These 3-ingredient strawberry fritters say welcome to the weekend. With fewer items to add than regular ol’ pancakes, they’re packed full of flavor–and practically all fruit so you don’t even need syrup. Like our blueberry-apple version, these easy fritters make healthy finger foods for babies and toddlers, not to mention a no-sugar snack for any…
5 Healthy School Lunches Kids Can Make Themselves: Peanut Butter + Tortillas
I let my three elementary school aged kids make their own lunches for a week and here’s what happened. Everyone packed a fresh and healthy lunch–and everyone ATE that fresh and healthy lunch. They felt totally proud of themselves. It wasn’t no-work on my end but I can see how this will eventually get them…
No-Sugar Strawberry Fudgsicles
These homemade popsicles have been the hit of our back-to-school week. And trust me, we kind of needed one. There are SO MANY FEELINGS about third grade, first grade and apparently kindergarten is no picnic either. When I see the rascals come home so stressed — and so very ready to rumble — I like…
Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus
We flew to Denver to visit my mom’s family when I was 10. My aunt made lemon chicken and I thought I’d never tasted anything so delicious. Juicy. Tangy. Since when do we put fruit on chicken? What is even happening? And why can’t I stop eating it? Today’s recipe is a riff on that…
Chocolate Graham Crackers
I made a double batch of these chocolate graham crackers for Birthday Season this year. One batch of chocolate graham crackers for Violet’s preschool party. One batch for George’s. Same school, different classes, different days. Since George’s celebration was a week later than Violet’s I just popped his whole batch into the freezer and brought…
Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas (Including Brilliant Storm Trooper Cupcakes)
When George told me he wanted to have a Star Wars birthday party for his fifth birthday, I started searching the interwebs ASAP, luckily I found inspiration–then put my own spin on everything. The goal: Easy but adorable ideas a real lady with lots of small children could actually pull off. These adorable storm trooper…
Easy Little Lamb Cake
Decorating this little lamb cake was one of the easiest kids’ birthday cakes I’ve ever made. With just about the most adorable results. When I saw this lamb marshmallow cake I online, I had to wonder: Is it really as simple as it looks or am I going to end up with a whopper of a…
Cheesy Summer Squash Tart with Sun Dried Tomatoes
This cheesy summer squash tart with sun dried tomatoes is my eight-year-old’s favorite way to eat summer squash. Full of eggs, cheese, fresh basil and plenty of salt and pepper, the creamy filling pairs perfectly with puff pastry. (Because, what doesn’t, right?) Plus it’s a make-ahead dream. Put your cheesy summer squash tart together earlier…
Taco Squash Boats
If you’re looking for a way to get your kids eating more vegetables, boats are the thing. We’ve made Italian Zucchini Boats and I’m thrilled to say two things about it: They used a lot of zucchini (a perk because I love actually using produce from our overflowing garden). They were a huge hit with…
Fruity Lemonade Popsicles
You know how kids are experts at devouring fresh fruit in seconds flat? I’ve found a way to make a few slices of fruit go farther and last a little longer: Freeze the whole darn thing. Enter, fruity lemonade popsicles.Just fill a popsicle mold with fruit, then pour on enough lemonade to get ALMOST to…