Category: Recipes
Healthy Treats for Kids: Fudgy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Kids Cook Monday)
| December 3, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Healthy treats, Recipes |
At this time of year, I find it helps to keep some healthy treats around to satisfy those sweet cravings. Even though they’re technically more like Larabars, these fudgy no-bake brownie bites–made with raw almonds, dates, cacao powder and just one tablespoon of honey, then dusted with confectioner’s sugar–taste surprisingly like real brownies. My 4-year-old […] more
Healthy After-School Snack: Raspberry Whole Wheat Mini Muffins
| November 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Recipes |
My kids are always hungry when they get home from school. And when time allows–and even when it doesn’t, which explains why I’m always running late–I love surprising them with healthy fresh-baked muffins. Despite the countless batches I’ve made since becoming a mom, I had never once made raspberry. But they sounded good so I […] more
Unbelievably Easy Weeknight Dinner for Kids: The Personal Frittata (Kids Cook Monday)
| November 12, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Dinner, Recipes |
Meet my new favorite dish for busy school nights: the personal frittata. On days when I pull in late with hungry kids and no dinner prepared, it’s easy to whip up a batch in minutes. The recipe, culled from Giada De Laurentiis, calls for just a handful of ingredients: eggs, whole milk, cheese, green onions, salt […] more
3-Minute Breakfast for Kids: Do-It-Yourself Microwave Oatmeal (Kids Cook Monday)
| November 5, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
For whatever weird reason, my kids go wild over packets of instant oatmeal (which they refer to as “Daddy oatmeal” as he is the one who buys it!). But I’m not too wild about the artificial colors and flavors and corn syrup sweeteners that go into most brands. So I was really excited when […] more
Healthy Halloween Supper: Frankenstorm Squash Soup with Pumpkin Croutons (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 29, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Dinner, Recipes |
As my home state of New Jersey braces for Hurricane Sandy and with my sister (whose adorable Cape–where my kids and I stayed last summer–is frighteningly close to the ocean) under mandatory evacuation, my 4-year-old daughter Reese and I have been busy cooking Frankenstorm squash soup. I was thinking it would make a warm […] more
Super-Fast School-Night Side Dish: Couscous with Cranberries & Pecans (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 22, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Recipes, Side dish |
I only met this couscous side dish a little over week ago, and I’ve already made it three times. I’m not sure what I like best about it—the flavor or the simplicity. Either way, it’s a keeper. It’s one of those dishes that appeals to all sorts of palates, from sophisticated to picky. And […] more
Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Outrageously Good Pumpkin Granola (Pssst…Secret Ingredient Alert!) (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 15, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
I’m just a little bit addicted to this homemade pumpkin granola. It makes for a not-too-sweet, slightly-chewy wholesome bowl of goodness. I’ve even been known to put some in a Ziploc and bring it with me when I travel. My four-year-old twins are fans, too. My six year old? Well, we’re still working on him […] more
Fun & Healthy Halloween Treats: 15 Nut-free School Party Ideas that Kids (and Parents!) Will Love
| October 11, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy classroom treats, Recipes |
With less than three weeks to go before October 31st, it’s officially time to start planning those school Halloween parties. And I certainly don’t need to tell you that the last thing our little ghosts and goblins need is more oooey-gooey sugary desserts. I’m excited about this list of fun and healthy Halloween treats, and […] more
Healthy School Snack: The Best Mini Pumpkin Muffins
| October 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy school snacks, Recipes |
Gazing out my office window, I’m spellbound by blazing yellow leaves that glow like the eyes of a Jack ‘o Lantern in the darkness of night. The air is crisp, with a deep, rich earthy scent. Fall is here, and I am hungry. Colors, I love the colors: golden yellows, cranberry reds, burnt oranges. […] more
Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner: Spinach-Walnut Pesto (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 8, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Dinner, Recipes |
I’ve made this spinach-walnut pesto recipe so many times that I have it memorized. Mixed with pasta, it’s one of those rare meals that all three of my children (and my husband) love. And I love it because it’s easy to make and filled with nutrients. I usually make a batch every couple weeks. I […] more
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