There’s nothing like a creamy, flaky chicken pot pie for dinner. Now ditch the spoons and enjoy that same wondrous comfort in a hand pie! Best yet is you can you pre-made dough, rotisserie chicken and a blend of frozen peas and carrots to whip…
Valentine’s Day Trail Mix
Valentine’s Day Trail Mix Makes 6 cups Packing a special holiday snack for school or daycare can be a challenge. This ridiculously easy trail mix is a fun answer for a no-bake Valentine’s Day treat. Ingredients: 2 cups heart shaped cereal (Kashi makes one called…
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl
Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl Makes 1 large serving (3 toddler size portions) Smoothie bowls are a fun way of spooning up a healthy breakfast as if it were ice cream. A good friend of mine taught her daughter that chia seeds are “nature’s sprinkles” which…
Raspberry Crumble Mini Muffins
Raspberry Crumble Mini Muffins Makes 24 muffins These mini muffins are perfectly toddler-sized. They are also wonderfully snackable for adults who will enjoy the fresh lemon zest, sweet raspberry and irresistible crumble topping. Muffins: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4…
Beet Hummus
Beet Hummus Makes about 2 cups This hummus is as pretty as it is tasty. It makes the ideal healthy snack or sandwich spread. Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz) can of chickpeas, drained 1 medium cooked beet, plus 1 teaspoon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon…
Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Gouda Grits
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.…
Potato Zucchini Latkes
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…
Ginger Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry
Ginger Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry 4 Servings The sauce on this stir fry is wickedly tasty- that’s why the recipe adds a bit more- so the last morsels of jasmine rice will soak up every drop of flavor. This stir fry offers wonderful finger foods…
Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Quick Tomato Soup
Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Quick Tomato Soup Makes 5 servings This is a classic combo that is not to be missed in the weekly dinner rotation. Making your own tomato soup really adds to the meal and doesn’t take a lot of time. I use a…