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Hi! I’m Heather. Mama to 2 boys. A teacher, cookbook author, and veggie enthusiast.
I’m here to help you get in the kitchen with your kids to make delicious recipes and create healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta (with cottage cheese)
This higher protein, veggie-packed pasta sauce comes together in 3 minutes. It’s so easy! Creamy Pumpkin Pasta is a great way to use up any canned pumpkin you may have in the fridge. Blend up some cottage cheese, the pumpkin, and a few other simple ingredients and pour it right over any cooked pasta you…
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Easy Homemade Candy Eyes
Store-bought decorative, edible eyes are great in a pinch. However, they are tasteless and so hard you might break a tooth on them. Instead, make my Easy Homemade Candy eyes for all your Halloween treats and snacks. They are only 2 ingredients, white chocolate and mini chocolate chips, and taste 100 percent better! Spooky, edible…
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Granola Bars (Vegan and Gluten Free)
Pack with nutritious ingredients, these Pumpkin Oatmeal Granola Bars are great for school snacks or a breakfast on the go. They are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free too. I like to make them extra special with a pumpkin spice drizzle. However, mini chocolate chips make a great addition too. Kids in the Kitchen: Measure: Things like…
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Recipes to Cook with Kids in October
Since we are fully into the fall season, October means embracing seasonal, autumn produce in both sweet and savory forms. Plus, we need to celebrate Halloween all month long! Below are ideas as simple as festive fruit cups to cozy baking projects like Pumpkin Bread Bars. There are also easy dinner ideas the whole family…
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Parmesan Roasted Delicata (aka Squash “Smiles”)
Need a simple way to prepare seasonal squash that kids will love too? You have to try this Parmesan Roasted Delicata Squash! I created this recipe to make in my kids cooking classes as a fun way to introduce them to seasonal, fall vegetables. Since the squash is cut into half-circle rings, we turn them…
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