Rice and Veggie Nuggets

Transform leftover rice and whatever veggies you have on hand into these super kid-friendly, healthy, dunkable nuggets. Egg acts like glue, holding all the rice and veggie goodness together. That means no more rice covering the floor! Rice and Veggie nuggets are a great side-dish or quick meal for toddlers and kids of all ages…

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Kid-Friendly Chopped Cabbage Salad

Cabbage…do you ever buy it? I think it is often forgotten or over looked because we aren’t sure what to do with the crunchy veggie. But I’ve come up with a way to use it that my kids love! Cabbage is very versatile and keeps in the fridge for weeks. You can roast it, sauté…

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Rainbow Veggie Pancakes

Kids love pancakes, so why not take the opportunity to get some veggies in there? These savory little fitters are incredibly easy to mix up and have your child get in on the action. Rainbow Veggie Pancakes are perfect for toddler lunches, snacks, or to keep on hand in the freezer for any meal. They…

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Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? This version is super healthy, packed with veggies, and easily made dairy-free. But most importantly, Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is super yummy! Whether you simply stir the creamy, flavorful sauce into cooked pasta or add some extra cheese on top and bake it in the oven,…

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Rainbow 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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Baked Spaghetti Cups (with Veggies!)

Baked Spaghetti Cups are a fun, healthy, and easy weeknight meal the whole family with love. Even better, it’s the perfect recipe to make with little helpers. My 4 year old, Henry, pretty much makes this whole dish from start to finish on his own. It’s one of his favorite dinners to make and eat!…

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Butternut Squash “Fries” (Sweet or Savory!)

Healthy fries?? Yes! Try this easy seasonal side-dish as a way to make squash more fun and appealing for kids (and the whole family)! These fries are so simply roasted sticks of squash with an extra flavor kick from either a sweet maple-spice seasoning or a savory garlic-Ranch mixture. I’ve also created recipes for matching sweet…

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3 Healthy Treat Recipes with Zucchini

Adding zucchini to cookies, brownies, smoothies, and other sweet treats is a great way to get even the pickiest toddler on board with trying some new vegetables. You don’t need to hide veggies in sweet treats. Rather, we can to get into the kitchen and make the veggie-packed recipes together! Zucchini is a great veggie to…

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