Summer Favorites

We loved the name of this cool sammy that Holly sent us. It’s super easy to make and a filling lunch box treat.

This pasta recipe was sent to us by Debby and her daughter, Megan. Little Meg helps with the chopping and grating of veggies as well as during clean up time, too – what a great kid!

This salad uses summer veggies but can also be made all year round; if you can’t find asparagus, use steamed broccoli instead. This makes a great side dish for a barbecue, or a main dish with some crusty bread and a tomato salad. Rosemary adds, "My four-year-old helps me make this by sampling the asparagus and pine nuts and stirring everything together when done."

This is a great example of how you can do Make Your Own Take Out!

This dish is great as a flavorful, healthy snack or paired with your favorite burger.

This is like an Italian supper on a stick!

These make a great after school snack or a birthday party treat to pass around. You can also try adding a variety of different fruits to the sticks, such as kiwis, pears, apples or mangos.

Look – little ladybugs! As fun to eat as they are to make, and they’re cute, too! Who knew bugs could be so tasty?

Kids and grown-ups alike will love this healthy pizza dip, and it makes a great party dish! It’s also an excellent substitute for mayo on your favorite sandwich, or you can pack it up for a dip-a-licious lunch box or snack on-the-go.

A great snack idea for all ages. Delish for parties, too! Given the choice of grape or cherry tomatoes, I pick the irregularly shaped, somewhat oblong grape tomatoes because they tend to be a bit meatier and sweeter. –RR

Use some kid-safe scissors that you have just for the kitchen to make these super Egg Scrambles. The Fruit Benedicts make great snacks, too, or even dessert.