I teach an after-school cooking club for about 20 kindergartners, 1st graders and 2nd graders. After a recent class during which we used different types of chocolate, I was left with a variety of chocolate chips that we didn’t use. Since I’d been having my own craving for cookies anyway, I decided to make a batch using the leftover milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate chips. Thus, the idea for the Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie was born. The first batch I baked was tasty for sure but there was s
Pumpkin season is in full swing and it seems like most everybody has a case of “pumpkin spice” fever. I’d like to offer an alternative recipe using pumpkin that’s very easy to cook. Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious, crunchy, salty snack that is really good for you too. Plus, the whole family can help prepare them. Grown-ups can cut off the top of the pumpkin and handle everything that involves the oven. The little chefs can help in so many ways. They can pull or scoop out the pumpkin seeds, clean off t
What are these teeny tiny hands making? Whole wheat pizza dough! Not too long ago, I revamped and revised my previous recipe for whole wheat pizza dough and Eliana was a part of the process every step of the way. It was so much fun watching her react to the bubbling yeast and squishy dough. Want the recipe which includes various ways in which your own teeny tiny sous chef(s) can help you prepare it? Hop on over to Eating Rules where my friend Andrew is hosting his annual October Unprocessed Challenge. While