Did I have you at dark chocolate?! I made a batch of Gluten-free Cranberry Dark Chocolate Granola Bars last week and have been a very happy snacker ever since. This recipe is fairly straight forward and bakes in 30 minutes. To make a school-safe (nut-free) version – just omit the sliced almonds. Ok friends, here’s…
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Microwave Homemade Applesauce Recipe
This Microwave Homemade Applesauce Recipe is one of my favourites because it works for breakfast, school snacks, after-school snacks, and even dessert. BONUS: you can make homemade applesauce in your microwave in under 5 minutes! Using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can make this recipe with (or without) the help of…
Pear Cake Recipe
This Pear Cake Recipe is easy to make. And…um…did I mention…delish?! Inspired by a pear quickly turning too ripe for my liking…you can make Pear Cake Recipe in under an hour (about 10 min prep and then 35-40 min baking). This treat goes great as a dessert, afternoon-snack, or might I suggest…breakfast! You could make this…
How to Make Your Own Baby Food
This How to Make Your Own Baby Food tutorial stems from my years of diy’ing baby food for my own babies. It’s economical, easy, and full of good ol’ nutritional goodness. Yes you can buy store brand baby food (I get the convenience of it) but making your own vegetable and fruit purees is so…
Make and Freeze School Lunches
This Make and Freeze School Lunches idea has been a game changer for me. Bulk making sandwiches ahead of time is easy organization. PLUS, my kids have the responsibility of packing their own lunches (well, the big kids – I still pack for my 6 year old). It’s all ready to grab n’ go so…
Halloween Snack Ideas
These Halloween Snack Ideas can be used as school lunch ideas, after-school snacks, or a Halloween party. With a mix of savory and sweet Halloween Snacks you can get in the “spirit” of goulish fun. Also, these are definately Halloween recipes which you can make in the kitchen with kids — so think of them…
Easy and Nutritious Lunch Inspiration
Whether we’re making lunches for the or for the office, not to mention second lunches (if you’re always hungry like my kids), we could all use some Easy and Nutritious Lunch Inspiration. Fruits are a go-to for rounding out our lunches. Here is a fruit, , which deserves some lunch love… Easy and Nutritious Lunch…
Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Recipe
Bookmark (or pin) this Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole Recipe. Simple to make, nutritious, and packable – it’s perfect for school lunch (and after-school snack…and ahem…dinner on the nights you have no dinner inspiration). From make-ahead French Toast Casserole (recipe below) to individual French Toast Cinnamon Sticks (recipe below) – all you need are basic ingredients you…
Lunch Box Inspiration
Lunch Box Inspiration is always needed by parents. Whether you are the parent of a kindergarten-er or a teenager. What will they eat? What is nourishing? What do I shop for? Read on for Lunch Box Inspiration which is good, affordable, and simple. Lunch Box Inspiration When it comes to lunch box inspiration, I think you…
How To Cook Bacon In The Oven
You will never stand in front of a splattering frying pan again after you learn How To Cook Bacon In The Oven. Really – if you are going to cook bacon – you might as well cook a pound of bacon all at once right? This will make your bacon-makin’ a whole lot easier… How…
Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
This easy (and delicious) Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe is the favourite side dish of my daughter. It’s a great make-ahead dish which also freezes. Serve it as a side dish for your next family meal or as a main dish when you add bacon….my daughter even eats it as an after-school snack… Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe…
Easy Rice Salad
This Easy Rice Salad recipe is a great side-dish, vegetarian option, and pot-luck food. It’s good for summer time as it can be eaten cool or room temperature and you can make it ahead. Lots of variation options…you will love this Easy Rice Salad… Easy Rice Salad You will need: 2 cups of cooked rice…