There are few desserts as easy and as rewarding to me to make than a berry crisp. The sweet fruit in this recipe hardly needs any additional ingredients (or sweetener!) to taste delicious. And the granola-like topping adds just enough of a texture contrast to make the whole dessert sing. I love to make this crisp recipe—with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries—because it’s so easy and because it works so well with frozen fruit....
If so, I’ve got your dinner covered. Looking to entertain with minimum time cooking? If so, I’ve got you covered. Taco Skillet!! They won’t stop scooping it. Your child won’t eat veggies? If so, I got you covered. This one disguises tons of veggie power for your little ones. This cheesy gooey skillet is versatile and you can serve it with endless options and variations. It’s one meal fit for any time of the day, from breakfast to lunch to dinner....
Quick, easy, and with just enough cinnamon flavor, this applesauce is a favorite recipe to make all year long in our house. We often have it as a simple side with meals and lunches, and I love to have a batch of it in the fridge ready and waiting. This recipe can be pureed smooth and served to a baby or left chunkier if your family doesn’t mind that texture....
One of the most common questions I get from families is about struggles with finding meat or chicken recipes that their toddlers like—and so much of it is about the texture. These Salsa Chicken Tacos are a perfect option for toddlers. The shredded chicken is so tender and easy for them to gum or chew. And it’s flavorful enough without being overly spicy. (Plus, it’s delicious for adults, too!) I love this chicken recipe for kids because it’s super flexible, you can make it in the moment or ahead of time, and you can serve it in any type of tortilla your family enjoys....
Protein Shakes for Kids I love any excuse to try a new smoothie combo, especially if I can pack in extra nutrients that can be hard to incorporate into our kid’s diets. These protein shakes are made with whole foods you can find at any supermarket, but they include extra probiotics from cultured dairy, veggies, and protein. They’re a nicely balanced mix of nutrients to serve up at breakfast or snack time....
Fruit is delicious on its own, but it can be even more flavorful and filling when you pair it with a dip. This one, which is made with just three simple ingredients, is a favorite because it’s easy to make and pairs so well with a range of fruits. And adding yogurt to fresh fruit helps make an easy snack more filling, which helps keep us full a little longer…which is great since kids may ask for snacks every 10 minutes otherwise!...
I am a huge fan of yogurt pancakes and I’ve discovered that using ricotta in the batter is another wonderful way to achieve that amazing texture. Plus, when you also add lemon, you have a the perfect pancakes for spring—or any day where you want cozy and also bright and fresh. This pancake recipe is a favorite for Easter breakfast, Mother’s Day, or any day that the craving strikes. We love them with berries, but you can add any sides or toppings that your family enjoys most....
Ingredients You Need Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheel recipe so you know what to have on hand and ready to go. The texture of this easy kid-friendly recipe is super tender, the flavors are rich yet subtle, and the method is so darn easy. The ham and cheese pinwheels are also versatile, which means you can add a veggie or more flavor as you like....
I’ve been a mom for more than a decade, and in that time there have been so many scary headlines about food. And though I can say that I have gotten better at understanding how to fact-check information, there are many things that I wish I’d known when I was new to feeding my babies. To help you worry less, this post is going to share actionable tips and resources for mitigating risk from heavy metals in baby foods....
Who doesn’t love a good, chewy loaf of soft french bread? It’s the perfect thing to serve with a bowl of soup, a crisp salad, for making sandwiches, or just for tearing and eating for a snack. Slice your loaf and smear with garlic butter then toast it under a broiler to make garlic bread or top with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings to make French bread pizza for an easy 20 minute dinner solution....
Split pea soup is a hearty soup full of fresh veggies including, of course, green split peas, and a bunch of succulent ham. I went ahead and used a meaty ham bone and some leftover ham meat from another meal. The wonderful savory flavor and texture was so good, I included them both as part of the recipe. It may not be the prettiest thing you will ever eat, but it makes a great meal for the whole family and is so comforting on a chilly day!...
Cooking the perfect filet mignon can be a daunting task, but with the right technique and tips, you can achieve a perfectly cooked and deliciously tender steak every time. I’m sharing all the secrets for the best filet mignon so that you are ready for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, holidays, or any time you get the craving for a good juicy steak! Whether you are having dinner guests or just dinner for two for a date night from home, a mouthwatering cut of perfectly seared filet mignon with garlic herb butter is the perfect recipe for a delicious evening....
If you are looking for easy, classic comfort food dinners for your family, you’ve come to the right spot. Some of our other favorites are Homemade Hamburger Helper or Ground Beef Stroganoff. Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes My family loves meatloaf of any kind, whether it’s traditional, air fryer meatloaf, or made smaller and quicker like these meatloaf hamburger patties that are one of my husband’s particular favorite meals I make....
A few years back I started making this yummy Irish apple cake after first seeing it on the blog Irish American Mom. Even though it’s called a cake, it’s texture and flavor is closer to something more like a scone or quick bread since it doesn’t have nearly the same ratio of sugar to other ingredients that most American cakes have. But don’t let that stop you from trying it!...
Every time I make rainbow jello and take it somewhere, kids and adults alike go crazy for it. It’s basically impossible to resist these sweet, fruity, jiggly little cubes of color. I was thinking that these would be fun for St. Patrick’s Day, even though I’ve made them more often for school parties or birthday parties with a rainbow party theme and that sort of occasion. They set up like Jello Jigglers (remember those?...
I love varying the types of pasta sauce we have each week, and this fresh and lemony one is an easy option we can’t get enough of. With a simple stir-together sauce that’s seriously creamy, it’s a perfect vegetarian main dish or easy side. You can stir baby spinach into this pasta to wilt, or stir in frozen peas to thaw and warm. Add some fresh tomatoes for flavor or enjoy it plain....
Your favorite pasta is tossed in a delicate cream sauce with plenty of fresh veggies. Today, we’re taking it up just a notch with the addition of shrimp. This versatile dish is perfect for spring and summer when the vegetable seasons are at their peak, but you’re going to want this treat all year long… We’ve been going pasta crazy lately, with out Lamb Ragu, Ground Turkey Pasta and Jambalaya Pasta, among others....
I like how it’s light yet packed with bold flavors from garlic, anchovies, olives and capers. It’s simple enough for a busy weeknight but also impressive enough for when I have guests over. If you want to add one easy pasta to your weeknight menu, it has to be pasta puttanesca! I love our quick and easy pasta nights. From creamy and decadent Jambalaya Pasta to light and summery Pomodoro Pasta, I can’t get enough....
We love and devour them so much on their own. But both of them together over some chicken, the green of pesto, the yellows and reds of tomatoes, contrasting with the white of mozzarella look like a colorful canvas on the plate. That’s a serious good old time in summer!! Seriously, when you think of it, nothing showcases summer as beautifully as pesto and bruschetta. On one hand, that fresh green basil plant growing prolifically in hot summer screams pesto to us all the time....
When it comes to party planning, who can resist a good dip? Some of our other favorites are Easy Refried Bean Dip or this delicious Trader Joe’s Lentil Bruschetta Feta Dip! Guys, I don’t know how it happened but the one time I visited Philadelphia I didn’t get an authentic philly cheesesteak sandwich! Or at least I don’t remember it. I blame it on being too young to know better at the time....
