The children in my care always enjoy trying a new fruit or vegetable. Autumn is the perfect time to try acorn squash. The children in my care loved the sweet topping on this acorn squash. This recipe makes a nice dish for a Thanksgiving celebration as well. You Will Need: 1 acorn squash1/2 cup apple […]
Root Vegetable Gratin with Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, and Beets
October 3, 2025 Leave a Comment
Autumn is the season for cozy meals, and what better way to nourish your little ones than with a vibrant Root Vegetable Gratin? Packed with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets, this dish is not only bursting with flavor but also loaded with nutrients that will fuel the children’s busy days. Be sure to let the […]
Why Kids Love One-Skillet Cauliflower Fried Rice
September 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Who knew a single skillet and a humble head of cauliflower could win over the toughest little taste-testers? This quick, veggie-packed dish is secretly healthy, totally delicious, and so fun to eat. With scrambled eggs and a touch of delicious soy sauce, the kids won’t even realize they’re loving veggies. It doesn’t taste like rice! […]
Cheesy Pesto Zoodles
April 25, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a quick vegetable dish for kids that love pesto and cheese I found on the ibreatheimhungry web site. I just used a spiralizer to make squash and zucchini noodles. To make this recipe even quicker just purchase premade Zoodles (zucchini noodles) and premade basil pesto from the store. You Will Need: 8 ounces […]
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
March 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
Here is a super fun way to serve kids macaroni and cheese. If they don’t like some of the ingredients such as paprika or hot sauce, you can leave it out of the recipe I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise3 Tbsp. butter, melted, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground […]
Seared Bok Choy
June 7, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Lentil Salad with Tortilla Chips
May 17, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Veggie Panini
February 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
I made these yummy grilled vegetable paninis for the family I work for this week. I used pesto but balsamic glaze tastes great as well. The sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead and wrapped well with plastic wrap and refrigerate. You Will Need: 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 to 3 small Japanese […]
Harvest Instant Pot Whole Cauliflower
November 17, 2023 Leave a Comment
I found this unusual, delicious, sweet and spicy, harvest-like whole cauliflower recipe on the instantpoteats web site. I skipped the breadcrumbs and broiled the glaze on the cauliflower for the last 10 minutes of cooking the vegetable. Sprinkling the vegetable with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds makes it perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any autumn […]
Asian Cucumber Salad
July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
I love trying new ways to serve veggies. The children and their parents love this Asian flavored cucumber salad. It is a light and refreshing salad to serve for yourself and others with Asian meals or as a side dish this summer. Adjust the spices to your liking. Be sure to let the kids help. […]
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