This is beginner Chicken Tikka Masala, the kind that bubbles away in the slow cooker all afternoon. That’s because my kids don’t do spicy. Actually, I don’t even like a lot of spice myself. I remember growing up and thinking most toothpaste was “too hot”. But man, do I love a nice bowl of Chicken…
chocolate-covered mini pretzel sticks with sprinkles
ON A JUNK SCALE, THESE chocolate-covered mini pretzel sticks are surprisingly low. That’s because of their size. When it comes to dessert–and there’s no mistaking these chocolate bombs for “snacks”–it’s all about portion size. To be clear, I don’t think babies or toddlers need a lot of sugar, so I always go for low sugar…
strawberry hearts: a healthy valentine’s day snack for kids
IT’S EASY TO IMPRESS THE RASCALS. And if you have an extra 15 seconds, you too can ta da your way to the cutest little meal with these strawberry hearts. It’s already time for Florida strawberries here in North Carolina but I’m betting you can get your hands on a few California beauties just about anywhere. And…
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic is the Best Frozen Spinach Recipe
There are many things to love about this frozen spinach recipe. First, it’s super versatile: Dice garlic, use the kind in a jar or grab garlic powder from your pantry. Use frozen spinach or fresh. Add wine or chicken broth. It’s all up to you. I also love this frozen spinach recipe because it’s vaguely…
Toasted Turkey, Salami & Cheese Sandwiches: Homemade Mini-Grinders
THERE WERE TWO STOPLIGHTS in the town where I grew up. And in between them was Rome Pizza. I told you about how much I loved their Hawaiian pizza when I was a kid but they also made something so mouthwatering I still remember it, all these years later. Grinders. But here’s the thing: I only…
how to save time in the kitchen
I CAN’T ARGUE WITH HIM. In his book “Cooked”, Michael Pollan says “The most important thing you can do with your health is cook.” He says things like this a lot, and he doesn’t mean adding wheat germ to everything. “Eat anything you want,” he explains in this great little animated RSA video. “Just cook it yourself.” Cooking at home…
Cinnamon Apple Slices
DIY “Kind” Bars
CONFESSION: SOMETIMES I HIDE THE GOOD STUFF FROM MY KIDS. No, I don’t mean the chocolate. Because that’s OBVIOUS. My stash is in the freezer where I can get to it the moment nap time begins. No, I mean those delightful but expensive Kind bars. Usually I buy granola bars for the kids and I…
Homemade “LaraBars”
THESE HOMEMADE LARABARS couldn’t have come sooner. Eating less sugar is one of our family food goals this year. And while we’re usually pretty good at watching sweets I knew things might go off the rails over the holidays when three year old Estelle only wanted one thing for Christmas: a chocolate bear. Since our oldest is just five,…
Less Sugar, More Veggies, Trying New Foods & Better Carbs: Our Family Food Goals for the Year
WISH YOUR FAMILY WOULD EAT BETTER? I feel the same way about mine. Looking for inspiration myself, I recently asked you guys, “When it comes to family food goals this year, what do you want to work on?” Then I posted a quick list on Facebook: Less sugar More veggies Trying new things More fiber & whole…