Category Archives: Cooking with Kids
School Lunch Superhero Day + FREE Printable Thank-You Notes
We often focus on the teachers, and rightly so – but school lunch cafeteria employees are important part of your child’s school experience as well. School Lunch Superhero Day is taking place on Friday, May 3. Its purpose is to … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday: St. Patrick’s Day Muffin Tin Meal
For my kids’s St. Patrick’s Day Muffin Tin Meals this year, we did a rainbow theme. I chose foods of each color of the rainbow, and finished it off with a cloud and a pot of gold! The kids enjoyed … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Muffin Tin Meal
My kids were SO excited to see this Valentine’s Day Muffin Tin Meal. My 3 year old gasped, saying “Look at this food!” and yelled for his sister to come see. I guess he’s easily impressed. Our Valentine’s Day Muffin … Continue reading
Muffin Tin Monday: Veggies & Dip Muffin Tin Snack
It’s been a while since I made a muffin tin meal for my kids, but veggies and dip for dinner got me to get out my muffin cups. Just a simple snack using muffin tin cups that reintroduced some new … Continue reading
Five Fun Halloween Food Ideas for Kids
Halloween Food Ideas Halloween is known for candy treats, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Don’t let Halloween go by without making some fun Halloween food for the kids. Here are some of the ideas our members have … Continue reading
Tray Talk: Recent Changes in School Lunches
Recent Changes in School Lunches Have you noticed the recent changes in school lunches? New federal nutrition standards are now in place that will reduce the amount of fat and sodium in school lunches, plus incorporate more fruits, vegetables and whole-grains. That’s … Continue reading
Gourmet Pizza on the Grill: Quick, Easy, and FUN! (Three Variations)
Gourmet pizza on the grill isn’t the most frugal of meals, but it’s a fun summertime activity that’s delicious and costs a lot less than going to a restaurant. To make it especially simple, I used the pre-made crusts for … Continue reading
Super-Easy Mozzarella Sticks
These mozzarella sticks are SO easy, anyone can make them. Get the kids to help by having them roll them up inside the wonton wrapper and brushing with the egg wash (have an adult handle the frying). They’re ready to … Continue reading
Italian Fried Mozzarella Wontons: Easy DIY Alternative to Mozzarella Sticks
Fried Mozzarella Wontons are really easy to make, and perfect for the kids to help out with (just leave the frying to Mom or Dad). These are a fun DIY alternative to the fried mozzarella sticks that you’d normally … Continue reading
April Fool’s Day Muffin Tin Meal: “Taco Salad”
Did you play any April Fool’s Day jokes this year? Here’s ours! A taco salad muffin tin meal is a pretty common meal at our house. My kids have a hard time eating tacos, but they will eat all the … Continue reading
