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Steamed Artichoke with Fresh Lemon Dip

Sometimes we walk through the produce section and I let my kids pick out one fruit or vegetable that looks interesting to them. This week, they grabbed an artichoke! Somehow, I have never cooked a whole artichoke before, so I was excited for this new challenge. It turned out way easier than I expected, and…

Cherry Smoothie

This smoothie is as easy as it is delicious. My littlest likes smoothies on the thin side, so if you’d like this creamier, use 1 1/2 cups of milk instead. We also call this smoothie “pink milk” and that goes over well with the littles. Ingredients 1 cup frozen cherries 1 frozen banana 2 cups…

Southern Style Biscuits

I grew up eating biscuits at least twice a week with dinner. It was our bread of choice. Growing up in a family of 6, these biscuits helped ensure everyone at the table had something they were excited to eat and made sure everyone left with a full tummy. The topping choices are endless! Try…

Mini Quiche

I love these cute little quiche for two main reasons! First, the wonton mostly keeps the egg from sticking to your muffin tin and acts like a cupcake liner. Still be sure to spray liberally with cooking spray before putting the wonton in though! Second, I love that it adds variety to our morning routines….

Blue Cheese Veggie Dip

This recipe came from our color themed week. We had blue corn tortillas, blueberry pancakes, and we whipped up this easy blue cheese dip for a snack throughout the week. We loved it with hearty crackers and crudités, but you could easily use it as a cream cheese spread on bagels or a cucumber sandwich….

Arancini

Arancini is a great way to use up leftover rice or risotto in your fridge. It’s a super kid friendly recipe and basically eats like a rice filled mozzarella stick. Serve warm for the ultimate cheese pull! I like to think of them as the Italian version of hush puppies. Ingredients Cooking oil (about 6…

Easy Apple Oatmeal

Cooking seasonally is one of my favorite themes to incorporate. It just makes me feel like a productive human. I love that produce is fresher, cheaper, and more delicious. Our two apple trees are bursting with apples. We’ve been having them raw at every meal, but I need to amp up my usage! This easy…

Grilled Corn

Introducing a liked food cooked in a different way can be a great way to increase flexibility in eating. Flexibility is a good thing! It means they will learn that trying new foods can be safe and fun. If your kiddo is used to seeing canned corn, throwing it on the grill can be a…

Gluten Free Fish Stick Tacos with Kale Slaw

This dinner combines several of my favorite things. Fish tacos, kale, and Caesar dressing. I could eat almost anything with Caesar dressing, including a giant pile of kale. It’s the perfect punch of acid and flavor for otherwise bland breaded fish. If you want a quicker version for weeknights, I’d recommend breading the fish whole…

Kale Caesar Slaw

I could eat just about anything with Caesar dressing on it. Something about the tang of the Dijon and lemon mixing with the umami of the anchovies just works. A freshly made salad dressing makes a huge difference on my salad experience. A bottle dressing just can’t pack that fresh squeezed lemon juice punch. I…

Watermelon Lime Popsicles

This is the perfect, easy way to use up some of that giant watermelon you bought. Blend it up, add a hint of lime, and freeze for a refreshing, hydrating afternoon treat. Ingredients 4 cups watermelon, cut into chunks 1 lime, juiced Instructions Blend all ingredients together. Pour into molds and freeze until hard.

Weeknight Shrimp Stir Fry

This meal is for those nights you are trying to push grocery shopping day just a few more days. I usually keep frozen shrimp in my freezer for just this occasion. Frozen shrimp cook super fast, are a family favorite, provide some omega-3 fatty acids, and are a more sustainable seafood option. Plus, as a…