In case you missed it, Eliana and I shared a new recipe for cookies on Monday. We experimented with these cookies quite a few times while trying to get the recipe “just right.” While we were making these cookies most recently, Eliana was inspired to create an impromptu video with tips about squeezing “wemons” (lemons) and the importance of a strainer. The evolution of this teeny tiny sous chef and her creativity in the kitchen completely amazes me. I’m so proud of her. Her lesson is now the latest video in our collection of 2 Minute Tips. Check them out on our YouTube channel!
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Sometimes there are recipes that haunt me. I get an idea for something I want to make but try after try, after try I can’t get it “right.” So, I take a break and walk away from that recipe for a while to clear my head and hopefully gain inspiration for how to fix it. Today’s Monday Meal, Lemon Dusted Coconut Cookies, is one of those recipes. Eliana and I began working on this recipe in December and almost 6 months later, we (finally) nailed it. Woohoo! I LOVE these cookies and so does Eliana. (Though, to be honest, I’m
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Happy Monday! Let’s Make a Green Smoothie is our latest Toddler Recipe designed to allow your little sous chef to feel empowered and independent in the kitchen! I love to make smoothies with my own teeny tiny sous chef for a few reasons. First, smoothies are a quick and nutritious way to fill our bellies for a snack or for part of breakfast or lunch. Second, smoothies can be customized to include any fruits, veggies or milk you want based on your preferences. (See the end of the recipe where we included a few of our favorite variations.) Third, kids can do most
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Let’s Make Salsa is our latest recipe created just for kids! This illustrated recipe will empower your little chef by allowing him or her to read and follow the directions and help you prepare this delicious dip. We like to enjoy this salsa with 10-Minute Quesadillas or as a dip with non-GMO corn chips. You and your little chef could create a complete “Mexi-Cali” meal by using this recipe for salsa along with the toddler recipes for quesadillas and guacamole. ¡Qué delicioso! Don’t forget that you can use the “Print This Post” button in the top right corner of the post
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Even though spring has officially sprung here in the Northeast, the cooler weather has stuck around. So I say, take advantage of the chilly moments and warm up with some delicious hot chocolate that you and your teeny tiny sous chef can make together! It just so happens that I have the perfect recipe to share with you. Don’t forget to check out more of our free, printable Toddler Recipes so you and your little one can get cooking together. Related Posts:Easy Peas-y Ravioli: {Kids Cook} Monday MealVeggie Love CampaignSummer Tacadilla: {Meatless} Monday MealCarrot and Parsnip PuréeLet's Make Fruity Yogurt: Toddler
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Around a month ago, I got the idea to make a crunchy brittle-like candy. After doing some research, it seemed like recipes for nut brittles typically include corn syrup. Corn syrup isn’t an ingredient I keep on hand so I searched for a recipe without it. I found this one by Average Betty and modified it to create my recipe for Coconut Almond Crackle. A couple of tips before the recipe: First, to get a truly crunchy nut brittle, you need to use a candy thermometer. I made this recipe a few times without using a thermometer and it tasted
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Here’s the latest Toddler Recipe for kids to prepare with minimal support! Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that has become a staple in our home. They take around 10 minutes to make and everyone in the family can customize his or her own quesadilla with whatever they want to include. I like to add black beans and carrots to mine, Eliana loves to add corn to hers and my hubby likes to add black beans and mushrooms to his. Today’s recipe includes a new addition to the toddler recipes: a small picture of the grown up appears in
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This week’s Monday Meal, Rainbow Pasta, is a dish I love for a bunch of reasons. Besides being colorful and tasty, below are some of the other reasons my teeny tiny sous chef and I like to make and eat this dish. I’ve included some tips, as well. 1. You can customize this dish to use any vegetables you have on hand or that you prefer to eat. You can also enjoy it warm or cold. If you want to enjoy this dish cold, cool down your pasta by spreading it out onto a baking sheet after you’ve drained off
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This fruity milkshake is a delicious, heart-healthy treat your teeny tiny sous chef can help make as a nutritious snack or dessert! You can use any frozen fruit you like but we like to use strawberries, cherries or raspberries for a beautiful pink color in honor of Valentine’s Day. Make a vegan version using unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened soy milk. Related Posts:See You in 2015!Happy New Year!Homemade CroutonsBaked Tofu with Super Easy Asian Sauce & MarinadeOatie Cookie Bites: {Meatless} Monday MealCooking Classes and Menu Planning Now Available!
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I’m BEYOND EXCITED to introduce you to my little friend: Eliana the Chef. I’ve been hard at work creating something new and exciting for all those teeny tiny sous chefs out there to help them gain a bit more independence in the kitchen. Stay tuned because it’s coming soon! Happy Cooking with your teeny tiny sous chef! Related Posts:Roasted Pumpkin and Apple PuréeSummer Vegetable Pasta Sauce and Purée: {Meatless} Monday MealLet's Make Kale Chips: Toddler RecipeNutty Green Smoothie: {Kids Cook} Monday MealKale: The Super Food {with ideas for Meatless Monday}How To Grill Pizza
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With winter in full swing, this Florida native just wants to hide under a blanket and hibernate until spring! But, since that’s not realistic, instead I like to keep warm from the inside out with yummy hot drinks like tea, hot water with lemon and honey or hot chocolate. This week’s Monday Meal, Homemade Hot Chocolate, was a recipe Eliana and I made recently for #WeCookWednesday. Something I love about this recipe is that the amounts of ingredients you use are up to you. You can use our measurements below as a guide and add or remove chocolate to make
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