Amy SlaterFeb 8, 20193 minMain DishesAsk Your FarmerWhen it comes to sourcing and purchasing real food, I consider it a health investment for the family. Aside from our monthly home...
Amy SlaterOct 30, 20182 minMain DishesPumpkin Apple Organ Meat Sausage with Carrot Tops and HerbsThis recipe was born out of the need to create a different breakfast routine for my egg-loving kids! One of my little guys has started...
Amy SlaterOct 20, 20185 minMain DishesWinter Squash!!Does anyone else have a farmer’s market problem this time of year? Please say yes!! I turn into a squash hoarder!! They are just too...
Amy SlaterAug 10, 20183 minMain DishesSalmon Cakes with Butternut Squash (grain and nut free)Are you looking for ways to boost your kids’ intake of fatty acids? A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that fish and...
Amy SlaterJul 13, 20182 minlunchboxGreen Plantain and Spinach Pancakes (grain free)Pancakes can be a great way to sneak some great nutrition into your kids! They are freezable, portable, and packable. Most importantly,...
Amy SlaterMay 13, 20183 minMain DishesTuna Lentil Noodle Casserole with a Twist (grain and dairy free)I have found that encouraging my kids to eat lots of vegetables goes through stages of ease and difficulty. Currently, the boys (age 7)...
Amy SlaterMar 17, 20182 minMain DishesGrass Fed Sloppy Joes!I remember having Sloppy Joes as a kid. Who doesn’t? I am seriously saying, these Sloppy Joes were a huge hit with all four kids. When I...
Amy SlaterMar 5, 20182 minlunchboxBeetroot and Swiss Chard Waffles (dairy, gluten and nut free)I can thank the lovely @organicfoodforkids for the inspiration for this recipe. If you haven’t checked out her Instagram page, you must!...
Amy SlaterMar 2, 20184 minlunchboxKid’s Brain Health: Recipes to feed their needs!If you have a child that eats, this blog post is for you! Running a real food, household takes time, planning, and lots of preparation....
Amy SlaterFeb 27, 20183 minBaked GoodsAll things chocolate: Yay Polyphenols!Health benefits of CHOCOLATE! According to a study in the Journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, “Cocoa contains more phenolic...
Amy SlaterFeb 23, 20182 minlunchboxButternut Squash Mac and Cheese (dairy and yeast free)I absolutely LOVE all winter squash, but my kids do not. The only time they ate, was when we had a bumper crop two years ago of red Kuri...
Amy SlaterFeb 15, 20182 minlunchboxLentil Noodles with Veggie Sauce (Grain and dairy free)I am eagerly anticipating spring. I do miss the luxury of walking out into the garden to pick our fresh herbs and veggies for the day as...
Amy SlaterFeb 5, 20182 minlunchboxButternut Squash and Veggie Frittata (dairy free)I love making frittatas for lunch because they are delicious cold (in the lunchbox) or warm (at home). Considering my tag line…every bite...
Amy SlaterJan 30, 20182 minMain DishesWild Caught Salmon with Roast Cucumbers and a Creamy Dill SauceEvery time I make salmon, the kids favorite part is the skin. Mine too! I suppose they know intuitively know it it one of the most...
Amy SlaterJan 21, 20183 minBaked GoodsGrain Free Chicken Pot Pie (nut and dairy free)Although most of my recipes are about encouraging your kids to build a broad palate through nutrient dense foods. This recipe was about...
Amy SlaterDec 6, 20173 minMain DishesCrock Pot Pumpkin Veggie ChiliPumpkin is a great low cost veggie that, thanks to canning, does not have to be a seasonal treat. Pumpkin is a low in carbs, high in...
Amy SlaterNov 21, 20173 minMain DishesStuffed Acorn Squash (Paleo)I absolutely love winter squash. There is something especially fabulous about winter squash. There is so much depth of flavor from the...
Amy SlaterOct 28, 20173 minlunchboxGarden Turkey Burgers and Garden Organ Meat TacosGet into a rhythm! Is that even possible with kids? YES! Especially young kids! How does that happen? DEDICATION! I know how difficult...
Amy SlaterSep 11, 20173 minMain DishesPaleo Coconut Flour Pizza with a Veggie SauceEvery time I write our family meal plan/menu, I give the boys one kid’s night each where they build their dinner. William chose pizza for...
Amy SlaterAug 15, 20174 minMain DishesThree Meat ChiliPerhaps the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought is my Vitamix. You can turn heaps of veggies into soup or sauce and feed it happily...