Kids Cereal With so many options at the store, choosing a healthy kids cereal for the family can be totally daunting. But this post will share a few good brands to turn to, as well as give you pointers on how to read an ingredients label to ensure you’re buying what you think you are. I love having cereal on hand for easy breakfasts, to use as snack components, and for a favorite shortcut meal....
Fiber Foods for Kids I know that when we need natural remedies for toddler constipation, we often reach for fiber-rich foods. But it can be hard to ensure that the kids will actually like the options we find. So this list of kid-friendly fiber foods is here to help. There are options for each meal of the day and each has 3 grams of fiber per serving or more. Remember to aim to increase fluids, hydrating foods, and healthy fats, too, as those three in combination with fiber foods for kids help with constipation....
Top it off with my Red Wine Mushroom Sauce and you’ll be in carnivore heaven. I have some very interesting and delicious steak recipes on GypsyPlate, from Thai Crying Tiger with its dipping sauce to Italian smothered Steak Pizzaiola. But when I think of “steak night,” I’m not looking for anything too fancy or complicated. I’m thinking about this simple cast iron skillet ribeye. How to Pick a Ribeye Steak When I’m at the market shopping for my steak, there are a few things I always consider, in this order:...
Pour it over noodles, drizzle it over eggs, toss it with cucumbers and keep on dipping those wontons, once you get the hang of it. You would want your very own bottle of this vibrant red colored chili oil in your pantry. If you are like me, temped to buy one of those chili oil bottles in some Asian store, please don’t!! We are going to tell you the how to make chili oil in your very own kitchen....
If you agree that chocolate and almonds are just about the best thing ever, you will also want to check out our Chocolate Marshmallow Almond Rocky Road Cookies and Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream! One of my very favorite treats during the wintertime when it’s cold is a steaming mug of hot chocolate with a piece of crunchy, almond biscotti for dunking. The dry, hard texture of these Italian cookies is what gives biscotti the ability to soak up whatever you dip it into and convey it to your mouth....
I just pop everything in the oven and wait. It’s so simple, yet so delicious. The smell fills the kitchen as it bakes, and the top layer of mashed potatoes gets wonderfully golden and slightly crispy. When it’s done, you’ve got a warm, hearty dish that’s perfect for a cold winter day. It’s definitely become my new favorite meal when it’s chilly outside! While not as famously regarded as some others, British cuisine has some real gems....
If you are tired of your same old boring chicken dinner routine, these super flavorful and easy White Chicken Enchiladas are a great way to break out of your rut! We have made these dozens of times for family and company and they always get rave reviews. With minimal prep and dirty dishes, these can be on the table in just around 40 minutes to feed your hungry family! We love Mexican food!...
You probably don’t have them in your pantry anyway. And then you crave for pot pie? Simple. Scratch the pie and still gobble up the goodness of your favorite ultimate comfort food. I’m sure many of you haven’t tried your favorite chicken pot pie without the pie. Some might balk at the idea of eating it without their beloved crust or biscuits. I get it, I love it like that too....
I learned to make deep fried ice cream at my first real job in high school when I was a server at a little Mexican restaurant. I loved that job! Sometimes the cooks would let me help out during afternoon prerp time by coating the hardened balls of cinnamon ice cream with the crunchy cornflake and cinnamon shells then sticking them back in the freezer so they were ready for the dinner rush....
Indian food has a great reputation for vegetarian eating, but isn’t as friendly to vegans. With cream, butter, and ghee in just about everything at Indian restaurants, it can be a challenge to figure out just what’s ok on the menu! Luckily these ingredients are easy to work around when cooking at home thanks to ingredients like cashew cream, coconut milk, vegan butter, coconut oil, and tofu! Now if you do want to go out for Indian food, you certainly can order vegan food....
Egg Bake After posting my Zucchini Slice recipe and having such an amazing response to it, I knew right away I wanted to do a broccoli version. I love the idea of baking a frittata and cutting it into slices to have on hand for easy meals throughout the week, especially with the option of tucking a nice dose of veggies into the mix. It’s also a great recipe to make for a holiday brunch since it feeds a crowd....
Cheesecake in a jar is quite possible my favorite way to eat cheesecake. These no-bake blueberry cheesecake jars are inspired by the Philadelphia cheesecake cups at the store. But not only do these taste even better because they are homemade with fresh ingredients, but you can top them any way you like and aren’t limited to just one or two flavors! This is the perfect individual treat for the cheesecake lover in your life and the presentation is so fun when you serve them in cute little jars like these jeweled mason jars....
I’ve been exploring famous foods from Nebraska as part of my American Eats series and wanted to pay tribute to one of Nebraska’s greatest food contributions with this Kool-Aid pie since the powdered drink mix was invented there in 1927! This is the perfect dessert for the summer months when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. The pie filling comes together in under 10 minutes and you can use a premade graham cracker pie crust or make your own, depending on your level of commitment....
I have spent way too much money in my adult life on protein powders that wind up having flavors I don’t even like—and often more vitamins and ingredients than I’m looking for. And since most kids get plenty of protein without us needing to add more, I’ve found that this homemade protein powder is an excellent way to make a smoothie be a little more filling, without going overboard. The method and ingredients for making this are super simple and accessible....
We love s’mores. The combination of crunchy graham crackers, gooey toasted marshmallows, and sweet melty chocolate is the pinnacle of summer evenings and camping trips. These ooey gooey Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are perfect when you want that s’mores flavor but without the hassle of starting a fire. I love making s’mores-inspired desserts that replicate the classic flavors of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate, in a different form and these handheld popcorn balls are one of our new favorites....
We went apple picking a couple of weekends ago in an picturesque orchard less than an hour outside of DC. We’d been planning our trip to this orchard ever since trying freshly milled cider made of apples from this orchard at our local end of summer street fair. We watched a man churn an old fashioned cider mill and the juice pour straight into our glasses. We ended up with pure, unadulterated apple flavor, sweet with a hint of tart, and so fresh tasting....
I can’t think of a better time to spread this message of sharing love through baking and giving than during the holiday season. For me, baking is a way I show my love, and these fresh cranberry shortbread bars are a wonderful way to do that while cranberries are readily available! Bars are a fantastic idea during the busy baking season because you get so much reward for relatively little work!...
This grilled caprese panini is one of my go-to meals for summer days because it’s so simple and fresh, and the ingredients are plentiful and in season. Right now a large bunch of fresh basil is super cheap at the farmer’s market and they’re practically giving away the tomatoes, too! But these toasty Italian-inspired sandwiches are delicious any time of year, especially if you can get nice hothouse tomatoes. When fresh basil is ridiculously expensive, you can always just spread some store-bought or homemade pesto on the bread instead for a delicious variation on the original....
I love sweet potatoes at this time of year and many kids are more into this veggie than say, the green ones, since they’re naturally so sweet. Plus, by adding in a little coconut milk, provides some of the beneficial fats our kids need for proper growth and makes the texture of the sweet potatoes that much creamier. This recipe is dairy-free, so it’s suitable for kids with dairy intolerances or vegan families, but mostly it’s just easy and so delicious....
Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese I love the convenience of boxed mac and cheese and also how easy it is to make from scratch with extra vegetables. Both are great options to use as easy kids meals (or meals for the entire family). This one comes together in less than 30 minutes, uses two veggies in the mix, and has a seriously easy cooking method. The sauce is easy to blend up and I love to have the kids do it with me so they know what they’re eating....
