These Halloween food ideas for kids range from ridiculously easy snacks to creative party food worth turning into a project. I’m sharing things we’ve actually made over the years, plus shortcuts, kid-friendly options and plenty of ways to make each idea your own.
Soft on the inside with lightly crisp cinnamon sugar edges, these easy homemade snickerdoodles have become one of our family's favorite recipes for baking together.
These moist Chocolate Chip Muffins are made with sour cream for the softest texture. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
It's not every day that I share recipes with you guys but every once in a while I need to share my absolute favorites. For a time, I used to make these every Sunday for the whole family and it was always a hit! I like baking from scratch and this combo is one of my absolute favorite breakfast or brunch meals. So here's my recipe for homemade waffles with cinnamon butter and apples. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Personal Backstory I'm no chef but I like to share my favorites. A few years ago we discovered a great…
When my kids were younger, getting enough vegetables into their meals wasn't always easy. This hidden veggie meatloaf became one of those recipes that worked surprisingly well—they loved it, and I loved that I could pack several vegetables into something they were already happy to eat. I also started making the same mixture into meatballs, which quickly became a favorite. My kids are much better veggie eaters these days, but they still ask for these every once in a while—and honestly, they're really good even if you're not trying to hide vegetables from anyone. * This post includes Affiliate Links.…
What is Pão De Queijo? Pão de queijo is a very popular Brazilian food. It is, in essence, a baked cheese bread/ball.Its not your average piece of bread, nor is it anything like a mozzarella stick.It is both soft and crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. This is due to the main ingredient, tapioca, a type of starch.It is often served for breakfast or a snack. Sometimes for dinner as well since the Brazilian culture doesn't have large meals before bed.The balls are usually about 1.5 inches in diameter, however some bakeries make much larger versions. Some people…
These egg-free banana muffins became one of my go-to recipes when my kids were little. I usually made them as mini muffins, and because my version uses applesauce instead of eggs and doesn't contain dairy, they were especially convenient for playdates, parties and gatherings where little kids might have different food allergies. I originally started making them for babies and toddlers, but they never really felt like “baby food.” The older kids and adults ate them too, and I've made batches of them many times over the years. * This post includes Affiliate Links. We All Love These Banana Muffins When…
Baby stores will try to sell you mini appliances for steaming, pureeing, and storing homemade baby food. If you have a blender or food processor you can steam on the stove or microwave and puree them without buying new appliances that will take up space and become useless after a few months. And better yet, if you take the extra time to do several different kinds at a time you can be set for weeks or months at a time by freezing. Basically, meal planning for your baby!Blenders and ice cubes will soon become your best friend.I figured out this trick with…
