Why Nannies Should Make Apple, Sweet Potato, and Turkey Chili this Autumn

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

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 Little Ones Will Love This Beef and Broccoli Ramen 

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

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 

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

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

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 […]

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

This is a simple chicken dinner to serve to the children in your care I found on the Skinny Taste web site. For adults I add more siracha sauce. I served the chicken with white rice and steamed bok choy. But you can serve the chicken with brown rice or any other grain and vegetable […]

Pizza Rolls

Kids love pizza. Kids love to bake. So let the children in your care help you make pizza rolls. It’s super easy to make with fresh pizza dough bought at the store. Allow the little ones add the toppings, help roll the dough, and brush the garlic butter on top. Don’t use pepperoni, or replace […]

Easy Matzo Ball Soup

You don’t have to celebrate Passover to love matzo ball soup. And for those celebrating Passover, kids love help making, and eating, matzo ball soup. I found this recipe from peanutblossom.com that uses rotisserie chicken to make the recipe simple.  You Will Need: For the Matzo Balls