Skip the takeout! This Halloween, turn dinner into a deliciously spooky craft project with homemade Jack-o’-lantern pizzas! Use store bought fresh pizza dough and cut pepperoni or veggies to make Halloween dinner super easy. You can cut the dough in half for the kids to make their own personal pizzas. You Will Need: Pizza Dough1/4 […]
Root Vegetable Gratin with Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, and Beets
October 3, 2025 Leave a Comment
Autumn is the season for cozy meals, and what better way to nourish your little ones than with a vibrant Root Vegetable Gratin? Packed with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets, this dish is not only bursting with flavor but also loaded with nutrients that will fuel the children’s busy days. Be sure to let the […]
Why Nannies Should Make Apple, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Chili this Autumn
September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
This Apple, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Chili from Perchance to Cook is autumn in a bowl! Packed with fall flavors and hidden nutrition, it’s the perfect warm hug after a crisp day of leaf jumping and apple picking. It is easy for nannies to make, and even easier for picky eaters to love. Try making […]
Why Nannies Should Make Baby Stuffed Red Potatoes with Kids
September 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity that doubles as a healthy snack or a new dinner recipe for the little ones in your care? Baby stuffed red potatoes are the perfect pint-sized project for nannies and kids. They’re easy to prep, fun to fill, and just the right size for little hands to help with […]
Why Kids Love One-Skillet Cauliflower Fried Rice
September 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Who knew a single skillet and a humble head of cauliflower could win over the toughest little taste-testers? This quick, veggie-packed dish is secretly healthy, totally delicious, and so fun to eat. With scrambled eggs and a touch of delicious soy sauce, the kids won’t even realize they’re loving veggies. It doesn’t taste like rice! […]
Why Little Ones Will Love This Beef and Broccoli Ramen
September 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
If you think “ramen” just means a college kid’s midnight snack, think again. This kid-friendly twist on beef and broccoli ramen is about to become your nanny secret weapon. It’s packed with tender slices of beef, kid-approved broccoli “trees,” and slurp-worthy noodles swimming in a savory, not-too-spicy broth. The best part? It tastes like a […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
August 8, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the sun is blazing and little feet are running wild, the last thing any nanny wants is to turn on the oven. Enter the slow cooker — a low-effort, high-reward hero. Toss in some chicken, a few spices, and let the magic happen while you play with the kids. By dinner, you’ve got tender, […]
Why Every Nanny Should Make Creamy Corn Pasta this Summer
July 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
If summer had a flavor, it would be sweet corn. Juicy, golden and practically begging to be tossed into a pot of pasta. That’s why nannies everywhere should bookmark Good Housekeeping’s Creamy Corn Pasta recipe faster than a toddler can say “yummy.” It’s quick, it’s easy, and with just a few pantry staples, fresh corn, […]
Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs
June 27, 2025 Leave a Comment
Letting kids help make meals gives them a sense of pride and they are less likely to be finicky if they help prepare and choose the foods they eat. Provide them with healthy protein and vegetables choices and let them build their own shish kabobs for dinner. You Will Need: 6 Chicken Breasts, chopped into […]
Sloppy Joe Orzo
June 6, 2025 Leave a Comment
The children in my care absolutely loved this twist on sloppy joes that I found on the delish.com web site. The kids enjoy the sauce and ground beef mixture that makes sloppy joes, with the pasta shape they love the most. You Will Need: 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 1/2 lb. lean ground beefKosher […]
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