Posts Tagged ‘recipes for kids’

10 Brunch Art Recipes
Brunch is one of the most fun meals to plan, so add a little pizzazz and make it really fabulous! Go ahead, play with your food when you try these clever recipes that will turn your next brunch into a masterpiece of art!   1. Somewhere Over the Rainbow This fun, vibrant breakfast by Meet the Dubiens is incredibly easy but super impressive. Simply arrange cut-up fruit into a rainbow, add a sunshiny egg and cloud bread or toast, and... Read More
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Animal-themed foods make back-to-school time fun! When August starts drawing to a close, kids may get anxious at the thought of heading back to school. So put a little pep in their steps with animal-themed lunches, dinners and after-school snacks! To see recipes, click on title or photo. 1. Panda Bread Any old sandwich can go from a disappointing "aww" to a pumped up "AWWW!" when it's made with Panda Bread. Basic white bread becomes a r... Read More
5 Breads Your Kids Knead
Bread as art? As a playtime activity? As a cute little animal? Round up the kids cuz it's time to play with bread! Bread's not one of those foods that you have to trick your kids into eating, like broccoli or Brussel sprouts. On the whole, I would say that most kids love bread -- but that doesn't mean you still can't have a little fun with it! At one of our favorite Italian restaurants, each child is given a small plate of bread dough to mold... Read More
Mini Burger Cookies
Hold the onions and turn off the grill! These Mini Burger Cookies look like the real deal, but they're actually a sweet, tiny,  fun dessert. These adorable Mini Burger Cookies will surely have your kids doing a double take. I spotted these Mini Burger Cookies over at Six Sisters’ Stuff and knew I had to try them out with my own family. As a rule of thumb with any treat that I have my kids help me with, I try to make sure I have all the ing... Read More
Wing-It Wednesday: Taco Pasta
Wing-It Wednesday features super simp recipes for weeknight, work-night eats. No take out. No delivery. No drive-thru. Quick yums right at home between your day job and evening fun. Lately it's been an all out drag down fight to get my kids to eat dinner. Whining, tantrums, and requests for only mac n’ cheese for every meal. (I swear they think it’s one of the food groups.) I gave up. I told my husband, "Forget it. I think I'm boycotting... Read More

Tablespoon Q&A

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I have the same problem that most moms have ... picky eaters! I try so hard to make things my toddler likes but I can't anymore. If it's not a hotdog, he isn't eating it! He won't even sit at the dinner table! Do you have some meal ideas for picky eaters? - Shannon Southworth Dear Shannon, picky eaters can be so frustrating! Don't worry though! This won't go on forever. It's hard to suggest meal ideas since p... Read More