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Acorn Squash Agrodolce

Posted on September 24, 2023 by swellkid recipes

As a child, my family would travel from Portland, Oregon to Sicily every couple of years to visit my Nonno and Nonna. They lived in Siracusa, a small city on the eastern coast of the island. We always went in … Continue reading →

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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream

Posted on October 25, 2022 by swellkid recipes

Does it count as homemade if you use a cake mix? Yes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 24-cup cupcake tin with paper liners and spray it with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake … Continue reading →

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Apple Fritters

Posted on September 26, 2016 by swellkid recipes

Apple Fritters I love making breakfast on the weekends, but I was getting tired of the same old pancakes.  These fritters made a great change of pace.  They are a cinch to make.  All it is is a pancake batter … Continue reading →

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes In Mason Jars

Posted on October 18, 2015 by swellkid recipes

These are so yummy and easy to make!  They can be made the day before and stored in the fridge.  What a great dessert for a dinner party, your guests will be surprised and delighted by these.  Makes 8. 2 … Continue reading →

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A Kidcentric Halloween Party

Posted on October 9, 2014 by swellkid recipes

  Last year this party was a highlight of our fall season.  I’d love to repeat it, but until then I will make do with reposting it. One of the best things for me about having kids is being able … Continue reading →

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Spiced Moroccan Yams

Posted on November 22, 2013 by swellkid recipes

Canned yams are a thing of the past and should remain there.  Here is an easy, delicious, updated version for your Thanksgiving table sans marshmallows.  Serves 6 1/2 C. pitted dates, quartered 1 C. dried apricots, quartered 1/4 t. saffron … Continue reading →

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A Kidcentric Halloween Party

Posted on October 21, 2013 by swellkid recipes

  One of the best things for me about having kids is being able to make my own childhood fantasies come true.  As a child, it was always very important to me that things in my life were the “way … Continue reading →

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Fig and Ricotta Canapes

Posted on October 15, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is a gorgeous fall dish to start a dinner party.  The homemade ricotta really makes the dish.  If that’s just not in the cards, then I would substitute mascarpone. 1 french baguette, sliced thinly 1 C. fresh ricotta click … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted on November 1, 2012 by swellkid recipes

These are so fun- and pureed pumpkin is a great, healthy addition to your breakfast. Berries and chocolate chips would work for making faces as well.  There is an ongoing debate in our house about real maple syrup vs. imitation maple syrup.  My … Continue reading →

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