This creamy Mexican chipotle sauce is made with aquafaba, which helps create the suspension for the creamy lush sauce. Chipotle and adobo for smokey, spicy flavor. Lime juice brightens the flavor of the sauce and makes it mouth-wateringly tangy. A little garlic and onion powders and a big pinch of salt and you have the dreamiest sauce ever. The real magic of this sauce comes from the method it’s made....
With simple ingredients and just about 5 minutes of your time, you can whip up the best umami, savory, and a bit spicy dipping sauce ever! A good dipping sauce is always great to have on hand. From spicy Chipotle Mayo to tangy Garlic Aioli to the herby Peruvian Aji Verde, I love all of our homemade sauces. Today’s dumpling dipping sauce is one I make all the time. Maybe that’s because I just can’t resist those addictive dumplings!...
Our buckeye balls recipe is the easiest approach to candy making ever with minimal effort but a big return on flavor. The creamy peanut butter centers are surrounded by smooth chocolate with just the right amount of snap. Best of all, buckeyes are a no-bake treat, made without a candy thermometer (affiliate link) in just about 30 minutes using only 5 simple ingredients, all of which you might already have in your pantry....
For more delicious coconut recipes perfect for coconut lovers, check out my Coconut Cupcakes, these Pineapple Coconut Muffins, and my Frosted Coconut Sugar Cookie Bars! I love a good quickbread. They make a great gift for the holidays, and they’re classic crowd-pleasers for potlucks and work well on a brunch table. Plus, the slices freeze great for quick weekday breakfasts or snacks. This coconut bread is packed with delicious coconut flavor!...
Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt I am a big fan of adding flavor to plain yogurt, but I don’t always love how the ones from the store taste or how sweet they are. So I’ve learned a handful of SUPER easy ways to add flavor to plain yogurt myself. I love this method because it’s endlessly versatile, it works well for babies, toddlers, and big kids (and us adults too) and it’s an easy way to offer a lot of nutrition in a kid-friendly format....
Granola Bites We had a phase a while back when one of my kids loved store-bought granola bites. And since I have the job that I do, I figured I could probably figure out how to make them at home for less cost. I tried a few different versions and landed on this super simple 3-ingredient recipe. They’re high-fiber, high in Vitamin C, and healthy fats so they’re nutritious and also so super yummy....
Homemade freezer pops are one of our very favorite warm weather afternoon snacks and I love to pack them with vitamins and nutrients from fresh fruit like grapes. Grapes are rich with polyphenols and contain vitamin K, copper and B vitamins—and they may even help keep eyes healthy. And their natural sweetness makes them a total hit with the kids! TIP: Whole grapes are considered to be a choking hazard in kids until they are 4 years old, but they are perfectly safe and yummy when you blend them into freezer pops like these!...
If you never had mummy dogs during October when you were growing up did you even have a childhood? I’m totally kidding, but seriously these are such a fun way to have a Halloween-themed meal or snack that everybody loves! I mean, we say we make these “for the kids” but truth be told my husband and I both love them just as much. They are just full-size versions of pigs-in-a-blanket!...
Whenever I go to a candy counter or quality chocolate shop, I’m torn between my two favorites: English toffee with almonds or the chocolate pecan turtle clusters made with chewy caramel. The flavor and texture of nuts, chocolate, and toffee or caramel are totally irresistible! But they are also really fun and easy to make at home. Plus, they taste better and fresher since they are made with the freshest ingredients....
Make a giant pot of this vegetable soup and feel good about finishing a big bowl on some balmy night. We love soup nights as soon as the temperature starts dipping below the 70’s around here (yes, sunny Florida life). We have some great hearty soups like Hungarian Goulash, Asopao de Pollo and Ham Bone Soup, as well as light and brothy soups like Dumpling Soup, Egg Roll Soup and Chicken Pastina Soup....
When it’s high zucchini season, I am looking for all of the ways to use it up. And at other times of the year, I often just crave an option besides Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins and Zucchini Cake, which we of course love! But having a go-to savory option has been really helpful in rounding out family meals. And I love how textured these roasted zucchini fries are…and how well they pair with our favorite dipping sauces....
Football Cake My youngest child has been obsessed with footballs, soccer balls, and basketballs for the past two years, so I decided to make him a cake for his second birthday to celebrate that love. It’s now a yearly tradition—we’ve since made it for his third and fourth birthdays—and I just love that this is part of our celebration. This cake is also a perfect Super Bowl dessert as it’s both simple and fun....
It doesn’t get more delicious than this garlic dal fry. Urad dal is possibly my favorite dal with its silky, luscious texture and earthy flavor that pairs so well with Indian spices! This is one of the easiest dal preparations, and with the active cooking and prep time about 15 minutes! By using a pressure cooker the whole recipe can be ready from start to finish in an hour, with most of that time being very hands off....
You’ll love this classic Hawaiian Mac Salad! When I was brainstorming recipes and foods that Hawaii is known for, one of the first ones that immediately came to mind was this Hawaiian macaroni salad. It’s definitely one of the 50th state’s signature dishes and perfect for my American Eats series. And since it’s summertime, this needs to be on your menu whether you are just cooking for your family or heading to a potluck....
Broccoli Tots Broccoli tots are a staple of the freezer aisle, but making them at home is as simple as blending up ingredients and baking the tots. I do sometimes love paying for convenience, but I also love turning basic ingredients into this delish toddler meal. This recipe comes together quickly in the food processor and quickly turns a handful of healthy ingredients into a tots batter. And once you use a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion out the tots, all that’s left is for them to bake up in the oven....
Raise your hand if your kiddo loves fruit snacks! Mine sure does! We usually save the store-bought ones for family road trips or holidays because I like to make them at home when we’re needing a little something special. This homemade fruit snacks recipe is made similarly to how you’d make Jell-O with dissolving gelatin and other ingredients stirred together. It’s very easy and you can adjust the sweetness according to what your kids prefer....
If your life is anything like mine, you’re busy. And likely tired of cooking and cleaning up every single day. Which is why this easy meal is such a winner. Sure, I try to cook most nights, but sometimes I need a break. And I want something that’s fun. Which is where the concept of a Snack Dinner comes in. Think of the snack dinner as a kid-friendly charcuterie plate or deluxe cheese and crackers....
Coconut Rice This coconut rice can be a simple side dish or even a breakfast component, and it’s made with just a few ingredients including rice, coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can), ginger, and optional sweetener. It’s super sticky, which makes it easier for kids to eat since it clumps together nicely—so it’s a great finger food if your kids aren’t quite up to utensils yet. And it’s really versatile....
Along with Bulgogi Sauce and General Tso Sauce, it’s one of our go-to Asian sauces. Ingredient Notes and Substitutions Soy Sauce – This is a key ingredient for the umami flavor. If you need a gluten-free option, tamari is a great substitute. For a lower sodium version, use light soy sauce. Shaoxing Wine – This traditional Chinese cooking wine adds depth and complexity. If you don’t have it, dry sherry is a good alternative....
Kids Meal Delivery This post is sponsored by Nurture Life. Only in the past few months have we really tried out any meal delivery services and we’ve landed on a favorite one for easy dinners—Nurture Life. I love that they have a range of flavors in their meals, and that there are plenty of organic veggies, whole grains, and proteins in the mix so the meals satisfy. I have been pleasantly surprised at how many of the different flavors my kids have enjoyed, so I definitely recommend them if you have a more selective eater....
