These cookies were inspired by our local farmer’s market. My four year old talked me into buying a giant bag of edible flowers, and then we had to figure out what to do with them! Luckily, I had a book club meeting that afternoon, so I could show off our creations! I worried the flowers…
Author: truefamilyfood
Hi! Thanks for stopping by True Family Food. I am a nutritionist mom of three, and I teach cooking classes for children. Many of the recipes you see here were developed for curriculum I have run in the past.
Focaccia Garden
Our farmer’s market is in full swing here in Colorado. It is the first summer I have lived near a large farmer’s market that has seemingly endless varieties of vegetables. It’s satiating my intense FOMO of Weelicious and all her farmer’s market hauls. I love so many things about shopping my local farmer’s market. It’s…
Mashed Garlic Turnips
I love a recipe that makes something delicious out of something that isn’t always considered high class fare. Gumbo comes to mind. Also boudin. Mashed garlic turnips are right up there. I love balancing out the bitterness of the turnip with potatoes. It helps me eat more seasonally, and is a great way to introduce…
Turnip Greens
There are many canned produce items that I have less than fond feelings for. Top five least favorite are canned spinach, canned cranberry sauce (come at me you can-cran zealots), canned peas, canned mushrooms, and lastly, canned turnips with their greens. That being said, canned vegetables helped my mom keep vegetables on our table regularly,…
Simple Ingredient Watermelon Lime Popsicles
We had a heat wave in Colorado last week! The temperature broke heat records three days in a row, and Colorado issued a heat warning for the first time in history. This calls for….popsicles! Such a perfect afternoon treat. Who can beat these no added sweetener treats? They’re cheap, easy, and a great way for…
Gluten Free Yeasted Overnight Waffles
There is something so wonderful about waking up to fresh batter in the fridge. No cracking eggs or mixing twelve ingredients before the coffee is ready. I like to whip up the batter just before I tidy the kitchen after dinner. That way, I’m not making much more mess, and I can throw all the…
Watermelon Lime Refresher
This drink is a perfect summer treat for the little ones in the family. I love that it doesn’t have any added sugar or artificial coloring. Serve with a twist of lime peel for added festiveness. Ingredients 1 pound watermelon Juice from 1 lime 1 cup sparkling water (lime flavored is nice) Instructions
Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
This chicken is perfect for summer. The small cut of chicken tenderloin is perfect for grilling, because of how fast it cooks. It is still so juicy inside. It is my go to lately, and we may or may not be having it once a week until I see snow again. Serve this chicken as…
Rainbow Summer Rolls
Eloise has been very into “rainbow order” of colors lately. Specifically putting all of her Magna Tiles into rainbow order during clean up time. Is this a newfound fascination with rainbow order, or procrasti-cleaning at it’s best? Regardless, I thought it would be fun to include some rainbow themed foods this week. You can use…
Citrus French Toast Sticks
I don’t know why, but I have been obsessed with breakfast food lately. I cannot get enough, and I am listening to the craving. I never understood the appeal of french toast over pancakes until I used proper bread. As much as a appreciate whole wheat bread, you just don’t get the same custardy middle…
Most Buttery Gluten Free Pancakes Yet
I am on a pancake kick. I have accepted it. I have even considered starting a second blog just to document my obsession. This new pancake recipe is my husband’s favorite texture so far. I think it has something to do with the butter in the batter and also cooking them in butter. They came…
Simple Oat Cakes
I have had in my brain for a while, the concept of a simple, whole grain pancake. I wanted it to be whole grain, sweetener free (so that I feel good giving it to the baby), and obviously delicious enough for me to want to eat it. I think I finally have it. I give…
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