Who wouldn’t love to wake up to some delicious pink waffles for Valentine’s Day? For over 15 years I have been making this strawberry waffle recipe a former Mom Boss gave to me for Valentine’s Day. The kids will absolutely love these sweet, pink waffles anytime during the year. They are easy to make. You […]
Valentine’s Heart-Shaped Pizza
Share the children’s love of pizza and Valentine’s Day by making this adorable homemade heart-shaped pizza. I just buy a pre-made fresh pizza dough at the store but you can make the dough yourself with the kids from scratch. If the little ones in your care like pepperoni, you can cut the pepperoni into little hearts […]
Instant Pot Potato Soup
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 […]