by Meagan Esler, guest blogger, ToTemptation.com
These ganache-drenched bonbons are conveniently kid-sized but fancy enough for all ages.
Sure, you can carb-count over cocktails at the next party you attend. Or you can bring a pre-counted, knock-out appetizer of your own; here are recipes for three.
You can dose for almost any treat, but why not contribute your own healthier heart-shaped snacks to the party or classroom celebration? Here are three fun ideas that may make the carb-counting a bit less stressful.
Helping out with the classroom St. Patty’s Day party this year? Or just want to treat your kids to a fun snack to observe the occasion? Each of these recipes comes together super quickly, is easy on the blood sugar, and can be scaled to feed a crowd or just a few.
Wait till you see how easy it is to make homemade tortilla chips! Just grab a shamrock cookie cutter and a spinach tortilla, and you’ll have these adorable St. Patty’s Day chips done in less than 10 minutes.
It looks like this little leprechaun wasn’t quite so clever—he slipped right out of his shoes and left them behind for your little one to enjoy! This recipe is an easy way to dress up a simple snack of veggies and cheese.
Combine your St. Patty’s Day festivities with a geography lesson—your little leprechauns will be more likely to remember Ireland’s tricolor flag when they can munch on it! This recipe is a great way to work more vegetables (rather than more green food coloring) into your celebration.
by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com
These three recipes have become some of our family favorites — two to serve with the big feast and one to use up all that leftover turkey afterward.
Got leftover turkey and crudité? Use it to make these cute little turkey pinwheels. They’re a snap to assemble, super kid- and carb-friendly, and as tasty as they are adorable.
This is a super-simple and delicious recipe, which makes it a great dish for little ones to help with.
