Posts by Heather
The Best Zucchini Recipes for Kids
Zucchini is one of the most versatile and easy to use vegetables. Here is a big list The Best Zucchini Recipes for Kids. Zucchini is great in baked goods like muffins and cookies as well as in savory recipes like burgers and meatballs. You can really enjoy zucchini any time of day –breakfast, lunch, dinner,…
Read MoreRecipes to Cook with Kids in July
Want to get your kids into the kitchen this summer? Here is a big list of the perfect Recipes to Cook with Kids in July. Recipe focus on seasonal produce like blueberries, corn and zucchini. Plus, there’s a mix of baking, no-cook, sweet, and savory dishes to make together. Recipes to Cook with Kids in…
Read MoreNo-Oven Summer Dinners (Kid-Friendly)
What do you make when it’s just too hot to cook? I’ve got a list of No-Oven Summer Dinners for you! These meal ideas are quick, easy, kid-friendly, and, most importantly, won’t heat up the whole house. Tips for making Kid Friendly Summer Dinners: Use your air fryer!: Cooking some chicken to add to a…
Read MoreStrawberry Breakfast Cookies (Vegan and Whole Grain)
This easy, one-bowl recipe is nutritious enough for breakfast but so delicious you’ll want them all day. Strawberry Breakfast Cookies combine sweet strawberries and whole grain oats in a handheld cookie form. The healthy cookies also happen to be vegan, nut-free, and can easily be made gluten-free too. Kids in the Kitchen: Chop the strawberries: Kids…
Read MoreRecipes to Cook with Kids in June
June (in my neck of the woods) means kids are starting to get out of school and the weather is starting to warm up. Here is a round-up of easy, nutritious, and fun recipes to cook with kids in June. There are lots of ideas to keep kids well fed and entertained, including homemade popsicles,…
Read MoreCarrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes
Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes, please! These Carrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes look like dessert but are wholesome enough to eat for breakfast (or anytime of day). They are low in added sugar, whole grain, and mixed up in one bowl. Add a quick, 3-ingredient cream cheese frosting (and maybe a few sprinkles) to make these a…
Read MoreCrunchy Roasted Peas or Edamame (Air Fryer or Oven)
Sometimes changing the texture of a veggie makes it more appealing for kids (and adults too!). Crunchy Roasted Peas or Edamame is a healthy snack snack that makes vegetables fun and delicious. Plus, with only 3 ingredients, they couldn’t be easier to make. You can make these crispy peas or edamame in the air fryer…
Read MoreCreamy Salsa Verde Enchiladas (Chicken or Vegetarian)
I first came up with this dinner to use up leftover chicken or beans that I had in my fridge. It soon became one of our favorite weeknight meals and checked all the boxes. It’s a meal that’s nutritious, satisfying, and quick to throw together. Plus, my husband and two boys happily gobble it up…
Read MoreMuffin Recipes to Bake with Toddlers and Kids
Making muffins is the ULTIMATE way to get kids in the kitchen. Muffins are simple, hard to mess up, and come together quickly (for low attention spans). Also, you can easily add in veggies or protein, and muffins are DELICIOUS for kids and adults alike. Below is a round up of all my best Muffins…
Read MoreMake Ahead Dinner Recipes
Weeknights are busy! However, the key to less stressful meal times is minimal cleanup and recipes that can be made ahead…to beat the inevitable rush when 6pm hits. Let me help you knock dinner off of your to-do list with this list of Make Ahead Dinner Recipes. These meals are nutritious, kid-friendly…and, of course, delicious! And…better yet?…
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