Easy (sneaky veggie) Green Chile Enchiladas

This is a funky take on enchiladas (one of my childhood favorites). I originally concocted this sauce when I had some spinach and cauliflower that needed to get used. They can be filled with just cheese, chicken, or pork. I like to serve these with a corn and avocado salad. Sauce 1-2 roasted* jalapenos 1 …

Buttery Quinoa

I really like incorporating quinoa into our weekly meal plans to diversify our grains. Compared to white rice it has a lot more protein and fiber, which are important for maintaining a balance diet and absorption of other nutrients. I find quinoa to be just as versatile as rices (white, brown, mixed, long or short …

5 Lunches for Getting Back in School Mode

Late last month our district announced that all school for at least the first part of the 2020/2021 school year would be fully remote. Dadbites and I were not at all surprised and knew that staying home would have been our choice anyway. With that being said, we also had to reconcile the idea that …

Carne Adobada Tostadas y Elote (Beef tostadas and Mexican corn on the cob)

One of our family’s favorite dinners, roasted corn on the cob smothered in Mexican cheese and spices, paired with crispy beef tostadas.

Graphing Blocks

This is a fun and easy way to introduce math concepts like: counting by twos, graphing, and comparing and contrasting.Time: 5-15 minutes depending on how many blocks you useMaterials: Legos or similar blocks, a piece of paper divided into multiple columns with numbers across the topSteps:Grab a handful of Lego style blocks Place Legos in …