Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

I found this healthy shrimp stir fry recipe on the endless meal web site. An easy to make stir fry sauce coats the tender shrimp, sweet pineapple chunks, and my Nanny Kids’ favorite veggies. I added zucchini and green pepper to the recipe. It’s quick to make and so much better than takeout. You Will […]

Chicken, Corn, and Fresh Veggies Dip

Rather than just serving kids store bought salsa with tortilla chips after school, I made this vegetable and protein packed dip for them to enjoy. I call it a dip but it is chunkier than a dip so we had to use a spoon to serve it. You can serve this recipe with tortilla chips, […]

Healthy Trail Mix Cookies

Let the kids your care for help you make some truly healthy cookies with plenty of fiber and protein. I found this recipe on the allrecipes web site. You can use raw sugar instead of brown, spelt flour instead of whole wheat, and a mixture of 1/2 cup raisins with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips […]

Crepes for Mother’s Day Breakfast

Crepes make a fancy breakfast for Mother’s Day. Prepare the batter with the kids the day before to let the batter sit in the fridge overnight. Whisk it again really well right before making the crepes. You can make crepes in a skillet but it’s even easier using a crepe maker. You can purchase a […]

Pistachio Loaves

This is super easy recipe I found at the My Recipe Magic web site. It makes two loaves. I sprinkled a few pistachios on the top of the loaves, but the nuts are heavy so just sprinkle a few on top. If you add too many pistachios on top of the mixture it will keep […]

Pastel Rainbow Cookies for Easter

I have a Nanny Kid that loves Italian rainbow cookies. So I thought it would be fun to try to make the Rainbow Cookies found on the All Recipes web site in pastel colors with white chocolate and pastel-colored sprinkles for spring. They taste great and have the colors common for Easter celebrations. You Will […]

Fish Tacos with Slaw

I’m addicted to fish tacos and I don’t even need taco seasonings or the seasonings listed in this delicious recipe from Skinny Taste web site to enjoy these tacos. Kids love building their own tacos. I include guacamole, shredded cheese, and sour cream for the kids to layer on their tacos as well. I like […]

Christmas Tree Pizza

This easy recipe combines children’s love of both Christmas and pizza. I use store bought fresh pizza dough and pesto sauce to make it super easy and quick for the children to make their own holiday pizza. Using pesto sauce instead of tomato sauce makes for a great looking Christmas tree pizza. You Will Need: […]

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 […]