As parents we want our children to be as healthy as possible and we strive to be good examples to them in our food and exercise choices but it can still be tough to encourage them to eat foods that are good for them. It is surprisingly easy to find ways to Increase Super Foods in Your Child’s Diet. Many of the common “super foods” are things easy to adapt and fit into meals … [Read more...]
Easy, Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag Recipe
Simple and Delicious Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag Recipe This Is The Easiest Way To Make Ice Cream at Home and it's a Fun Time for the Whole Family It's just takes a few ingredients, and a whole lotta shaking to make this easy, homemade ice cream in a bag. And hey - if your homemade ice cream in a bag making party turns into a dance party - well, FUNNNNN! My … [Read more...]
Maple Roasted Peaches
So the last dessert I shared was on the complete opposite end of the dessert calorie spectrum. (Grilled Doughnut Strawberry Shortcakes.) Take a moment to go and drool. And if you're in the market for something sweet, delicious and not so high in calories, to end your summer meal, look no further. I feel like this recipe is somewhat oxymoronic...as who wants to heat up … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Sunday was National Ice-Cream Day and we decided to celebrate with homemade ice-cream sundaes at home. Unfortunately, I forgot to check on our sundae supplies before I made the announcement. I thought I had a jar of my homemade hot fudge sauce in the fridge. When I pulled out the empty jar my husband and kids confessed to sneaking spoonfuls of it. When I went to the pantry to … [Read more...]
Grilled Doughnuts Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe is exactly why I love what I do...I get to try all kinds of new things...the other night, it was Grilled Doughnuts. Used as the "shortcake" in strawberry shortcake. I shared with some friends that I was grilling doughnuts, and the response was "SHUT UP. That is not right." (I think she was a little jealous!) I don't make dessert all that often. When I do, it's … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy ‘Baked’ Apple Recipe
My five kiddos love all types of fresh fruit and that makes me very happy, but sometimes we get a little bored and want to spice it up a little. This method of "baking" apples in the microwave is super fast and easy, it only takes a few ingredients and you can make as much or as little as you like. We also have a favorite restaurant that serves "fried apples" and when the … [Read more...]
Very, Berry, Berries: The Ultimate Berry Recipe RoundUp
It's berry season everywhere. Which means prices are low, low, low. And you should be adding them to your grocery list to take advantage of the savings. This is a great time to stock up your freezer with berries too. Make desserts, salads and other yummy recipes with the fresh berries, and store the extras in your freezer to use later for smoothies and baking! (And who … [Read more...]
Grilled Banana Splits
(Turns out, it's SUPER RIDICULOUSLY HARD to photograph ice cream on smoking hot banana slices!) That's right y'all...bananas grilled, then split-ified and topp-ified. Well, technically they are split then grilled...but I thought Split Grilled Bananas wouldn't sit right. So we have Grilled Banana Splits. Here's how it works. Split the banana down the middle, … [Read more...]
No Bake Cookie Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is a great, cold treat for times you are craving something sweet! It is rich and chocolate-y with no added sweeteners. Full of good for you ingredients like cocoa powder, bananas, peanut butter and milk! No Bake Cookie Smoothie This healthy smoothie is a great, cold treat for times you are craving something sweet! 1 frozen banana … [Read more...]
Mango Smoothie
It is a chilly 19 degree day here and the whole family is ready for spring! I pulled out my blender to make this tropical mango smoothie to help us beat the winter blues. It may not be a 80 degree day but it helped lift our spirits. Mango Smoothie I pulled out my blender to make this tropical mango smoothie to help us beat the winter blues. 1 1/2 cups … [Read more...]