Grandma Food

Our Grandma Food section features easy recipes to make with kids or for kids. Cooking together is a wonderful way to connect with the grandkids and to support healthy eating habits. We continue to update this section; check back for new recipe ideas.

Christmas table is set with Christmas tree greens, gold snowflake Christmas crackers, and pillar candles and styrofoam balls covered with epsom salt to resemble snow.

Make a Sensational Christmas Table Setting to Delight

By Grandma Sandy | December 4, 2024

Try these ideas for a spectacular holiday table. From woodland theme to candy land, they’ll delight.

Child adds pastry leaves to an apple pie for Thanksgiving.

How to Cook with a Grandchild for the Best Holidays

By Grandma Sandy | November 13, 2024

Cooking for the holidays with a grandchild is a wonderful time for bonding and making memories.

Make-ahead meatloaf is slathered in ketchup.

Try these Great Fall Projects you Can Start on Now

By admin | October 23, 2024

Fall is the best time to start something new. Try a new recipe, new craft, or new project. Check our ideas.

White baking chips are used to make these Halloween candy ghosts.

How to Make Easy Halloween Snacks for the Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | October 16, 2024

Have fun making simple Halloween snacks with the grandkids, ahead of their big day.

A brontosaurus bento box lunch is made by cutting a grilled cheese sandwich with a dinosaur cookie cutter.

Make the Best, Easy Bento Box Lunch for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | October 2, 2024

With cookie cutters and decorative food picks, it’s easy to make an appealing bento box lunch.

Fairy Bread, as seen in this bento, is made by buttering white bread and topping with sprinkles.

How to Make Fairy Bread and Other School Treats

By Grandma Sandy | August 21, 2024

Fairy Bread is a simple snack and lunchbox treat. Make this, Mini Apple Crisp, and other easy recipes.

Somen salad is an easy main dish salad; it takes 1-2 minutes to cook the somen noodles.

Cool Down with Easy Main Dish Summer Salads

By Grandma Sandy | July 17, 2024

Too hot to cook? Make a main dish salad. Choose from Japanese, Thai, or French recipes. They’re all delish!

LEGO party ideas include make LEGO-brick-shaped gummy candy

Our Best Summer Birthday Party Ideas

By Grandma Sandy | June 26, 2024

Make gummy candies that look like LEGO bricks for a child’s LEGO-inspired birthday party. Kids can help.

Child cutting apples with a table knife.

21 Easy Snacks to Make for Kids this Summer

By Grandma Sandy | June 12, 2024

Try these easy snacks to make for hungry kids–from healthy, to hearty, to indulgent. Enlist kids as helpers.

Watermelon feta salad features cucumber and mint.

Easy Watermelon Feta Salad: Make it for Memorial Day

By Grandma Sandy | May 22, 2024

You’ll want to make this easy, refreshing salad all summer long. It’s crunchy with cucumber and fragrant with mint.