This is such a cute and easy way to make and serve lasagna to children I found on the Taste of Home web site. It’s so much easier than making a typical lasagna. The muffin-sized lasagnas are the perfect size to pack in lunch boxes for the kiddos as well. You Will Need: 2 Large […]
Seared Bok Choy
June 7, 2024 Leave a Comment
Bok Choy is also known as Chinese White Cabbage. It is my favorite Chinese vegetable to use with nearly any Asian-inspired meal. I highly recommend this healthy and delicious vegetable dish rich in vitamins C, A, and K and is also packed with calcium, magnesium, and iron a mother I worked for taught me to […]
Simple Greek Salad
May 31, 2024 Leave a Comment
Getting kids to eat salad doesn’t have to be daunting when using vegetables and ingredients they already like. This simple Greek salad is an easy, quick, and healthy lunch or side dish for dinner for children and their parents. The dressing is delicious. You Will Need: 1 head romaine lettuce 1 cucumber2 Roma tomatoes1/4 red […]
Summer Fresh Corn Salad
May 24, 2024 Leave a Comment
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, […]
Lentil Salad with Tortilla Chips
May 17, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Fish in Veracruz Sauce
May 10, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
May 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Pesto Pasta with Sausage, Mushroom, Tomato
April 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Matzo Ball Soup
April 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Matzo House for Passover
April 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
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