Easy Mexican Nachos Recipe with the Kids – Post at Inner Child Food

My Merry Messy Life: Easy Mexican Nachos - Kids in the Kitchen

Today I’m writing over at Inner Child Food sharing a very easy recipe for Mexican Nachos! They are so tasty and fun to make with kids, plus I made them healthier by using real cheese and fresh veggies. I’m also sharing tips for how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the kids, like teaching them where [...]

Veggie, Healthy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Post at Inner Child Food

My Merry Messy Life: Veggie Healthy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Today I’m writing over at Inner Child Food, sharing a healthy veggie grilled cheese sandwich recipe that I made with my kids! Psst…the kids won’t know there are veggies inside! I share tons of pictures of my kids hard at work making these, from start to finish. I took an old, classic recipe and made [...]

Blueberry Wheat Oat Muffins Recipe – Post at Inner Child Food

My Merry Messy Life: Blueberry Wheat and Oat Muffins Recipe

Today I’m writing over at Inner Child Food sharing a delicious recipe that the boys and I made – Blueberry Wheat and Oat Muffins. These are hearty, healthy, filling and delicious without all the processed sugar! I like to make them to have on-hand for hectic mornings when we need a quick and filling breakfast. I [...]

Crispy Rice and Oats Treats – Healthier and Delicious!

Healthier Rice Krispie Treats

Today I’m writing over at Inner Child Food to share a new favorite treat in our household. It’s a twist on the good ole’ Rice Krispie Treats, but instead of marshmallows, it has natural peanut butter, raw honey and oats – all of which add some protein, fiber and nutrition that’s completely missing with processed marshmallows. [...]

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe – Guest Post at the Grain Mill Wagon

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Real Ingredients

I’m excited to be sharing one of my favorite comfort foods over at the Grain Mill Wagon today – good ole’ chicken pot pie, southern style! It’s hearty and very tasty, with added spices and a homemade multigrain baking mix that’s sure to please the whole family. I cut out the canned cream of condensed [...]

Yummy Oatmeal from Good Food Made Simple

Good Food Made Simple Steel-Cut Oatmeal

There’s been a lot of oatmeal munchin’ in my house lately, ever since we acquired some delicious steel-cut oatmeal and egg white patties from Good Food Made Simple. I am very picky about what we feed our children and have been pleasantly surprised by not only how healthy, simple and natural this oatmeal is, but how tasty [...]

Multigrain Whole Wheat Blueberry Waffles Recipe (Guest Post at the Grain Mill Wagon)

My Merry Messy LIfe: Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Blueberry Waffle Recipe

Today I’m writing over at the Grain Mill Wagon where I’m sharing the most delicious, hearty and nutritious waffle recipe my family has been using, made with my homemade multigrain whole wheat baking mix. All you have to do is add an egg, milk and berries to make the perfect breakfast treat! Here’s an excerpt [...]

Multigrain, Whole Wheat Baking Mix Recipe – Like Bisquick (Guest Post at Grain Mill Wagon)

My Merry Messy Life: Multigrain Wheat Baking Mix Recipe

As part of the Grain Mill Challenge, today I’m sharing my Multigrain, Whole Wheat Baking Mix recipe using my WonderMill Grain Mill! We have used this recipe non-stop to create the tastiest waffles, pancakes, biscuits and even chicken pot pie! All that with no added chemicals, fillers or preservatives. Here is an excerpt and some [...]

Multigrain Wheat Bread Machine Recipe

Homemade Multigrain Wheat Bread Machine Recipe

This is one of the most delicious breads I have ever put into my hungry mouth. The combination of the multigrain cereal, whole wheat, and honey make for one flavorful treat. My mouth is watering again just thinking about it! Each time I make it, the 1 lb. loaf is gone in matter of minutes. Now I’ll [...]

Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe with Real Pumpkins

Easy and Real Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Oh wow, pumpkin pie cooking in the oven is a delight for the olfactory sense. Makes my stomach rumble and my mouth water and makes the whole house smell like the holidays! Surprisingly, it is quite easy to make a pumpkin pie from scratch using real pumpkins and your own evaporated milk. Not only that, it can [...]