-+*Instead of Taco Tuesday, spice up your week with Flauta Friday! Here are some fun facts about the history of flautas: Flauta is Spanish for flute, and flautas got their name because they look like small flutes. Flautas and taquitos are often mistaken for one another. Taquitos are typically made with corn tortillas and are read more »
-+*Change up your snack or meal routine with our Cheese Fondue! While you might think you need a fancy fondue set to enjoy this snack, that’s simply not the case. You can create a fondue experience for your family using tools you already have including a saucepan, and skewers or straws. We love fondue because it read more »
-+*Can you name a red vegetable? Or an orange vegetable? Playing the vegetable color game is a great way to explore new vegetables with your kids and to practice the colors of the rainbow. “Eating the rainbow” is the easiest way to encourage kids to eat or to try a variety of fruits and vegetables read more »
-+*Whether you’re in the produce section at the grocery store or have a fridge full of veggies, figuring out the best way to cook them so that they don’t lose their nutrients can be intimidating. But before getting overwhelmed, we recommend asking yourself a simple question: Which vegetables do you have or enjoy eating? From read more »
-+*It’s no secret that kids love finger foods. Not only do these Mini Lentil Sliders and Baked Jicama Fried make an easy and delicious vegan meal, but they are also the perfect finger foods for any lunch or dinner! Lentils are quick and easy to prepare, and have a number of health benefits: The fiber in read more »
-+*St. Patrick’s Day is all about the greens! We love taking advantage of natural greens when celebrating this holiday, so we’ve created a delicious Zucchini Spaghetti with Kale Pesto. Not only is this green spaghetti a gluten-free alternative to regular pasta, but it’s also low in calories and high in fiber. If you decide to read more »
-+*Worried that your child isn’t getting enough greens? This Healthy Shamrock Shake is the perfect way to sneak all-natural greens into a tasty treat that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks to the spinach in this shake, it’s full of fiber, which helps you feel full and provides you with a number of heart-friendly vitamins read more »
-+*As “Top Chef’s” Season 10 runner-up, it’s safe to say that Brooke Williamson is a Chef that we’d love to have in our kitchen. While Brooke has been named a culinary mastermind by numerous media outlets, her life isn’t just about food — it’s also about family. Brooke owns three LA-area restaurants with her chef-husband read more »
-+*Whether it’s for an awards season viewing party or your little super star, these Star Cinnamon Crisps will become an instant winner at your next party! This is an easy recipe that can be baked a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. Eat them on their own or use them as an ice read more »
-+*Surprise your children with a little extra love this Valentine’s Day! We’ve compiled our favorite Valentine’s recipes, making it easy to fill your kitchen with love this Saturday. For an appetizer or snacking: Tomato Caprese Flowers Yields: 2 dozen Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) container of fresh marinated mozzarella balls 1 read more »
-+*Free of any unnecessary added sugars, homemade jams are a healthy and versatile snack. Spread this delicious Raspberry Jam on toast, crackers, or use it to fill our Heart Tarts! Print Raspberry Chia Seed Jam Serves: 1 cup Ingredients 4 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds ½ teaspoon lemon zest Honey to read more »
-+*Surprise your children this Valentine’s Day with a lunch box full of love! We’ve created some simple and healthy lunch box ideas to inspire you to create lunches beyond that delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich this month.
-+*Edible arrangements are always fun to surprise someone that you love! This floral bouquet is simple and it only take two ingredients — tomatoes and cheese. Serve them family style in a beautiful bouquet or plate them individually on your child’s plate. This is definitely a fun way to eat tomatoes! Kids Can Help: Count read more »
-+*Pizza night is always a family favorite! Last month, we shared how to turn your ordinary pizza into festive snowflakes! This time we are flouring our surface, rolling out the dough, and making heart calzones! What better way to show your family love by making hearts filled with gooey cheese and vegetables! We kept this read more »
-+*Winter days can be long and difficult to get through if there isn’t enough to do around the house. This festive fruit tree is the perfect activity to help keep children (and adults) entertained and healthy on even the dreariest of days. A completed Holiday Fruit Tree also makes the perfect host/hostess gift or it read more »
-+*Did you know that making pizzas is an educational and healthy food craft for kids of all ages? Just by making dough from scratch, kids can learn about food science — how yeast makes dough rise! They can also develop fine motor skills by simply squishing the dough around. What about nutrition? If you have read more »
-+*It’s chilly outside and making a batch of hot chocolate for your kids as an after school treat will warm them up and put a smile on their faces! This decadent recipe uses dark chocolate and milk rather than coco powder and water, creating a creamy delicious drink. The kids will probably not appreciate the read more »
-+*Looking for a special addition to your Thanksgiving feast? These adorable, tasty, little pumpkin rolls will definitely draw admiration from your guests. This recipe has a handful of steps, so get your little kitchen helpers ready to “roll.” It’s craft time with bread dough! Your Kids Can Help by: Stirring the pumpkin mixture. Measure out read more »
-+*Now that Halloween is over and it’s getting chillier outside, finding new and exciting indoor activities is becoming more and more important. When looking for new activities, don’t look past the little things. Simple hard-boiled eggs can be transformed into a budding artists’s palette or just a great way to get your children excited about eating read more »
-+*Snacks will always be a part of every child’s day whether it’s at school, home, the park, a party, or a play date. Instead of heading to the store to stock up on packaged crackers before these gatherings, try baking your own, or even have this as the activity! You will feel good about offering crackers read more »
-+*It’s the final count down to Halloween. Carnivals and school parties are filling up the days, and candy and sugary treats are everywhere to be enjoyed. Controlling the amount of sugar your child eats during Halloween is always a difficult parenting task. Kids will want to sort, trade, and eat some of their trick-or-treat candy read more »
-+*Fall is the perfect time to teach children about farm-to-table fruits and vegetables. A visit to the pumpkin patch can inspire your entire family to get creative with pumpkins. When children realize they can do more with a pumpkin than just carve it, they will be inspired to taste new autumnal recipes. Other than the teaching read more »
-+*Surprise your kids by turning their lunch into a box of ghouls this Halloween! It will only take a little bit of planning, but a lot of imagination! Start by taking their favorite type of sandwich and add eyes to instantly turn it into a monster face. Make their sides more fun to eat by creating read more »
-+*Eggs in a hole, eggs in a basket, eggs in a nest. These are all of the different names for eggs cooked with toast. Eggs are nutritiously rich in protein and are quick and easy for any meal. As Halloween approaches, creating a one-eyed monster with your kids for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, is one read more »
-+*As apples start to come into season, I am reminded how I grew up learning to make applesauce with my mom. Every Fall we would pick apples from the tree in our backyard and if it was a good harvest, we would have baskets upon baskets of apples. You can only eat so many raw read more »
-+*End summer fun with a delicious green bean salad. For a quick timesaver, use canned chickpeas and cook the green beans and quinoa one day ahead. Even the kids can help with this recipe! Kids can help by: Rinsing the chickpeas. Snapping the ends of the green beans. Whisking the lemon juice and olive oil. read more »
-+*While buying pre-made hazelnut spread is convenient, making your own allows you to know exactly what’s going into it. This Vegan Hazelnut Spread, created by Dr. Zelana Montminy, is the perfect compliment for any back-to-school snack. Not only can you dip your favorite fruits into it for a delicious chocolate-hazelnut coating, but you can also create read more »
-+*One of the keys to success is ensuring a child’s lunchbox is not only packed with food they will eat but also packed with food that provides them with nutrients that that give them the energy to make it through the day. Here are some of my tips on how to POWER UP YOUR CHILDS read more »
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