. There are those days when, for the life of you, you just can't think of something quick, wholesome and yummy that picky kids will love...that's when Mac 'n' Cheese 'n' Chicken come into the picture.   Twice a week, a friend's kids come over after school for about an hour or so till their Mommy finishes with her University classes. I love having the kids over but am never excited about preparing lunch for them as they're ever so picky. … [Read more...]

. This has to be one of my family's favorite recipes that can be modified any which way you want it. I love that I can boil veggies with the marinara sauce while cooking, pop the sauce in the blender and layer it in the dish without the kids even knowing they're relishing the "healthies" like carrots and spinach!. . 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Spaghetti Pesto-nara Bake Author: Marina Recipe type: Main Prep … [Read more...]

  If your little one is like my 5 year old then these cookies will be winners! Bunny girl will not eat a cranberry as is nor will she just pop in a walnut or two. The only way I can get her to eat these healthy munchies is by hiding them...thus these Whoa Oatmeal Cookies! They're packed with all things you'd love your little one to eat and best of all she'll wallop every last crumb without any persuasion!!   . Whoa … [Read more...]

  Ok, I admit this can't really be classified a recipe but it's Thanksgiving week and thinking of the kiddos, I thought this would be a nice treat to serve the little ones along with the very proper, all grown up regulars of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie! (Plus it's a breeze to make!)   . Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hats  Credit: Family Fun Magazine   Ingredients:    A pack of Keebler’s Fudge … [Read more...]

  As a Mommy it's not always easy to get the little ones (or even big ones for that matter!) to eat their veggies. Spinach isn't always a favorite but considering the health benefits that come packed into those leaves, it's important the kids get a generous serving size regularly.   I've learnt to hide the veggies into dishes my kiddos love and this recipe is one such favorite in our home.   . Mince, Spinach & … [Read more...]

  'Tis the season for pumpkin everything! Do you have a great pumpkin recipe? Come add it onto this week's linky. And if you don't have anything "pumpkin" to share, no worries! Just share something yummy for our tummies!!   This week's recipe is credited to Star Pooley. . Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread   Ingredients: (Makes 3 loaves)   3 cups white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 cup … [Read more...]