Grandma Food

Our Grandma Food section features easy recipes to make with kids or for kids. Cooking together is a wonderful way to connect with the grandkids and to support healthy eating habits. We continue to update this section; check back for new recipe ideas.

A Provençal tablecloth and sunflowers set the theme for a French garden party.

How to Make Easy Party Food for a Garden Party

By Grandma Sandy | June 4, 2025

Celebrate summer with a garden party featuring easy party recipes, a simple menu, and party planning tips.

A collage of activities for a Camp Grandma summer program including cooking, crafting, and gardening.

How to Plan the Best Camp Grandma Summer

By Grandma Sandy | May 28, 2025

If you’re minding the grandkids this summer, create a Camp Grandma program to keep them engaged.

Sloppy Joes features ground beef in a sweet and tangy sauce, served on toasted buns.

5 Great Reasons to Start a Family Dinner Tradition

By Grandma Sandy | February 19, 2025

A weekly family dinner is a great way to stay connected with grandkids. Serve simple meals, like Sloppy Joes.

Wonton cups are filled with hummus for a tea party for grandkids.

How to Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake

By Grandma Sandy | January 22, 2025

Make these wonton cups for for a kids’ Chinese New Year tea party. Supplement with frozen dim sum.

Christmas table is set with Christmas tree greens, gold snowflake Christmas crackers, and pillar candles and styrofoam balls covered with epsom salt to resemble snow.

Make a Sensational Christmas Table Setting to Delight

By Grandma Sandy | December 4, 2024

Try these ideas for a spectacular holiday table. From woodland theme to candy land, they’ll delight.

Child adds pastry leaves to an apple pie for Thanksgiving.

How to Cook with a Grandchild for the Best Holidays

By Grandma Sandy | November 13, 2024

Cooking for the holidays with a grandchild is a wonderful time for bonding and making memories.

Make-ahead meatloaf is slathered in ketchup.

Try these Great Fall Projects you Can Start on Now

By Grandma Sandy | October 23, 2024

Fall is the best time to start something new. Try a new recipe, new craft, or new project. Check our ideas.

White baking chips are used to make these Halloween candy ghosts.

How to Make Easy Halloween Snacks for the Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | October 16, 2024

Have fun making simple Halloween snacks with the grandkids, ahead of their big day.

A brontosaurus bento box lunch is made by cutting a grilled cheese sandwich with a dinosaur cookie cutter.

Make the Best, Easy Bento Box Lunch for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | October 2, 2024

With cookie cutters and decorative food picks, it’s easy to make an appealing bento box lunch.

Fairy Bread, as seen in this bento, is made by buttering white bread and topping with sprinkles.

How to Make Fairy Bread and Other School Treats

By Grandma Sandy | August 21, 2024

Fairy Bread is a simple snack and lunchbox treat. Make this, Mini Apple Crisp, and other easy recipes.