California Cherry Salad

Truth be told, it’s been raining all week. But cherries were in season, and on sale, so I thought up a fun Summer salad to get me in the spirit. And I happen to know a really cool way to pit your cherries without all the mess. A small amount of juices may come out, so I…

PB Banana Sandwich

I had the craziest hankering for a deep-fried peanut butter and banana sandwich the other day. I honestly don’t know where it came from. No, I’m not pregnant. I just saw it in a vision. Then I realized the deep fried part probably wouldn’t work out very well, so I thought maybe I could grill it…

Bunny Pancakes

I’m a SUCKER for pancake art, especially around the holidays. I got this idea from Spriti2thetable.com. Isn’t it cute? It’s super easy too. You can modify it however you like. Add fruit, put it on died green coconut “grass.” Options are endless! With pancake art, I like to fill empty “ketchup” bottles with runny batter and…

Ham Cups

This recipe is so much fun to make AND eat, and the kids love it. It’s a must have in the recipe box. I chose to do this with scrambled eggs, but you can do it with a whole egg as well, just read the note in the recipe.   Step 1   Step 2   Step…

Love-Cakes

It’s called “pancake art.” Anyone can do it. How do I know this? Because I can do it. Which means you can do it. You can get super fancy about it, but no one expects you to. My kids just think it’s cool enough if their pancake has the letter of their first name. You can customize…

Valentine Toast

There is actually a trick to this. It is easy, but there is a trick. What you have to do, once you’ve cut out the middle of the bread, is place the bread directly onto a hot griddle of butter and then pour most of the egg white into the heart shape to let the…

Pumpkin Pie Waffles

I have always made pumpkin pancakes for Christmas morning. The only reason I made waffles this time was because my 5-year-old requested it. And I gave her a face like, “Um….are you SURE?” She was sure. And we should all take a moment of silence to be grateful for her certainty because these are SO. MUCH….

Baked Avocado

This makes a fabulous, filling breakfast with plenty of protein, calcium, fiber, and healthy fats. I prefer organic, free-range, omega 3 eggs. I’m not a food snob, really. It’s just that I have a friend who grew up on a commercial chicken farm, and…well….let’s just say I don’t mind spending an extra dollar for my eggs. This recipe…

Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles

Keep those pop tarts and store-bought freezer waffles on the shelf! These instant waffles take 30 minutes to make in bulk on a Saturday, and they are a lot healthier and much more filling. And your kids will love them! You will be throwing oatmeal, blueberries, and whole grains down their throats without as much as a protest….