Cooking With Your Kids During Spring Break
April 1, 2021
Make food - and memories
Spring break is a welcome time in the school year. While many families travel during this time, it s not always feasible to take a big trip. There are many ways to make a staycation special and create memories as a family, like making special foods and involving your kids in the cooking process after all, everyone needs to eat. Cooking with your kids can increase their confidence in the kitchen, build their independence and open them up to new foods.
One place to start is with recreating their restaurant favorites. According to data from GrubHub, the most popular kids takeout orders of 2021 have been: BLTs, cheeseburger sliders, mini corn dogs, French toast, fish and chips, spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, chicken wings, enchiladas and chocolate chip pancakes. You can start with those or get in the kitchen and try these ideas for spring break staycation cooking projects.
Recipe of the Day: Freezer Thin Mint Pie
March 12, 2021
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When you think about it, March kind of has a lot going on. Spring begins, causing us to dream of cold desserts and fresh flavors. St. Patrick’s Day takes over our minds, too, so we search for minty freshness and all green everything. Pi Day reminds us of all things circular, especially the wonder of a classic pie. Oh, and it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, so favorite cookies like Samoas, Tagalongs and Thin Mints replace the Chips Ahoy in our cupboards.
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Jewish Hamantaschen cookies are traditionally served during the holiday of Purim but are delicious to eat and fun to make any time of year. This is bubbe's time-tested classic hamantaschen recipe with apricot or the filling of your choice.