Recipe: Ricotta Cheese
/Say Cheese! There’s so much science in cooking and here’s a great experiment to do at home. Bonus: the results are edible!
Read Moreread the latest news + goodness
Say Cheese! There’s so much science in cooking and here’s a great experiment to do at home. Bonus: the results are edible!
Read MoreSpring Rolls are one of the recipes that we love making with kids because it’s very hands-on and because many of the …hmmm, I’m not sure about that…. typically turns into …those were delicious! There are many opportunities to practice chopping and peeling and work with a wrapper, too!
Read MoreWe came up with this recipe during the pandemic and it’s been a winner ever since! We took a favorite treat and made it into a bar, no roasting over the fire was required! You can individualize these by making them in mini silicone cups or muffin tins. There’s even an adaptation for a gluten-free diet! Enjoy!
Read MoreKids are always amazed by the transformation that occurs when a seemingly boring batter goes into the oven and comes out looking, smelling, and tasting amazing! Popovers take the fun up a notch because they really POP! And, for the science geeks out there, this occurs without any of the common leavening ingredients like baking soda, baking powder, or yeast.
Read MoreMy mom made these delicious chocolate cookies only during the holidays, which made them all the more special. With a rich chocolate cookie, topped with a maraschino cherry, and slathered in chocolate frosting, what could be better?
Read MoreWe're sharing our Kid-Favorite Gingerbread Recipe below so you can get the kids in the kitchen this holiday season. It's perfect for cookies, and you can also use it to make a house! Our recommended dimensions are included.
Read MoreWe know kids can be picky when it comes to soup! Once they have fun chopping veggies and putting it all together in the pot along with some fun-shaped pasta, they’ll be ready to devour it! If you’re nervous about chopping with small fingers, check out our kid-safe knives in our Marketplace. They give kids the opportunity to practice cutting food without running the risk of cutting themselves. This recipe is pretty flexible, so use what you have on hand.
Read MoreIt’s football season and time to gather with friends and family to watch the big game! Let your kids get involved in prepping the food by making this easy recipe!
Read MoreBring on the summer salad! Today is National Ranch Dressing Day and all the just ripened summer produce is calling for it!
Give our homemade version a try, or let us know if you have a favorite bottled version!
Read MoreCreate something delicious and impress your friends with our version of homemade creme filled chocolate sandwich cookies (OREOs)!
Read MoreInstead of cracking open a can of sloppy joe sauce, make it from scratch!
Most canned sauces like Manwich have ingredients that you won't find in your pantry, like high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, xanthan gum, guar gum, and carrot fiber....what is carrot fiber?
Our recipe has less than 10 ingredients and mixing them up can take less than 10 minutes. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Sloppy Joes
1 pound lean ground beef (can substitute turkey)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¾ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced (optional)
1 small red pepper, diced (optional)
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, plain
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
In a saute pan, cook the beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned all the way through. Carefully pour off excess grease, away from the flame.
Add brown sugar, pepper, and salt to the pan, and stir to combine. Add onion and pepper, if using, and combine. Add tomato sauce, paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, and mustard. Combine and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve on buns.
Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday with a big pan of Mac N Cheese. Or, make them in muffin tins for the perfect individual sized Mac N Cheese Cups.
🏈
Follow our kid-approved recipe! Add in some broccoli and/or bacon for something extra special.
Let us know if you enjoy it!
Energy Bites are the GO TO snack at our house. They’re perfect for after school, sporting events, or a really long road trip. Get creative and come up with your own variation!
Read MoreEnergy Bites are the GO TO snack at our house. They’re perfect for after school, sporting events, or a really long road trip. Get creative and come up with your own variation!
Read MoreOur chocolate chip cookie pie is an easy alternative to chocolate chip cookies. Claire will show you how it’s done!
Read MoreMany people skip breakfast because they’re short on time or don’t know what to eat. But breakfast will keep you and your kids going throughout the day, so do yourselves a favor and make it a priority! Breakfast literally means to break the fast. Food is fuel for your body. The more you focus you give it, the better you’ll feel. We’re sharing 10 breakfast ideas for you and your kids that take 10 minutes or less to prepare.
Read MoreWe hope you’ll get into the holiday spirit by doing some baking with your kids this season! We’d love to share our kid-approved gingerbread recipe with you and hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. Build a house, make a snowman, or come up with your own creation! Snap a photo and show us what you make!
Read MoreWe want to share some ideas on how to get your kids involved in making lunch! No matter whether your kids are learning at home or in the school building, they all have to eat lunch. While studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we believe that a healthy lunch is really important too. Lunch should leave your kids feeling energized for the rest of the school day, not lethargic and in need of a nap.
Read MoreReal Food 4 Kids offers hands-on cooking classes for kids and teens. Classes teach a variety of basic cooking skills and are available in-person in Des Moines, Iowa or can be attended virtually from anywhere.
Voted "Best for Kid-Led Instructional Videos" three years in a row by The Spruce Eats.
Voted "Best Overall" Online Cooking Class for Kids by Simply Recipes.
“This morning EJ made an omelet crafted from left over ribeye, sautéd red onions, green peppers, tomatoes and serrano pepper (as EJ said “for some heat”) and mozzarella cheese. You’ve made such an impact on him!! Thanks for showing him your love, kindness and craft!”
— Megan W
“You have such a way with kids (patience & organization, too!); thanks for creating Real Food 4 Kids - it’s such a wonderful and unique program. It’s really helping Josie with her confidence, even beyond cooking!”
— Carolyn
“The information presented is invaluable; I learned many new things! Children have a right to know what is in the food that they are eating/being provided. I think a huge ‘eye-opener’ was listening to them try to pronounce the ingredients off the label.”
— Kristel Kautzky, School Principal
“My son really enjoyed it. He wants to be a chef and is already planning his restaurant menu :) I appreciate it so much all the work you put into making this so well organized, and amazing.”
— Carrie
“The fun way in which vegetables were presented and the experience of trying them with his peers did more for my picky eater than all of my experience as a pediatrician. After one visit from Real Food 4 Kids, my first grader is now requesting peppers or salad in his lunchbox daily.”
— Christy Sullivan, mother of 5, Pediatrician, & President of St. Augustin School Board
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES | ONLINE COOKING SCHOOL
FOOD EDUCATION | ABOUT US | COOK FOR A CAUSE
© real food 4 kids, llc