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Nut-Free Granola aka The Best Kids Back-to-School Granola

by | August 29, 2023 | 15 comment(s)

It takes only minutes to prepare, but will come to the rescue for so many healthy (yet fun) snacks or meals. When I was a teenager, the only thing teens baked were cakes and cookies. Today’s teens seem to be getting comfortable in the kitchen by preparing trendier foods. Think: Açaí bowls, energy balls, salads,…

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The Kid-Approved Healthyish No Mixer Oatmeal Cookie (Egg Free)

by | June 14, 2020 | 20 comment(s)

These oatmeal cookies have been my kids’ favorite breakfast treat during lockdown. (And guess what moms of allergic kids–there also happens to be no eggs or nuts!). All it takes is one bowl and about six minutes.  Everyone loves Quaker oatmeal cookies, but with a couple of sticks of margarine and the need to take…

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Forget Cereal, Eggs, or Even Yogurt. We’re Having Acai Bowls for Breakfast.

by | July 03, 2018 | 9 comment(s)

Acai bowls are a breakfast that’s worth waking up for. Blend, top, and enjoy! It all started when I spotted these kosher-certified Frozen Acai Packets at Wegmans. Then, Esti spotted a 12 pack (even better) at Costco. Breakfast was about to get really exciting. Acai bowls are really simple to make. They’re basically thick fruit…

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They’re Like Cheesecake in a Cookie Form: Cheesecake Cookie Bites

by | May 03, 2018 | 25 comment(s)

These cookies, made with cream cheese and butter, simply melt in the mouth. Cheesecake cookie bites are delectable, light, and delicious. Yocheved is the type of friend and neighbor who always delivers something yummy at your door just at the right moment. Lucky for us, 3 out of 5 of us live in her vicinity….

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Searching Forever for Great Whole Wheat Muffins? Found.

by | April 09, 2018 | 29 comment(s)

Do you need perfectly easy and delicious muffins that your kids will eat and request again and again? Some mornings you just want to be that iconic Mama, with the apron tied on and the piping hot tray of hot muffins in your hands. Healthy and completely homemade muffins, of course, I shall add. Well,…

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Family Members with Allergies? Egg and Nut-Free Options for Pesach

by | March 21, 2018 | 14 comment(s)

Let’s help each other and moms of allergic kids. Here are our ideas to combat allergies and we want to hear yours too. It’s tough enough cooking for kids with allergies (or even adults). But on Pesach, when a child or family member can’t have eggs or nuts, Pesach’s big staples, it’s near impossible. We’re…

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This Is the Easiest Way Ever to Make Pesto (+ 4 Easy Chicken Recipes That Use It)

by | January 23, 2018 | 3 comment(s)

New chicken dinners were never easier! Make this easy pesto using frozen cubes and you’ve got 4 new chicken dinners too. 5.0 from 1 reviews The Easiest Pesto Paste   Save Print Ingredients 10 cubes frozen garlic (or 10 cloves puréed) 5 cubes frozen basil 5 cubes frozen parsley 1 tablespoon hot water ¼  teaspoon…

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No-Mixer No-Bowl (Yup, Mix ‘Em Right in the Baking Pan) Oatmeal Squares

by | January 04, 2018 | 27 comment(s)

Preheat the oven and enjoy these Oatmeal Squares alongside your hot cocoa… with no mess to clean up after! If there is one thing we all need, it’s super easy recipes. The type a kid could pull together. Whenever I need such recipes, I call an old friend of mine, Miriam G., who shared this…

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