These parfaits make breakfast exciting again! But they're not just for early in the day. Layer into fun glasses and enjoy as a snack or dessert. For brunch make small ones in pretty little cups.
It’s possible to travel the world and never leave home, all with a baked potato and something stuffed into it. Add zucchini, feta, and oregano for a Greek dinner; spicy black beans with tomatoes for Tex-Mex; and diced pepperoni and marinara sauce for an Italian variation. For kids, try broccoli trees and lots of grated cheese. Toaster ovens make baking potatoes easy and it’s possible to cook a couple at a time without heating up the kitchen. When the potatoes are tender, cut them in half to make ballet slippers, scoop out the flesh, and pile them high with filling.
Visit a farm or stand and bring home a basketful of native vegetables. Then trim, snip, and simmer them into a large pot of vegetable soup. Let the kids select their favorite vegetables (everyone likes corn, many like green beans); introduce one or two that may not have gone over well in the past (zucchini).