This blueberry muffins recipe is a great place to start with kids in the kitchen! They’re simple and typically well loved. Let the kiddos give you some creative input by allowing them to brainstorm ideas for substitutions or additions. Maybe adding in a few chocolate chips? Topping with an oat crumble? Using half blueberries, half
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Lemon Shortbread Bars
Lemon shortbread bars are the perfect way to round out a meal! They’re bright, buttery and can be quite the palette cleanser after a meal with many flavors! Bars are also one of our favorites because they can be cut as small (or large) as you want, they aren’t messy, and there’s no need for
Continue reading »Charred Corn Avocado Salsa
We love this charred corn avocado salsa dish because it breaks away from traditional guacamole, which can turn brown when sitting out for long periods of time. Instead, the focus is on sweet summer corn — something we just can’t get enough of in these hot summer months! Charred Corn & Avocado Salsa Makes: 4-6
Continue reading »Pizza Roll Up Recipe
This pizza roll up recipe combines a well-known and familiar meal with a homemade aspect — something that is incredibly important especially when it comes to getting your picky eaters in the kitchen. We recommend letting the kids dive into making their own pizza dough, but of course, feel free to pick up some pre-made
Continue reading »S’mores Tart Recipe
Chocolate S’mores Tart Recipe Makes: 9-inch tart Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Ingredients crust 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs 8 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup sugar pinch of salt filling 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 ½ cups heavy cream marshmallow fluff 5 large egg whites, at
Continue reading »Cherry Cream Pie Pops Recipe
Who could turn one of these cherry cream pie pops down on a hot summer day? Certainly not us. We love that these pops combine some of our favorite things (did someone say: fresh summer fruit and creamy Greek yogurt!?) and they can be versatile with any summer fruit you’ve picked up at the market.
Continue reading »Strawberry Biscuit Cobbler Recipe
Pies, cobblers, crumbles – oh my! Summer is not complete without these three things. This gooey, strawberry biscuit cobbler recipe is one to reckon with. Unlike pie crust, which can be somewhat hard to conquer, this cobbler is topped with a sweet biscuit dough that is oh so easy! Strawberry Biscuit Cobbler Recipe Makes: 8
Continue reading »Greek Meatballs with Herbs and Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe
This Greek Meatballs with Herbs and Garlic Yogurt Sauce recipe is an easy, inexpensive recipe that is perfect for doubling or even tripling for a weeknight crowd. It’s also comforting and full of flavor! Want to save yourself even more time? Make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them —then reheat as many as you need
Continue reading »Green Gazpacho with Shrimp Recipe
To say we live for summer gazpacho…wouldn’t be incorrect! Unlike the traditional red tomato gazpacho, this Green Gazpacho with Shrimp Recipe version uses grapes and cucumbers. It’s a great way to showcase fresh, inexpensive produce and cool off after a hot summer day. The addition of shrimp adds a bit of protein to make the meal
Continue reading »30 Minute Meal Idea: Chicken Alfredo
It’s not surprising that quick one-pot pasta meals are our go-to when it comes to 30 minute weeknight meals. They’re versatile, quick, and can take the addition of just about any produce you have on hand. We love that this version of alfredo features a lightened up sauce, includes some greens and is oh, so tasty!
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