Sweet potato “jack-o-lanterns” are a fun way to make your dinner side Halloween festive! I love this because this recipe is different from a typical sugary-sweet holiday treat (not that there’s anything wrong with sweets). Creating your lanterns is simple, and the cinnamon gives them great flavor when roasting! This […]
I made these butterscotch haystacks last year as a little Halloween treat for my husband and I (Willow was 6 months then), and we loved them so much I knew I needed to blog them this year. This recipe is sweet, crunchy and so fun to make for Halloween. This […]
This time of year when pears are at their best, I try to use them in meals multiple times a week. Pears are not only scrumptious, but they are incredibly nutritious. This recipe I made for my 17-month-old, but they are so yummy that I eat about half of the […]
My daughter is peanut butter obsessed (as am I), and so I like to add peanut butter to anything I can! This smoothie started out as just a pumpkin smoothie, but then by adding peanut butter to it, the sip became nutty and rich. I would argue that the peanut […]
This time of the year I try to come up with creative ways to use pumpkin in recipes! And pasta is something I love to incorporate pumpkin in. The flavor of this pasta is rich, creamy and satisfying. The pumpkin flavor is subtle, but the dish is full of fall […]
I made this applesauce when my toddler was starting solids. Now when I find some good apples I always like to make a batch! Fall and winter is the best time for that since apples are in season now. This applesauce is simple, with no added sugars, but added spices […]
Roasting veggies on a sheet pan is probably my favorite way to cook them in the fall. The ingredients in this veggie roast will fill your home with a scent reminiscent of a crisp fall day. It puts me in the mood for Halloween, fires in the fireplace, and decorating […]
Now that’s its fall, I am really into whipping up warm meals, like soups and stews. And this lentil stew just makes me happy. It’s so hearty, warm and comforting but also has incredible flavor, including a light smokiness I just absolutely love. This recipe feeds a crowd, so I […]
It’s the season for pumpkins and the flavor of these fritters will really get you and your toddler in the fall mood! I always keep a couple of cans of pumpkin puree in my pantry as well as rolled oats, so this recipe is a convenient one. This recipe is […]
There is nothing like the smell of apples roasting in the oven… it puts me in mind of the holiday season and apple pie. Maybe that is why I make these roasted apples all the time? I use minimal ingredients because I really love the natural flavors of the apples […]
Hi, I’m Kinsey. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, daughter and two dogs. This blog is an accumulation of recipes I make for my family. Thanks for being here!
