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) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to...
by Ari Yares | Jul 18, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Menu planning requires a degree of flexibility. Our plan last week made it through to the end of the week with a few minor changes. This week’s plan changed several times from when I wrote it down and continue to change even while I was cooking! Prepping ahead...
by Ari Yares | Jul 18, 2021 | Menu Planning, Recipes, The Innovative Dad Blog
1 package of frozen butternut squash1/2 cup of sugar1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powderA splash of vanilla2 tablespoons of flour3 eggs1/4 pound melted margarine or 1/2 cup of canola oilCinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Steam squash and drain well.Add sugar, baking...
by Ari Yares | Jul 10, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
One lesson I’ve learned from trying to be an innovative parent is the importance of meal planning. It makes shopping and prepping easier and sometimes cuts down on how many times I’m asked what’s for dinner (we post the menu on the fridge and put it...
by Ari Yares | Jul 10, 2021 | Menu Planning, Recipes
This dish is a staple of our friend Linda’s table. It combines delicious blintzes with a yummy eggy souffle’. Our go to is to combine cheese blintzes with cherry blintzes but you can put in your own favorites. We tend to use Golden Blintzes as you can...
by Ari Yares | May 20, 2021 | Coronavirus Resources, The Innovative Dad Blog
With the warmth of the summer building, we’re starting to think about the fun of summer. Whether it is camp, vacation, or afternoons by the pool, summer usually means a slower, more relaxed pace for kids and their families. This summer, though, might be a little...
