Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders

Since we started introducing solid foods to the munchkin about a year ago, she has pretty much been a vegetarian. She was quick to like fruits, grains, dairy, and even eggs, but somehow none of the ways I prepared meat seemed to work for her. Until I found this recipe for Chicken Teriyaki, which she … Continue reading Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders →

One Bowl Brownies

There is a debate in my family about brownies. My mom thinks that Duncan Hines makes the best brownies, and I used to agree. But once I started reading labels I just couldn't bring myself to make anything that includes ingredients like partially hydrogenated oil and artificial flavors. Brownies shouldn't need factory processed chemicals to … Continue reading One Bowl Brownies →

Easiest Noodle Kugel

For those of you who may not know what noodle kugel is, it's a dish traditionally served at Jewish holidays (at least in my family!). It's basically a casserole made with a custard base and egg noodles, and is really yummy - it's almost like sweet mac & cheese with sour cream instead of cheese, … Continue reading Easiest Noodle Kugel →

Spinach Leek Dip

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to my parents' and bother's houses for Rosh Hashanah, which meant I got two great holiday meals that I didn't have to host! Of course, my mom and sister-in-law each asked for a different contribution. For night one I made chocolate cheesecake which came out delicious, but … Continue reading Spinach Leek Dip →

Carrot Coconut Muffins

Ok, I'll admit it right up front, this is the third time I'm posting a variation of this recipe - first as carrot cupcakes, and the second time as carrot zucchini muffins. But I promise, these muffins keeps getting healthier AND better, so even if you're sick of hearing about them, I want to remember what I … Continue reading Carrot Coconut Muffins →

Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

**This post has been updated since it's original posting date in December 2009** My husband and I love pasta. We could, and do, eat it several times a week, every week. Usually we just make some pasta to toss with veggies and some chicken, but every once in a while we need to dress pasta … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti →

100% Whole Wheat Bread

If you had asked me 2 years ago if I bake, I would have told you that I love cooking, but really don't enjoy baking - too annoying having to measure everything and be so precise. Then I discovered that muffins are the perfect family snack and really don't require a ton of work, so … Continue reading 100% Whole Wheat Bread →

Coconut Muffins – Update

Hi everyone! A couple of weeks ago I told you about the Coconut Muffin recipe I found on Sweet + Natural. Well, I'm happy to report that they have become one of the munchkin's favorites, and mine, too! I really want to make them part of my regular rotation, but was still a little concerned because … Continue reading Coconut Muffins – Update →

Double Chocolate Cookies

Last weekend, hubby requested a family dinner out for Father's Day. With the munchkin's 6:30pm bedtime, we don't often go out for dinner as a family because really, who wants to eat at 5pm?? But for Father's Day, hubby gets whatever we want, so at 4:45pm we packed up and headed out to try an … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookies →

Caesar Salad

Historically, I have not been especially good at serving a vegetable with every dinner. In an effort to be better at this, salad has become my back-up veggie when I don't have something else specifically planned. Generally I get some mesclun greens and toss with whatever other veggies we have around (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc) … Continue reading Caesar Salad →