Roasted Mixed Vegetables with Basil
I made these Roasted Mixed Vegetables with Basil last night and they were a HUGE hit! I was shopping at a store where I get fruits and vegetables when I saw baby eggplant 5/$1. I had never seen eggplant in baby form and I thought it was a good deal so I bought some. A lady there who was also buying the baby eggplant said she loved it roasted.
My family loved the Sun Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan, Roasted Balsamic Vegetables, Roasted Brussels Sprouts also here on Five ...
April Fool’s Day Food
April Fools Day is so much fun! My kids LOVE to plan pranks FAR in advance. They expect jokes to be played on them as well. I love using food to have some fun on April 1st. I have gathered a collection of April Fool's Day Food pranks you can enjoy at the expense of your family.
Ice cream cones with vanilla ice cream from My Recipes - These cones are actually stuffed with mashed potatoes with scallions. You might want to finely dice the scallions so they don't give it away.
Spag...
Pizza Pasta Skillet
One Pot Pizza Pasta Skillet is a recipe that can be made in 30 minutes. This is one of those easy recipes for busy families. Go ahead and add more cheese if you love it extra cheesy!
Whenever I run errands I go in and out with kids in tow as fast as I can. If you have kids you know what I mean and why I do it. Recently I was able to go shopping without kids. I saw so many new things! Down the pasta aisle I found some really neat pasta, Barilla Pronto. The claim on the box is "One Pan. ...
Chocolate Coconut Pecan Brownie
Easy Chocolate Pecan Brownie recipe is made from a boxed mix. But wait, it is then taken to a new level by the addition of mini chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. This is a fast way to make a good brownie.
Just a few tips:
Go ahead and use your favorite boxed brownie mix.
Line your pan with foil and spray with non stick spray. When it is cooled lift it out holding onto the foil. It is so much easier to cut outside of the pan.
Always check for doneness starting at 5 minutes ...
General Conference Packet Updates
As you may know in October 2015 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sustained 3 new apostles to the Quarem of the Twelve Apostles. I previously created a get to know the LDS Apostles. Now that it is outdated I had some work to do. These new 3 apostles have been so hard to search for and find fun facts. If you know of any other fun facts that would be great for this activity please let me know.
Make sure you go back to the main Get To Know The LDS Apostles link. (for ease I ...
Eat Smart Bok Choy
This time of the year when the weather starts warming up I begin thinking about summer. One way to get ready for summer is to focus again on good nutrition. To celebrate National Nutrition month my family is consuming Eat Smart's Gourmet Vegetable seven unique salad kits. All look amazing and taste very different...I know because I have tried them! We have been experiencing some different tastes because of the superfoods included in these kits but we have discovered new is also good!
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Bunny Noses
Sometimes you just need a super easy after school snack to surprise your kids with. These bunny noses are just that...super easy. All you need are a few supplies when you are doing your weekly grocery shopping and 5 minutes before the kids walk in the door.
Supplies:
Mini nilla wafers
Strawberry premade frosting
Black skinny string licorice
Scissors
How to Make Bunny Noses
Using some scissors cut the licorice into about 1" pieces. You do not need a ruler just eyeball ...
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese with Veggie Mobile
I like to empower my kids. I like to teach them to become self-sufficient. One way I do this is through cooking. I love teaching my kids how to make a simple meal. My 12 year old knows how to make Kraft Macaroni and Cheese all by herself. My 7 year old had a desire to make it for everyone. Instead of being in the kitchen myself showing her the way I thought I could empower my 12 year old to teach her sister. The best way to solidify your knowledge of something is to teach it to someone ...
12 St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Recipes
St. Patrick's Day is a FUN holiday! Rainbows, leprechauns and the color green everywhere is what this day is all about. I've compiled 12 great food and drink recipes to help you celebrate this year.
St. Patrick's Day Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels by Five Little Chefs
St. Patrick's Day Pretzels by Momcrieff
McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake by Kid Friendly Things To Do
Mini Grasshopper Pies by Thristy DIY Diva
Shamrock Oreo Truffles by Bam's Kitchen
Mint Cream Ice Box ...
