And........... we have a new favorite after school snack. The first time I made this, the boys were super confused as to why I had 2 pots (the double boiler) sitting together on the stove. I've used them many times before, but they never noticed until now. We had a quick little science lesson about the double boiler, how it worked and why the chocolate needed to be melted … [Read more...]
Berry Yogurt Bark
Yes, it's fall and we're moving into winter. And this is definitely more of a summer/hot weather snack...but I couldn't not share it in this series. My boys love frozen fruit...they often nosh on frozen mango, love to drop frozen blueberries into piping hot bowl of oatmeal, and have already learned the proper frozen fruit to fresh fruit ratio to make the best and smoothest … [Read more...]
Crunchy Peanut Butter Rollups
Easiest afternoon snack ever!!! And perfect for busy little people - carbs, protein, crunch-idy crunch munch! Totally loving these great rollups...and I know you will to! Crunchy Peanut Butter Rollups The perfect sweet and crunchy snack! 1/2 cup peanut butter2 Tbsp honey1 tsp ground cinnamon4 whole wheat tortillas1/4 cup granola (or make your own … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Oven Tacos
TACOS. Next time Taco Tuesday rolls around at your house, you should make them in the oven! Hard shells, nestled nice and snug into a small baking dish. Taco meat plus a load of cheese ---- happy bellies and happy smiles! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Beef and Bean Oven Tacos here! Erin's Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Eat your heart out hamburger helper...this homemade version is so simple! And so much tastier!!! I adore making skillet meals like this one. If you've never made a skillet dinner, I highly recommend starting with this one. It goes like this... Brown the ground beef. Mix in some tomato sauce. Add liquid (broth or water) - broth gives a deeper flavor and tastier … [Read more...]
Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Kinda wanna reach through the screen for a bite, dontcha??? I do!!! You MUST add these to your meal plan. Soon. Click below to get this printed... See the Kid Friendly recipe for Baked BBQ Chicken Sandwiches here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Kid Friendly Recipes here! Erin’s Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton 24 … [Read more...]
Breakfast Biscuit Calzones
It's not a breakfast taco. It's not a breakfast pizza. It's a breakfast calzone!!! Everyone's favorite bacon & eggs breakfast...wrapped in biscuit with melty cheese in the middle. Swooooon. Also, these babies are freezer friendly (details below!) These guys are gaining in popularity over breakfast tacos at our house. Hope your little people love them as much as … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Pizza Bagels
I've got another pizza recipe for you....this time on bagels. Ridiculously simple and fun way to have pizza on the table in....5 minutes or less...BOOM. Add whatever toppings your kiddos love and you've got a simple dinner, tucked away in your back pocket for when you need it! (Also, great to make on English muffins!) See the Kid Friendly recipe for Pepperoni Pizza … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Pizza Muffins
These babies are ALL.THE.RAGE. around my house lately. Like kids begging for them...for dinner...for snacks...for lunchboxes! All. The. Rage. And they are super simple to make - I'm still teaching the boys how to make them. I think after 1 or 2 more batches, the older 2 could make these on their own! (wahooooooo for working myself outta the job ;) ) Highly … [Read more...]
BBQ Meatball Sliders
Love this great - bite sized - kiddo food right here! Delicious homemade meatballs, coated in BBQ sauce. (Like, literally...you bake the BBQ sauce right onto the meatballs and it coats/glazes them.) Add a quarter slice of cheese and slap them onto slider buns and you've got tiny little burgers, perfect for kid sized mouths and appetites! (I bake these meatballs...deets in … [Read more...]