Tips for Cooking with Kids

Tips for Cooking with Kids_1

I had a breakthrough this week.  About cooking.  With kids.  Here’s my secret:  let them get messy.  Read more below about my tips for cooking with kids!

Here’s what I’d like to happen…

I’ve always had this romanticized idea about cooking with my children.  We excitedly pick a recipe – preferably a healthy, organic snack.  They carefully pour, stir, and measure.  They wash their hands before and after they cook.  They clean up their messes.  We excitedly set the timer and watch our food bake or cook. And, then we enjoy our creation together.  And it’s delicious.

The reality…

Here’s what typically happens in my house.

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Grilling Tips for Pork Chops

Recently Susanne’s family had our family over for a barbecue and served this original brined pork chop recipe which was, in a word, phenomenal.

My husband attempted her recipe last weekend for a post dance recital family dinner and our parents couldn’t believe how juicy and flavorful the pork chops turned out.

Try this pork chop recipe out for a summer barbecue – your guests will love it. Love it.  You can read our grilling tips for pork chops below…

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

  Last weekend our friends had us over for a family barbecue and the husband made the most perfect ice cream cookie sandwiches so I wanted to share his ice cream cookie sandwich recipe, or rather, technique. He heard the idea on the radio (is the radio Pinterest for dudes?!) on how to do an… Continue reading Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Bookmark This Dip Recipe!

This crowd pleasing appetizer is so yummy you might be tempted to eat it by the spoonful. Sweet and light, it’s a great dish to bring to share to a summer barbecue. It’s a nice variation to your staple guacamole or salsa with chips app. Here’s the recipe! Crowd Pleasing Appetizer  Sweet corn, avocado and… Continue reading Bookmark This Dip Recipe!