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…
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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…
Cake Donuts
These donuts are an explosion of color. They have a soft, cakey inside with a crisp glaze to crackle when you bite into them. We like using a metal donut pan for these, but a silicone one will work as well. They are a favorite birthday breakfast around our house, but I recommend making them…
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…
Mini Butter Tarts
These little tarts remind me just enough of a chess pie to hit that caramel-y flavor I love, but with way less baking time and a super simple ingredient list. This is a great recipe to get your kids in the kitchen! They can help stir up the filling, crack eggs, cut out the pie…
Split Pea Soup
The first time I made split pea soup, I was still in college and actually thought I was using green lentils to make lentil soup. When it came out tasting like peas, I realized my mistake. 12 years later, here I am still making split pea soup, but this version is much better than my…
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…
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…
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