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 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! […]
Cheesy Pesto Zoodles
April 25, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a quick vegetable dish for kids that love pesto and cheese I found on the ibreatheimhungry web site. I just used a spiralizer to make squash and zucchini noodles. To make this recipe even quicker just purchase premade Zoodles (zucchini noodles) and premade basil pesto from the store. You Will Need: 8 ounces […]
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
March 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
Here is a super fun way to serve kids macaroni and cheese. If they don’t like some of the ingredients such as paprika or hot sauce, you can leave it out of the recipe I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise3 Tbsp. butter, melted, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harvest Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower
November 17, 2023 Leave a Comment
I found this unusual, delicious, sweet and spicy, harvest-like whole cauliflower recipe on the instantpoteats web site. I skipped the breadcrumbs and broiled the glaze on the cauliflower for the last 10 minutes of cooking the vegetable. Sprinkling the vegetable with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds makes it perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any autumn […]
Vegan “Chicken” Stir Fry
August 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is a delicious Vegan Teriyaki “Chicken” Stir-Fry that’s meat-free, plant-based, and made with tofu and vegetables. Start with a frozen block of tofu. Freezing the tofu will yield a much chewier texture. Additionally, you’ll be able to get more of the water out of the tofu. This is an easy and healthy dish to […]
Asian Cucumber Salad
July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
I love trying new ways to serve veggies. The children and their parents love this Asian flavored cucumber salad. It is a light and refreshing salad to serve for yourself and others with Asian meals or as a side dish this summer. Adjust the spices to your liking. Be sure to let the kids help. […]
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