As I embarked on this whole Get Real journey I knew one of the challenging items in our home was going to be cereal bars. I was aware they contained high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients I couldn’t pronounce but they are an absolute staple in our home, for my son in particular. This [...]
Dried apricots are full of iron and vitamins A and C. This sweet puree is great on its own, or swirled into baby’s cereal or added to a meat puree for flavor.
A puree of white beans, great for your baby or your picky child. This puree mixes into mashed potatoes and is nearly undetectable – a sneaky way to get kids to eat more protein.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Orange Spice Muffins are free of 7 of the top 8 allergens, gluten free and vegan. All that and they still have a tender, soft texture that is mildly sweet and spicy.
My kids love mini everything; if it’s in muffin form, my kids will eat it or at the very least try it without a struggle. These gooey cheese-filled mini vegetarian meatloaves are a fun change from your everyday veggie burgers and a big hit with the kids.
These sealed sandwiches work great in lunchboxes, and are just pennies a sandwich, compared to the store-bought version.
These tiny little bites of breakfast are the perfect option for those hurried mornings!
This chicken stir-fry features one of spring’s tastiest vegetables: sugar snap peas. This dish is a perfect combination of opposites. It is warm and comforting enough for a cooler evening, but still gives you that fresh, crisp taste of spring. And the fresh mint and Sriracha sauce give it some character!
Most kids like things in miniature and these turnovers are the perfect size for a toddler. These football turnovers are similar to a calzone, but with a pastry crust instead of a bread crust and filled with ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheese.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Tilapia with Lemony Spinach and Mushrooms incorporates delicious flavors and seasonal ingredients, perfect for the upcoming Lenten season.
We absolutely love empanadas of all varieties. And, our kids love spinach, so we knew this empanada recipe should be a hit. The flaky, soft dough is filled with spinach, mushrooms, onion, garlic and cheese. It’s great for a simple family meal or with such a fancy little package, it’s the perfect treat for dinner when company’s coming over.
These little bites of pizza yumminess are perfect for after school snack, football party or a light supper. The combination of the traditional pizza flavors, along with the cream cheese, make these truly delicious!
A hearty, inexpensive all-in-one chicken and rice dish
This is such simple, quick and easy casserole to throw together from items that are probably in your pantry! Better yet, it’s kid friendly and incorporates 3 foods groups in one dish.
The original recipe is for a copycat of a thin picante, but since we prefer a thick and chunky version, I’ve adapted it to use diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce and added a green bell pepper and an extra onion.
All of the usual enchilada flavors and ingredients plus a special star among spring crops: asparagus. And for those who are in the Get Real challenge, here’s a chance to try your hand at some homemade tortillas.
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, simply seasoned, and oh, so good for dinner or chopped on top of a salad for lunch.
Chicken strips dipped in yogurt then dredged in breadbrumbs for a nice crispy exterior with a moist inside.
Banana, peanut butter, and chocolate or coconut makes a tasty snack for your toddlers.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sweet Potato Chicken Casserole is a perfect comfort food with sweet potatoes, chicken and a smooth creamy sauce to tie it all together.
