Cooking With Kids Thursday: Bert and Ernie Fruit Snacks!

I thought these were just so creative!  My kids were so excited when they saw the picture on my computer screen and are already begging me to make them with them.  Good thing we have all the ingredients on hand.  Thanks for the idea Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons!  I just know my kids are going to have a blast making and eating these.

Here’s what you need to make them (yields 2 sets):

  • 1 clementine
  • 1 banana
  • raisins
  • 2 mini marshmallows
  • 1 red fruit roll-up

Here is how to make them -> Bert and Ernie Fruit Snacks Tutorial

 

Tasty Treat Tuesday: Lemon Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze

I am not a huge fan of zuchini by itself, but I absolutely love any kind of zucchini bread!  This recipe looks so yummy and moist and the glaze will jsut make it that much better.  I am drooling just thinking aobut it.  Thanks for the recipe Nancy Creative!

Here’s what you need to make this:

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup grated zucchini

Here’s how to make it -> Lemon Zucchini Loaf with Lemon Glaze Tutorial

 

Cooking With Kids Thursday: Frozen Chocolate Bananas

I love eating frozen fruit.  I remember growing-up we used to have huge contatiners of frozen peaches, melon balls, and raspberries in our freezer.  I used to love sneaking in there and grabbing handfuls to snack on during the hot summers.  I also remember the first time I had a frozen banana dipped in chocolate and then dipped in peanuts.  It was so good!  Now I want my kids to have some of those same great memories.  How fun would it be to make these dipped bananas with them?  You could even set-up a topping bar so they can pick and choose what they want on their bananas.  If you aren’t too big on chocolate, I have also heard that using yogurt instead is just as yummy.

Here’s what you need to make these:

  • 2 ripe but firm bananas
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts, or sprinkles (optional)
  • (yields 4 servings)

Here’s how to make them -> Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas Tutorial

(Thanks Epicurious!)

 

Tasty Treat Tuesday: Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips

I am in the mood for something a little bit lighter today and this looks so yummy!  I can’t wait to try it out.  Thanks for sharing, The Girl Who Ate Everything.

Here’s what you need to make this:

  • 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
  •  2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced
  • 8 ounces raspberries 1 (16 oz)
  • 1 carton of strawberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (more or less to taste)
  •  3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor (I used strawberry)
  • 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas melted butter or butter flavored cooking spray
  • Cinnamon sugar: 1 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Here’s how to make it -> Fruit Salsa and Baked Cinnamon Chips Tutorial

 

Cooking With Kids Thursday: The Lorax Dinner

If your kids love Dr. Seuss stories, then they will love this meal.  It is based off the movie, The Lorax, but even if your kids haven’t seen it yet they will like this dish.  What a great way to celebrate Earth Day this Sunday, Aprill 22nd.  Thanks Toni Spilsbury for the idea!

Here’s what you  need to make this:

  • Cavatappi Pasta- 1 lb
  • steam-ready broccoli florets- 8 oz.
  • steam-ready asparagus tips- 8 oz.
  • Alfredo sauce- 1 jar
  • food coloring (to color the noodles while they are cooking)

Here’s how to make it -> The Lorax Dinner Tutorial