Crock Pot Beef Stew

 by Dr. Caron B. Goode Family mealtimes are important times. In fact, families who eat together regularly share healthier and better balanced meals, have children who engage in less risky…

Chicken Pesto Ricotta Bake with Caprese Salad

Chicken Pesto Ricotta Bake & Tomato Caprese

Low Carb Italian: Chicken Pesto Ricotta Bake with Caprese Salad

This hearty low carb casserole and salad are easy to put together for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s reminiscent of a lasagna without the pasta. I served this chicken pesto ricotta bake with a Caprese salad made with sweet grape tomatoes, fresh basil and mini mozzarella balls, but green salad will go with it just as well. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pie Wontons

Thanksgiving recipes - Pumpkin Pie Wontons

The Un-Pumpkin Pie Wontons:

Guest Post from PBS Parents

Thanksgiving is the one food-centric American holiday where cooks and non-cooks alike bring their best dishes to the family table to share with loved ones. From sliced roasted turkey with cranberry sauce to sweet potato pie, traditional Thanksgiving food is a day not to count calories but to indulge in a feast fit for royalty.

These fantastic finger-food sized pumpkin pie wontons which are deep-fried to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon-sugar. Made with canned pumpkin pie filling, these small dessert bites can be assembled quickly. Kids of at preschool age or older can easily help with every step with the exception of deep-frying. I know some of you would prefer to bake these in the oven, but I do not recommend this. The texture is not the same and the cinnamon sugar will not adhere properly.

Homemade Creamy Hot Chocolate

Homemade Hot Chocolate - Krups - North Texas Kids Magazine

Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Enjoy a warm coffee creation while relaxing on a Sunday morning, or brew up a bunch for your friends and family at your next fall get-together. Serve with a slice of warm apple pie or apple cider donuts for the ultimate crowd pleaser! Recipe courtesy of KRUPS Barista Sam Lewontin.

Dirt Pudding: Fun Kids Treat

Kid friendly treat that kids

will love to help make

 

The Letter “D” week at preschool equals studying and learning about dinosaurs, dogs, and dirt. Dirt pudding that is, the perfect special snack for letter D week!