You’ve cleaned enough crumbs out of your kiddo’s car seat to know how much they love Goldfish crackers. And now, just in time for the new year, Pepperidge Farm is launching a new product line that is guaranteed to get some veggies into every serving.
Goldfish Veggie crackers are the brand’s first-ever line of crackers made with 1/3 serving of vegetables. Available in two delicious kid-friendly flavors, Cheesy Tomato and Sweet Carrot, you can feel good serving these at snack time.
Goldfish Veggie Crackers will be available at select grocers including, Kroger and Publix starting January 2020, followed by a nationwide roll out in March 2020.
Forget about microwaving your fave sandwich in a pocket of bread-y goodness. Hot Pockets’ new Sweet Treat line is exactly what the name implies—a sweet treat for all of us dessert-lovers!
The new addition to the Hot Pocket family doesn’t exactly mesh with the savory, salty goodness of ham and cheddar, pizza or Philly cheesesteak Hot Pockets. Instead, this freezer temptation skips the meat, tomato-based sauces and cheese entirely.
With flavors like Cinnamon Roll and Apple Cinnamon, these Hot Pockets are basically mini microwavable pies. The Cinnamon Roll flavor comes with cream cheese filling and a cinnamon-infused crust. You can get the same cinnamon crust on the apple version—but with fruit (and of course, more cinnamon) in the center.
As of now, these delish desserts are available at Hy-Vee. Stay on the lookout for the Sweet Treat line in your favorite freezer section. There’s no telling when Nestlé’s Hot Pockets’ newest creation will roll out in other retailers nationwide.
Encouraging kids to eat new foods is always easier when it comes in a fun shape or color. If you’ve been looking for a way to get your tricky tykes to gobble up their dinner, then look no further than this Hello Kitty Pasta.
World Market is now selling Hello Kitty pasta, which consists of pasta pieces shaped like the famous cat and her iconic bow. Not only is this pasta adorably delicious, but it’s also organic so moms and kids can both feel happy about it.
Of course it wouldn’t be pasta without sauce and luckily Hello Kitty fans can enjoy a sauce as red as her bow. Both the pasta and sauce are available at World Market in stores and online. The one pound bag of Hello Kitty Organic Pasta is priced at $5.99 while the accompanying Hello Kitty Tomato Basil Italian Pasta Sauce is priced at $6.99 a jar.
They say that a hot dog always tastes better at the ballpark. While that may be true, there are so many other tasty treats to try at T-Mobile Park this season. This year marks the ninth-year collaboration between the Mariners’ hospitality partner, Centerplate, and 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Ethan Stowell. Together, they’re bringing new tastes, new flavors and even a new signature cocktail inspired by the Mariners new partnership with T-Mobile to the park. Scroll down to see what you can expect to sink your teeth into this season.
Hit It Here Cafe
T-Mobile Park
Chef Stowell has made some exciting updates to the Hit It Here Café menu adding selections from his Ballard Pizza and burgers featuring Crowd Cow. Created with a half-pound Crowd Cow beef patty, the Hempler’s Bacon Burger is almost too good to be true. Topped with smoked sweet and spicy Hempler’s bacon, Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce, it’s a real mouthful. Other burgers on the menu include the Spicy Burger (half pound Crowd Cow patty topped with Face Rock Creamery’s "In Your Face Habanero cheese,” Mama Lil’s pickled peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce), the Beyond™ Burger (a plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and vegan Just Mayo) and the Chef Inspired Burger created by some of Seattle’s top chefs, including Ethan Stowell, Maria Hines, John Sundstrom, Brady Williams and Mitch Mayers and will change on a regular basis.
If pizza is more your style, Stowell brings four kinds of personal-sized pizzas from Ballard Pizza, including Arugula & Guanciale, the Staple & Fancy (with pecorino, mozzarella, Zoe’s pepperoni, jalapeños and pineapple), Zoe’s Pepperoni and Cheese (with pecorino and mozzarella).
Order Up: A side of KuKu Fries with that burger. They are just as unique as they are topped with togarashie Japanese seasoning, red tobiko (flying fish roe), sriracha chili sauce, horseradish crema and chives.
Location: Hit It Here Cafe
Fat's Chicken
T-Mobile Park
Two of the best new tastes this season come with a Southern accent as the Central District’s Fat’s Chicken & Waffles brings its cuisine to the ballpark. The Five Spice Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich is delicious with its garlic aioli, tomato, pickle, mixed greens and house-made pimento cheese on a toasted bun. It goes together nicely with the Creole-spiced mac & cheese (which is just the right amount of spice without becoming too “hot”) made with Tillamook cheddar and mozzarella sauce. Other great choices include Fat’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken Strips with fries, Fat’s Wings (served with lemon pepper, buffalo style or gasp, naked) and Poutine (French fries topped with house-made Andouille sausage gravy and pimento cheese and rice with Andouille sausage gravy (aka Jasmine rice smothered in house-made Andouille sausage gravy).
Location: The ‘Pen
Paseo Caribbean Sandwiches
T-Mobile Park
Recently voted "Best Sandwich Shop in Washington,” by Thrillist, Paseo, brings their mouthwatering Caribbean flavors with inventive spins of favorite sandwiches each served with garlic aioli, caramelized onion, cilantro, pickled jalapeño and romaine lettuce on a toasted baguette. Choices here include the Caribbean Roast Sandwich (slow roasted pork shoulder in Paseo’s signature marinade), Smokin’ Thighs Sandwich (roasted skin-on chicken thighs), Tofu Delight Sandwich (sautéed organic tofu) and the West Caribbean Bowl (slow-roasted pork or chicken thighs atop jasmine rice with black beans, warm salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, pickled jalapeño and cilantro with tortilla chips.)
Order Up: The sides which are just as amazing. The roasted corn on the cob is unlike any corn you have ever eaten. Slathered in aioli, the ears are topped with parmesan cheese, cilantro and Paseo spices. Other sides include black beans and rice, Caribbean fries (with aioli, cilantro and Paseo spices) and nachos topped with cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream, caramelized onions, cilantro and pineapple chunks.
Location: Edgar’s Cantina & Edgar’s Home Run Porch
Li'l Woody's Burgers & Shakes
T-Mobile Park
Hamburgers might seem like a dime a dozen at the ballpark, but Li’l Woody’s is creating imaginative and savory combinations this season. Using fresh, quality ingredients, namely Painted Hills grass-fed beef, the burger joint has received high marks as one of the best places in Seattle. Now, you can enjoy the flame-broiled burgers served with chopped onion, diced pickle, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and mayo as you cheer on the M's. Choose from The Big Woody (1/4 lb. beef patty, Painted Hill’s bacon and Tillamook cheddar cheese), the Li’l Woody (the same burger minus the bacon) or the Impossible™ Veggie Burger. Your kids might prefer the chicken tenders and you can help them eat the hand-cut French fries.
Order Up: Fries from the mini fry menu featuring the now classic Garlic Fries, Queso Fries and a little something they like to call the ’95 Slide which is an order of fries with a small Full Tilt ice cream milkshake – for dipping! Sure, it sounds weird, but people love the savory/sweet combo.
Location: The ‘Pen
Sultan of Sandwich & The Natural
T-Mobile Park
The Sultan of Sandwich is offering a tribute to the Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus with its Grand Salami Sandwich. Believe it or not, it comes with a half-pound of local salami, smoked provolone cheese and grainy mustard on a marbled rye baguette. My, Oh My!
Location: Main Level, Section 105
Over at The Natural, you’ll find vegetarian options like the Beyond Meats Vegan Sausage (gluten-free, vegan plant-based protein topped with choice of condiments available in spicy or sweet Italian flavors. Even gluten-free buns are available if you prefer). Other choices include Avocado Toast (fresh scooped avocado on Franz Bakery organic high-protein, gluten-free bread and choice of up to two toppings), pre-made or build-your-own salads and the hummus platter.
Location: Section 132
Magenta Mojo Signature Cocktail & Buzz Margarita
T-Mobile Park
Pretty in pink, the new Magenta Mojo is a "disruptively light and refreshing” signature cocktail. It's considered not too sweet, strong or heavy and pairs well with many of the food choices featured here. It gets its vibrant color from hibiscus extract and includes vodka, Lillet Rose, Pamplemousse liqueur, and Peychaud’s Bitters and is topped with soda water. For an extra “buzz” spring the extra $3 for the lighted ice cubes.
Location: The ‘Pen, Terrace Club lounges and Lookout Landing
El Zacatecano mezcal is the base for the refreshing Mexican drink the Buzz Margarita. It features Szechuan buttons, edible flowers that tingle the tongue and toasted and spicy grasshoppers as a garnish.
Location: Hit It Here Café Club Level
The Frozen Rope and Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream
T-Mobile Park
No offense to the classic Toll House cookie, but The Frozen Rope is bringing Metropolitan Market’s "The Cookie” to play. The 6 oz. treat is practically a meal with two kinds of Belgian chocolate, toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of fleur de sel. Sure, your kids will love it, but they won’t appreciate it. This one’s for you, mom and dad!
Location: Main Level, Section 132
Meanwhile, Shug’s brings a bit of nostalgia from its old-fashioned soda parlor to T-Mobile Park with two of its colorful portable carts hand-scooping Lopez Island Creamery's small-batch super premium ice cream.
Order Up: A prosecco float–a four ounce scoop of Lopez Island Creamery ice cream topped with San Martino Doc Extra Dry.
For a meal that feels fancy without hours of prep work, you’ve got to try this genius recipe from Queen of My Kitchen. Mozzarella, tomato and basil is a winning combination, and with the help of your crock pot, it couldn’t be easier to get this dish on the table.
Ingredients 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 lbs. total 1 8.5-ounce jar of olive oil packed sun-dried tomatoes (halves or julienne cut) 4 mozzarella sticks (also known as string cheese) 1 ounce fresh basil 1 14-ounce can of quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 lemon, cut into wedges ½ cup shaved Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Method 1. Using a fillet knife carefully slice each chicken breast through the middle to make 6 thin cutlets. Place them in a shallow casserole dish and empty the entire jar of sun-dried tomatoes on top. Let the chicken marinate for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Lay the cutlets flat (reserve the marinade) and place 2-3 basil leaves on top of each. Place a mozzarella stick (trim them to fit) in the middle of each cutlet and, starting at the thicker end, roll it up and secure with a toothpick.
3. Place the cutlets in a slow cooker and pour all of the sun-dried tomatoes, with the olive oil marinade, on top. Follow with the artichoke hearts.
4. Cook on high for 1½ to 2 hours or on low for 3 to 3½ hours.
5. Transfer to a serving dish and remove the toothpicks. Garnish with the remaining basil (chop if desired) and lemon wedges. Serve with Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
This recipe and photo come courtesy of Mona at Queen of My Kitchen. Be sure to visit her site, where you’ll find more family-friendly recipes that are as delicious as they are healthy.
Between dance classes and soccer practice shuttling, getting a healthy and quick dinner on the table during the week can be a tricky task. Relax, because we’ve got you covered with a handful of easy dinner recipes that are super delicious and literally as easy as 1-2-3. Check out these 3-ingredient quick dinner recipes that are sure to become your new favorites.
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This earthy, creamy portobello chicken recipe from Dawn at Cutefetti gives big flavors using just a few items. Plus, it simmers in a slow cooker, meaning you can just toss the ingredients in and walk away. When your family’s hungry, it’ll be ready to go. Talk about easy!
With three ingredients, one pot, major kid appeal and minimal prep time, this is the kind of recipe that makes parents happy. 3-Ingredient Tomato-Tortellini Soup from Jenny B at Honey and Birch is the kind of kitchen magic you’ll want to have up your sleeve for those busy nights or anytime at all.
For a super creamy pasta without the dairy, check out these tomato shells from Lindsay at Pinch of Yum. This meal whips up in no time, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. You won’t even miss the cheese!
Fresh salmon and a sweet and tangy marinade pair up perfectly in this recipe from Pam at For the Love of Cooking. Even on a busy night, you can pull off this dinner that’s sure to please even the most particular little palates.
These tasty steak pinwheels may look fancy, but they couldn’t be simpler. This recipe from Andi at The Weary Chef has something for everyone. Kids will love the fun shape, and you’ll love the addition of healthy green spinach. Win-win.
Make a big batch of this yummy salsa verde chicken, and you’ve got countless meal possibilities for the days ahead. Toss it over rice, stuff a quesadilla or enjoy it on its own. Jean of What Great Grandma Ate created this super simple and crave-worthy recipe that will give you a jump start on the week’s meal prep.
Fast, hearty and packed with veggies, this Easy Peasy Beef Stew by NerdyMamma comes together in under twenty minutes and is a total kid-pleaser. Add some bread and a fresh salad on the side, and dinner is done!
Even if you only have 30 minutes, you can get this one done. This simple tilapia skillet from Olivia at Primavera Kitchen is quick, flavorful and a great way to introduce kids to fish. Tomatoes add a fresh pop of color and a boost of Vitamin C.
Cheesy chicken parmesan with just three ingredients? Yes, it’s totally possible, and it’s about to join your dinner rotation. Amanda of The Nutritionist Reviews created this recipe that will become your new weeknight go-to.
Ok, so technically, this recipe has 5 ingredients, but it gets dinner on the table in under 20 minutes, so that's a huge win for us. Sara from Bitz N Giggles takes you step by step through this refreshing twist on your average chicken tenders. Get the recipe here.
Did you know that you can sauté gnocchi in a pan without boiling them? We didn't either, until Cathleen from A Taste of Madness posted this deliciously simple recipe. Feel free to make it your own once you make her recipe.
What’s your favorite 3-ingredient meal for busy nights? Will you try any of our recipes? Let us know in the comments below!
It’s that time of year, time to overindulge in eggnog and vent about our Holiday parenting frustrations on Twitter! Here are some of our favorite funny parenting tweets of the week. Enjoy!
Just sayin’….
My daughter just asked me how to spell bourbon so she's either asking Santa to hook up her old man or writing a letter to child services.
Dining out when a member of the fam is on a vegan diet or has food allergies no longer has to be a tall order! We’ve taken the guesswork out of where to go for the best vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food around town. The following 12 restaurants offer clearly notated delicious menu options to help you order up healthy food that meets your dietary needs. We’ve found everything from vegan, gluten-free Thai food, vegan carne asada and vegan donuts to gluten-free pot pies and a plant based drive-thru restaurant!
True Food
You're in good hands when ordering your meal at True Food Kitchen in Mission Valley––the menu clearly notates the GF, V and VG choices and knowledgeable waitstaff can help your customize your meal to accommodate your diet. You’ll love the airy floor plan and open kitchen where you can watch chefs prepare fresh, delicious meals. Customer favorites include the tasty, creative Inside Out Quinoa Burger. This vegetarian, gluten-free dish is filled with hummus, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado and feta. Enjoy it with a delicious side of sweet potato hash. The flavors are fresh, delicate and never drowned in oil or sauces. Other nice choices include a baked spaghetti squash casserole with organic tomato, caramelized onion and fresh mozzarella. There are several vegan pizzas served flatbread style (and a gluten-free pizza crust may be subbed in for any pizza on the menu). Try the pizza with roasted artichoke and black truffle. Yum!
If you’ve been unsuccessful getting your kids to eat salad or anything green, try out this tasty salad from Katie Sullivan Morford of the food website, Mom’s Kitchen Handbook. Katie, a mom of three, registered dietician and food writer, is a pro at giving practical cooking tips and wholesome recipes for the everyday cook. Try out this salad, which features delicious add-ons like avocado, smoked turkey and egg, and then tell us in the Comments below what your family thinks!
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped butter, red leaf, or romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato or 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 large ripe avocado, cubed
2 or 3 slices smoked turkey, coarsely chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Methods: 1. Divide the lettuce between two large containers. In each container, arrange half the tomato, avocado, turkey, eggs, and blue cheese (if using) in rows on top of the lettuce.
2. To make the dressing, divide the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil between two small containers. Put on the lids and shake well.
Make-ahead note: The salad and dressing can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator, but wait until morning to cut and add the avocado. Be sure to give your child instructions for drizzling the dressing over the salad at lunchtime.
Share your feedback on this recipe in the Comments below!
Katie Sullivan Morford is a mom, food writer and registered dietitian. You can find her family-friendly recipes and kitchen wisdom at Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
