Turkey Meatloaf Cupcakes

Turkey Meatloaf Cupcakes

The clan over at the Back Burner is gearing up for Thanksgiving.  From the looks of it, all of us cannot wait to eat, or should I say gobble!  This week we are discussing kid-friendly meals for Thanksgiving.  Afterall, the little ones can be the toughest crowd to feed.  After seeing a few versions of [...]

Lollipop Chicken with Candy Glaze

Lollipop Chicken with Candy Glaze

Summer time and birthday parties seem to go hand-in-hand.  This week over at The Back Burner, we are talking about kid’s parties, and healthy treats (for the wee ones).  I am not a mom, but have had tons of experience with kids, as I use to take care of MEM full time.  I have lots [...]

Monster Brains | Roasted Cauliflower

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A bit of news is cooking over at the Chez Us kitchen.  I am very excited to tell you that I am doing some meaty recipe development for the Key Ingredients‘s Back Burner.  Every Tuesday I will bring a new meat-lovers dish to your kitchen.  If meat is not enough to keep you full, Monday [...]

Purple Cauliflower Soup

Kid Friendly Purple Cauliflower Soup

Move over green eggs and ham, purple soup is here to stay! Your kids will love this bright purple soup that is not only easy to make but very healthy, as well as low fat, dairy-free and vegetarian. They will be eating their veggies and giggling the entire time.

Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders

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Juicy free range/organic chicken tenders are coated with panko and coconut breading. Then lightly pan fried in peanut oil to make a flavorful kid friendly meal that even the adults will love. Served with a cool cucumber salad and a curry peanut sauce.

Tortilla Chicken Legs with White Corn Salad

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The Colonel would never agree as we have found a healthy alternative to fried Chicken; Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks. Meaty organic drumsticks are coated with crusted tortilla chips that have been seasoned with cumin seeds and spicy paprika and then baked until crispy and golden. Served with a light salad of white corn, cherry tomatoes and parsley. A meal even your kids will love, after all, what kid does not want chips with their dinner?

SpaghettiOs and Pizookies

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How do you get your kids to eat “gourmet” meatballs smothered with prosciutto rich tomato sauce; by recreating an old time favorite, Chef Boyardee SpaghettiOs.

Candy Chicken

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How do you make your children eat chicken? By making this fool proof kid friendly chicken recipe, it will have your children begging you for more. Your kids will love this!!! Simply bbq’d chicken is basted with a sweet but tart glaze until it is golden brown.