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Cheesecake Pastry Pockets #kidsinthekitchen

November 6, 2014 by Melissa

Now that Halloween is over we’re emerging from our candy coma and enjoying some simple baking again. This past week we’ve had homemade carrot cake, mini peanut butter cookies and these Cheesecake Pasty Pockets. Shae of course took the reins on this dish and made it her own.

If it were up to me I would’ve added chopped frozen strawberries to the cheesecake filling, or served with a fruity dipping sauce OR dipped them in a melted chocolate sauce.

Making these was easy but even easier when you use premade pastry dough. These Goya discs are a great size, don’t need cutting, rolling or any prep.

Cheesecake Pastry Pockets

Ingredients

8oz cream cheese, softened
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup plus 2 tbls of sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
pastry dough, thawed

Directions

In the bowl of a mixer beat cream cheese & 1/3 cup sugar till combined. Add egg yolk, vanilla and salt and blend till smooth.

Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to each pastry dough and fold and pinch closed.

Top with additional sugar sprinkle and bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes till golden brown.

Serve room temperature, topped with powdered sugar, fruit or caramel sauce.

Shae had a little trouble with speed. She knew she had to be quick after adding the cheesecake filling so she could fold the dough. I helped reinforce the pinch when she was done so we didn’t have any major catastrophes.

She’s really good at working the mixer lately. She’s learning how to lower the mixing head more gently and click the speed toggle one notch at a time. She’s so cute as she’s counting and measuring.

Come join me and my co-hosts, Paula at Frosted Fingers, Sara at Sensibly Sara, Kate of Busy Bee Kate & Jeannette of EcoIncognito each week linking up a post, new or old, that feature the theme Kids in the Kitchen. It doesn’t matter what you are doing as long as you are doing it together, enjoying it and learning something along the way.

preparing healthy snacks
having a tea party
counting skills with m&ms
pouring from measuring cups
discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
creating new family friendly recipes

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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #kidsinthekitchen

August 28, 2014 by Melissa

Afterschool snacks tend to be healthy and on the small side so they don’t interfere with dinner. But there comes that moment when the kids are wanting something different than celery with peanut butter or a yogurt. That’s when the genius of Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats happens.

I honestly think these are better than traditional Rice Krispie Treats. No more sweeter but with a different flavor because of the oat cereal. Shaun was my chef on hand this time. We got these done before Shae got home and tried to takeover. She’s bossy like that sometimes.

The ingredients list is easy, marshmallows, butter, cereal and salt. Yes salt, trust me.

Ingredients

16 oz large marshmallows (approx 1 bag plus 1 cup)
11oz box of Lucky Charms
4 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt

Directions

Prepare large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Separate the marshmallow and cereal into their own bowls.
Sprinkle 1/3 of Lucky Charm marshmallows on the bottom of baking dish.
In a large saucepan set over medium/low heat melt butter and then add marshmallows and stir till completely melted.
Add cereal and stir till thoroughly coated. Then add remaining marshmallows and quickly stir.
Pour into baking sheet and with a plastic sandwich bag coated in cooking spray press the mixture down and shape into corners and edges.
Let cool for 10 minutes then enjoy.

Try not to indulge like Rob with his dad sized bite.

Come join me and my co-hosts, Sarah of Play to Learn with Sarah, Paula at Frosted Fingers, Sara at Sensibly Sara, Reesa of Momma Lew, Kate of Busy Bee Kate & Jeannette of EcoIncognito each week linking up a post, new or old, that feature the theme Kids in the Kitchen. It doesn’t matter what you are doing as long as you are doing it together, enjoying it and learning something along the way.

preparing healthy snacks
having a tea party
counting skills with m&ms
pouring from measuring cups
discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
creating new family friendly recipes

You’ll find these and many more ideas for healthful and unique food fun on the #KidsintheKitchen Pinterest Board.

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Salad and Sandwich Bites #kidsinthekitchen

August 7, 2014 by Melissa

It’s almost time to go back to school and Shae and I are working on some new lunch ideas. I’m trying to stick with healthy options but I also want her to enjoy what she’s eating to that means getting her input. These mini Salad and Sandwich Bites are a great compromise.

She likes bologna. It’s been one of my “do not buy” items for many years but her daddy does what she says. Fine, I’ll live, so will she. These bite-size salad and sandwich in one can be made with any ingredients.

Ingredients

lunch meat (we used bologna)

Cheese (we used american and a mozzarella stick cut into strips)

mayo & honey mustard or dressing

salad greens

cucumbers

shredded carrot (but carrot ribbons would work better)

Directions

Cut your meat in half and spread with choice of mayo or mustard. Lay your cheese in the middle along with your child’s choice of veggies.

Shae placed 1-2 pieces of greens, a cucumber slice and a few carrot shreds.

Pickles, sliced hardboiled egg, radishes and roasted red pepper would all work great.

Roll up your salad and sandwich fixins and secure with a toothpick.

The veggie content might not be HUGE but it’s something. It’s also a great way to cut out some bread from their diet.

What would your child’s Salad and Sandwich Bite include?

Come join me and my co-hosts, Sarah of Play to Learn with Sarah, Paula at Frosted Fingers, Sara at Sensibly Sara, Reesa of Momma Lew & Jeannette of EcoIncognito each week linking up a post, new or old, that feature the theme Kids in the Kitchen. It doesn’t matter what you are doing as long as you are doing it together, enjoying it and learning something along the way.

preparing healthy snacks
having a tea party
counting skills with m&ms
pouring from measuring cups
discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
creating new family friendly recipes

You’ll find these and many more ideas for healthful and unique food fun on the #KidsintheKitchen Pinterest Board.

Follow Melinda Babiak’s board #KidsintheKitchen on Pinterest.

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Kid Friendly Snacks & Food for Summer #kidsinthekitchen

July 17, 2014 by Melissa

Summer is in full swing and the kids are ravenous after the pool, playground and parks. I’ve put together this awesome list of Kid-Friendly Foods for Summer to satisfy any appetite. Don’t worry about the picky eaters or allergies because there’s a little something for every age and tastebud and nutritional level.

Sand Dessert via I Was Born to Cook

Yogurt Covered Strawberries via The Guavalicious Life

Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Power Bites via LookWhatMomFound

Mini Pizzas via Suzy’s Sitcom

Gluten Free Animal Crackers via Petite Allergy Treats

Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles via The Neighborhood Moms

Chicken Ricotta Pies via Meaningful Mama

Sprite with Kool-Aid Cubes via Food Family & Finds

Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn via LookWhatMomFound

Taco Egg Rolls via Awkward Kitchenette

Homemade Corn Dogs via Chef in Training

PB&J Smoothie via Nest of Posies

Monster Trail Mix Granola Bars via Mom on Time Out

Watermelon Pico de Gallo via The Pioneer Woman

Apple Cheesecake Quesadillas via Lemon Tree Dwelling

Natural Fruit Leather via Out of the Box Food

Fairy Bread via Smart School House

Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick via In Your Back Pocket

What do you serve your kids during the hot summer months to keep them satisfied and happy?

Come join me and my co-hosts, Sarah of Play to Learn with Sarah, Paula at Frosted Fingers and Sara at Sensibly Sara, each week linking up a post, new or old, that feature the theme Kids in the Kitchen. It doesn’t matter what you are doing as long as you are doing it together, enjoying it and learning something along the way.

preparing healthy snacks
having a tea party
counting skills with m&ms
pouring from measuring cups
discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
creating new family friendly recipes

You’ll find so many more ideas on the #KidsintheKitchen Pinterest Board.

Follow Melinda Babiak’s board #KidsintheKitchen on Pinterest.

An InLinkz Link-up

What would your child’s Salad and Sandwich Bite include?

What do you serve your kids during the hot summer months to keep them satisfied and happy?

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