Spinach Grilled Cheese I’ve been making Spinach Quesadillas for years and found that a version of the filling makes a really delicious grilled cheese sandwich. It’s easy to mix up, spreads on easily, and is a nice way to vary a favorite kids sandwich. I love this as much for myself as for the kids and while they sure do love a plain grilled cheese, this is a fun option to have in the mix....
We love my Baked Apple Donuts, so I wanted to add another option to my recipe index that was more of a classic cake donut since I know having options is ideal. Honestly, I didn’t expect these to bake up as fluffy and tender as they are…but wow, they are amazing! This donut recipe has Greek yogurt in it to add richness and tenderness, which lends that incredible melt-in-your-mouth quality you want in a donut....
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes We tend to have very ripe bananas lingering on the shelf come the weekend, so I regularly turn them into these super yummy pancakes. Very ripe bananas are very sweet and add moisture to pancakes—as well as delicious flavor. These healthy pancakes for kids have a soft texture that’s easy for even little kids to chew, and they’re satisfying for adults, too. And they’re great with my easy Caramelized Bananas....
Chocolate Pancakes One thing I’ve tried to do since having kids is start and maintain food traditions. For most of my parenting years, we’ve lived far away from family (though that just changed, which is exciting!), so we always had to make our own holiday fun. These Chocolate Pancakes are my favorite Valentine’s Day breakfast to share with my family. (Well these and my fluffy Chocolate Muffins and Strawberry Pancakes!) The nourishing pancakes have fiber, protein, and complex carbs, and aren’t too sweet....
We love making appetizers, snacks, and easy meals in the shape of spirals, and this pinwheels recipe is perfect for that. They’re easy to make with dough and 3-4 other toppings, and they simply bake up on a baking sheet. I have a few flavor options to choose from so you can pick the one that works best for your family. Try Pizza Pinwheels, Broccoli and Cheese Pinwheels, and Ham and Cheese Pinwheels....
Pizza Recipes for Kids We all know that kids love pizza—mine sure do! But it’s fun to use the flavors they love in easy recipes that work to make-ahead and pack for lunch. Or just to vary how we’re serving a favorite food. This list has my favorite pizza recipes, plus my go-to dough recipe, so you have lots of options to consider. There are recipes that take less than 10 minutes to make and ones that have homemade pizza dough that you can prep ahead of time....
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins You know I love a healthy muffin recipe and these pumpkin muffins are a staple in our house in the fall and winter. (Though no shame if you love pumpkin all year round!) They are so easy to make in a blender or food processor and you can make them with one arm if you have a kiddo on your hip—which is handy because I know how real life goes....
Raspberry Smoothie Whether using fresh or frozen fruit, I am a forever fan of toddler smoothies. I love them as easy meals for myself—because they’re a simple way to pack a lot of nutrition into an easy-to-eat format—and as a healthy drink for kids. We have smoothies regularly with breakfast and as snacks, and I sometimes even freeze them into fruit popsicles. This raspberry smoothie recipe has a base of yogurt, milk, and fruit, and can be adjusted for the ingredients you have on hand....
As someone who is a fan of all sorts of tots and nuggets—including Zucchini Tots and Veggie Nuggets—I am so excited to share this Sweet Potato Tot recipe. I love it because it’s delicious, but it’s also versatile for kids with allergies and works when you have minimal ingredients on hand. The tots are slightly crispy on the outside and tender in the middle and taste similar to the flavor of Roasted Sweet Potato or sweet potato fries....
I marinate bite-sized chunks of chicken with lemon juice, oregano, and garlic, and then I can grill, bake, or cook them on the stovetop. And really, all it takes is about 20 minutes of my hands-on time to bring out these delicious Greek flavors! I love Greek cuisine. In fact, my Fasolada may be my number one go to quick comfort food. And when I want something on the gourmet side, Shrimp Saganaki and Soutzoukakia are some of my favorites....
You will love this Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice Recipe I don’t know about where you live, but here in my part of California we are definitely noticing that the nights are getting a little cooler and even though the days are still warm, they’ve lost the intensity of summer. Which means my favorite season of the year is right around the corner! I love, love, love Fall. Sweater weather, pumpkin patches, hayrides, donuts and trick-or-treating all just make my heart sing....
When I ordered Hibachi Chicken, it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, cooked perfectly on the grill. It came with tasty vegetables and rice, making it a complete and satisfying meal. Now, I’m excited to share my own version of hibachi chicken with you here on GypsyPlate. Hibachi dinners sure create good fun memories. How about creating that same Hibachi experience in your own home for your friends and family?...
Pecan Rolls everyone will rave over! When it comes to breakfast pastries, there is nothing I love more than a good sticky bun. Cinnamon rolls are delicious and all, but I’ll take a gooey, nutty, sticky bun over a cinnamon roll any day. One batch of this sticky buns recipe will make 12 good-size buns, but leftover buns can be frozen and reheated. Or, you can make them in two smaller pans and plan on giving one away to friends....
Homemade Gummies We’re big fans of homemade gummies in my house and both L and my husband loved these Chocolate Yogurt Gummies. It’s no secret that I love yogurt and I often include it on my lists of snacks and meal components for babies and toddlers. Whole milk yogurt is filled with good stuff that little ones need—fat for their developing brains, calcium and vitamin D for strong bones, and protein for growing muscles....
This recipe is alcohol-free, meaning that everyone can get in on the festive cheer! You can always add some alcohol into the mix if you desire, but this is the BEST homemade eggnog recipe without alcohol that I’ve ever made. I’ve never been a fan of eggnog from the grocery store, as it tends to be sweeter, thicker, and richer than homemade eggnog, but to the point where it’s just too much....
Caramelized onions are absolutely amazing and so easy to make yourself at home! The caramelization process of slowly cooking sweet onions over medium heat helps draw out the natural sugars and sweet flavor of the onions so they are super mild and absolutely delicious. Pile your caramelized onions on top of burgers, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, pork chops, salads and more or stir them into soups, casseroles, dips, and other dishes for incredible flavor....
When it’s apple season, we make lots of things with apples. Other reader favorites include Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing, Homemade Apple Fritters, and Apple Pie Ice Cream. Applesauce is such a fantastic food. It’s sweet, tart, soft, chunky and just hits all of the right notes while still giving you a filling and healthy snack. While you can obviously buy applesauce from the store, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that you can also have homemade applesauce in as little as 15 minutes thanks to your Instant Pot....
Sometimes it happens to me. The unthinkable! I crave a salad for dinner. Ideally served alongside some freshly baked bread, but even without the bread a giant bowl full of veggies is all I want. I’m kidding, I think salads for dinner are great. At least they are on occasion, I mean, don’t get carried away! A dinner salad should ideally be a hearty kale salad, topped with a giant pile of smoky panfried chickpeas, and dressed with a creamy jalapeño and tahini dressing....
We all love the convenience and deliciousness of the soul-warming noodles drenched in ooey-gooey melted cheese. But honestly, have you truly experienced the comfort of real macaroni and cheese? Let’s just say you can now skip the eye-catching boxes of noodles with the powder they call cheese at the store. While you’re at it, go ahead a toss out the mystery cheese they call Velveeta. We are about to get down with some classic, creamy, ultra cheesy baked macaroni and cheese....
When you’re in the mood for something sweet, homemade, and a little nostalgic, raisin-filled cookies are the perfect choice! My grandpa was a big fan of raisins (someday I’m going to have to share his raisin cake recipe) and while I don’t actually particularly care for them eaten out of hand, I love them in baked goods like these raisin cookies! This classic recipe for raisin-filled cookies, sometimes referred to as ‘Amish Cookies’, has been passed down through generations, and can be traced back to Amish and Mennonite baking traditions....
