Guest Feature: Heirloom Tomato Tart

Last  Sunday morning, I was enjoying coffee and  pancakes with my family over an episode of “Goldie and Bear.”   Usually I’m half tuned in to my daughter’s cartoons, but one of the scenes in this episode caught my eye.  “Goldie’s Do-Over Day,” a story about a spell “that lets you do things over. lt comes

Guest Feature: California Campfire Pizza

If you’ve been following our family through Make & Taste at all, you know we are avid campers and most of my contributions revolve around camping. This one has camping written all over it! We love pizza, but generally, you don’t associate pizza with camping. But, we managed to have a family favorite in the

Homemade New England Clam Chowder

Growing up in New England, clam chowder is a right of passage.  Every New Englander has their favorite place to go for their favorite style of chowder.  Thin or thick stock, potato chunks with skin on or off, bacon or no bacon, the list could go on.  I always stop by my go to chowder

Summer Lunchbox Ideas For Little Kids

Packing a lunch for a child under 5 can be a challenge, especially if your child is a picky eater or is in a phase of only eating one food group. My son was attending his first summer camp I had to pack him a lunch for the first time.  He’s a good eater, if

Dinner Time: Homemade Fried Fish Tacos

Growing up I spent most of my summers on Cape Cod, MA and enjoyed so many the coastal foods available, like chowder and fresh fish.  I remember when my dad traded in the sailboat for a motorboat and all the fun we had fishing in the bay.  We didn’t have the best record at catching

Small Batch Gluten Free Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese is a classic meal for kids and adults alike. I wanted to take this classic recipe and add a few healthier ingredients. As a parent you are constantly thinking about what you should feed your child and whether they getting all of the nutrients they need. Kids keep us on our toes and

Goodbye Cold & Flu Season: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Let’s face it, the cold and flu season isn’t fun and when it hits my family I alway make a batch of homemade chicken noodle soup.  My husband grew up on this and I have been making this soup for many years.  He prefers linguine noodles, just like what he grew up with, so you

Cauliflower Mash: A Perfect Side To Any Meal

During the summer I’m always in search of lighter meals and adding some variety to side dishes.  One of my go-to sides has been mashed cauliflower.  Anyone who enjoys mashed potatoes will like this alternative.  We often grill and flank steak is one of my families favorites, so this puree is a natural pairing.  My toddler

Chicago Feature: A Dinner Smoothie

Let’s face it, parents are always trying to find ways for their kids to eat vegetables.  I’ve learned over time is that everything is a phase, so if this month they don’t like a certain vegetable or fruit, the next month they might.  This Chicago family took the approach of making a smoothie for their

Virginia Feature: Petit Veggie Omelets

If you’ve ever struggled to incorporate vegetables into your toddler’s diet, you’re not alone. I consider it a win if my daughter will at least give a new veggie a try, even if she doesn’t always eat it the first, or second time it is served. These bite-sized veggie omelets are, as the French would