It brings me great joy and peace to be in the kitchen. Its funny because I don’t consider myself the best baker or cook at all, but for some reason, I find it very relaxing to prepare food, try new recipes and feed my family well.
Over the years, I’ve slowly formed a collection on my blog of my favorite recipes, and today I thought I’d highlight a few of them that we love the most.
I picked recipes that we all love, that are simple, and many that you can do with your kids—because I think its so important to spend time together as a family in the kitchen!
Frozen Yogurt Bites: A Healthy Simple Snack You Can Make With Kids (and toddlers too!)
These are such a fun and healthy snack to make with kids, especially toddlers. Its simple, and a little messy depending on the child, but easy to clean up!
Just choose some fresh fruit, dip them in yogurt, and then roll them in crushed corn flakes, and freeze. So much fun!
No-Bake Energy Bites: A frugal, fun snack idea to make with kids (and toddlers too!)
Another terrific recipe to make with kids. Completely safe for them to touch and if they get it in or near their mouth you don't need to freak out!
This simple recipe just mixes together peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips or raisins and some other ingredients. Then the kids can help you roll them into balls and put them on a tray. Freeze them and then eat them!
Amish Hats {A Simple After-School Snack Idea}
Such a fun snack idea for kids, and simple and quick for moms too. Ritz cracker on the bottom, then some peanut butter and a half marshmallow on top. Bake in the oven for just about a minute to melt that marshmallow. Cute and delicious.
Slowcooker Calico Beans with Bacon {A Simple Family Meal}
There are some days I just really don't like to think about dinner more than about five minutes. That's why I love this recipe. I remember learning it with my mom in high school. It was so simple. Just throw some beans and brown sugar and onions etc in the crock pot, and then let it go all day!
Creamy Asparagus Soup {A Simple Mennonite Favorite}
I always loved creamy asparagus soup, and this recipe does not disappoint!
Chickenetti with Strawberry Spinach Salad {A Simple Family Meal Idea}
Adding as many colors to my meals as possible is important to me. I love this family meal idea because it encompasses so many colors of the rainbow. Plus, who doesn't love a strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing!?
My favorite simple summer potluck dessert with graham crackers, pudding and chocolate frosting!
My grandma made this dessert recipe every summer. I absolutely adored it and so did all my cousins. I only make it about once a year now because its so rich, but its still a favorite that I crave once a year. 🙂
Rhubarb Crunch Recipe: Simple Enough to Make With Kids
Its a sure sign of spring when those first Rhubarb shoots come up. I love this recipe from the Mennonite Cookbook because its so simple. I always hope for left overs but we usually eat it all in one sitting.
Our Favorite Snow Day Activity plus Recipe for Apple Fritters with Drizzled Glaze
While this is a recipe we usually made in the winter, its really a fun and easy recipe to make any time of year that you have access to apples. So easy and so fun—kids especially love drizzling the glaze on top.
Mennonite Country-Style Meatloaf {A Family Favorite Recipe}
I don't like much meatloaf but this recipe, I love. Its so moist and tasty. I will never forget the first time I served this after we were married, my hubby said it was better than his moms. That did my heart good! But shhh, don't tell her. 🙂
I’d love to hear about some of your favorite recipes—or if you’ve tried any of these recipes and how they turned out for you. Let me know! 😉
