Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration starts this week! If you are looking for an easy way to make lunch fun, you can easily create a bento box. Bento is visually appealing, healthy and not as time consuming as some may think. My kids are 9 & 12 and I still find myself making a boring ham and cheese sandwich into a mini art masterpiece with simple ingredients and fresh fruits/veggies. Give this a shot and let me know how your kids enjoy this Dr. Seuss classic. Lorax Bento Pretzel Rods Cheese Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Kick Off – The Sneetches
The Sneetches The Sneetches, while one of Dr. Seuss' lesser known books, carries a strong and important message of tolerance, acceptance, and respect for differences. I think beyond racism and discrimination, this book can also be a springboard for talks on bullying and treating others kindly no matter what. We will be celebrating what makes us the same as well as what makes us different. So, in honor of Dr. Seuss' upcoming birthday I have pulled together some snacks, activities, crafts, and Continue Reading
Make Life Easier – Tips on Weekly Menu Plans + Fruits & Veggies Printable
A family with a busy schedule often starts off on the wrong foot, lots of fast food stops; take home pizza from the corner store and poor preparation has a lot to do with it. Home cooked meals are a daunting task for parents with a busy schedule, even more daunting if you aren’t the best cook. Fortunately there are plenty of resources, many on this blog, which will get you on your way. You don’t have to stick to fast food and pizza to feed your family, you can cook amazing make ahead meals that Continue Reading
Cherry Cordial Cupcakes Recipe
Christmas was a few weeks ago and after holiday clearance sales are my opportunity to stock up on some key items that I can use year around. As if chocolate covered cherries were not cheap enough, I usually stock pile several boxes when marked down and freeze them to make tasty treats at a fraction of the cost. Valentines is right around the corner so I know how to make use of a huge markdown. Being invited to a potluck or dinner party means you are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert with Continue Reading
Grilled Banana Pepper Poppers Recipe
Jalapeno poppers are a game day food favorite, but these banana pepper are an updated version using a pepper that is not as hot, combined with a classic Mexican cheese. Grilling them gives you a healthier version to enjoy. Move over fried jalapeno poppers, our grilled banana pepper poppers recipe give you an authentic twist to the deep fried version. Grilled Banana Pepper Poppers Ingredients 4-6 Banana Peppers 1 small tomato, diced Small queso ranchero 8 ounce tub of sour cream ½ lb Continue Reading
Apple-Guacamole Jicama Canapes
When I was little, my mother used to eat a root vegetable called Jicama. The origins of the Jicama derived from Mexico and other surrounding warm climate areas like Central America, Caribbean, the Andes mountains, and some parts of Asia. My mother swore it had various health benefits and religiously chopped up jicama into straws, making a refreshing slaw salad out of it. I never understood how vital jicama was not only to my mothers upbringing in Guatemala, but how vital the health benefits Continue Reading
Game Day Recipes – Plantain Quesadilla Bites
Are you ready for the big game this weekend? Nothing says game day recipes like a fun appetizer to keep football fans from feeling famished. Today we bring you: Plantain Quesadilla Bites. Super easy and fast to prepare, taste just like quesadillas, but with a twist. Already prepared plantain chips are the best option because they are stiff enough to hold up when the toppings have been added. I love this recipe because it is a savory recipe. The chicken and black beans adds much needed protein to Continue Reading
Healthy Frying with Philips Airfryer
Disclosure: I received a complimentary Philips Airfryer in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own and can not be influenced in any way. I'm a kitchen gadget girl! I love anything that can make my life easier by saving me time and money especially during the workweek. Once thing I have learned over the years is that I can't expect to create a detailed dinner menu for my family during the work week. Between after school functions, arriving home from at 5:30p.daily Continue Reading
Dulce de Leche Galettes Recipe
Galettes are a traditional French dessert, but it’s always fun to take a newfound delight and give it a Latin twist with my favorite flavors and ingredients. A simple, rustic apple galette can be transformed with rich Dulce de Leche that is added to the apples to bake. Thankfully apples are in season right now because the crisp apple paired with sweet dulce de leche makes for an addicting combo. Galette Dough Ingredients 2 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour 1 tbsp sugar ¼ cup ice cold Continue Reading
Apple Jalapeno Monkey Bread
Warm monkey bread might not be the best meal replacement choice, but it certainly is the best tasting option! There are so many different topping options to monkey bread that work well, but the apple harvest had me thinking about my favorite apple combinations paired up with delicious monkey bread. Apple jalapeno is perfect for anyone that loves the taste of apples with a little kick. The combination is not meant to pack a punch of heat, but instead has a bold taste that is both sweet and Continue Reading
Mexican Style Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini fritters are a quick and yummy way to use up piles of fresh zucchini that have been harvested at the end of summer and early fall. On of our favorite ways to enjoy zucchini is steamed with sauteed tomatoes, corn, cilantro and queso, so why not combine those ingredients to make Mexican style zucchini fritters. Traditional zucchini fritter recipes call for basil and rosemary, but out of all the fresh herbs that pair up well with zucchini, cilantro is one that I am very familiar Continue Reading
Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
Deciding what to bring to a holiday party can be very daunting. You want something portable that is easy to tote to your destination but also something that may not be time consuming to create. Then we have to factor in price and creativity as well. Although I am not a huge fan of hummus, it is the type of dish that many hosts love seeing on their party food table. Not only is it creative but it is very affordable and easy to create. Since pumpkin is so popular for its health benefits, today Continue Reading