I used to make muffins often, but these days I really don't. Â While I was eating gluten-free, I just didn't get into trying to perfect the gluten-free muffin. Â (Although I did try a few versions of this recipe, and it was fabulous.) Â I guess I just got out of the habit after that. When Meghan ...
Kid Friendly Recipes
Snack attack! Healthy snacks for growing kids
There are times when Meghan will go through a phase of barely eating anything at all. Â I wonder how she still has boundless energy when she's eating like a bird. Â The last few weeks, it's been the exact opposite of that. Â Her appetite is voracious and she eats and eats and eats. I think we've ...
Coconut-lime roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are a staple around here. Â Whether we fry them with a little oil on the stovetop or roast them in the oven, we love turning them into crispy little snacks or a tasty side dish. This is my latest flavoring that we all loved. Â Coconut oil is perfect for roasting because it withstands high ...
Operation Eat More Vegetables: Sunny Orange Broccoli
Ever since Meghan (3 3/4 years old) was a toddler, I've used the feeding philosophy outlined in Ellyn Satter's book, How to Get Your Kid to Eat...But Not Too Much. Â The gist is that I can control what I feed my child, I can control when she eats, but how much she eats is up to her. Â Satter advocates ...
Grain-free carrot coconut muffins
Do you ever notice that when you can't have something, you want it even more? Â Ever since having to go gluten-free because of Luke's sensitivities, it seems like I want bread and baked goods even more than usual. Of course, nearly all of my go-to recipes for such things involve whole wheat flour. ...
Healthier make-ahead frozen French toast sticks
Since adding a second child to our family, I have learned to not necessarily work harder, but work smarter. Â Meghan's been asking for French toast for breakfast often, and as much as I would love to be able to comply and make it fresh for her, some mornings that just isn't possible. I had a few ...
Sesame almond energy balls
Just when things started settling down and I was feeling like I was getting into a good routine again, I got thrown for a loop. Luke is really congested. Â Newborn babies only breathe through their nose, so being congested causes huge problems. Â Eating and sleeping become really difficult. Â If baby ...
Easy homemade wheat thin crackers
Meghan has a play group that we have weekly play dates with. Â It's a great opportunity for her to practice her social skills, sharing, and...who am I kidding? Â It's a time for me to talk and connect with other moms. Â One thing I miss about going to work every day is the daily adult interaction. Â So ...
Orange Almond Energy Balls
Let's face it. Â We all could use a little more energy. Â Everyone has something in their life that steals their energy, whether it's a demanding career, school, or being a mom. Â For me, it's juggling being a wife and mother to a 3 year old and newborn that is robbing me of my usual energy ...
Gingerbread waffles
If you are looking for a special Christmas morning breakfast, here's an idea for you. Â Waffles with a decidedly Christmas touch--gingerbread flavored. Â Really, you can make these any time of year and they'll still be fabulous, but I think they're especially fitting around the holidays. I would ...
Blueberry pie granola
My cereal cravings are baaaaack. Â I can go a long time without thinking about cereal and not missing it a bit. Â Then, without warning, I need some. I don't know if this current craving is pregnancy induced or not, because this happens even when I'm not pregnant. Â I suspect it has something to do ...
Baked parmesan-crusted parsnip (er-daikon radish) fries
Every Wednesday since March, a box, full of local, organic vegetables lands on my doorstep. Â It feels like Christmas every week when I open it up and see what's inside. Â I realize that it's a strange person who gets excited about vegetables, but I do. Â I really do. The last few weeks I've seen ...