Learn how to turn fresh zucchini into a bright and fresh pasta sauce with a simple method. This easy meal takes less than 30 minutes and the sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for future meals. Zucchini Pasta Sauce Every year I ask my husband to plant fewer zucchini […]
Learn how to serve black beans for baby—whether from a can or cooked from dry—with these easy ideas for finger foods and bean puree. Black Beans for Baby Beans are one of the most affordable, nutritious plant-based proteins around, and they are—fortunately for us!—so easy to prepare for kids of all ages. My girls are […]
With simple ingredients, six flavor variations, and one easy method, this Strawberry Smoothie recipe is here for you! Change it up based on what you have and what the kids like—in perfectly creamy smoothie texture, every time. Strawberry Smoothie Recipe I know that most of us so often make do with what we have on […]
Feed yourself well during the day with these easy, nutritious lunch ideas for work. Each can be made ahead, stashed in the fridge, and eaten whenever you need a meal. And you can share them all with your kids, too. Lunch Ideas for Work As a busy parent myself, I know firsthand how hard it […]
Learn the safest and easiest ways to serve cherry for babies, whether you’re doing baby-led weaning or purees. You’ll find cherry finger foods and an easy cherry puree to introduce the fruit to baby. Cherry for Baby Cherries are one of the most flavorful fruits and are loaded with antioxidants and natural sweetness. Their natural […]
With just a handful of flavorful ingredients (including chocolate and peanut butter), these crispy no-bake Chocolate Granola Bars are delish as a snack or dessert. They take about 10 minutes to make and you can store them in the fridge or freezer for weeks. Chocolate Granola Bars Made with rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, peanut […]
With a ridiculously easy method and a short ingredient list, you can transform dried black beans into a few meals worth of tender, flavorful vegetarian protein with this Slow Cooker Black Beans recipe. Plus: They freeze beautifully! Slow Cooker Black Beans This is hands down one of my favorite easy ways to prep for multiple […]
Learn the ins and outs of the meaning of “BLW”, or “baby-led weaning”, with tips for safety and allergy introduction. This post is sponsored by SpoonfulONE. BLW Meaning The term “BLW” stands for baby-led weaning, the infant feeding method where we allow baby to take the lead on feeding themselves from an early age with […]
Serve up a balanced mix of complex carbs and protein with these delicious Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. Bonus: The leftovers reheat so well and they’re delish with or without maple syrup. Banana Oatmeal Pancakes We often tend to have very ripe bananas lingering on the shelf come the weekend, so I regularly turn them into these […]
With the easiest method ever, these homemade refried beans are made easily in the slow cooker and are a perfect component to taco night. Homemade Refried Beans Making homemade refried beans is so much easier than you might realize, and they’re an incredibly easy way to serve up vegetarian protein in a budget-friendly dinner. This […]