I am on a constant hunt for the perfect muffin. I’m not sure it exists, but this one comes pretty close. I especially love them during the transition from summer to fall. They have a wonderful warm spice blend with a sweetness from the carrot and applesauce, and I like to make them when I’m…
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Caesar Roasted Broccoli
We eat a lot of broccoli in my house. Almost always roasted with a big glug of olive oil and a Cajun spice blend I grew up eating on everything. As I branched out, trying different roasted broccoli versions for my family, this one was always a crowd favorite. The strong flavor of Caesar dressing…
English Muffin Pizzas
In my house, we have Pizza Movie Night every Friday. This involves eating pizza for dinner, rotating through who gets to choose the movie (youngest to oldest), and some kind of dessert (usually ice cream). The purpose of Pizza Movie Night is twofold. The first is that I wanted to provide an experience for my…
Veggie Sushi
This recipe was part of our Japanese cooking course a few years ago. Making sushi at home is a great way to have a fun family night, expose kids to the concept of sushi before you’re at an expensive restaurant, and it’s a great way to try food in a new fun way. Having things…
Chocolate Beet Muffins
These are the absolute best way to introduce beets to a hesitant beet kid. They are delightfully chocolatey, and the beets give them this amazing fudgy texture. My kid that has not eaten a beet in a while ate 4 with dinner last night. Delicious. A note about “sneaking” in foods. I play the long…
Blue Corn Quesadillas
This recipe isn’t so much a recipe, but an idea of how to expand your child’s eating habits. If, like me, cheese quesadillas are a big win in your house, a way you can food chain this into expanding your child’s food acceptance range is to change up the tortilla. This can be a big…
Classic Dutch Baby
As much as I love pancakes, I don’t love standing over the stove all morning. A Dutch Baby is essentially a giant pancake. You whiz up the batter in the blender, dump it in a skillet, and you are free to enjoy the next 10-20 minutes as you wish. You may even finish your cup…
2-Ingredient 2-Bite Biscuits
The concept of a two ingredient biscuit peaked my interest when I began teaching kids cooking classes. When developing recipes, I often ask myself, how do we make something as easy as possible without losing any quality? It doesn’t get any easier than something that only takes two ingredients! I started a whole series of…
Lemon and Herb Hand Pie
Hand pies are one of the most delicious inventions known to humans. It takes almost any food item as a filling and transforms it into a lovely little pocket of flaky wonder. Strawberry jam? Delicious. Leftover taco meat? Incredible. Lemon and herb based gravy? Sooooo yummy. See what I mean? Stick anything into two circles…
Spinach Oat Muffins
It’s not often I come across a recipe that ticks so many boxes. This bright little muffin is entirely whole grain, has spinach for it’s beautiful color and nutrients, and chocolate chips for a little extra flavor and sweetness. It is also an easy win for convincing a toddler to try something green! Muffins can…
Éclair Puffs
I adore these little puffs. They have all the decadence of éclairs, but in a smaller format. The filling is the best vanilla pudding in the world, surrounded by a lovely little pastry, and then topped with rich ganache. It is the perfect little package. These éclair puffs are a PROJECT. Make sure to carve…
Vanilla Crème Pâtissière
Crème Pâtissière can be used as a filling for éclairs, cream puffs, or cakes. It could also be the most decadent vanilla pudding to serve with strawberries and whipped cream. It is one of those recipes that seems difficult at first, but is so simple and quick. Give it a shot and I guarantee you…
