I bought a large container of blueberries recently, even though I know better than to do this during the middle of Colorado winter. Sure enough, they were super sour. I didn’t want them to go to waste, so I found a creative solution. We made Blueberry Applesauce! It was delicious. The apples pared down the…
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How to Create the Best Preschool Tea Party
Necessary components: a savory component a sweet component tea set herbal tea sugar cream or non-dairy milk Savory Components Tea Sandwiches You can offer an old favorite or take the opportunity to present a new food. Sometimes having things in a new setting can be helpful for acceptance. If it’s a special “tea sandwich”, it…
BYO Nacho Night
This is the perfect recipe for when Monday’s got you down and you just need something quick and easy that no one complains about. This is why I love Build Your Own nights. You can do it with almost anything, but giving it a name makes it special and exciting for the little people who’s…
Pear + Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten and Dairy Free)
I’ve been craving a hot breakfast in the morning lately. Is it because I want to warm up the kitchen on these frigid cold winter mornings? Possibly. One of my endless goals in life is to create the perfect pancake. One that is easy to make, will sustain me all morning, and, obviously, tastes delicious….
Gluten Free Dairy Free Lemon Thyme Donuts
This past week, we busted out my daughter’s real porcelain tea set she got from my mom for Christmas. When any of her granddaughters become old enough to play with it responsibly, my mom gives them a beautiful, working tea set. We set it aside after Christmas, and Eloise has been asking daily when we…
Veggie Puzzles
This snacktivity is a great way to introduce vegetables to a hesitant eater. It really takes the pressure off eating them. Just touching vegetables and interacting with them in a fun way will help them be more open to tasting them in the future. I call this a snacktivity, because I have little expectation that…
Easy Skillet Chicken Tikka with Cauliflower
*Disclosure: this post contains an amazon affiliate link. If you purchase something using the link, I will receive a small kick back at no extra cost to you. * We are moving…again. This has been the year of many things, and for the True family, it has been a year of moves. I am hoping…
Turkey Taquitos
These taquitos are a great way to shake up your Thanksgiving leftovers. We always seem to use up the dark meat first, so I freeze the breasts. The addition of mayonnaise keeps the white meat moist in these crunchy, crispy taquitos. The spice is a welcome new flavor profile from the standard Thanksgiving flavors. Serve…
Breakfast Chalupa
It was always an exciting night when I walked into the kitchen and saw the giant sheet pan of golden fried corn tortillas resting on the stove, with my mom poking the future chalupas around her electric skillet full of bubbling oil. I knew that soon they would be smeared with refried beans, ground beef,…
Instant Pot Refried Beans
I love refried beans. I love how versatile they are, how cheap they are, and most importantly, how delicious they are. This recipe is so easy, and makes a TON of beans. I’ll whip up a batch of these when I know we’re having tacos or enchiladas, and we’ll eat them all week. I love…
Easy Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce
Growing up in southeast Texas taught me to be discerning when it comes to enchilada sauce. We never had store bought sauce, mostly because of allergies in the family. I learned to appreciate well made enchilada sauce from my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants. A good enchilada sauce will make the dish taste delicious no matter what…
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Smash Cake
My younger daughter turned one recently. Like most caregivers, I am in awe that the year has passed so quickly, but because of COVID quarantining and social distancing, it feels like she has been a part of our family for so long. I have gotten a large amount of quality time with her this past…
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