One Pot Shrimp and Creamy Peanut Noodles with Hidden Veggies From The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook Serves 8 You’ll love this meal for its hidden vegetables, richly seasoned noodles, and the fresh crunch of herbs and peanuts to finish. An added bonus of the one-pot meal is cleanup is so easy and…
Dirty Rice with Sausage and Marinated Olives Serves 6-8 I remember coming back from school during a blizzard and my Dad greeting me with a steaming bowl of his dirty rice. On the way home, I remember trudging through the snow and doing a high…
Hot Toddy Makes 1 drink Winter is coming…and with it colds, chills and other ills. Parenting is tough enough so this recipe goes out to the adults. This recipe is a lifesaver during the winter when a cold starts to come on and you just…
Apple Cider Braised Greens Makes 3 cups I was obsessed with apple cider when I was pregnant. I delivered in November so my third trimester was peak apple season. The cider works great in this recipe because it gives just the right amount of sweetness to these leafy greens. You…
Festively Fun Chicken Tortilla Soup Serves 8 A week of rain in the forecast has me thinking soup. Even though it’s hot out, this soup is fast to make and very inviting for young eaters. This is also a great alternative to traditional chicken…
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Summer is in full swing and its time to mix up what you’re grilling. Here’s an option you can whip up in a flash that is perfect for weekday meals and weekend cookouts. Chimichurri Sauce Makes about 1 ½ cups Chimichurri…
Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Gouda Grits Makes 4-6 servings My first time tasting shrimp and grits was in Louisiana on a press tour for Chile Pepper Magazine. Amidst the other delicious Southern treats of the trip, this was by far one of my favorite dishes.…
Super Speedy Cinnamon Rolls Makes 12 This is a recipe for parents who don’t bake yet still find themselves suddenly and mindlessly volunteering to bring “something sweet” to the next play group, school board meeting, baby shower, family gathering…you get the drift. These taste like you’ve spent…
Potato Zucchini Latkes Makes about 18 latkes These are incredibly finger friendly and great for dipping into homemade apple sauce. You can make as smaller latkes for your little one or simply cut an adult size one into pieces. Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying 4…
Wedge Salad with Buttermilk, Chive Blue Cheese Dressing Serves 4 Who doesn’t love a wedge salad. Unlike my husband, I’ve never been a huge fan of eating chunks of blue cheese but I do love blue cheese dressing when it is creamy…