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.

Somen salad is an easy main dish salad; it takes 1-2 minutes to cook the somen noodles.

Cool Down with Easy Main Dish Summer Salads

By Grandma Sandy | July 17, 2024

Too hot to cook? Make a main dish salad. Choose from Japanese, Thai, or French recipes. They’re all delish!

LEGO party ideas include make LEGO-brick-shaped gummy candy

Our Best Summer Birthday Party Ideas

By Grandma Sandy | June 26, 2024

Make gummy candies that look like LEGO bricks for a child’s LEGO-inspired birthday party. Kids can help.

Child cutting apples with a table knife.

21 Easy Snacks to Make for Kids this Summer

By Grandma Sandy | June 12, 2024

Try these easy snacks to make for hungry kids–from healthy, to hearty, to indulgent. Enlist kids as helpers.

Watermelon feta salad features cucumber and mint.

Easy Watermelon Feta Salad: Make it for Memorial Day

By Grandma Sandy | May 22, 2024

You’ll want to make this easy, refreshing salad all summer long. It’s crunchy with cucumber and fragrant with mint.

Kids work on various summer vacation projects with grandma.

The Best Summer Vacation Ideas to Entertain Kids Now

By Grandma Sandy | May 15, 2024

What to do with the grandkids this summer? Try these fun craft, food, and game ideas to keep kids entertained.

Child showing off the Healthy Vegetable Nachos recipe he made.

Teach kids To Cook: the Best Tips from an Expert

By Grandma Sandy | April 24, 2024

Kids gain a sense of accomplishment from cooking. Try tips and a recipe from a chef expert who cooks with kids.

Home-baked Irish scones are slathered with Irish butter and strawberry jam.

How to Make Irish Scones for St. Patrick’s Day

By Grandma Sandy | March 13, 2024

How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Make Irish scones with the grandkids, or a simple loaf of Irish soda bread.

A single meatball with fruit slices and carrot flowers make a preschooler's bento.

Dinner for Kids? Make this Simple Meatball Recipe

By Grandma Sandy | February 28, 2024

Oven meatballs are easy to make and great for the grandkids’ bento lunches, suppers, and afternoon snacks.

Preschooler rolling out pizza dough.

Make Your Own Pizza–The Best Dinner for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | February 14, 2024

Provide pizza dough and all the toppings; have everyone in the family make their own mini pizzas for dinner.

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The Best Activities for Kids with a Luau Theme

By Grandma Sandy | January 24, 2024

Plan some simple activities for kids to enhance a winter luau: construction paper leis and woven placemats.