The children I care for had a blast making challah for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) this week. Challah is a wonderful sweet bread the children a joy at most Jewish holiday celebrations. This recipe is from my Mom Boss’s recipe book. Always allow the children to help when baking bread. You Will Need: […]
Samin Nosrat’s Buttermilk Marinated Chicken
September 27, 2024 Leave a Comment
The family I work for introduced me to this absolutely amazing and easy chicken recipe from Samin Norat’s At the Kitchen Table web site that would make a great main dish for upcoming Rosh Hashanah celebration. The skin of the chicken always turns out golden and crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. If […]
Charred Eggplant and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
August 30, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is such a yummy and healthy pasta dish my entire Nanny Family loved from the Smitten Kitchen. I typically don’t like walnuts but absolutely loved the toasted heart healthy walnut pesto in this recipe. Toasting the walnuts makes all the difference and I will be making this eggplant walnut pesto pasta salad over and […]
Berry Yogurt Smoothie
August 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a refreshing snack on a hot day for kids. I simply use Greek yogurt and frozen berries to make this easy, high protein snack for kids. Use any yogurt and frozen fruit the kids like. You Will Need: 2 Cups Vanilla Greek Yogurt2 Cups Frozen BerriesSplash of Milk (optional) What to Do: 1. […]
One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Farfalle with Parmesan
July 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children in my care loved help making this simple, one-pot dinner recipe from the Eating Well web site. They kept singing this is a “winner dinner” and we will be making many times again. We added a little more fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, but I recommend doing so sparingly as the lemon […]
Best Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
July 12, 2024 1 Comment
These are the best Italian spaghetti and meatballs in homemade marinara sauce. These juicy Italian meatballs are so tender and big from the Natasha’s Kitchen web site. Be sure to let the kids help gather the ingredients, mix the ingredients, and scoop the meatballs with an ice cream scoop. You Will Need: For Meatballs 3 […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Dark Chocolate Pretzels
March 15, 2024 Leave a Comment
Children love celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and making treats for the holiday! You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for these Saint Patrick’s Day treats if you prefer. For the best results, use the highest quality of chocolate chips. You Will Need: 2 Bags Dark Chocolate Chips1 Bag Twisted Pretzels […]
Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread
March 8, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a crusty, buttery, and full of flavor Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread perfect to make for Saint Patrick’s Day that I found on the kitchentreaty web site. This Irish Soda Bread might not be the most traditional version of Irish Soda Bread ever created, but it is quite possibly the most delicious! You […]
Yaki Udon
March 1, 2024 Leave a Comment
Here’s a delicious and easy Japanese stir fried udon noodle recipe ready in 20 minutes that my Nanny Kids love! I found this recipe on the drivemehungry web site. Stir fried udon noodles with a savory 5 ingredient yaki udon noodle sauce. You can use ground turkey, pork, or Beyond Beef instead of beef if […]
Veggie Panini
February 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
I made these yummy grilled vegetable paninis for the family I work for this week. I used pesto but balsamic glaze tastes great as well. The sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead and wrapped well with plastic wrap and refrigerate. You Will Need: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 to 3 small Japanese […]
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