My boys get slap-happy when they hear that sloppy joes (or some variation of them!) are on the menu! Sloppy joes are EASY - brown ground beef, add sauce, slop onto buns. But...that can get old, especially if sloppy joe are a regular in your family's meal rotation. I've got some fun way for you to mix it up and serve your kiddo's favorite sloppy joe meat in a different … [Read more...]
Stuffed Sloppy Joe Waffles
We love getting clever with the waffle iron...and these stuffed waffles won't disappoint! Biscuit dough plus sloppy joe meat plus a pinch of cheese = kid food heaven!!! These do take a bit of time, as you can only make 1 waffle at a time...but the experience and having the kids help will make for happy faces and happy bellies when you get to the dinner … [Read more...]
Taco Bites
I've got another great kid friendly recipe for you that has the stamp of approval from all 4 of my boys! It's a fun twist for your next "Taco Tuesday" night... Scoops tortilla chips, loaded with taco fixins, topped with cheese. Best part...if you can get a little buffet/assembly line set up...you can let the kids make their own taco bites, put them in their own row on the … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Kebabs
Cheeseburger on a stick. Yup. It works. It totally works. Make some tiny burger/meatballs...string them onto skewers with some potato wedges, onions and pickles...and wooooweeeeeee! So so so delicious...and a super bite size twist on the traditional burger. Get this one saved/pinned/printed/added to your recipe book! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Cheeseburger … [Read more...]
Chili With Cornbread Waffles
Yes, cornbread waffles! They are goooooooooooooood! And when you pile chili and cheese on top....they are greeeeeaaaaaaaat! This is a fun twist on popular chili and cornbread... See the Kid Friendly recipe for Chili With Cornbread Waffles here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Kid Friendly Recipes here! Erin’s Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these … [Read more...]
Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
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...]