I just love it when I buy too many bananas at the store and they get ripe before we have the chance to eat them. I really do! It gives me the excuse to bake one of my favorite yummy things to eat...banana bread! I make this easy recipe into muffins so that I can easily freeze the leftovers and take them out one at a time anytime we need a quick snack or breakfast on the go. Banana Muffins Recipe Makes 18 muffins or 1 loaf of banana ...
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Top Pop (Homemade Popsicle) Recipes and Tools
The temperature is heating up outside and kids and grownups alike will enjoy cooling down with homemade popsicles! I remember my mom making ice pops for us kids all the time when I was little, and think it's about time to start making memories and healthy treats with my own children! Making your own ice pops has a lot of benefits. You'll save money (always a top priority for me!), know exactly what goes into your frozen treats (choose organic ...
{Recipe} Vanilla Rich Chip Cake ~ McCormick Look Book Blog Tour
Springtime is here and I don’t know about you, but I have been enjoying the warm spring days, colorful new flowers, and greener grass. It’s definitely a breath of fresh air after a long, cold winter. I love spring and all it brings, including the opportunity to try new recipes in the kitchen. McCormick has a Look Book of spring-themed recipes that will inspire cooks of all levels to create the perfect springtime meal for family and friends. ...
{Recipe} Quick and Easy Asparagus
I received a bunch of fresh green asparagus and wasn't quite sure what to do with it! It's not a vegetable I normally serve, although I do like to eat it. I love all vegetables, though. My kids are a bit more picky than I am - but I'm on a mission to expand my family's vegetable horizons. Here's a quick and easy asparagus recipe that we recently enjoyed. I cut the baked asparagus into bite-sized pieces for the kids and they thought they ...
Celebrate National PB&J Day ~ Top 5 Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes
Americans eat enough peanut butter in one year to make more than TEN BILLION peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!! Celebrate National PB&J Day on April 2 with one of these creative twists on the classic Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich recipe. My personal favorite is the Grilled Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich – it’s so easy and delicious, you should try it! Peanut Butter and Jelly Sushi Rolls View the complete PB & J Sushi Rolls ...
Udi-Tella Sandwich Recipe ~ Nutella Banana Sandwich
I am always looking for new ways to feed my children healthy foods. I also like to find meals that are quick and easy to prepare, especially during the day. My boys don't have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions, so I have never had to worry too much about what goes into their foods. Of course, I try to keep things simple and wholesome. But when Udi's Gluten Free asked me to make a gluten-free recipe that was so good you wouldn't ...
Leap Year ~ Frog Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies Roundup
Leap Year comes around every four years and means that one calendar day, called Leap Day, will be added on at the end of February. Leap Day is not really a holiday per se, but getting a whole extra day tacked on to your year is definitely something that deserves a little celebration, right? Frogs love to leap, which is why froggy cakes, cupcakes and cookies are the perfect party food on February 29th. I've rounded up some of my favorite ideas ...
{Recipe for an Easy Lunch} Turkey Club Roll Ups
These easy Turkey Club Roll Ups are the new favorite lunch at my house. Tortilla wraps are a nice change from regular sliced bread sandwiches. Even my kids agree! They love it when I slice the roll ups into 2-inch-long pieces, which also happens to be the perfect size for serving as a side dish at a baby shower or other party get together. How to Make Easy Turkey Club Roll Ups You'll need: Tortilla Wraps Lettuce Tomato (thinly ...
Fun Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas For Kids (Mostly Healthy!)
Valentine's Day breakfast can become a fun festival of pink, red and hearts that are sure to get your little ones excited for the most important meal of the day. All you need are a few well-placed strawberries along with the assistance of a heart-shaped cookie cutter - and the sky is the limit! Need inspiration? Check out this roundup of Valentine's Day breakfast ideas for kids (bonus: they are mostly healthy recipes!). Turn regular white ...
