by Ari Yares | Sep 26, 2021 | Menu Planning, The Innovative Dad Blog
Cooking for individuals with specific dietary needs is no joke. I’m not talking about your dislikes of specific foods – those are more preferences (e.g. not liking raw vegetables or toddlers who only eat one color). Rather, I’m referring to medically...
by Ari Yares | Oct 4, 2021 | Menu Planning
This is a question that I have gotten a lot lately. And they are right. Menu planning seems an odd choice of topics. I’m not a chef or a nutritionist. What could I possibly have to say about this topic? I am, however, a dad and responsible for feeding my family every...
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 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...
