We all struggle to diversify mealtime. I'm constantly wracking my brain to come up with dishes that will hold the interest of my kids, both of whom have very different palates. After becoming personally invested in what they eat, I've learned that sometimes, merely making tweaks to a base dish that's already been kid-approved will be successful. Last year was the year of Quinoa in my house. I fell in love with it and prepared every dish I could to get my kids to fall in love with it too. From quinoa salads to quinoa casseroles to quinoa … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Parmesan
October 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimer – I was compensated for writing this post by Prego®. However, all opinions expressed within are, as always, my own. Back-to-school means back-to-craziness. Getting into a routine is always a family goal but, with my children going in different directions after the school day dismisses, often the idea of a home-cooked dinner can be the first to fall by the wayside. I’ve been committed to having one set dinnertime for everyone, regardless of which sports are being played where or who has more homework to get started. Also, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
October 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
While we haven't officially gone pumpkin picking yet, we're definitely incorporating pumpkin into our kitchen. Last Thursday was the kick off our our national breast cancer baking campaign Bake it Happen and our newest campaign recipe is a tasty Pumpkin Oatmeal Chip Cookie. I made 3 batches with my kids this weekend that we'll be distributing over the course of the week. While the weather is undoubtedly getting a bit cooler and jackets are a must, comfort soups are going to play an integral role in our meal time … [Read more...]
Apple Butter
September 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I always loved going apple picking with my kids when they were toddlers. It was a fall activity we wouldn't miss once the bathing suits were packed away and the routine of school finally kicked in. However, now that my kids are older, our weekends are jam-packed with sports and other social activities. Sadly, for me, apply picking and pumpkin picking have moved away from the trees at the orchards and have moved to the farm stands dotting the New York City streets. But, I'm always happy when I get freshly-picked apples direct from the … [Read more...]
