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Sheet Pan Pancakes
This oversized, baked pancake is perfect for families or breakfast parties because everyone chooses their favorite topping for their portion. Offer add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas . . .
Vanilla Dutch Baby (Puffed Pancake)
Wondering how to make a Dutch Baby Pancake at home? Food Network chef and local mom, Melissa d’Arabian, shares her recipe. It’s her family’s favorite dish for any celebration that calls for br . . .
Potato Bacon Torte
Potato Bacon Torte is Melissa d’Arabian’s signature dish, and may even be the recipe that secured her own cooking show (Ten Dollar Dinners) on “The Next Food Network Star." Try making it . . .
Homemade Granola Parfaits
Looking for a healthier snack option for kids? Homemade granola is quick and easy to make, and more wholesome than many store-bought snacks. Bursting with flavor, this granola recipe includes oats, . . .
San Diego’s Best Family-Friendly Breweries
It took me six weeks after giving birth to twins to get back to a brewery. Believe me, I wanted to go sooner, but a few things got in the way (mostly two infants). We loved going to breweries before t . . .
San Diego’s Best Family-Friendly Wineries
Wineries and vineyards provide the perfect ambiance for a relaxing outing. Many San Diego establishments have gone out of their way to create a family-friendly vibe or host events that welcome childre . . .
Flower Power Cake
Kids will love surprising mom (or grandma) with this adorable flower cake for Mother’s Day or a birthday! Kids will need help with baking, but let them get creative when it comes to decorating. Th . . .
Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Lettuce wraps are a delicious way to celebrate Chinese New Year at home! Omit the cayenne pepper to make a milder version of the sauce.Ingredients3 - 6 oz. chicken breasts1 Tablespoon soy sauce1 Tab . . .
Confessions of a Weekday Vegan
A semi-vegan approach for healthy kids and a healthy planet
Scroll down for a list of kid-friendly vegan meal ideas.
For the third time in my adult life, I’ve rewritten my weekly shopping list t . . .
Iron Man Juice for Kids
Looking for clever ways to include fruits and veggies in your kids' diet? Fans of Tony Stark (Iron Man) will be familiar with his healthy green juice. This juice is a rich red-gold, more like I . . .