Kids Cooking

Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Desserts

Valentine’s Day Heart Brownies

A little ingenuity and a heart-shaped cookie cutter is all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special! A heart-shaped cookie cutter does it again.. Start with this classically delicious homemade brownie recipe (minus the Halloween candy theme), an equally scrumptious Nutella brownie, or store-bought brownies, with Ghirardelli leading the pack in my humble…

Desserts, Snacks

Valentine’s Day Cheerio’s Snack Mix

This creative (and low effort!) snack may be all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special this year. 💘     For years, this effortless, no-cook mix was a regular after-school and lunch box snack for my boys. Thanks to the simple combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy, they continue to enjoy it now…

Breads and Baked Goods, Dips, Sandwiches, Snacks, Soups and Stews

Valentine’s Day Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

A simple message of love can begin with something as simple as a cookie cutter. 💘  Grilled cheese and tomato soup have long been considered a match made it heaven…one that becomes infinitely more fabulous with a festive (and extremely easy) presentation. When I was a child, I fully preferred chicken noodle soup to tomato, so…

Cookies, Desserts, Snacks

M&M Cookies (in a jar!)

A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and enjoy. Printable tags included!  When I first started working with Ann, I cooked my way through many of her delicious recipes, from sweet to savory and everything…

Desserts

Rice Krispie Wreath

A few key tips and tricks give these Rice Krispie treats an especially soft and buttery texture, while the wreath presentation makes a perfect addition to a holiday table!   Growing up in a Jewish household, Christmastime meant something different to me than it did to some of my friends. Sure, we would spend time…

Main Dishes

Halloween Mini Meatloaves

This is no ordinary Halloween recipe, but this special meatloaf is sure to elicit smiles (or shrieks) from those who eat it! Emily told me she thought she was forever done with subway rats when she moved out of New York City. Little did she know I had an idea up my sleeve for her…

Main Dishes, Salads, Soups and Stews

Parchment Packet Chicken

This zero-cleanup technique delivers tender, juicy chicken and is perfect on its own yet especially helpful for all those recipes calling for precooked chicken. Works with one chicken breast or many and offers endless flexibility with flavors.   Welcome to another edition of Fountain Avenue kids! Joey is in the house today, and this spunky…

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