Kid food (and snacks) are very important. Moreso than ever when you’re with them all. The. Time. The plus side is that you’ll get at least 5 minutes of destruction-free silence with these mini corn dogs on their plate! Mini Corn Dogs Makes 24 pieces Ingredients 1/2 bag (10oz) Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free Cornbread mix…
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Pocahontas: Pumpkin, Corn, & Black Bean Mini-Tacos
“John Smith: They’re not savages, they can help us. They know the land, they know how to navigate the rivers…[Meeko pulls out an ear of corn and gives it to John]John Smith: And look, it’s food.Lon: What is it?John Smith: It’s better than hardtack and gruel, that’s for sure.” – Pocahontas I came up with…
Vampirina: Poppy’s Mac & Cheese
“ ‘Cheese and noodles? Where is the pizzazz? Where is the love? It looks so boring. I will not serve it!’ “ – Chef Remy Bones, Vampirina I thought I’d try out a healthier, creamier version of macaroni & cheese. This one is packed with carrots and cauliflower, and of course, plenty of cheese! The…
Easy Chicken Fried Rice
This is a super simple way to use up some leftover rice and chicken, and it’s delicious and quick (bonus points). Easy Fried Rice Serves 2-4 Ingredients 2c cooked rice 1/2c cooked chicken, diced 1/2c frozen peas (or mixed peas and carrots) 2 eggs 2 to 3tbsp gluten free soy sauce Pepper to taste 1…
Fish Cakes
These are really just a simplified version of the Romanesque Cod Cakes from the ASOIAF section. They’re still super good and juicy, but they require a lot less effort. Also, Bean loves them, so there we are. Fish Cakes Makes 4 servings Ingredients 10oz de-boned tilapia, or other flaky white fish 1 turnip, peeled and…
The Dresden Files: Cardamom Doughnuts with Vanilla-Cinnamon Glaze & Sprinkles
‘ “Indeed not, wizard,” the gruff said. “Indeed it would not be.” He bowed his head to me. “Likest thou jelly within thy doughnut?” “Nay, but prithee, with sprinkles ’pon it instead,” I said solemnly, “and frosting of white.” ‘ – Small Favor These aren’t your average sweet doughnut, honestly. They have tang, and depth…
Sherbet Smoothie
“The warmly cool, clear, ringing, perfumed, overflowing, redundant days, were as crystal goblets of Persian sherbet, heaped up—flaked up, with rose-water snow.” – Moby Dick My kiddo literally believes that this is ice cream, and she has no problem with ice cream for breakfast. This only takes a moment and it looks cool. It’s healthy,…
Bombay Toast
‘ “And now leave me in peace for a bit! I don’t want to answer a string of questions while I am eating. I want to think!” “Good Heavens!” said Pippin. “At breakfast?” ‘ – The Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings) Bombay toast has been one of my favourites since childhood. It’s…
Armada: Boysenberry & Dark Chocolate Poptarts
“The only thing crazier than hallucinating a fictional videogame spaceship would be to blame it on a frosted breakfast pastry.” – Armada These gluten-free Poptarts have a wonderfully flaky crust, and delicious dark chocolate ganache on top. Plus, Knott’s boysenberry preserves are just sort of one of the best things ever. Seriously a cornerstone of…
The Beekeeper’s Ball: Churro Pancakes
“The food was delicious, the wine even better, as elemental and earthy as the wild hills where the grapes grew. They finished with sips of chocolate-infused port and cinnamon churros.” – The Beekeeper’s Ball There’s nothing like a decadent breakfast. There’s also nothing like a churro. Or Nutella for that matter. This hits all of…
The Literary Feast 