McDaniel Short-Cuts: Shrimp Ramen in Garlic and Ginger Sauce

McDaniel Short-Cuts: Shrimp Ramen in Garlic and Ginger Sauce

This Shrimp Ramen with Garlic & Ginger sauce didn’t happen during screen time. Usually, when I make dinner, I let the kids watch TV. While I would love for them to play outside or do an “activity” inside while I cook, I usually end up having to...
Back-to-School Snacks with Prairie Farms: His and Her Style!

Back-to-School Snacks with Prairie Farms: His and Her Style!

Back-to-school snacks seem to be happening more frequently with the boys in-home learning! Just like adults, being home more means more snacking opportunities. Snacking is a frequent conversation I have with clients. A snack should fill in nutritional gaps, serve to...
Show Me Your Vegetables | Why Hiding Vegetables Doesn’t Work

Show Me Your Vegetables | Why Hiding Vegetables Doesn’t Work

Does hiding vegetables work? The age-old struggle between kids and their vegetables has led some parents to get creative in the kitchen. Lately, many parents have turned to hiding vegetables in typically accepted foods. Common dishes include pureed carrots in marinara...
McDaniel Short-Cuts | Baked Lasagna Cups

McDaniel Short-Cuts | Baked Lasagna Cups

Baked lasagna cups  are my attempt to make dinner feel like dinner – yet easier, please. Dinnertime in the current state of the world looks a little differently than this same time last year. For example, Americans are now eating 93% of their dinner meals at...