Pizza is one of my favorite ways to eat veggies that are difficult for me to eat by themselves. I love adding mushrooms (one food I am still learning to like), black olives (that I love but often forget about), and red bell pepper. All three of these foods are power houses of nutrients, and…
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Sheet Pan Fajitas
Having just come back from spring break in Texas visiting family, I still have Tex-Mex on the brain. I did my best to satiate the craving while there. My mom took us straight from the airport to our favorite Tex-Mex spot, where I ordered a cheese enchilada, crunchy chicken taco, queso, and refried beans. All…
Pasta Primavera
Spring is just hinting at itself here in Colorado. On my walks around the neighborhood I spy crocuses and snow drops. There is something entirely magical about snow drop flowers popping up when there is still snow on the ground. They are the harbingers of spring. This is something I only started to appreciate once…
Classic French Carrot Salad
This carrot salad is everywhere in France. You can find carottes râpées at cafes, supermarkets, and little bistros. It goes with almost anything, but especially roast chicken or rice. I love that I can make a batch at the beginning of the week, and it just seems to get better as the week goes on….
Steamed Artichoke with Fresh Lemon Dip
Sometimes we walk through the produce section and I let my kids pick out one fruit or vegetable that looks interesting to them. This week, they grabbed an artichoke! Somehow, I have never cooked a whole artichoke before, so I was excited for this new challenge. It turned out way easier than I expected, and…
Mini Quiche
I love these cute little quiche for two main reasons! First, the wonton mostly keeps the egg from sticking to your muffin tin and acts like a cupcake liner. Still be sure to spray liberally with cooking spray before putting the wonton in though! Second, I love that it adds variety to our morning routines….
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…
Snack Tray Lunches
Weather has been warm and beautiful lately, and we have been enjoying outside lunches as much as possible these days. The easiest way to make this happen has been snack tray lunches. What is a snack tray lunch you ask? It’s where I pile all the leftovers and odds and ends from the fridge onto…
Tahini Free Hummus
School is just around the corner. In fact, many school districts in our area are starting this week. If you haven’t done any lunch or snack prep whatsoever, don’t panic! I’ve got a super easy, delicious hummus recipe that is nut free and tahini free that is perfect for getting some extra fiber, healthy fats,…
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