Blog – tagged "Recipes & Nutrition"

Salmon Noodle Casserole

You know those nights when you need something fast, filling and tasty? Bonus points if it’s high in protein, omega-3s, calcium and veggies, right! BOOM! Enter our super simple Salmon...

Keeping Kids Hydrated in the Heat (and All Year Long)

Some parts of the U.S. are just now starting to thaw from a pretty rough winter, but in Arizona we are rapidly approaching 100 degree F heat. Young children don’t...

School Lunch Cheat Sheet

Who loves packing lunches? Anyone? Just me? OK OK, I know I might be the minority here, but I actually kinda like packing lunches. Perhaps it’s the dietitian in me,...

Trader Joe’s Bruschetta Sauce

Y’all know how much we adore Trader Joe’s Bruschetta Sauce – you can literally pour it over everything! It’s blends small-chopped tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, basil and other spices...

Yogurt Buying Guide: Unsweetened Yogurts

Confused by yogurt? You’re not alone. One of the most popular questions in our Facebook Group and on our Instagram account is “What kind of yogurt should I buy for my baby or...

Lentil Pasta Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Y’all went nuts on Instagram for our Lentil Pasta Tuna Noodle Casserole, so we’re finally posting the full recipe! This recipe is awesome because it feeds a lot of people and stores...

A Fresh Take On Boxed Mac and Cheese

Do you sometimes use boxed mac and cheese for your kids or yourself? Yes, homemade mac and cheese is great, but sometimes we need convenient options! If you’re a boxed...

How to Stress Less About Sugar

Heavily restricting kids from sugar backfires. Our job as parents is to do what’s best for our children. We research car seats, carefully pick a pediatrician and make decisions about...

One Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe

This One Pot Hamburger Helper by The Defined Dish was a massive success in my house. How massive? Well, my eldest inhaled 3 helpings of it. The best part? ONE POT, people....

Pumpkin Chili

Even if it’s still hot where you live and enjoying fall foods hasn’t quite hit yet, keep in mind that pumpkin is a crazy good source of beta carotene, which...

Halloween-Themed Smoothies

It may be October, but it’s still hot in much of the world and smoothies are A-OK year round! We love featuring these each year because they’re tasty and appropriate for...

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have always loved to bake. I started making cookies for friends and family in high school, and along the way I discovered this super simple combo: 1 can of...

Smoked Almond Goat Cheese Olives Appetizer

Do you have a go-to party or holiday appetizer? I love making new party snacks! This one is my favorite – it’s requested by my dad’s golf friends every time...

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Are you ready for Thanksgiving with your baby, toddler, or child? Here are different ways you *can* serve Thanksgiving dinner to kids of various ages! These ideas are by no...

Holiday Favorite: Magic Bars

Magic bars are always the favorite of the party when we make them. We gifted them to neighbors recently and I already got the “best neighbor ever” text from a few...

Enjoying Chocolate When You’re Dairy-Free

Megan here, talking about our favorite food group – chocolate! My family isn’t dairy-free, but we know that many are you are for various reasons. Some people have to stop...

How to Teach your Child to Eat Soup

We are frequently asked about serving soup to babies and toddlers. Learning to eat soup may be a messy process, but with practice kids figure it out! Soup is an...

Vegetable Serving Sizes for Toddlers

Did you know that a vegetable serving size for two-year-olds is just 2 tablespoons? Yes, only 2 tablespoons! (They can always have more of course!) Parents always worry about...

Pregnancy and Postpartum Snack Ideas

One of our lovely followers asked us to put together some filling, nourishing snack ideas for pregnant and breastfeeding moms, but these snacks are also perfect adults of all ages...

Serving PB&J in New Ways

Why is it important to serve variations on the same foods we eat frequently? It helps prevent picky eating – the more variety our kids see, the more variety they...

Keep Food Safe at School

One big question we always get is, “How do you keep lunches cold?” (Shown here are Bentgo boxes that we love! You can find them in our Amazon shop under Lunch.) Here are some...

Calorie Boosting Strategies

Do you have a kiddo that needs a little help in the growth department? Perhaps you’re pregnant and are struggling to gain weight yourself, or maybe you’re breastfeeding and are...

Kid-Friendly Energy Bites

Homemade energy bites are my kids’ favorite snack, hands down! We have been making these for years and they’re so tasty for adults and kids alike – please make sure read...

Banana Pancakes: 4 Ways

Who loves pancakes?! This banana egg pancake recipe is a staple in our house that works well for eaters of all ages (babies included)! We love this basic banana pancake...

Free Family Meal Toolkit – Dinner Edition

How are we doing, friends? We know this can be a really challenging time for everyone, and we wanted to help in our own small way. Click on the link...

Our favorite supplements for babies and children

Supplements are always a hot topic with our clients. We are constantly asked what supplements we recommend for kids. Here’s our short, main message: The only supplement most babies and...