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Easy Stuffed Shells (with cottage cheese and spinach)
Cozy, cheesy baked pasta made a little lighter with cottage cheese and lots of spinach. Easy Stuffed Shells are quick to put together for a weeknight dinner and festive enough to serve for a family gathering or holiday. If you prefer a more traditional tasting stuffed shell pasta, use ricotta instead. Both versions are comforting…
Read MoreTortilla Egg Cups (High Protein + Veggies)
High in protein, portable, and great for meal prep, these Tortilla Egg Cups are a healthy breakfast both kids and adults will love. Customize each baked egg cup with whatever veggies, cheeses, or meats you’d like. Get kids involved and have them make their own flavor combos! Kids in the Kitchen: Cut the tortillas: Kids…
Read MoreOne Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This creamy One Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a perfect, kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Plus, there’s no need to cook the squash, boil the pasta, or blend the sauce! This squash-packed dish is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes. Kids in the Kitchen: Squash! Butternut squash is actually much softer than…
Read MoreQuinoa Protein Nuggets
This kid and toddler-friendly quinoa recipe, packs lots of goodness into little muffin-like bites. Quinoa Protein Nuggets are easy to bake-up for quick meals at home or lunch boxes on the go. Plus, there’s a lot less quinoa on the floor! Kids in the Kitchen: Mix! With only a few ingredients to throw into a…
Read MoreHomemade School Snacks (Nut-free and Nutritious)
Whether your toddler is going to daycare/preschool or your big kid needs fuel in the middle of the school day, providing snacks is a big part of feeding our kids. Of course, we are also fans of buying typical schools snacks–not saying we should make everything from scratch. However, making homemade school snacks, like muffins, bars,…
Read MoreZucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins
Filled with whole grains and protein packed cottage cheese, these little muffins are a nutritious snack for toddlers and kids. Zucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins are egg-free and nut-free and can easily be made gluten-free as well. Kids in the Kitchen: What kiddo doesn’t love making muffins, right? Let your child put the paper liners in the…
Read MoreCrispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles
We always have leftover rice in the fridge. You too? These Crispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles are a great way to use up the rice and get some veggies into the day too. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes–it’s so quick and easy! Kids in the Kitchen: Kids can help…
Read MoreThe Best Cooking Tools for Kids
The BEST Cooking Tools for Kids! I always like to say not much is needed in the kitchen beyond a good knife, a cutting board, and an oven mitt. However, I admit to sometimes treating myself (or my kids!) to a new brightly colored set of mixing bowls or a cool new gadget. We all…
Read MoreZucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan and Whole Grain)
Soft, flavorful cookies wholesome enough for breakfast and snacks, but delicious enough to crave any time of day. These Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies come together in one bowl! They are naturally egg-free, dairy-free, whole grain, and low in added sugar. Kids will love to help bake these up too! Kids in the Kitchen: Grate…
Read MoreBanana Upside Down Pancake Bites
All you need for this fun little breakfast recipe is bananas (or any fruit) and your favorite pancake mix! Kids are going to love to make and eat these Banana Upside Down Pancake Bites, and so will the whole family! Kids in the Kitchen: Younger kids will love to help make this recipe and older…
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