Budget Friendly Dinners To Kick Off The New Year

Happy New Year! This time of year is always filled with reflection and goal making. Many may look to save additional income and in light of the current government shutdown in the US, this is especially true. That is why today’s post is all about Budget Friendly Dinners to Kick Off The New Year. Over

Top 3 Recipes To Make ( & Taste) With Children Ages 2+

This week my kitchen helper started kindergarten and it’s hard to believe we started this Make & Taste adventure three years ago. Over this time we have made over 220 recipes together and traveled to local destinations for food inspiration. I was reflecting back to the recipes that he has enjoyed the most over the

Your Guide To Homemade Pasta With Kids (+ Videos)

Making homemade pasta with kids is possible. You just have to know your child and what they are capable of. When my kitchen helper was 2.5-3 years old he wanted to make the dough, be part of turning the pasta machine (only a few turns) and eat as much pasta as possible. At 4, he wants

Dinner Your Children Will Make, Taste And Love

Homemade Pasta, one of my kitchen helper’s favorite dinner to make and taste. Making pasta in my house happens at least once a month.  My son loves to pour the flour on the table, make a well and crack the eggs. Once the dough comes together he is all about kneading until his hands get

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

Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese with Bacon and Panko Topping

This was another first for me.  I had never made mac and cheese before, not even the box option, and since I have experienced very good and bad versions, I thought it was out of reach.  Every time we order barbecue from our favorite local BBQ spot, there is always a side order of mac

Homemade Fettuccini Pasta

Homemade pasta was something I never had growing up or even in my early adult years, but now that I know it’s possible to make pasta at home, why not enjoy the freshest option.  Before embarking on this pasta journey I researched the electric or hand crank pasta roller/cutter and decided on the traditional hand