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.

Pumpkin panna cotta is a delicious Thanksgiving dessert.

Thanksgiving Dessert: Pumpkin Panna Cotta

By Grandma Sandy | November 18, 2025

Instead of pumpkin pie, try light, no-bake pumpkin panna cotta for dessert this Thanksgiving. It’s a simple recipe.

String cheese is used to make creepy fingers. The blood dip is romesco sauce.

Halloween Ideas: Easy Food and Crafts to Make Now

By Grandma Sandy | October 8, 2025

Here’s a roundup of easy and fun Halloween ideas from “Call Me Grandma!” through the years.

Carve a jack-o-lantern from an orange; squiggle red lines on egg halves for bloody eyeballs, make mummy pizzas from from flour tortillas, turn fruits. into ghosts with candy eyes.

Easy, Healthy Halloween Snacks Get into the Spirit

By Grandma Sandy | October 1, 2025

Make these spooky snacks for the grandkids or for a Halloween party. They’re so easy–and healthy, too!

Pineapple upside-down cake is topped with canned pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.

How to Make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

By Grandma Sandy | August 20, 2025

Pineapple upside-down cake is a retro recipe that you can make with grandkids to share taste memories.

Grandma Sharon and her granddaughter in the kitchen. They bond over cooking.

How to Engage Older Grandkids by Cooking Together

By Grandma Sandy | July 2, 2025

Grandkids grow up fast. When they’ve outgrown baby entertainments, engage older grandkids in cooking.

Caterpillars are made with grapes on celery sticks, held in place with peanut butter; antennae are slivers of green onion.

How to Make 13 Easy Summer Snacks for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | June 18, 2025

In the summertime, when grandkids visit more frequently, have on hand 13 easy and appealing snack 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.