Easy Beef and Broccoli

This is the BEST and EASIEST beef and broccoli recipe that can be made in 15 minutes from start to finish. It is quicker, cheaper, and healthier than take-out! I found the recipe on the Damn Delicious web site. You Will Need: 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons rice […]

Parmesan Crisps

The children in my care loves parmesan cheese. She loved it on pasta, sandwiches, soups, and salads. These parmesan crisps make an amazing appetizer or snack but my Nanny Kids love them on top of their soups and salads. You will Need: 1 cup to 2 cups of shredded Parmesan cheese What to Do: 1. […]

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

This sweet and sour shrimp recipe I found at the recipe critic web site can be made in one pan and delivers protein, vegetables, and fruit all in one dish. Choose 16/20 size shrimp, which means that there are 16 to 20 shrimp per pound. This size provides about a two-bite shrimp that won’t quickly […]

Lemony Orzo Salad

I am always afraid that mayonnaise-based summer pasta and potato salads will spoil when left out during summer barbecues. After taking a Food Safety course at the Nanny Institute I probably won’t be using mayonnaise for picnics and school lunches ever again. So, I tried to make an olive oil based summer salad instead. Here […]

Pesto Cheese Melt Sandwiches

Children love helping make meals. If you care for a finicky eater it helps to include them in making their meals. They will eat what they prepare themselves. An 8-year-old I care for made these open faced sandwiches for her entire family. Use your favorite vegetables and cheese — whatever the members of your Nanny […]

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

This is a delicious recipe for vegetarians and carnivores alike that I found at the afamilyfeast web site. There is so much filling that I use more large zucchinis than the original recipe or freeze the additional filling to use at a later date. You can easily double and triple the recipe if making for […]

Pork Chops with Peach Sauce

It’s peach season in my neck of the woods and the local farmers market has the best peaches of the year. I found this one-pan dish that’s sure to impress at the My Recipes web site. The homemade bourbon-peach sauce perfectly complements the pan-seared pork chops. You Will Need: 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork […]

Baked Lemon Pasta

Cooking for Kids This is a simple, creamy, and delicious pasta dish. Be sure to use plenty of lemon zest. I always add more than listed in the recipe. It’s great as a side dish or as the main dish served with a salad and a piece of crusty bread. You Will Need: 1 pound […]

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

I found this easy baked chicken recipe on the fitdiary.net web site. Its a delicious, quick dinner recipe that is healthy and flavorful. The children I care for really enjoy this recipe. You Will Need: 10 Chicken Drumsticks1 Medium Onion, Sliced2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Crushed1 Tablespoon Olive Oil2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce1 Teaspoon Paprika1 Teaspoon […]

Broccoli, Carrot, Cabbage and Apple Salad

It’s a challenge getting many children to eat vegetables. But I only added fruits and vegetables that the children in my care like to this salad and the children gobbled it up. The key is to offer small amounts of new vegetable dishes with other foods the children like without forcing them to eat new […]