This is absolute comfort food. The chicken is so tender, the dumplings fluffy and soft and the tender vegetables bright and delightful. I always find that leeks add so much depth of flavor to soups and here is no exception. This is the ideal dinner…
Crock-Pot Aloo Matar Gobi
This is one of my favorite Indian dishes. I love the tender spiced potatoes and cauliflower and sweet peas add the perfect brightness to the dish. I omitted the chilis to keep it mild and kid-friendly but when I eat this, my husband and I…
Crock-Pot Ratatouille
If you want to make use of some wonderful fresh produce, this recipe is a nice way to go. Summer squash, eggplant, and bell peppers make up the bulk of this rustic veggie stew. Fresh thyme, fresh basil, and good olive oil pull the dish…
Star Wars Lightsaber Pretzel Rods
Star Wars Lightsaber Pretzel Rods Ingredients: Candy melts (assorted colors, use 1/2 cup for each color) 1/2 cup chocolate chips Mini M&Ms (2 for each lightsaber, I used red and green) Pretzel rods (1 per lightsaber) Make It: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.…
Brisket Hash
I have a rule with leftovers: the exact same meal is served once more (which gives me a glorious break from meal planning). But then, I take the leftovers (because I really am good at meal planning) and transform them for subsequent meals. This brisket…
Truffula Tree Cupcakes
Happy birthday to the magical Dr. Seuss who teaches us to care, to dream, and to imagine a world worthy of our children. These cupcakes are one of the most gratifying ways to celebrate his legacy. Create your own cupcake toppers with the print-out below…
Butternut Squash Carbonara
If you love tongue twisters, look no further than Fox in Socks. This book could trip up even the best of parents, especially after long virtual days of work. But watching you make mistakes as you read is half of the fun of this book…
Hop on Pop Parmesan Popcorn
This March calls for an epic family movie night! Stream some classics like The Lorax and Horton Hears a Who! and pop up a delicious batch of Hop on Pop(corn). For this movie night, we are offering one of our family’s favorite flavor combos: Parmesan…
Green Eggs and Ham-wich
You don’t need green dye for green eggs and ham. Green is an abundant color in nature that you can add to your food healthfully in a myriad of ways. Think tasty greens or glorious green sauces (pesto, gremolata, chimichurri, hot sauce)! Here, I added…
High Flyer Smoothies
This 5-minute recipe transports your taste buds to warmer climates with the sweetness of rich tropical fruits. A layered smoothie is just a fun way of playing with a classic breakfast drink/snack. Add a custom toothpick and the likeness to one of Dr. Seuss’s magical…