I know, here I go with the lentils again! They’re just so good, and good for you. Here’s a great sloppy joe recipe using lentils instead of meat. 2 tsp oil1 red onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 carrot, diced1 green pepper, diced1/2 red pepper, diced1 c. lentils (I used red lentils)2 c. water1 bay leaf6…
Category: Kid Favourites
Fruit and Seed Bars
These sweet and crunchy bars from Weelicious are made with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and coconut. Recipe from : http://weelicious.com/2010/06/07/fruit-and-seed-bars/ These bars tasted so good I almost couldn’t believe I made them myself! I followed this recipe pretty closely, so I won’t post it again here. The only change I made was that I used almond…
Sweet and Sour Chicken Fingers
No need to dip these chicken fingers in sauce because it’s baked right into them! 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg, beaten1/3 cup sweet and sour sauce2 cups panko breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper Cut the chicken into strips. Combine egg and sweet and sour sauce in a large bowl. Combine breadcrumbs,…
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes
These cupcakes are a great treat with a little something healthy in them. They’re so moist and delicious that you won’t even know they’re loaded with zucchini. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large…
Monte Cristo Sandwich
A delicious hybrid of french toast with grilled ham and cheese. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I recently posted about french toast and how much Cole loves the stuff. He’s also a big fan of ham and cheese sandwiches, so it was only natural that I make him a combination of the two. I remember…
Birthday Cakes
Happy Birthday to my youngest son, Bennett, who turned 2 yesterday! My sweet little monkey is growing up! I meant to post yesterday but just got too busy. It’s been a bit crazy around here with the boys’ birthdays being so close together. We had a dual birthday party for them on Sunday, and I…
French Toast for Dinner
This post is dedicated to my older son Cole, who is 4 years old today. Happy birthday little man! Cole LOVES french toast, so much so that sometimes we’ll have it for dinner, usually on an evening when Tony is working and it’s just the three of us. This is one meal that Cole will always…
Bear Paws
Homemade bear paw cookies with oatmeal and chocolate chips, in regular and mini sizes! 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup applesauce2/3 cup brown sugar1 tsp baking soda2 tsp hot water1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 cup all purpose flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal3 cups rolled oats1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Cream butter and sugar together, then mix in applesauce….
Pineapple Carrot Squares
Sweet and juicy pineapple with nutritious carrots make one delicious snacking square! 1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tbsp coconut oil1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 cup whole wheat flour1 tbsp flax seed meal2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 cup finely grated carrots2/3 cup drained crushed unsweetened pineapple1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup milk In a large bowl…
Banana-Maple Oatmeal Cookies
If you don’t believe that healthy cookies can taste great, then you haven’t tried these cookies! They’re vegan and have no added oil or butter, and they’re delicious. Recipe at Fat Free Vegan Kitchen I was all out of eggs one Saturday afternoon but I really felt like making cookies! After doing a google search,…
Food and Whine 