Welcome to our Food section. You’re sure to get hungry after checking out our meal plans, quick and easy recipes, and our sweet treats. This list showcases our most popular recipes, or scroll down for delicious bites that are “fresh out of the oven.”
Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Mini-PiesParty season has begun and I’m searching for new desserts to complement the warm weather outings that are starting with a vengeance. Honestly, three parties in one weekend equates to plenty of treats for the kids. It’s easy for everyone to grab chips and step away from the table, so…
Calypso Beef HamburgersMy children sometimes wish they had a mom who prepares more meals that all the other kids are eating. This hamburger recipe from the Beef Checkoff and the California Beef Council struck me as the perfect way to satisfy their request and celebrate the start of warmer weather. Using leaner…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Easter Bunny TrufflesHere’s an easy and super yummy treat to make with the kids before any Easter guests come over. It tastes just like the chocolate chip cookie dough you love to lick out of the bowl. There are quite few recipes out there for cookie dough truffles but my family loves…
Recipe: Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting for EasterLooking for a sweet treat ending to an Easter feast? And I’m not talking about sneaking in a couple of jellybeans and a nibble of a chocolate bunny from your kid’s Easter basket. I’m thinking something slightly more healthy and a definite crowd-pleaser: Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. There…
Dessert Recipe: Blueberry-Banana BatidoSince it’s still National Nutrition Month, here’s a way to Get Your Plate in Shape—shake up dessert. Instead of serving a time-intensive sweet, add something different to a non-dessert treat. For younger kids, this blueberry-banana smoothie is perfect as is. You can even make it more fun by…
Falafel Recipe: 10 Minute Healthy DinnerThough I am a make-from-scratch mom, there are some things that don’t make sense. Making your own falafel mix, for example. I buy falafel mix, dried and cooked chickpeas with onions herbs and spices, because cooking chickpeas takes a long time, and then you have to grind everything up. The…
