I love the Fall, it is easily my favorite season. I can’t wait for the air to turn crisp to start cooking up a storm. As my son is a HUGE mini muffin fan, I’ve been experimenting with new recipes to offer him. These pumpkin…
Blueberry Mini Muffins
These blueberry mini muffins are perfectly toddler sized. They make a great addition to a packed lunch and also make wonderful shared snacks at school. That doesn’t mean adults can’t enjoy them as well. They are fresh, fluffy and full of flavor. Bite size bliss.…
Chili Lime Shrimp Bowl
This shrimp is so juicy and flavorful. You can serve the shrimp with fancy toothpicks to make an instant appetizer or serve as I do here over a fragrant bed of herb rice with a quick sautéd slaw to accompany it. So whether you’re…
Grazing Bento Box
For kids on the move, sometimes less is more. I don’t know about you but it seems the more I stuff into a bento, the more comes home. Too many choices can be overwhelming especially during short lunch periods. I also learned my son’s lunch…
Vegetarian Meatball Bento Box
My family loves meatballs but I’ve been trying to add more vegetarian meals to our roster. I’d been wanting to create lentil meatballs for a long time but like everything else as a mom, it took me a little while to get around to :).…
Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento Box
Who says chicken nuggets have to be bad for you? These Turmeric Chicken Nuggets are marinated and broiled to keep them juicy and tender. They are also packed with nutritional benefits, including helping digestion and strengthening the immune system. Win win! Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento:…
Mexican Chicken Soup Bento
I’ve recently discovered the hot bento box. It has changed my life. The amount of lunch options that I can now send have vastly expanded and I don’t feel the same sandwich rut that I’d been feeling last school year. For this bento, I wanted…
Secret Sauce Bento
Here’s a Bento Box with a twist, its loaded with hidden veggies! My son is not the child to willingly crunch on any raw/steamed vegetable (and trust me, I’ve tried them all). So for the child that eats AROUND the veggies, why not puree them…
Apple Days
I love finding inspiration for recipes from the change of seasons, beautiful produce at the market and from any suggestions that miraculously come from my children. Whenever my kids ask to cook with me, I’m like “okay great, let’s go!” With a 2 and a…
Mole Chicken Tostadas
When you want something divinely tasty but a little different for dinner, these mole chicken tostadas fit the bill. They are perfect for Sunday game days and leftovers make an ideal packable lunch once repurposed as a rice bowl. That’s tasty and practical! Mole Chicken…