Grilled cheese is a timeless comfort food that’s perfect for busy nanny days. It’s been my go-to side to soup all winter long for my Nanny Kids. Grilled cheese sandwiches are quick to make, kid-approved, and endlessly customizable by adding a protein like an egg, sliced turkey, beans, or bacon or a veggie like tomato […]
Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
January 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turkey stuffed bell peppers look colorful, taste comforting, and quietly deliver protein, brown or wild rice, and veggies in every bite. The children in my care absolutely love this basic turkey stuffed bell pepper recipe from Cooking for My Soul web site, except I stuff an entire bell pepper per serving instead of cutting the […]
Lasagna Soup
January 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
One of the fastest ways to a child’s heart is through a warm bowl of something comforting and lasagna soup does exactly that. This cozy twist on a classic favorite feels special without being fussy, and kids love the creamy ricotta “dumplings” that melt into the broth. For nannies, it’s a simple winter meal that […]
Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes
January 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
It’s cold and snowy outside where I work and live and nothing warms the house and little tummies of the kids in my care as much as a warm beef stew. I adjusted this easy stew recipe I found on the Delish web site to serve on top of mashed potatoes rather than adding baby […]
Minestrone Soup and Grilled Cheese
December 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Winter nights call for cozy wins and nothing wins kids over faster than a warm bowl of minestrone soup paired with a golden, melty grilled cheese sandwich. It’s colorful, healthy, dunkable, and comforting in all the right ways. When you serve this combo, you’re not just making food; you’re making a winter favorite the children […]
Pavlova Christmas Wreath Dessert
December 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
If Santa ever needed a break from cookies, he’d definitely choose a pavlova Christmas wreath and the kids you care for will, too. Light as a snowflake, colorful as the Xmas tree, and sweeter than a holiday morning, this dessert is basically Christmas magic you can eat. It’s the one treat that gets little elves […]
Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
December 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
This week I made this super simple cranberry upside-down cake with the children in my care. The kids love cranberries and it makes a nice holiday dessert! Be sure to turn down the oven to 325 degrees F degrees after putting the cake in the oven so the cranberries and caramel sauce don’t burn. Flip the […]
Day After Thanksgiving Leftover Sweet Potatoes
November 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the post-feast fog settles and the fridge is bursting, stuffed sweet potatoes rescue both your sanity and your leftovers. It’s like giving Thanksgiving a second chance, without the mountain of dishes. Because the kids want something fun, you want something easy, and the fridge wants its space back — stuffed sweet potatoes are the […]
Kids Love Pumpkin Soup
November 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the air turns crisp and the leaves are golden, there’s no cozier kitchen magic than turning a pumpkin into a pot of creamy, kid-approved comfort. Pumpkin soup is a warm hug in a bowl, a sneaky way to serve veggies, and the perfect recipe for little hands to help measure, stir, and taste. This […]
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