Snack Recipes

Thanksgiving is coming up and I’m not sure the holiday dinner table is complete without some sort of cranberry recipe dish! Yes, cranberries are the fruit of Thanksgiving. The great thing about this versatile fruit is that you just don’t have to serve it by itself as just the standard “cranberry side dish”. Nope, there …

Ah, Halloween! All the fun of fall (apple cider, pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, crisp weather) plus jack-o-lanterns, decorating, dressing up, getting scared silly, and, of course, trick-or-treating. So much fun, but so. much. candy. What do you with all your kids’ candy? They eat some, and obviously you eat some. I mean, wandering around following …

Kids eat at school, right? Then why do they come home like they haven’t seen a speck of food in days?! Something must happen on that bus ride home. For your sake and theirs, an after school snack needs to be three things (in my opinion, anyway) – fast, simple, and healthy. Sure, scarfing down …

This roasted red potatoes recipe is super easy to put together. Coat your potatoes in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, bake to a golden brown and you have yourself a perfect family-friendly side dish. Looking for an easy side dish for your next family dinner? I love to switch things up from one of our …

Have you ever made Edamame Hummus? My oldest son is 3 years old and like most 3 year olds, can be quite selective with the things he eats. I won’t say he’s a “picky” eater because he usually eats pretty well but he has his moments. And like most kids, veggies aren’t usually at the …

Cross my heart, I am more hungry as a nursing mom than when I’m pregnant. It’s like my body NEEDS fuel to produce breast milk and nourish my baby. And, since, I finally have the belly space to eat a full meal, I do … often. Three meals a day, plus multiple snacks. And that’s …

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer to serve this holiday or on football Sunday, we have just the one! These Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs are the best! Bacon + tater tots + cheese = AMAZING! These bite size, bacon snacks are easy to make and will probably be eaten faster than you …

Ya’ll I have a recipe winner for you – peanut butter banana oat mini muffins! My children have all inherited my sweet tooth and thus I am constantly bombarded with the question, “May I have a dessert? Just a small one? A tiiiiiiiiiiny treat?” It happens after breakfast, before lunch, and as I tuck them …

What better way to get the little ones excited about Thanksgiving than by doing some fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids together?! Some can serve as décor, some will make great place settings at your table, but the best ones you can all eat together! 😉 Rice Krispie Turkeys- Alegoo Kids will love constructing turkeys out …

Come October I pull out my arsenal of favorite pumpkin recipes. My kids and I all ADORE pumpkin treats so the fall is easily one of our favorite times of year. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin cookies, we love it all. Amidst our annual staples I usually try to mix in a new recipe or …

I know when I think healthy food, I think grilled or baked chicken breast with steamed vegetables for every meal and it’s kind of scary. However, I’ve got a bunch of friends currently passing around Whole30 recipes, and I was completely surprised to learn just how much fun you can have with healthy food. Check …

I don’t know about your kids, but right now, it feels like my daughter is constantly eating. She’s like a Hobbit, needing breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper—and heck, why not throw in fourth meal, too! I can only assume that it’s a combination of all the fun outdoor play she’s …