I needed a quick snack the other day, so I pulled a container of salsa out of the fridge. Â There was instant disappointment when I noticed it was almost gone. Â Not enough for a good snack. Â There was also a container of diced strawberries, leftover from a picnic lunch we'd had the day before. ...
Vegetarian Recipes
Goodness Bars
Since Meghan isn't eating as well lately, I've been dreaming up ways to get a bigger variety of foods into her. Â I don't want to become a "sneaky chef" type mom just yet, but I do think it's acceptable to get creative to get her eating more foods. If I offer her oatmeal, she'll sometimes eat it. ...
Everyday Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
I love to make homemade pancakes, but prefer the convenience of a mix. Â I've had a hard time finding a healthier mix that I really love, though. Â Most of the whole grain mixes I've tried create a pancake that is too dense and hearty. Â While I like a dense, hearty pancake once in a while, Tim laments ...
Creamy Vegan Avocado Ranch Dip
The majority of kids I know are ranch monsters. Â Give them a cup full of ranch dressing, and they'll dip just about anything in it, including those elusive vegetables you've been trying to get them to eat. Â If you have one of these kids, try this healthified homemade ranch dip. Â Packed with the ...
Strawberry Creme Fraiche Toast {Guest Post}
Today's post is from Rashmi from YumKid. Â Her blog is filled with tasty, kid-friendly recipes and so much more. Â She has two (adorable!) children and shares her wisdom on feeding them well. Â I'm honored to have her guest post for me today! I am always in awe of how things taste differently ...
Better Than Ice Cream Fruit Cream
Ben Cohen, of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, needed emergency bypass surgery in 2001. Â Burt Baskin, of Bakin-Robbins ice cream, died of a heart attack. Â Just sayin'. With ice cream season right around the corner, it's important to have some healthier alternatives in your arsenal. Â Sure, ice cream ...
Hot Lunch in a Hurry: Spinach-Artichoke Panini
"I don't like the loud thunder, Mommy, I don't like it" is what I heard first thing this morning when Meghan awoke to the loud crash outside her window. Â The morning was spent cuddling during the storm, staying in our pajamas and reading books together. Â As much as I hate rain, I treasure these kind ...
Very Berry Whole Grain Mini-Muffins
In my last post when I gave you a peak into my fridge, there was one thing I didn't mention.  Did any of you notice the random bakery box in the before picture of my  the refrigerator?  Here--look again: And what was inside the box? This is what makes its way into the house if I don't keep a ...
Chipotle Quinoa with Corn and Black Beans {and how to adapt for your toddler}
I have a few confessions to make. Â I don't normally plan our dinners around Meghan's likes. I think more about what Tim and I will like than her. Â I also rarely prepare her something different than what we are having. There are a couple reasons I do our dinners this way. Â First, as a toddler, ...
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
If you are obsessed with the chocolate + coconut combination like I am, you will love these cookies. Â A chocolate cookie base with chocolate chips and coconut added in? Â You really can't go wrong. It's just a bonus that these cookies happen to be healthy, too. Â These whole grain cookies are made ...
Creamy Carrot Brown Rice Risotto
The last time I made risotto I was pregnant with Meghan. Â I was still in the sick-all-day phase, but apparently feeling ambitious. Â I stood over the stove, nauseous, while I stirred, stirred, stirred that rice. Â Soon I pulled up a chair, doubled over with my arm extended so I could continue to stir. ...
Cilantro Pesto
So many times when I buy a bunch of cilantro, I only need a few tablespoons. Â Then I have this huge bunch leftover, which doesn't sit well with this mama. Â I hate to waste food, so whenever I buy cilantro I find myself scrambling to find ways to use it up. That's how this recipe was born. Â I had ...