Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls

Cooking With Kids I have teen-aged boys come to the house after school to play soccer, hockey, and basketball each day. They need big snacks with a lot of sustenance to have enough energy to play their sports. That’s why I constantly search the Internet for snacks for the back of high-energy teens. Luckily the […]

Making Apple Pizza

Cooking With Kids Kids love pizza and they love dessert. Here’s a an easy recipe that combines both their love of pizza and treats but isn’t as rich as the desserts parents don’t want their nannies to serve their little ones. The kids in my care love this delicious treat and they love helping make it as well. You […]

Matzoh Ball Soup

Celebrating Passover with Children As a child my favorite Jewish holiday was Passover. On the first or second night of Passover families gather for a Seder, a ritual meal where we retell the story of Passover through stories, songs, and prayers. To start off the meal, many families enjoy matzoh ball soup, which is traditionally […]

Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Traditional Saint Patrick’s Day Recipe You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. I typically make corned beef and cabbage, Mulligan Stew, or Shepherd’s Pie to celebrate the holiday with the kids in my care. Although the children would be satisfied with just eating a green bagel on the holiday, I want to do something a little more […]

Green Eggs (and Ham!)

Wednesdays with Whitney Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd and it is National Read Across America week, which means you only have a few days left to prep for the most rhyme-tastic celebration of the year. Add a special touch to the day by making (and playing) with some green eggs. Sounds suspicious? Don’t think you’ll […]

Kids Love Easy-to-Make Ebelskivers

photo from Nordic Ware Product Review Sunday The family I work for has an ebelskiver pan and mix and I tried it out with tremendous success. So, this Product Review Sunday, I highly recommend a cast-iron ebelskiver pan, ebelskiver mix, and a fun cookbook with recipes for some delicious ebelskivers. A tradition in Danish homes, […]

What’s Your Favorite Autumn Recipe?

What Does Autumn Taste Like? Photo from amomamok When I think of autumn I think of the harvest of apples, pumpkins, cranberries, and corn. Just think of Thanksgiving dinner, and what American doesn’t love Thanksgiving? I love to cut up a red and green apples and have the kids close their eyes and have a taste […]

Irish Mulligan Stew

Cooking for Families Each year I cook corned beef, cabbage, and scones with the children I care for on St. Patrick’s Day. But this year I wanted to try a new Irish dish. This speedy stew simmers in less than an hour, is named for the Irish, and can be enjoyed all year round. Mulligan […]