Learning how to make a vinaigrette is a wonderful culinary lesson that’s accessible to even really young kids. Let them make it and you’ll see them a HECK of a lot more likely to taste it. Tasting is halfway to loving. So take the time…
Cranberry-Kid Sparklers
Cranberry-Kid Sparklers Ingredients: Fresh cranberries Bamboo skewers Sparkling cranberry apple cider/sparkling grape juice Soda water Make It: Skewer about 5-6 fresh cranberries on a bamboo skewer. Make this garnish for all the drinks you’re serving. Next, fill cups with a little ice. Top with half…
Turkey Tail Feather Fries
When you want crispy Thanksgiving sides, these turkey tail feather fries are the champions of crunch! Fun to decorate, delicious to enjoy, and full of nutrition and irresistible flavor. Serve up something they’ll be thankful for this year. Turkey Tail Feather Fries Serves 4-6 Ingredients:…
Honey-Butter Pumpkin Buns
Rolls are always a kid’s favorite part of Thanksgiving! These adorable honey pumpkin buns are no exception. As fun to shape as they are sweet and flaky soft to enjoy, they will serve as a crowd favorite and also an edible centerpiece. Honey-Butter Pumpkin Buns…
Cider Hot Dogs with Ciderkraut
This recipe reminds me of harvest days at the farm. The sweetness and spices from the cider transform these hot dogs into something altogether different. This recipe was inspired by the hot dogs I used to always order when apple picking. They were always piping…
Pumpkin Smoothie
This is a 5 ingredient, no-bake, no fuss, all joy way to enjoy the taste of pumpkin. Utterly irresistible when you add that dollop of whipped cream, my kids could barely wait for me to take a picture before they pounced. For anyone looking to…
Kid-Friendly Cheese Plates
Everyone loves a good cheese plate! This is an amazingly beautiful, easy, and fun way to conquer snack-time. Bonus for the parents, it is more economical than pre-made store-bought alternatives, not to mention a heck of a lot tastier! Kid-Friendly Cheese Plates Ingredients: Cut cheeses…
Granola Parfaits
Breakfast and after-school snacking as effortless as an Instagram-snap, yes, please! This recipe is mind-blowingly easy but super kid-friendly and also wonderfully nutritious. No, I’m not re-inventing the wheel with this one, I’m just shooting a pretty picture and trying to make your life easier.…
Veggie Wrap
These are such a winner in our family. My son calls them “cold tacos” which really doesn’t sound appetizing but honestly, I get where he’s coming from. The benefit is that I’m getting in another dose of fresh fruits and veggies and plant-based protein that…
Energy Bites
These are so utterly simple but so worth the 5-minute effort. When you don’t have time to bake, need a fast snack, and are fond of cookies BAM! Energy bites, I cannot believe these haven’t been in my repertoire before now. They sure will be…