Easy Peasy Baby FoodMaking baby food is a great way to save money and have confidence in what your baby is eating. 6-8 months+ Ingredients: Summer Squash, Peas and Carrots Step 1: Combine fresh or frozen peas, summer squash and chopped carrots. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup of...
Frozen Banana BitesFrozen bananas are a fun treat. Cutting up the banana into little pops is an alternative that the kids can eat on the go, and with less mess.
Chef Aaron's Recipe: Baked Chicken NuggetsThis healthy, fun and tasty recipe is a snap to prepare, and your children will love helping out and learning alongside you. Tip: Using kosher salt versus iodine salt allows you to use a smaller amount and doesn't contain...
Hasselback Chili-lime AvocadosCreate culinary artwork from an avocado! The perfect summer snack that tastes as good as it looks. Ingredients: 1 firm ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 1 medium plum tomato, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon...
Flavored Ice Cubes - Make Drinking Water FunYou can infuse water with fruit and herbs by creating flavorful ice that provides antioxidants without the sugar. All you need is an ice tray and some fruit! Make this summer cooler with a healthy way to encourage drinking...
Make Your Own Homemade Bread — No Kneading!This excellent homemade bread recipe requires no kneading! (That’s because of a slow, 12–18 hour yeast rise — be sure to start it the night before you want to serve it.) Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery in New York created...
No-Bake Whole Grain Chewy BarsA fun snack is especially satisfying, and sharing it with friends and neighbors makes it even more fun to eat. For this potluck party dish, everyone brings something to contribute — and everyone helps make it!No-Bake Whole Grain Chewy...
“Bring a Can” ChiliWith cooler weather, a hearty dish is especially satisfying, and sharing it with friends and neighbors makes it even more fun to eat. For this potluck dish, everyone brings a can of something to contribute to main dish—and help make it! To serve 4-5...
Recipes for Giving!Make these edible gifts with your child this holiday season! Ask him or her to help with measuring, pouring and mixing. Colorful Hearty Soup Mix in a Jar You’ll need: 1 cup small dried red beans ½ cup dried lentils (any color) ¼ cup dried split peas...
Getting Jiggly with Fruit Juice JigglersIf you want to get the kids involved in the kitchen this is a great place to start. Just mixing and pouring – with the big fun finale of cutting out jiggly shapes and eating them!Ingredients:1 cup cold grape juice3 cups grape...
