinach egg sandwich trick came to mind. This is a super easy way to include vegetables in...
Paleo Banana Nut Muffins
Grain free and refined sugar free. This paleo banana nut muffins recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. While I'm not one to put my kids on any specific diet, I always try to find healthier choices especially in muffins! That's because my boys can eat two or three muffins in one...
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...
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...
Veggie 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Turkey Swiss Rolls
"A super easy recipe, that's so delicious" I'm always looking for fast and easy meals. Especially in the summer when we're out and and about all day and I just want to get home and relax. These Turkey Swiss Rolls are incredible and you won't e able to eat just one roll. Just a few...
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...
Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced (try looking for a slender potato for smaller circles) ½ cup heavy whipping cream ½ tsp chopped garlic ¼ tsp thyme (fresh is best, but I used dried) salt and pepper to taste ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (you can add more or less) olive oil spray or...
Apple Chocolate Chips
Have you ever wanted a sweet treat at night? (I just raised both hands). I have a sweet tooth, but I always look for healthier options to curb my appetite. A friend of mine on Instagram (mama.of4) inspired me to try raw cacao. She's been making me drool over her raw cacao recipes! If you...