Kid-Friendly Recipes

Appetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks

Pickle Sushi

With just three basic ingredients (and no raw fish!) pickle sushi makes a delicious snack, appetizer, or lunch box addition. A fun kitchen project for kids too! When teaching kids cooking classes, I’ve found it helpful to start with recipes that are easy to pull off but offer a little wow factor. My goal is…

Pastas

Pasta with Speedy Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce

An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal.   Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a…

Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothies, Snacks

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This blueberry banana smoothie is creamy, delicious, and chock-full of nutrient-dense ingredients and filling protein. Plus it takes just five minutes to make with ingredients that are easily kept on hand.    Five minutes are all you need to whip up this thick, creamy, fruity smoothie, which also happens to be the most glorious shade…

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…

Pizzas

Stromboli Bombs or Mini Calzones

All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket – with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy meal. Just add a salad or vegetable of choice!   Sisters Grace and Evie are back for the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, with a…

Main Dishes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls

Customizable chicken fajita bowls are simple to make with a convenient sheet pan approach and are sure to become a favorite. Wholesome, economical, and perfect for meal prep.    If my nieces, Coco and Britt, look familiar, it may be from an earlier recipe, Tuna Pasta Salad. Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, the recipe is…

Breakfast, Sandwiches

The Best Egg Sandwiches

Eggs are baked to light, fluffy perfection (easy and so good!) and then layered with the classic additions. Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or packed lunches throughout the week and when guests are in the house.    Welcome to the latest edition of Fountain Avenue Kids! I’m delighted to welcome Oliver back to my kitchen to demonstrate a family favorite recipe for egg sandwiches,…

Breads and Baked Goods, Desserts, Snacks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake

A decadently delicious, single serve cake takes a few minutes to make and offers a hearty dose of satisfying protein too!   I love a good chocolate cake as much as the next person. Topped with the foolproof peanut butter frosting pictured with the linked cake, it’s a personal favorite that has graced the table of many…

Pizzas, Soups and Stews

Pizza Soup

Skip the takeout and enjoy pizza in soup form, with this savory pot of deliciousness that can be customized to taste – just like your favorite pizza!   Grace and Evie are back for another edition of Fountain Avenue Kids, and they’re sharing a longtime family favorite that redefines pizza night!    Pizza soup is…

Snacks

Mix & Match Protein Bites

Customize these protein-filled treats with a list of tasty add-ins, and then keep a stash on hand for lunch boxes, speedy breakfasts, and anytime snacking.   In the latest installment of Fountain Avenue Kids, a fabulous group of kids from my Boys & Girls Club cooking classes took over my kitchen to demonstrate one of their favorite snacks. These…

Appetizers

Grilled Chicken Wings

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, grilled wings are fuss-free and finger licking good. A choice of flavorings will satisfy every taste preference.    In the early days of the quarantine, I was asked to start a recipe exchange with a group of women who were feeling cooped up and in need…

Desserts

7-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce

With just five basic ingredients, foolproof caramel sauce is easy to make and is perfect for last minute desserts and holiday gifts. Delicious in coffee too!    You’re entertaining and dinner alone feels like a sufficient task. Or maybe you need a last-minute hostess or teacher gift. Or perhaps you’d like to elevate your cup of…

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