Memorial Day is celebrated this weekend with families having barbecues all over America. Along with hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken this fresh grilled corn salad makes a wonderful side dish. Serve this salad anytime there is fresh corn available during the summer. You Will Need: For the Dressing ½ Cup Light, Neutral Vegetable Oil, […]
I served this lentil salad from the Smitten Kitchen web site with tortilla chips to the children in my care and they quickly gobbled it up. The salad can also be served alone or with pita bread if you prefer. Lentils are a great way to add vegetarian protein to the kids’ diet. Lentils are […]
Here’s an easy one pot fish recipe I make at least twice a month for my Nanny Family using wild flounder. My Mom Boss found the recipe on the Real Plans app. The kids gobble up the tender flounder quickly and always ask for more. I typically serve it with rice. You Will Need: 2 […]
I am excited to share this recipe my employers asked me to make for them this week. The ingredients and flavors are fresh and healthy. The children loved helping make the orzo salad because they kept snacking on the feta cheese and tomatoes as we prepared the yummy dish. You Will Need: 1 cup orzo […]
If the children in your care love pasta, they are sure to love this easy recipe. My Mom Boss found the recipe on the Real Plans app and the kids love it! I simply bought ground sweet sausage and a premade jar of pesto to make the yummy dinner. Leftovers make a great school lunch […]
You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy matzo ball soup. To start off the Passover meal, many families enjoy matzo ball soup. It is traditionally a chicken and vegetable soup with dumplings made out of matzo meal (or ground matzo) and is usually one the kids’ favorite part of the dinner. I add shredded […]
Work with the children to make a house out of matzo and other Kosher edible treats and materials. I found this idea on the Martha Stewart web site but allowed the children to use kosher candies, chocolate covered matzoh, and macarons to decorate their Passover house. It is so fun to do and although not […]
This lentil Dahl recipe given to me by my Mom Boss. It is made in one pot in 30 minutes. I use this vegetable chopper to make the prep quicker and a rice cooker to make the rice easy too. It’s rich and creamy, made with budget-friendly ingredients, and packed with plant protein and fiber. […]
This is a healthy Indian meal found on NomNomPaleo.com that’s delicious served simply over basmati rice. This is a dairy free version of saag which usually uses heavy cream to create the creamy spinach mixture. My Nanny Family loved it and using a pressure cooker makes it fast and easy. You Will Need: 1 onion […]
These Pastel Rainbow Cookies were such a big hit with the kids in my care last Easter that I made them again this year. I found the recipe on the All Recipes web site and I just changed the recipe to pastel colors using white chocolate and pastel-colored sprinkles for spring. They taste great and […]
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