Roasted Rainbow Easter Carrots
April 2025
Baby carrots are certainly a kid’s favorite – sweet and small-hands friendly as a snack food.
Cookin' With The Kids
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Healthy Apple Pie Pop Tarts Made with Egg Roll Wrappers
Read nowFebruary 2025
Let’s start where far too many kids start their day— with a couple of apple Pop-Tarts and off to school. -
Simple Sides: Sugarless Apple Crumble on the Barbie!
August 2024Read now
Last month, this blog offered an alternative to the sugary firepit treat, S’mores, with a much healthier grilled fruit sundae. -
Simple Sides: Savory Summer Melon Stacks
June 2024Read now
It's summertime “and the livin’ is easy” or at least should not be spent in the kitchen, especially on a warm, sunny day with no school to attend. -
A Berry Good Cheesecake for Mom
May 2024Read now
Mother’s Day is always a great opportunity for kids with some experience helping mom out with meals, to fly solo in the kitchen or at least not under mom’s supervision. -
Simple Sides: Pixie Broccoli
March 2024Read now
Here's a recipe that celebrates the beginning of Ojai Pixie tangerine season while at the same time providing a tasty solution for a child who has trouble eating his or her veggies. -
Simple Sides: Apple, Ham ‘n Cheese Quesadillas!
October 2023Read now
The quesadilla is one of the simplest of all dishes— still, there must be a first time for everything! -
Simple Sides: Grilled Plantains & Sweet Potatoes
July 2023Read now
It’s July, aka grilling season! So, I ordered one of Melissa’s Grilling Baskets to use as the primary ingredient source for this month’s recipe on my own BBQ. -
Simple Sides: Tropical Fruit Quencher
June 2023Read now
It’s summertime, so the cookin’ should be easy! Like hardly any cooking at all, though the whole family can help prep this tropical fruit delight that could be a refreshing afternoon snack on a hot summer day or a healthy dessert paired with something sizzling on the barbie!
