These adorable cheese-filled shamrocks start with our super simple bread dough recipe, with three quick additions: spinach Parmesan cheese mozzarella cheese sticks They’re a perfect idea for St. Patrick’s Day food, either in lunchboxes or serving a crowd. How to make cheese-filled shamrocks Prep the spinach & Parmesan Cook 1/2 cup frozen spinach (or fresh)…
Homemade Microwave Popcorn
Making homemade microwave popcorn couldn’t be easier — and it’s ONLY popcorn, butter and salt, without any of the extras you get with microwave popcorn from the store. Fresh, crunchy and full of fiber, come on! We eat homemade microwave popcorn after school, for family movie night and it’s also perfect to fill out school…
Pesto Quiche Cups with Biscuit Dough
These delicious pesto quiche cups with biscuit dough are one of my kids’ favorite lunchbox ideas. And they’re an amazing make-ahead breakfast too. WHat you need to make pesto quiche cups with biscuit dough We use farm fresh eggs from our backyard chickens (which I highly recommend if only for the bug eating alone, but…
How to make no-knead bread
This is the easiest — and most delicious — recipe! If you want to know how to make no-knead bread, you’re in the right place. WHat you need to make no-knead bread all-purpose flour yeast sugar salt time Here’s how to make it. recipe: Variations This bread is so good with added ingredients too! I’ve…
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Kids Love
This easy chicken tikka masala recipe has three stages: marinating, cooking the chicken and making the sauce. That means you can break it up and do any part when it works for you. It’s not necessarily a traditional tikka masala recipe but this simplified version is zesty without being too spicy. That’s why this easy…
14 Best Christmas Movies for Kids & Families, Plus Easy Finger Food Dinner Ideas
Recommendations for little kids, big kids and movies you’ll love watching together Between all the Ho-Ho-Hoing, the holiday season also means extra trips to the store, rehearsals for every pageant you can imagine and so much present coordinating. Thinking. Ordering. Tracking. Wrapping. Hiding. Who else is exhausted? Here to save the day are… Kid-Friendly Christmas…
How to Make Rosemary Infused Olive Oil
Rosemary infused olive oil is the easiest, most delicious handmade holiday gift we’ve made so far. It also comes with a personal touch because we grow so much rosemary on our property, plus we moved to Hillsborough, NC from Rome, where we all had plenty of both rosemary and olive oil. What better way to…
Gift Guide for Kids Who Love to Cook
One of my goals for all four of my children is that they develop a love for fresh food, including making it! These gifts encourage food play, food prep and food appreciation. BABIES & TODDLERS Taco Toys $10 Make every day Taco Tuesday with this super cute 3-part set of crinkly teethers and toys. Mini…
Birthday Parties, Cooking Lessons & Workshops
We’re bringing fun to the kitchen! Whether you’re hosting a party or need help with your reluctant eaters, our in-person events can help! Picky Eater Cooking Class for Kids Got kids who just don’t want to try new foods? It’s so common! And we can help. In this 2-hour workshop, kids create 4 delicious dishes,…
Healthy Pineapple Crisp Kids Love
You know I love serving healthy versions of decadent dishes for breakfast: like strawberry cobbler, peach crisp and now this healthy pineapple crisp! What makes this pineapple crisp healthy? We use whole oats instead of plain white flour. Only a scant half cup of sugar for the whole pan. Fresh pineapple (instead of canned) has…