San Diego Restaurants with Kid-Friendly Play Space
Hey, foodie parents. Skip the dollar menu this weekend. These local restaurants feature real chefs, great food and play spaces for kids. Officine Buona Forchetta2816 Sims Rd., Liberty StationThis che . . .
Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts
Chocolate Chip Cookie Hearts2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup . . .
Valentine's Day Lollipops
Homemade lollipops are fun valentines treats for kids to pass out to their friends and neighbors. The strawberry flavor makes them extra special, but choose whatever flavor you like best. Makes 12 l . . .
Strawberry Shortcake Hearts
Individual heart-shaped desserts couldn’t be easier using refrigerated canned biscuits filled with fresh, sweetened strawberries and whipped cream. Serves 8 1 (16 oz.) can refrigerated biscuits . . .
Snacking with Joy: Bento Box Valentine's Lunch
Give your child this healthy Kale Salad Bento Box lunch with "candy hearts" for dessert. IngredientsOrganic kaleSweet red peppersJicamaSharp Cheddar cheeseOrganic, free-range hard-boiled eggSeedless . . .
Tickled Pink
Looking for clever ways to include fruits and veggies in your kids diet? Try this juice recipe from “Best 100 Juices for Kids” by food blogger and San Diego mom, Jessica Fisher. The beet lends a . . .
Snacking with Joy: Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast
Surprise someone you love with this delicious and nutritious Sweetheart Pancake! It’s a healthy and adorable way to say I Love You!IngredientsOrganic blueberriesOrganic strawberries Seedless water . . .
Glazed Brownie Hearts
Glazed Brownie Hearts Prep Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 2 hours 25 minutesMakes: 14 brownie hearts What you need: 1 Box Betty Crocker Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) o . . .
Super Bowl Football Cupcakes
SuperBowl Football Cupcakes 3 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup crushed granola ce . . .
Sweet Potato Bisque
The sweetness of the potato and the tartness of the apple join forces with the aromatic spiciness of the cinnamon and nutmeg for a beautiful and soul satisfying soup. Serves 8 1 cup diced yellow . . .
Creamy Cauliflower "Baked Potato" Soup
Celebrity Chef Melissa d'Arabian shares her recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Soup: There are few soups more decadent than a classic baked potato soup, loaded with cream, Cheddar cheese and smoky b . . .
Chicken-Chile Pozole
Melissa d'Arabian's Chicken-Chile PozoleThis brothy Mexican soup is chock-full of hominy, mild dried chiles, and shredded chicken or pork. Shredded chicken and mild New Mexico dried red chiles make . . .
Buttermilk Scones
Melissa d’Arabian’s Buttermilk SconesMakes 122 cups all-purpose flour, plus more fordusting6 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons dry butt . . .
Melissa d’Arabian’s Potato Bacon Torte
This is my signature dish, and may actually be the recipe on “The Next Food Network Star” that won me my own cooking show, Ten Dollar Dinners. 6 servingsFor the crust2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour . . .
Chef Matt Gordon's Famous Cinnamon Rolls
Chef Matt Gordon’s cuisine dazzles diners every day at his three San Diego restaurants—Solace & the Moonlight Lounge, Sea & Smoke and Urban Solace. (Author’s note: the warm cheese bisc . . .
How to Plan a Month of Meals
Plus, 17 ways to use a rotisserie chicken Fall is the time of year I’m determined to plan dinners in advance, shop for everything at once and serve healthy meals every night. That usually lasts a . . .
Confessions of a Weekday Vegan
A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas. For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Lettuce wraps are a delicious way to celebrate Chinese New Year at home! Omit the cayenne pepper to make a milder version of the sauce.Ingredients3 - 6 oz. chicken breasts1 Tablespoon soy sauce1 Tab . . .
6 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Hurried School Mornings
Despite the fact that we have a solid morning routine, sometimes we get sidetracked and don’t have time to eat breakfast at home. Eating breakfast in the car isn't ideal, but it’s better than sk . . .
10 Easy & Nutritious Afterschool Snacks
My daughter eats lunch at school at 10:30 in the morning. Afternoon snacks are not given. She’s starving by the time she gets home from school at 4:00, but the rest of the family isn’t home and . . .
52 Easy School Lunch Ideas
Get kids excited about taking lunch to school by offering plenty of variety. Tailor this list of 52 lunchbox ideas to your child’s preferences. Discover her favorites and plan them once a week. Co . . .
Mexican Hot Chocolate
This Mexican hot chocolate recipe can easily be whipped up at home.Makes 4 Servings Ingredients
32 oz. milk
1 Cinnamon stick
1 Chocolate Bar (such as Hershey’s) Directions
Heat milk on . . .
Apple Blackberry Upside-Down Cake
This upside-down apple blackberry cake looks impressive enough for company, but is so easy to make! Substitute frozen cranberries for a twist in color and flavor. Serves 8 Ingredients1½ cup flour . . .
21 Ways to Make S'mores
I understand that for some, messing with traditional s'mores is downright wrong. But if it's the taste of s'mores that you crave, you're probably open to venturing outside the box (or in this case, th . . .
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Pie
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Pie 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 large egg yolks 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestle T . . .