Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Lima Beans

As I try to balance our meals over the course of one week (more on that in an another post), I have come to serve shrimp about every other week in different settings. This recipe is made with Angel Hair pasta, which as a child, we would only eat cut in my grand-mother's bouillons (soups)!! So it was quite an experience to start cooking them in a real pasta dish!  Spaghetti could be a good substitute but I like the finesse of Angel Hair pasta better in this dish.

Read More

Green Beans Salad with Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans and Hardboiled Eggs

While I generally make hot entrees for dinner, there are times, especially in the summer, when we just crave a large salad. The following one is a modified version of the French Salade Niçoise. Instead of potatoes, I used Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), which we all enjoy eating. My kids love to pick them one by one in their plate (perfect for small motor skills development!)...

Read More

Welcome to my blog!

If you are like me, always wondering "what am I going to cook tonight?", that is nutritious; healthy; appealing (and maybe new) to young children and to the entire family with limited modification; and that does not take two hours to cook; and does not cost an entire pay check?... this blog is for you! Here you will find easy-to-make, healthy, and affordable recipes and ideas that I cook for my family. So, What Are You Feeding Your Kids These Days?
Bon Appétit!