Hi friends. I love you, but today I’m staging an intervention. I’m going to tell you why you might want to stop giving your kids those dang Veggie Straws they love so much.
The Allergy-Free Thanksgiving: Creamy Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
To recreate this Thanksgiving favorite, I omitted the dairy in favor of a mushroom soup recipe that uses cauliflower instead of traditional grain-based thickeners. 1 1/2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 2/3 cups unflavored plant milk of your choice 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder … Read more
The Perfect Pear: Breakfast/dessert/kid-friendly snack all in one!
I adore poached fruits. There’s something so cozy and comforting about warm fruit in the chilly morning hours, whether on it’s own or atop a bowl of oatmeal or granola. But it doesn’t stop there! There’s nothing quite like a delectable, perfectly roasted pear after dinner to sweetly send me off to … Read more
“Good Morning” Quinoa Breakfast Cakes (Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free)
I don’t normally make a big fuss for breakfast on Valentine’s Day (other than maybe a few jelly topped slices of heart-shaped toast). However, this year the holiday falls on a Saturday and I’m looking forward to getting up and preparing a family favorite for my husband and kiddos. Did I mention … Read more
The Allergy-Free Thanksgiving: Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffing
While cornbread stuffing is a common alternative to traditional stuffing, I was inspired to create this dish by a neighbor of mine who has one child with a gluten allergy AND another child with a corn allergy. This dish didn’t last long in the test kitchen- my kids licked the plates clean! … Read more
When Wheat Bread Isn’t Really Wheat Bread…
My last post focused on lunch options for kids who get sick of sandwiches everyday. Today’s post is geared towards those of us who, like my daughter, could eat a sandwich day after day (after day after day…). If that’s you (or your kiddos) choosing the best bread is essential to getting … Read more
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze: Gluten- Free, Dairy- Free, Egg- Free
Halloween is on a Saturday so that means this year, I have a little more time to put towards the holiday breakfast routine. Start the “treating” early in your home this year with some warm, glaze-y goodness! Okay, so I know baked donuts are sort of a misnomer- they have more of … Read more
Thanksgiving Themed Snacks for Kids!
Each year, our family celebrates something we like to call “Thanksmas.” To teach our kids the value of giving to others and recognizing those in need, they each pack a shoebox full of Christmas gifts to send to a child in another country. Because the collection week falls just before Thanksgiving (and … Read more
Healthy (and Allergy-Friendly) Easter Basket Alternatives
Easter is around the corner, and while I love those marshmallow chickies as much as the next girl, I’m so enough already with the candy holidays. Yeah, we still have Halloween candy in the pantry. Don’t judge. Blue Cross Blue Shield through its Nourishing Arizona program has come up with a few … Read more
A Recipe to Solve that Pesky Packing Problem!
One of my kids’ favorite snacks is apple slices with peanut butter. I love it too, mostly because it has that Trifecta of Fullness I’m always talking about (fiber, protein, fat) which keeps them feeling fuller for longer. But when it comes to packing lunches, this old standby leaves much to be … Read more