by Ari Yares | Jul 31, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Someone once said that no plan survives encounter with the enemy. While this was probably intended as a reflection on the challenges of planning for war, I’ve frequently noticed that this also applies for my meal planning efforts. In our case, however,...
by Ari Yares | Jul 31, 2021 | Menu Planning, Recipes, The Innovative Dad Blog
Ingredients Mexican rice – we make our using this recipe in the Instant Pot. Refried beans – also an easy dish to prepare in the Instant Pot. No overnight soaking of the beans! Enchilada sauce Cheese – we use a blend of shredded cheese but you can...
by Ari Yares | Jul 26, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
This week, when I asked my kids for input into what we should eat, I was met with a table full of blank stares. Needless to say, this wasn’t encouraging. Clearly, a dose of inspiration was needed. One of my kids grabbed a kid-friendly cookbook and started...
by Ari Yares | Jul 25, 2021 | Menu Planning, Recipes, The Innovative Dad Blog
Ingredients 2 tsp chopped garlic 6 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 5 tablespoons chili powder (add more if you like it spicier or reduce for a milder flavor) 2 cans diced tomatoes, including liquid (avoid using seasoned cans) 1 can tomato paste 2 teaspoons of...
by Ari Yares | Jul 20, 2021 | The Innovative Dad Blog, Video
What does HALT mean and why is it so important to parent self-care and parenting? Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn...
