Wondering how to shop for groceries online? I’ve never been a great meal planner but now that we’re “sheltering in place”, my shopping trips have gotten MUCH fewer and more strategic. The first time I tried shopping for groceries online it felt like Fantasia. How am I supposed to find all the things when I’m not…
12 Easy Dinners with Beans & Lentils
Pantry staples like beans and lentil make dinner easy. Best of all, each of these recipes was tested by all four of my own rascals. Sausage, Bean & Kale Soup The best way to make a small amount of meat go far? Add it to soup! This one is a huge hit with my kids…
Easy Coconut Lentil Curry
There aren’t a lot of steps to this easy coconut lentil curry. It comes together with a few pantry staples and simply bubbles on the stove for about half an hour, or an episode of Paw Patrol, however you mark your time these days. That’s all there is to this easy coconut lentil curry, a…
5 Easy Bread Recipes for Kids
It doesn’t get better than easy bread recipes for kids! Nothing is more satisfying than making your own bread, especially when you’re baking with little guys. You can check some more food items at bridge. Here you’ll find easy recipes for bread, pretzels, rolls and more. Every one of them has been tested again and…
No Cook Pizza Sauce, a Recipe Kids Can Make
No cook pizza sauce is so simple to make, even kids can do it. From my cookbook for kids, “Pizza School“, this sauce comes together in just a couple of minutes! Fresh, nutritious without any added sugar or preservatives, the best thing about making your own sauce is you get to put as much (or…
21 Recipes Kids Can Make
With four kids, I’m a big believer in recipes kids can make. Cooking teaches kids an important life skill but so much more: science, service and even patience. With excerpts from my cookbooks books for kids “Super Simple Baking for Kids“, “Pizza School” and “Kid Chef Junior Bakes“, my kids have made all of these…
Mango Chia Seed Pudding with Berries
This is the second bowl of mango chia seed pudding I’ve made the kids…in two days. The minute those rascals dug into this protein-rich breakfast, that happened to be a breeze to whip up the night before, it was all smiles. And “Yum!” and “Can you please make this again?” What other breakfast gets a…
Easy Pot Roast with Vegetables
This easy pot roast with vegetables comes together so quickly! I threw a giant pan brimming with fresh veggies smothering a roast underneath, then seat out with the brood for an afternoon walk. Don’t get woozy on me with images of a “perfect family” because this is the FIRST time the guy who shaves ever…
Leftover Mashed Potato Chowder in the Slow Cooker: “Double Thumbs Up Soup”
What can you do with leftover mashed potatoes? Make this easy peasy Leftover Mashed Potato Chowder! Just combine a chopped onion, a few carrots, a chopped pepper or two plus a cup or so of frozen corn. Throw everything into the slow cooker with chicken or veggie stock and bam. The most delicious soup magically…
Got Small Kids? Try These 3 Game-Changers for a Better Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a nightmare for parents of picky kids. We’re planning on sharing the day with another family this year but it almost didn’t happen. “Well, I’m not sure if it’ll work,” my friend admitted over a text message. “I mean, my kids are so picky! I don’t want you guys to be offended.” …