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Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

Ariela — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:43:31 +0000

Is it just me or are few things more satisfying than cooking something for your children that they really, really love? I tell you, it makes my day.

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Categories: Breakfast, My Recipes

25 Healthy Snacks for Toddlers

Ariela — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:31:40 +0000

I usually give the munchkin a snack after our morning activity but it can be hard to remember what all of our options are. So I decided to make a list of 25 snacks he's liked in the past and post it on the fridge.

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Categories: Snacks

Broccoli and Mushroom Rotini

Ariela — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:38:23 +0000

Every other month or so we forget to go grocery shopping. The weekend starts, it ends and before we know it's Tuesday. But you know what? This admittedly bad habit has let to some amazing dinners.

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Categories: Main Dishes, Quick & Easy

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili

Ariela — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:11:00 +0000

My parents gave us a slow cooker for the holidays and I think I’m in love. Because not only is the food delicious, but dinnertime is a whole lot easier.

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Categories: Main Dishes, Slow Cooker

Grand Marnier Hot Chocolate (For Grown Ups)

Ariela — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:37:16 +0000

It's starting to feel like winter here in Vermont. My weather app says it feels like -3F outside and there's a howling wind rapping on the windows. Brrr! Is there any better time for Grand Marnier spiked hot chocolate?

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Categories: Drinks, Just For Grown Ups, My Recipes

Homemade Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts)

Ariela — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:09:01 +0000

Hanukkah begins on Tuesday and guess what we're making this year? Jelly Donuts! Also known as sufganiyot in Israel, these irresistible treats are traditional Hanukkah fare. And we can't forsake tradition now can we?

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Categories: Desserts, Featured

Nutella-Filled Hanukkah Beignets

Ariela — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:06:55 +0000

When it comes to Hanukkah, most folks don’t think about beignets. But in our home these fried donuts are a holiday tradition, and we love to fill them with Nutella.

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Categories: Desserts

Whole Wheat Banana Maple Muffins

Ariela — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:45:20 +0000

I firmly believe that healthy baked goods don't need to taste healthy. Know what I mean? This is especially true when you have a toddler, because no amount of pleading is going to convince a pint-sized connoisseur to eat something if it isn't yummy.

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Categories: Breads, Breakfast, My Recipes, Snacks

Homemade Veggie Burgers

Ariela — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:05:23 +0000

These delicious homemade veggie burgers are one of our favorite make-ahead weeknight dinners. Made with brown rice, split peas and mushrooms they put healthy protein, fiber and vitamins on the table in a form that toddlers love.

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Categories: Featured, Main Dishes

Cider-Glazed Carrots

Ariela — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:38:37 +0000

If you're looking for a healthy side dish to put on the table this week, these cider-glazed carrots might be for you. My son loves them and actually gets mad if he asks for seconds and there isn't more.

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Categories: My Recipes, Soups & Sides

Feast-Worthy Buttermilk Biscuits

Ariela — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:54:40 +0000

This classic recipe is easy-to-make and produces fluffy biscuits just begging to be served warm with a bit of butter. Also? Making biscuits is great work for little hands.

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Categories: Breads, Featured, Recipes

Surprisingly Snackable: Kale Chips

Ariela — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:42:09 +0000

These baked kale chips are easy to make and a healthy toddler snack option. Even better they accomplished something incredible: they got my toddler to eat his veggies, then ask for MORE.

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Categories: Featured, Recipes, Snacks