My friend faces a major dilemma when it comes to her son's birthday. He is not a fan of cake, regardless of the shape or flavor she presents. While other kids eagerly await their slice of birthday cake, her son seeks ice cream.
If your kids get a case of the midnight munchies tonight, steer clear of sugar treats and curb their hunger with a more nutritious snack. Now matter how picky a tot is, they usually have a taste for toast and cheese. So whip up this incredibly easy, warm appetizer that takes a matter of minutes and uses a handful of ingredients.
Some kids eat absolutely anything from sushi to spicy lentil soup while other tykes stick to a bland diet of buttered pasta and PB&J. Most parents, however picky they may be, hope their tots will be the adventurous type.
Are your kids willing to try new foods?
A while back, Kate Gosselin, queen of the kitchen on TLC's
Jon and Kate Plus 8 was kind enough to answer some of our questions about feeding her family of ten. And, now that mamas are rushing around prepping for the holidays, what better time to recap our favorite five of her recipes. If you find yourself short on time, try one of this
wonder woman's tricks.
If your
lil rascal limits his food intake to buttered pasta, grilled cheese, and french fries, you need not apply. But if you've got carrot- and cucumber-loving children, chef Art Smith and the makers of Hidden Valley Ranch are looking for your kind. Banding together as part of the Love Your Veggies campaign, the sponsors are trying to find women who are committed to getting their kids and communities to eat greens with their
Search For Veggie Champions Contest.
Red and green scream Christmas so deck your children's dinner plates out in the festive colors for an edible holiday countdown. After a long day at the mall or out building snowmen, this flavorful pasta dish requires just a handful of ingredients and it's easy on the budget (more money for gifts!) and simple enough to enlist your lil elves in the preparations.
Simmer a sauté pan of San Marzano tomato sauce and pour it over numerical pasta, then top with grated Parmesan cheese.
The chill and thrill of the holidays can leave lil ones cold and hungry. So allow them to indulge in a few festive comfort foods that will stick to their stomachs and create tasty and lasting childhood memories. To see our five favorite hot treats for tots, check out the slideshow.
Life is busy, so make it sweet. Moms on tight schedules may not have time to bake cookies from scratch after a long day at the office or park, but their children can still benefit from kitchen time together and indulge in a treat. A few weeks ago, I bought a bag of
Chocolate Chunk Better Bakes ($4) at Whole Foods.
If you're packing peanut butter and jelly in your son's lunch box each day, entice him with another nut. My daughter is a big fan of almond butter — the delicious and nutritious paste that can be substituted for the traditional peanut one on sandwiches, waffles and pancakes. Smeared across apples or halved bananas, it makes for a midday snack that sticks to the stomach and provides protein, fiber and calcium.
While much has been said about the importance of
the family meal no one ever said that meal had to be at home. My husband and I love to take our lil ones out to dinner to try new foods, but doing so does take some planning.
When building with sugar packets and playing with the paper from our straws grows old, I dive into my bag to pull out some tricks to keep everyone entertained.
