Kids Cuisine

Project Teen2Eat has been working very well for me.  My teen stayed with me for about 2 weeks and the various meals allowed him to see what’s out there.  So often, I find that teens in his situation eat what is convenient, which includes school breakfasts and lunches and are not commonly the most balanced.  G was falling victim […]

While grocery shopping, does your teen head straight for the sugary cereals and toaster strudels?  Fruity Pebbles are G’s preference, and while I don’t mind him having a bowl every now and then, he knows I prefer a healthier start to the day.  Luckily, he enjoys oatmeal, so my plight is not too difficult.  But, I […]

It is really easy to buy a bag of frozen nuggets.  The convenience can be overwhelmingly tempting. But making nuggets at home can be made just as expedient.  While you get the seasonings together, the kids can crush the cereal.  Dip, dip, dip… bake, and eat!  That makes chicken nuggets Project Teen2Eat meal number 7.
Chicken […]

The next meal in Project Teen2Eat, the sixth, was fun to make.  What kid doesn’t enjoy food on a stick? They are easy to assemble, and the kids can even help.   I added tomatoes on the ends of the skewer to give it that finished look.
Honey Chicken Kabobs
From Disney Family
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1/3 […]

One of the foods that I gave my mom fits about as a kid was tuna.  It didn’t matter what she did; I wasn’t having it.  I am better now that I am older, but I still look for recipes that won’t bring back tuna memories from long ago.  Another pasta recipe in my lil’ […]

I don’t know many children who don’t like pasta. Well okay, my experience is limited to those students in my school.  But, I see what they eat in the lunch line! Maybe I am a bit biased since I am Italian and pasta was a staple in my home growing up. I’m convinced G. will […]

Project Teen2Eat is still going strong!  Nothin’ says good ol’ southern cooking like a Po’ Boy, which is the third of my teen meal series.
It also offers opportunity for dinner conversation.  This history of where food comes from can be and is fascinating.  As far as the Po’ Boy, it is believed that the Po’ […]

Project Teen2Eat is in full swing!  The second of ten recipes is great for a teen house guest.  Meat and Barbecue Sauce, how can a boy say no? Plus, I remember a conversation G. and I had about how he has great memories of grilling out with family in Alabama.  I can’t send him to […]

I mentioned a couple months ago that there was a good possibility I would (temporarily) take care of a teen boy at the end of the school year.  Well, it looks like it’s going to happen in a matter of days.  And, what a pair we will make – a growing, 6 foot something, hungry teen and […]

* picture from the Nestle website.
Yes, you read correctly.  Dessert.
I am a huge fan of Nestle recipes. I don’t think I have ever messed one up, or eaten the end result and expressed dislike.  So, it was only fitting that I see when my mouse clicks when I saw three little words… Mini Dessert Burgers.  Dessert?  Burger?  […]