Peanut Butter and Fruit Toast

Here’s a quick and easy snack or breakfast for kids. Simply spread peanut butter or Sun Butter on multi grain toast and then lay sliced strawberries or bananas on top of the peanut butter. You Will Need: Multigrain Bread Peanut Butter or Sun Butter Strawberries and Bananas (or any fruit the kids like) What to […]

Red, White, and Blue Rainbow Cookies

With a few substitutions to traditional rainbow cookies you will have a fancy desert ready for the Fourth of July with this recipe from mysequinedlife web site. These patriotic red, white, and blue rainbow cookies are layered with raspberry preserves and topped with dark chocolate for a festive treat that will feed a crowd. You […]

The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

Kids love mac and cheese. This mac and cheese recipe from the momontimeout web site is one of the easiest and best homemade mac and cheese recipes I have found. The panko bread crumb topping creates the perfect crispy crunch and golden brown hue when this delicious homemade mac and cheese is cooked. You Will […]

Muffin-Tin Lasagnas

This is such a cute and easy way to make and serve lasagna to children I found on the Taste of Home web site. It’s so much easier than making a typical lasagna. The muffin-sized lasagnas are the perfect size to pack in lunch boxes for the kiddos as well. You Will Need: 2 Large […]

Seared Bok Choy

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

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 […]

Summer Fresh Corn Salad

Memorial Day is celebrated this weekend with families having barbecues all over America. Along with hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken this fresh grilled corn salad makes a wonderful side dish. Serve this salad anytime there is fresh corn available during the summer. You Will Need: For the Dressing ½ Cup Light, Neutral Vegetable Oil, […]

Lentil Salad with Tortilla Chips

I served this lentil salad from the Smitten Kitchen web site with tortilla chips to the children in my care and they quickly gobbled it up. The salad can also be served alone or with pita bread if you prefer. Lentils are a great way to add vegetarian protein to the kids’ diet. Lentils are […]

Fish in Veracruz Sauce

Here’s an easy one pot fish recipe I make at least twice a month for my Nanny Family using wild flounder. My Mom Boss found the recipe on the Real Plans app. The kids gobble up the tender flounder quickly and always ask for more. I typically serve it with rice. You Will Need: 2 […]

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

I am excited to share this recipe my employers asked me to make for them this week. The ingredients and flavors are fresh and healthy. The children loved helping make the orzo salad because they kept snacking on the feta cheese and tomatoes as we prepared the yummy dish. You Will Need: 1 cup orzo […]