These little potato stacks are as tasty as they are adorable. They’re similar to scalloped potatoes but stacked upright and made into individual sized portions because why not! Made this way the edges get a bit crispy and it makes them even more addictive and enjoyable to eat! Potato stacks make a great side dish perfect for big get togethers and romantic dinners for two. What brings people together more than cheesy, garlicky potatoes?...
This Vietnamese Chicken Salad is your bowl of vibrant freshness from crunchy veggies and loads of herbs. In every bite there is a perfect combination of sweet, savory and tangy with the slightest hint of spice, thanks to their beloved Nuoc Cham dressing. And the star here, my friends, is a simple humble toasty generous amount of peanuts and fresh herbs. Never, ever skimp on that… Who doesn’t love a complete meal without even starting the stove?...
School Lunch Ideas After packing lunches for my kids for years, I can safely say that it can be an easy task if you keep things in perspective and keep things super simple. Kids tend to like simpler meals anyway, so these no-cook school lunch ideas are here to help you if you ever get into a rut, if you run out of ideas, or if you want to let your kids scroll through and see what looks yummy to them....
Winter Dinner Ideas As with all of my other meals plans, each dinner here can be customized as needed for your family. I usually add simple sides to round out any dinner and to ensure that my kids always have something on the table that they like—even if that’s a side dish of fruit or a veggie. Feel free to simplify as needed since I am sure you have a lot going on!...
We especially like to make a cheese ball during the holidays when we make a meal out of appetizers while playing games with family. Be sure to check out some of our other favorite party appetizers like Homemade Egg Rolls, Refried Bean Dip, Slow Cooker Little Smokies, and How to Make a Fruit and Cheese Platter. In the run-up to the holiday season, there are usually so many events where a cheese ball would be perfect....
Pour yourself a cup of cold milk and enjoy this chocolate version of the classic cake donut as a delicious breakfast treat. This is also fabulous as an afternoon snack, dessert, or whenever you need to curb the chocolate craving. Are you drooling yet? Then let’s get to baking! Whether you are more of a donuts-for-breakfast person or think they should be reserved for an afternoon treat, be sure to try our delicious Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts, Baked Strawberry Donuts, Carrot Cake Baked Donuts or these amazing Classic Apple Cider Donuts next!...
If you love strawberry desserts, you’ll also love my Pink Strawberry Cake, this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, and my Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream! We LOVE donuts. They can be made in so many different ways, and with just about any flavor under the sun. But we don’t always love getting out the oil to fry them. Which is why it’s so fun to make baked donuts that are just as easy as making muffins as long as you have a donut pan!...
From essential pots and pans to the cutest toaster you’ve ever seen to the best play food, all you need is a few extra add-ons to take your kids’ play kitchen from fun to super-duper awesome. Focus on kids kitchen toys and toy food that mimic the real kitchen gear your kids see you use often, and all this pretend play can also open up opportunities for you to talk about the foods your family likes to eat and maybe even learn about some new ones....
Whether you are planning a big holiday meal or just serving a special Sunday supper, we’ve got you covered with all the sides you love with a classic turkey dinner, including my favorite turkey gravy. Be sure to check out our collection of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes to see them all! The BEST Turkey Brine We have been brining our Thanksgiving turkeys for YEARS now and have learned the it is the key to turkey that is tender and juicy....
Vegetarian Protein Options It can help to think through protein options when serving meals to kids to make sure that they get the nutrients they need, but also to make sure that their meals are filling. Kids usually get plenty of protein without much effort on our part, but we may have to try a little if we take meat out of the equation. Included here are accessible, easy-to-find vegetarian protein options....
Butternut Squash Muffins The warm spices of fall pair with butternut squash puree in these easy muffins. They’re just sweet enough to be enticing and have whole grains in the mix. I love making super healthy muffins for kids that can be breakfast, a snack, or an easy side dish. In fact, muffins are one of the things I make almost every week because I love having them on hand in the fridge....
Cheese for Baby Cheese is an accessible, nutritious food that’s easy to serve to kids from an early age with a few small tweaks to make sure it’s easy to chew and swallow. There is so much variety in the flavor, texture, and consistency of cheeses, which means there are always new options to try. You can start offering cheese soon after a baby starts solids, or around 6 months, as long as it’s prepared in a way that’s easy for them to ingest....
I think it’s pretty well established on here that we love French desserts, whether it is chocolate mousse, an authentic French fruit tart, macarons, or these wonderful eclairs. If you are in France and looking for these in a French bakery (or patisserie), they are called eclair au chocolat. We absolutely love our cheater no-bake chocolate eclair cake which has the same flavors, but I wanted to make real homemade eclairs myself at home....
These hot dogs remind me of carnivals and summer boardwalks! Some other Fair foods that you might enjoy are Fresh Squeezed Homemade Lemonade, Homemade Soft Pretzels with Mustard Cheese Dip, and Corn Dog Mini Muffins! Welcome to Michigan Week where I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes for this portion of the American Eats Series! We’re celebrating with packzi (polish filled donuts!) and coney dogs! If you are wondering why I’m sharing a recipe that originated in Brooklyn with a collection of Michigan recipes, that’s totally understandable!...
We love our soup meals. From our jambalaya soup, zuppa toscana, fasolada, loaded cauliflower soup and so many more, we’re always on the lookout for a big potful of soup. This Tuscan soup is one of our new favorites. It’s one recipe you don’t want to miss… Soup season is upon us. As the temperatures start to dip, we’re all looking for something warm and comforting to eat. This soup needs to find its way into your regular rotation....
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes I am a huge fan of easy, one-bowl baked goods, and this one has been a favorite in our house for years. The recipe comes together in a few minutes with basic pantry staples, and I have a few options in case you don’t have one ingredient or another, or need adjustments for food allergies. We love that this cupcake recipe is easy, lower in sugar than traditional recipes, and that boasts a lot of chocolate flavor!...
For more delicious Mexican desserts, try my Flan de Queso, Homemade Fried Ice Cream, and Homemade Churros. What is Tres Leches Cake? Tres leches means “three milks,” so this is really a Chocolate Three Milks Cake! The cake gets its name from having the sponge soaked in a mixture of three types of milk, making it incredibly sweet and moist. The sponge is made extra fluffy without the use of oil or butter....
Quinoa Pudding This method of turning quinoa into a creamy pudding—similar to rice pudding—is a great option for kids. Quinoa can have a strong flavor, which can make it a challenging food to feed to kids. Because when you slowly simmer the whole grains in milk with a little cinnamon and vanilla, the end result is sweet, creamy, and it works well for breakfast (it’s a great baby breakfast), snack, or dessert....
My parents have a rhubarb plant in their backyard. So when I was visiting a couple of years ago and learned that they never actually do anything with the rhubarb that they grow, I decided that something needed to be done about that and I made a strawberry rhubarb crumble. My dad told me that strawberry rhubarb is one of his favorite flavors, which I never knew about him. I love knowing little details like this about my dad....
If you love these spicy noodles, you’ll love my Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing and this Grilled Thai Pork Tenderloin with Coconut Lime Peanut Sauce! As a family, we’ve visited Thailand and Cambodia when the girls were young, and it had quite an impact! The people were so welcoming and lovely, the scenery was breathtaking, and the food was just amazing. I even took a couple of cooking classes when we were in Thailand to get to know how the locals did things, and I’m glad I did....
