I am re-posting the kid-friendly dinner fun, because it’s almost Chinese New Year! What does this recipe have to do with Chinese New Year? It’s the year of the snake! _____________________________ Last week my daughter came home with a note in her agenda that said, Eat Snake for Dinner! She said the teacher was being silly. Or, was it her … Read More
Kids Fun 101: Truffula Trees
When my friend asked me to bring Oreo cookie pops to her daughter’s birthday party, I could’t resist turning them into Truffula Trees for a little Kid Fun 101 ~ especially with the release of The Lorax Movie, which we happened to love! They’re actually quite easy to make and better yet, there is NO BAKING REQUIRED! I doubled my … Read More
Squash Monsters for Dinner
When my youngest was much littler than she is now, we used to play a game in the produce aisles throughout the fall. Every week she would select one new squash, because there are so many unique and colorful options to try that caught her eye. It was FANTASTIC; it encouraged taste testing and trying new foods and even … Read More
Pumpkin Pizza for Dinner….easy, quick & festive!
Cheesy Bacon Pumpkin Pizza by Jodie Fitz 1pizza dough 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped 8 oz. Monterrey Jack Cheese (use the low fat) 1/8 cup light olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped olives Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Stir the garlic powder, onion salt and pepper together … Read More
Excess Candy? Left Over’s? Bake JUNK COOKIES!
Here it comes – Halloween. The kids are excited about their costumes and even more, the candy! It’s funny how the kids just LOVEtheir candy carrying contraptions no matter what the device. Plastic bag or fancy plastic pumpkin face, it’s the function that enamors them; to carry the prized possession of pounds of candy that they normally aren’t allowed to … Read More
Tortellini Toss
Quick Meals are at the top of my list now that school is back in full force and Tortellini Toss is one that made the dinner table this week. Here’s how we made it on the quick & easy side of the counter; This recipe can be made in 15 minutes on a busy night, IF you prep ahead of … Read More
Grilled Pizza
Like most families, we love pizza and often have a designated ‘pizza night’ for dinner. Summer is no exception to the rule, we simply move out side and turn to Grilled Pizza for a little change in the flavor combination. Have you ever grilled pizza? If not…you have to try it! It’s simple, delicious and just fun to make. We’ve … Read More
Soft Serve Fun at Home
There’s nothing like soft-serve now that the warm weather has finally arrived! And, with warm weather it’s time to pull out a whole new set of recipes to share… June is National Strawberry Month & we’re having a little fun with our Strawberry Soft Serve Swap. We LOVE strawberries, LOVE pink and LOVE this recipe…it’s a triple play! Enjoy~ Strawberry … Read More
Kids in the Kitchen – Gobble Up Dessert Recipe
I wish I could say it wasn’t true, but the math equation that comes to mind when I turn the calendar and see Thanksgiving circled is holidays = desserts. It’s a time when all of those scrumptious, sweet treats associated with fall, Thanksgiving and family traditions are brought to the table in one fell swoop. It’s never about the ‘one’ … Read More
Star Gazer’s Pizza
Join Shane and I in the kitchen for a little family night pizza fun & try making the Star Gazer’s Pizza! Star Gazer’s Pizza by Jodie Fitz 1 pizza dough 1/8 cup olive oil, light 1 clove garlic, medium 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning* 2 yellow bell peppers (NuVal 96) 1 green bell pepper (NuVal 96) 8 oz. shredded mozzarella, part … Read More