Big Kid
Fuel For Feeding Bottomless Teens
If, “Mom, I’m hungry!” is a common battle-cry in your house, check out these tips for creating nutrient-dense snack options to soothe the savage teen.
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Perfect Beets For People Who Don’t Like Beets
I’ve also been able to win over some of those “oh, I don’t like beets” folks with this side/ salad recipe.
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Cooking For (& With) Kids: Citrus Sweet Potatoes, Two Ways
By popular demand, Amalah shares with us the homemade foods that are most popular with her kids and easiest to make from scratch. First up, transforming sweet potatoes into tots and a delicious side serving of mash.
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Favorite Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Drowning in Thanksgiving leftovers, and tired of your standard recipes? Here’s my go-to trio of post-Thanksgiving foods.
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The Tao Of Strawberries (and our favorite recipes)
It’s strawberry-picking season, and that means bonus time with my teens and all my favorite, yummy recipes. Viva la strawberries!
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Our Favorite Frittata: A Flexible One-Dish Wonder
Need a looks-fancy-but-it’s-not quick-and-easy dinner packed with veggies and protein? If you’ve got eggs around, you can make a frittata.
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Three Soup Recipes You Should Try This Winter
The weather outside calls for steaming bowls of soup to ward off the winter chill. Here’s a few off-the-beaten-path favorites of ours to try.
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¡Yo Quiero Spaghetti Tacos!
Anyone who has tweenage children is not surprised by the mention of Spaghetti Tacos. Read on for the recipe.
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Why Your Kids Should Help Prepare Meals
Kids like to feel involved and important. I love the conversations that we have in the kitchen while we cook. The kitchen really is the heart of the home.
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Cookies For Breakfast (High-Protein Yum)
Whether you have a reluctant breakfast eater or need a protein-packed grab-it-and-go treat, these breakfast cookies are sure to please the whole family.
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A Modernized, Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie (Sort Of)
Want a gluten-free version of the homey chicken casserole creations from your youth, updated to be healthier and more flavorful? Try my veggie-heavy version of Chicken Pot Pie.
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Three Tasty Alternative Chili Recipes (That Don’t Taste Like Alternatives)
Nothing warms up the family on a cold day like a hearty chili, but why stick to the standard? These three recipes are all very different and super delicious.
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Recipe Binders: A Lovely Way to Store Recipes
If you’re looking for a way to keep your recipes handy but organized, we’ve got some ideas for you.
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Homemade Tomato Sauce (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)
Homemade tomato sauce is a great recipe to teach your kids before they leave home – here’s how!
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Hearty Greek Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian and Gluten-Free!)
Finding a family-pleasing recipe fit for carnivores and vegetarians alike wasn’t easy, but these stuffed peppers are a big hit in my house.
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Three Nearly Guilt-Free Desserts
Love dessert, but trying to stay relatively healthy? Here’s three great recipe options to satisfy a sweet tooth without guilt.
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Teach Your Kids How to Roast Yummy Vegetables (Recipes Kids Should Know How to Cook Before Leaving Home)
A tutorial for how to roast vegetables, one of the recipes kids should know how to cook before leaving home!
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Grilled Cheese (Recipes Kids Should Know How To Cook Before Leaving Home)
How to make grilled cheese, a meal kids should know how to make before leaving home. Here’s our recipe and special tips for kids.
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Pancakes (Recipes Kids Should Know How To Cook Before Leaving Home)
Teaching older kids how to make pancakes from scratch is easier than you think. Here’s our tutorial especially for kids; another recipe that kids should know how to cook before they leave home.
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Meals So Tasty Your Family Will Have No Idea They Took No Time To Prepare
If you’re looking for a few easy to prepare meals to make for your family, check out a few of our Alphamom bloggers favorites here!