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When can kids eat… We’ll go through the common foods we parents worry about feeding to their kids with the info on when the experts say it’s safe to offer them—with specifics on how to serve them to ensure that they’re safe for the littles to enjoy. My goal with this post is to run through the most common foods for kids that we have questions on, so if I missed one or didn’t answer your specific question about a food, let me know in the comments at the bottom of the post!...

It’s Ice Cream Week on House of Nash Eats! July is National Ice Cream Month and since we love ice cream around here, I thought we ought to celebrate with a week of new ice cream recipes! So stock up on whipping cream and break out your ice cream churn! To get things started, I’m sharing one of my husband’s favorite ice cream flavors or all time. It’s a caramel ice cream base with crushed Oreo cookies and a fudge ripple made with homemade chocolate sauce....

Bedtime Snacks Incorporating a bedtime snack for kids into your toddler’s nightly routine can be an easy way to ensure they’ve had enough to eat, help them settle down for bed, and can fill in any nutritional needs they might have missed during the day. To me, bedtime snacks aren’t always necessary—especially if you go right from dinner into bath and the bedtime routine with little time for them to work up an appetite—but they can be a great option if your child regularly says they’re hungry before bed....

Every year at Christmas I love making candy and other edible gifts to share with friends and neighbors. It’s a tradition that has been passed down through generations of my family and I treasure the memories and recipes associated with this time of year. From toffee to fudge, and caramel popcorn to divinity, I’ve gathered up my favorite easy candy recipes to make. Whether you are a fan of nuts or chocolate or caramel, there is something here to satisfy your sweet tooth!...

Not only do they come together in a snap, but each one has unique flavors guaranteed to please all your family members. From amazing casseroles to savory skillet meals, and so much more, this recipe collection has a huge variety of ways to use your favorite pantry staple. Cook your way through all of these tasty cream of chicken recipes, and get ready for some rave reviews! Cream of Chicken Recipes: 1....

Toddler Dinners Getting dinner (or lunch, for that matter) on the table with an active and hungry toddler underfoot often feels impossible. Heck, it often is impossible. And even the best laid dinner intentions can quickly go by the wayside when someone is in need of your attention, wants to be held, or just wants to reconnect with you after a long day. I love taking advantage of dinners for kids that my whole family likes, but that store really well, to help make it easier to feed my family at the end of the day....

We’ve compiled this list of great Dutch Oven Recipes for you, from GypsyPlate and around the internet! Here you’ll find many cozy soups, hearty stews, flavor packed curries and more. We even have a great Dutch Oven bread recipe! It’s always so satisfying to have a big pot simmering away on the stove. Whatever flavor or cuisine you’re craving, there’s bound to be something on this list for you. Cook you way through all of these great dishes, and see which one becomes your new family favorite!...

That’s why I have compiled this list of easy Dinner Ideas for Tonight. All of these easy dinner recipes make great weeknight meals, and there’s something for every taste. Craving pasta? Stir fry? Tacos? I have that, and so much more! So go through this dinner idea list, and be sure to save it, because it’s going to be your new go-to whenever you’re wondering what’s for dinner! What’s for Dinner?...

When we aren’t eating these delicious All-American burgers at our house, we love trying out new flavor combinations like our Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli, Grilled Poblano Pepper Southwest Burger, Bacon Jam Burger, and our Soy-Glazed Mushroom Swiss Burger. Let’s talk burgers today!! With Memorial Day weekend, Father’s Day, and the Fourth of July coming up and lots of outdoor summertime grilling on its way, I figured it would be a good idea to kick things off with a good old-fashioned, All-American Hamburger with Crispy Onion Strings & Burger sauce....

I mostly grew up in the midwest, so nothing says comfort like a good old casserole topped with melted cheese. This Sausage and Rice Casserole is a simple, hearty meal that is perfect for adding to your weeknight recipe book. The smoked sausage is salty and delicious and goes perfectly with the texture of rice and plenty of veggies. And it’s one of those great casseroles where you can adjust it to what you have on hand for a sort of “clean out the fridge” approach to use up all the vegetables in the crisper drawer....

Everything is better with bacon, right? If you are a bacon lover like me, be sure to check out my Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers, and this refreshing Creamy Pea Salad with Bacon. If you are visiting the state of Massachusetts, chances are you are going to see scallops on the menu at many restaurants, possibly even bacon wrapped scallops like I’m sharing here. There are two types of scallops found in North America: the smaller bay scallops and the larger sea scallops....

Banana Oatmeal Bars I am so happy to share this recipe today because it has become a new staple weekday breakfast in our house. It’s been amazing to have this option to make ahead breakfast for kids and stash in the fridge to grab on mornings when the kids need a little more time to sleep…and still need a substantial breakfast. These are easy to take on the go, you can cut them into sticks or squares, and they can be eaten chilled out of the fridge or warmed up slightly....

We love rich, fudgy chocolate desserts! Some of our other favorites are Oatmeal Fudge Bars, Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream, and Creamy Easy Chocolate Fudge. I have been having so much fun making some of the most well-known foods from the state of Maryland as part of my American Eats series! I always like to include a dessert to represent each state, but I couldn’t decide between French Silk Pie or these much more local berger cookies that aren’t as well known unless you have spent time in Maryland, so I decided to go ahead and include both!...

Whenever the weather is remotely warm, we make a LOT of pasta salad. I love it for picnics and potlucks, and as an easy dinner recipe for family sharing, because it’s so easy to assemble and make ahead of time. And this method is my go-to for always nailing the flavor, moisture, and texture elements of an ideal pasta salad. The beauty of this method is you can swap ingredients and dressings in an out to make it your own....

Pantry Staples I love stocking up on pantry staples when they’re on sale and have enough extras on hand to allow flexibility in my meal planning. This also makes it easy to make lunches and quick meals should our schedule or plans change. The foods here are the ones that I find to be the most helpful to keep on hand for my family meals and meals for just my kids....

25 Simple Ways to Keep Kids Healthy There’s no fool-proof way to keep the kids healthy, especially if you ever want to leave the house, but I hope that these tips give you some clear ways to reduce germs in kids. And of course: Stay home if anyone is sick! How to Freeze Milk for Kids f you’re heading out of town and have some milk in the fridge you don’t want to go to waste or you’re looking to have a little extra on hand, these two simple ways to freeze milk will answer all of your questions about if you can do it—and exactly how to thaw it!...

Toddler Trampolines Toddler trampolines are an excellent way for kiddos to get the wiggles out, either in your playroom or backyard, especially if you find yourself spending more time at home. And there are tons of options that are affordable and sized just right for your toddlers to burn some energy while they work on their balance and coordination. This toddler toy makes a great gift for the holidays or a birthday, and ranks up there with balance bikes, scooters, and play kitchen as a favorite way to have fun together....

Black Beans for Baby Beans are one of the most affordable, nutritious plant-based proteins around, and they are—fortunately for us!—so easy to prepare for kids of all ages. My girls are a little obsessed with black beans, so we use them weekly. I’m going to share my favorite easy methods for serving beans to babies and toddlers, including as a puree, finger food, and as baby-led-weaning style food. And at the end of the post, be sure to check out my favorite recipes featuring beans....

I have experimented with so many flavors of easy homemade ice cream that don’t require an ice cream maker because I love being able to make quick cold snacks and desserts for my family. So after loving Mango Sorbet and Banana Ice Cream, this Blueberry Ice Cream was the next flavor we perfected. This ice cream has the texture of soft serve and is so incredibly flavorful. It’s creamy from a base of frozen mango and heavy whipping cream, and has color and bright berry goodness from blueberries....

Great as a one-skillet meal that’s low carb and keto friendly, it can also be served with a variety of starchy sides. Anyone can dig into it with equal gusto! So get out your biggest cast iron skillet, do some quick chopping, and let’s get cooking! One skillet meals are great aren’t they? I mean, who wants a whole sink full of dishes at the end of the night? Some of our favorites are Egg Roll in a Bowl, Steak and Potato Skillet, and Mediterranean Chicken Skillet....