Vegging at the Shore - Cooking with and for Kids

Tater Tot Veggie Chili Casserole

April 10, 2019 By Marci Lutsky Leave a Comment

There are certain things that make me feel like I've won the lottery, like cutting into an avocado and finding it has ripened to perfection or using every last bit of produce from my CSA share before the next pickup. Another one of these small victories is when I make a new dish and everyone in the family not just eats it, but loves it. I've pretty much transitioned away from making two meals, one for the kids and one for the adults. Our kids mostly eat a vegetarian diet and enjoy it. This recipe for tater tot veggie chili casserole was a major crowd pleaser. My kids and husband loved the tater tot topping, my daughter loves anything with soup and I loved the opportunity to use a variety of vegetables from my most recent Misfits Produce box. You start by making a basic veggie … Read More >>

Maple Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

February 13, 2019Leave a Comment

I have a confession that you might find completely ludicrous. Are you ready? Here it is…I’m not really a chocolate lover. There, I said it and you are still reading. Sure I like chocolate occasionally, but I do not crave it and it would definitely not be my first choice on a dessert menu. Given…

Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

February 2, 20195 Comments

When is the last time that you stepped outside of your comfort zone and tried something new? For me the answer is in December when my family and I tried ice climbing for the first time. About four years ago we started rock climbing outdoors after falling in love with it at indoor climbing gyms….

Stuffed French Toast

December 29, 20184 Comments

I have been teaching cooking classes for almost two years with my dear friend Shara. Our classes all have themes. One of our favorite themes is our stuffed class. All of the recipes are stuffed in one form or another. In the stuffed class we always make stuffed French toast and no matter what the…

Lavender White Chocolate Biscotti

December 16, 2018Leave a Comment

Want to bring a smile to someone’s face this holiday season? Make them cookies. But not just any cookies. You need to make them these cookies because they are seriously the best thing you will taste all season. I considered titling this post Best Biscotti Recipe Ever but I’ll leave that determination up to you….