There is nothing better than hot bowl of soup to serve little tummies on a cold winter evening. The children in my care loved this instant pot potato soup I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2″ pieces1 large yellow onion, finely chopped1/4 c. all-purpose flour2 cloves […]
Savory Scallion Pancakes
For Chinese New Year I love making my Nanny Kids this super easy scallion pancake recipe to be served with dinner or snacks like a flat bread. My former Mom Boss gave me this recipe from her mother’s recipe box. I assure you your family and your Nanny Family will love these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside flatbreads […]
Tomato and Orzo Soup
I make this tomato and orzo soup for my Nanny Family often on cold winter nights. I don’t add croutons like the recipe calls for but I do often serve the soup to the children with a grilled cheese sandwich. You Will Need: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups yellow onions (about 2 onions), diced […]
Vegan White Bean Chili
This is a vegan recipe that carnivores will love as well. Of course you can substitute vegan sour cream and cream cheese with dairy versions for the members of the family aren’t vegan. I don’t use jalapeños when making this chili for children and I don’t add radishes for children that don’t like them. I […]
Homemade Ramen Bowls
All the children I have cared for the past three decades love ramen noodles. So I started the new year off right for the kids in my care by making their favorite dinners. The parents I work for found this easy homemade ramen recipe at the killingthyme website. I hope the children in your care […]
New Year’s Eve Cheesecake
I wanted to make a clock face on this cheesecake for a New Year’s Eve Party. But I’m not the best at piping frosting or decorating cakes. So, I simply bought the candy 2025 and hour and minute hands at a local craft store. Using a stand mixer makes this an easy cheesecake has a […]
Thanksgiving Meatballs
This is a super simple meatball recipe that has the familiar taste and smell of the typical Thanksgiving meal. They are so easy to make. Be sure to serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Do not over bake to keep from being dry. You Will Need: 2 Pounds Ground Turkey 1 (120 g) […]
Easy Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Orange Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite and easiest recipes to serve for Thanksgiving. I’ve made several variations of cranberry sauce including one of my former Nanny Family’s recipe of bourbon cranberry sauce, but this recipe found on the sallybakingaddiction web site might be my favorite. You Will Need: 12 ounce bag cranberries, rinsed3/4 cup […]