This isn’t really as much of a recipe as it is a reminder that fruit and yogurt parfaits are perfection. It’s full of fat if you use full fat yogurt (which I recommend as it’s especially important for kids and teens), calcium, probiotics, fiber from the granola and fruit, vitamin C from the fruit, and…
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Sparkling Orange Sunshine Drink
We don’t keep many drinks in the house for kids. They mostly get water and milk. Occasionally we will have juice or leftover pouch drinks if we’ve had a backyard party recently. Every now and then I like to make a festive drink for them. This one is so fresh and easy, that even my…
Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Growing up on the Gulf Coast made shrimp a familiar protein for me, but I find that is not the case for many of my students that grew up in Colorado. These sweet-glazed shrimp tacos are an easy way to introduce a somewhat unfamiliar food. The orange flavor can help with the strong flavor shrimp…
Fresh Lemonade
There is something so summery about squeezing fresh lemon juice for lemonade. We try to do it at least once a summer. You can make the classic version, shown here, or feel free to add flavorings to your simple syrup such as lavender, basil, rosemary, or orange zest to liven things up. I love using…
Skillet Elote
This side dish has the street corn flavors we love so much, but it is 100 x easier for kids to help with and comes together in 15 minutes or less. I love making it to top grain bowls and salad for the week, and it is the perfect thing to bring to a summer…
Pineapple Whip
A bright frozen treat that could not be easier for kiddos to help with. It is basically a really thick smoothie that you can eat like the freshest sorbet ever. Try it with full fat coconut milk for a pina colada vibe. Serve in an ice cream cone for extra festiveness. Some whipped coconut cream…
Eggplant Sliders
The 2024 Fall Semester of classes I’m running are all color based. Students sign up for a course such as “Pleasant Purple” or “Refreshing Red” and each week we make a different recipe or two using fruits and vegetables that are that color all month. We learn about the fruit or vegetable and often have…
Mini Blackberry Scones
These mini scones are the perfect little baking project to make with the kids out of school this week. They are no more difficult than biscuits, but they seem festive and fancy. I love using frozen blackberries for these, as they are much cheaper and the flavor is great. Mini Blackberry Scones Ingredients 3 Tablespoons…
Menu Planning Musings
Taco Tuesday never worked for me, and I never knew why. I love a cute theme. I love menu planning. I don’t know why I struggled sticking to a structured menu plan every week. Maybe it’s the rebel in me, but I never got the hang of themed meal nights, until I adapted it to…
Blue Corn Tortilla Chip Crusted Fish Tacos with Slaw
I love finding new ways to introduce high antioxidant foods to my family. Fish sticks are a relatively familiar food in our house, so I had high hopes for these blue corn crusted fish sticks. We served them as tacos or just with ketchup on the side. One of my favorite things about this recipe…
Cinnamon Applesauce
Fall is in the air! That means it is time to make some applesauce. Is there anything better than a pot of cinnamon scented apples bubbling away on the stove? I’m not sure, but I doubt it. This recipe couldn’t be simpler and relies on the sweetness of your apples. I recommend using a sweet…
Mini Lasagnas
With cooler weather headed our way, I’m starting to crave a warm kitchen full of hearty meals. These mini lasagnas hit the spot, and they cook much faster than a traditional pan lasagna. This recipe comes together so fast! I use wonton wrappers as the noodles, so there is no boiling. Genius! Sometimes lasagna can…
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