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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Simple Sides: The Strawberry
Read nowMarch 2026
Firstly, the most accepted theory is that "strawberry" is a corruption of the ancient English word "strewberry," referring to the way the strawberry plant spreads runners that appear to be "strewn" or scattered across the ground. -
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.
