All of the Best Kid-Friendly Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen

Truly Exceptional Salted Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Monique — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:28 +0000

Truly Exceptional Salted Banana Chocolate Chunk Cookies

The most incredible salted banana chocolate chunk cookies baked with rich brown butter, real mashed banana, and puddles of dark chocolate in every bite. These might be my new all-time favorite cookies, and for good reason! They’re perfectly chewy and sweet, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes them to the next level. Chocolate

Taylor Swift’s Soft Chai Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Monique — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:37 +0000

Taylor Swift’s Soft Chai Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Perfectly sweet and spiced chai sugar cookies inspired by the recipe from the one and only Taylor Swift! These easy, soft chai sugar cookies are baked with a warming mix of spices like ginger, cardamom, and cloves, and get topped with a lovely vanilla bean cream cheese frosting. Add your favorite sprinkles for a festive

Italian Cherry Almond Cookies (dairy free & gluten free!)

Monique — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:00:18 +0000

Italian Cherry Almond Cookies (dairy free & gluten free!)

Deliciously soft Italian cherry almond cookies made with seven simple ingredients for a unique cookie to bring to your holiday cookie exchange. These cherry almond cookies are gluten-free thanks to an almond flour base and are bursting with flavor from almond extract and maraschino cherries (or cherry jam!). Easy to make and guaranteed to impress

Roasted Garlic and Herb Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes (so creamy!)

Monique — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:42 +0000

Roasted Garlic and Herb Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes (so creamy!)

The most incredible brown butter mashed potatoes whipped together with a whole head of roasted garlic and plenty of fresh herbs. These next-level mashed potatoes are easy to make and get extra creamy from Greek yogurt. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your Thanksgiving table! If you ask me, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without perfectly creamy mashed potatoes.

Pumpkin Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins

Monique — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:23 +0000

Pumpkin Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Banana Muffins with a boost of extra nutrition thanks to flaxseed meal! These delicious pumpkin banana muffins taste like a cross between pumpkin and banana bread and are packed with fiber and omegas thanks to flaxseed meal and optional walnuts. These healthy pumpkin banana muffins are freezer-friendly and the perfect thing to make when

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Monique — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Everyone needs a simple, easy stove-top mac and cheese they can throw together in no time at all and this is bound to become your new favorite! Perfect for serving kiddos, as a holiday side dish, or for jazzing up with roasted veggies, broccoli, bacon, sausage or chicken! The options are endless when it comes

Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stacks

Monique — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:32 +0000

Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stacks

Cheesy, crispy cacio e pepe potato stacks made with super simple ingredients for a fun, unique potato side dish! These easy potato stacks get roasted to golden perfection and are such a great way to surprise and delight guests this holiday season. I’m baaack with a NEW crispy, cheesy, absolutely delicious potato side dish that

One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper

Monique — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:52 +0000

One Pan Lightened Up Hamburger Helper

The creamiest one pan lightened up hamburger helper made with simple ingredients for a nostalgic, comforting dinner the whole family will love. This healthy hamburger helper takes just 30 minutes to make and is packed with flavorful and protein! Options to add your fav veggies or spice it up if you’d like. It’s time to

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Monique — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:20 +0000

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you’ll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved! I got a burn

Homemade Halloween Treats Everyone Will Love

Monique — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:00:19 +0000

Homemade Halloween Treats Everyone Will Love

The best homemade Halloween treats kiddos (and adults) will LOVE. These easy baked and no bake Halloween desserts and candy copycats are even better than store-bought favorites with delicious flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and more. Enjoy a fun project with the kids — spooky costumes encouraged! I started Ambitious Kitchen over 10 years

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Monique — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:09 +0000

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Easy, crispy parmesan roasted potatoes with fresh lemon and herbs. Serve these savory parmesan potatoes with an incredible roasted garlic feta dip alongside your favorite mains and proteins! The perfect side dish for any dinner table. I first shared this creamy, savory Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip last spring and found the perfect side dish

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Monique — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:30 +0000

Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

The best healthy pumpkin bread made with an entire can of pumpkin puree! This cozy, healthy pumpkin bread recipe is loaded with pumpkin spices and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. It’s perfectly moist, topped with the most addictive maple glaze and can easily be made into pumpkin muffins! Say hello to the healthy pumpkin