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This Earth Day Snacktivity is simple, delicious, and adorable! (a snacktivity is a snack that’s also an activity!). Make a avocado chocolate pudding in the blender for the earth, crumble chocolate graham crackers for the dirt, and stick a broccoli on top for the tree. Celebrate Earth Day with this easy and fun recipe for kids!
Happy Earth Day! On Earth Day we should always think about what we can do to help our planet. When we cook, a lot of food gets thrown out and that hurts the environment! That won’t happen with our special Earth Day recipe: Earth Day Rainbow Carrot Peel Chips! Earth Day Rainbow Carrot Peel Chips are a easy Earth Day dish that uses every part of the carrot, so there's no leftover waste. It can even be a healthy new part of lunch or snack time!
Happy Easter! The Easter Bunny is hopping down the road and what better way to greet him than with some tasty Easter Bunny Veggie Frittatas for breakfast? These Frittatas are great for a sit down breakfast or a brunch on the go, which helps when you're on the hunt for Easter eggs! We hope these Easter Bunny Veggie Frittatas help you have a cheerful Easter!
These baby chick deviled eggs are an egg-cellent addition to Easter or any spring brunch! Hatch a plan and prep these in advance. (We advise keeping the egg whites and yolk filling stored separately in the fridge until the day of serving.)
Kids will love the the grown-up responsibility of helping with holiday preparations and parents can be sure they're making lasting memories for their kiddos. To keep frustration at a minimum, we recommend prepping the eggs and carrot pieces before inviting your little to join you. This healthy Easter treat for kids is sure to delight all your chickadees!
This healthy Easter treat for kids will be super fun for the whole family to make and eat!With the food coloring that gives the bark its pretty colors, young chefs can get creative and explore a variety of colors. What happens when you mix pink yogurt with blue yogurt? Swirl them together to find out!
These mini orange cakes are both adorable and tasty and perfect for tea parties for kids! Don’t fret if you don’t have ramekins at home- you can make the same batter as cupcakes instead.
These tiny tea sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, or just regular old lunches! This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol), or for younger chefs to make with more grown-up help.
This recipe helps you learn how to brew real tea with different kinds of tea and different types of equipment. This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol).
Did you know that my Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook also has craft and activity ideas for every party theme? This easy and fun DIY Superhero mask activity can be made with items you already have lying around the house.
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These Kapow! Cupcakes are from my cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol), or for younger chefs to make with more help. It’s in the “Superhero Party” chapter, which also includes Super Smoothies and Superhero Shield Tortillas.
This Superhero Shield Tortilla is perfect for lunch or a snack, and is from my cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol), or for younger chefs to make with more help. It’s in the “Superhero Party” chapter, which also includes Super Smoothies and Kapow! Cupcakes.
This Super Smoothie will help your kid chef safe the day! It’s from my cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol), or for younger chefs to make with more help. It’s in the “Superhero Party” chapter, which also includes a Superhero Shield Tortillas and Kapow! Cupcakes.
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If you're looking for a last minute gift for a kid chef, we've got you covered! Thanks to the elves at Amazon, there's still time for it to arrive before Santa's sleigh. :)
Need a Christmas-themed recipe that’s healthy and sugar-free? I’ve got you covered with this Festive Hummus Pinwheel recipe from my upcoming cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol.) It’s in the “Holiday Craft Fest” chapter, which also includes a Minty Hot Chocolate recipe and a Gingerbread People recipe.
Do you have a kitchen helper that makes you nervous when she uses a grown-up chef knife? Or a little chef who can't quite reach the counter when he wants to cook? Or kiddos that think kitchen gadgets are the most fun gift of all? Well today I present to you... (drumroll please)...The Nomster Chef Gift Guide: For Kids Who Like to Cook
A recipe from my upcoming cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This hot cocoa recipe is simple but has a gourmet twist- adding peppermint to make it extra perfect for the holidays. Kid chefs age 8-12 can make it mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol.) It’s in the “Holiday Craft Fest” chapter, which also includes a Gingerbread People recipe and a Festive Hummus Pinwheels recipe.
With so much decorating, shopping, and wrapping, we sometimes forget to stop and share the seasonal spirit with our little ones through food. It can be both easy and enjoyable to make Christmas cooking with kids a part of your December plans with our Strawberry Santa Pops!
The holidays are here (but you knew that by the early decorations before Halloween, right?)! You want to say “YEAH!,” but inside you are thinking “UGH!? What will I gift my loved ones!?” If you are like me, you want to give something that is thoughtful, yet frugal on the budget, yes? Say no more! Junior Assistant Chef Emma and I are here to rescue you from your holiday shopping dilemmas with this two for one deal - a unique gift idea and playful at home activity ALL. ROLLED. INTO. ONE! Score one for parents. High-fives all around! Read on to learn how to make this Cookie Jar Gift, a great DIY for Kids!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I bet your December calendar is filled with holiday parties, with little to no time to prepare something to bring to the table. It feels as though there is absolutely no time to make something that is both delicious, nutritious, and a crowd-pleaser. Sound familiar? Don't worry because we've got the perfect Christmas recipe for kids to make with our Broccoli Tree Appetizer.
I am thrilled to share a recipe from my upcoming cookbook, “Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook.” This recipe is perfect for kid chefs age 8-12 to make mostly by themselves (grown-up help indicated by the hand symbol.) It’s in the “Holiday Craft Fest” chapter, which also includes a Minty Hot Chocolate recipe and a Festive Hummus Pinwheels recipe. With the cookie recipe below, it’s a perfect menu to accompany a holiday crafting night with friends.
Don’t forget to pre-order the book today- it will ship on Dec 17 when it is officially released and will arrive in time for Christmas. Here’s the pre-order link: Let’s Party! Kids Cookbook
It's just the beginning of the holiday season, which comes with plenty of family, food, and fun. Why not combine all three, and get your little ones in the kitchen helping out with Thanksgiving dinner? While we aren't suggesting that your three-year-old roasts the turkey, kids can get involved in different ways. By having them help prepare a side dish, they feel as though they have made a major contribution to the meal, and they'll tell everyone at your table about how they made it. Imagine the huge smile across both their face and yours.
I've been keeping a BIG secret for a while... I wrote a cookbook for kids! It's designed to help kid chefs age 8+ cook food for celebrations, whether it's a birthday party with friends or an impromptu tea party with their stuffed animals. There are 12 chapters with recipes for different party themes: Luau, Ice Cream Social, Superhero Party and more! Each chapter also includes fun ideas for party activities and decorations too. And just like Nomster Chef, there are great chef tips sprinkled throughout to help kids learn how to cook while making delicious food at the same time.
Every year, October rolls around bringing with it candy corn and peanut butter cups. This then transitions into a season of pumpkin and pecan pies followed by holiday cookies. It is possible to let children enjoy the treats of the season while still maintaining their health, wellness and balance. These practical tips for a healthy holiday season can help you navigate this season of kids and treats.
This week we'll be featuring 3 healthy Easter treats for kids in advance of Sunday's egg-stravaganza. These yogurt-dipped strawberry "easter eggs" are delicious, healthy, and Instagram-worthy. Now let's hop to it!