These adorable cheese-filled shamrocks start with our super simple bread dough recipe, with three quick additions: spinach Parmesan cheese mozzarella cheese sticks They’re a perfect idea for St. Patrick’s Day food, either in lunchboxes or serving a crowd. How to make cheese-filled shamrocks Prep the spinach & Parmesan Cook 1/2 cup frozen spinach (or fresh) […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe What’s better than pizza for lunch? How about kid-friendly pizza pockets with hidden vegetables! My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of our Veggie-Filled Tomato Sauce. But I was already roasting vegetables for quiche cups this week and decided to use a new method. The result is a super simple […]

Kid-friendly ideas for dinner! These 15 family favorites have stood the test of time and our kids as for them over and over. When “What’s for dinner?” sounds like fighting words, come to this list. Each meal is easy enough for cooks of any level, fast enough for busy families and nutritious enough to make […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This is the easiest way to make balsamic bruschetta kids love. Pronounced bru-ske-ta, our whole family enjoys this summer side dish. We started with basic tomato bruschetta, and let the littles dollop those juicy tomatoes on top of toast in our DIY version. Now we’ve added a new, sweeter, twist for […]

Tons of kids (and adults) are eating less meat these days, which makes my family’s favorite vegetarian dinner ideas for kids a list I keep on hand for my own kitchen! Rich and flavorful, hearty and satisfying, all of our vegetarian dinner ideas for kids are simple to make with flavors children love. Everything’s easy. […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Our newest version of macaroni and cheese adds the flavor of tacos and does it all in one pan. That’s one-pot taco mac and cheese! You won’t believe the secret ingredient that turns regular mac and cheese into this taco-flavored favorite…salsa. What you need to make taco mac & cheese pasta […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Kale chips are the perfect kale starter food. For kids (or adults) who don’t like vegetables, I defy them to turn these down. Crispy, salty and satisfying — not to mention packed with nutrients — this kind of kale will make believers out of your brood. What You Need to Make […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe This easy banana bread recipe is a simplified version of classic banana bread. We have an excellent recipe for honey-sweetened banana muffins with coconut oil and a zucchini-banana bread blend my whole family loves. But this delicious loaf gives those a run for their money. To make banana bread easier There’s […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe   Tired of your gingerbread houses falling apart? Enter, the Gingerbread Tree.  Easier to make than a house, but still just as fun, we’ll show you how to bake and construct a Gingerbread Tree.  Busy parents of littles can’t be trying to construct a house that only wants to crash, no […]

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe We’ve made reindeer cookies with snickerdoodles but these double chocolate cookies are my family’s favorite.  The recipe is simple and easily doubled.  Easy Christmas cookies for kids don’t get any sweeter!  What You Need to Make Reindeer Cookies Mini pretzels Candy eyes Red M&Ms (the holiday bags with only red and […]