Family Dinners
Pastry Wrapped Salmon and Veggies
A special, festive meal that’s packed with heart-healthy salmon and the goodness of leafy greens! These Pastry Wrapped Salmon and Veggies shaped like little fish look fancy, but are easy to cook up any day of the week. An updated version of those “old school” French dishes, Beef Wellington or Salmon en Croute, you may…
Read MoreThanksgiving Recipes to Cook with Kids
Preparing for a Thanksgiving feast is a great time to get kids into the kitchen to help cook! No matter what age, contributing to a special family meal will build confidence and inspire pride in your child. Below is a list of snacks, sides dishes, and dessert Thanksgiving Recipes to cook with kids. All my…
Read MoreNo-Boil Pasta Bake (with Veggies!)
This recipe is a weeknight dinner miracle! To make No-Boil Pasta Bake, you add everything to a baking dish, including pasta straight from the box, mix it with sauce and veggies, and bake it! Totally hands off and no cooking the pasta before-hand at all! I kept the basic recipe simple. However, You can customize…
Read MoreAutumn Squash Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
All the cozy Fall flavors is a bowl! This veggie-packed soup is so easy to make in the slow cooker, Instant Pot (pressure cooker), or on the stove top! Autumn Squash Soup has carrots, butternut squash (or any variety of squash you have), and a little apple to add some natural sweetness. A touch of…
Read MoreBaked Salmon and Sweet Potato Nuggets
Only 4 simple ingredients in this super kid and toddler friendly finger food. Baked Salmon and Sweet Potato Nuggets are packed with nutritious salmon and sweet potato that’s held together with an egg and some breadcrumbs. Egg-free and gluten-free variations included in the recipes below as well. Serve with your kiddo’s favorite dip, and you’ve…
Read MoreStuffed Pizza Bites (with Veggies!)
This is a fun twist on pizza night that’s perfect for cooking with kids! Stuffed Pizza Bites can be filled with whatever you like: mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chicken, and/or whatever veggies you enjoy. We often do spinach in there because it blends right in with the other fillings. You can use store-bought or homemade pizza…
Read MoreTeriyaki Salmon Bowls
You can get this healthy salmon dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! Teriyaki Salmon Bowls are a quick and easy meal that adults, kiddos, toddlers, and picky eaters will enjoy. One meal for the whole family! The sweet, soy glaze is flavorful yet kid-friendly and it pairs well with rice or noodles and…
Read MoreChicken Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
Chicken Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup is my all-time favorite soup. It’s hearty, healthy, and packed with veggies. This easy weeknight dinner can be made in the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) or on the stove-top in less than 40 minutes. Also, it’s simple to make vegetarian by leaving out the sausage and doubling up the…
Read MoreTeriyaki Turkey and Veggie Meatballs
This is one of my family’s favorite meals! Teriyaki Turkey and Veggie Meatballs are a healthy, flavorful, easy weeknight dinner. They are packed with 3 different vegetables and happen to be gluten-free because I use almond flour as a binder. However, you can also use breadcrumbs if you want to make them nut-free or don’t…
Read MoreRainbow Fried Rice (or Quinoa!)
Rainbow Fried Rice is easy, healthy, delicious, and the perfect recipe to cook with kids. I call this veggie-packed dish *Magical* Rainbow Fried Rice because every time I make it in a cooking class it disappears off kids’ plates. The adults in the room, whether parents or teachers, stare in disbelief as they watch usually…
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