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.

Turn Leftover Easter Eggs into New Dishes

By Grandma Sandy | April 7, 2021

Why not turn leftover Easter eggs into Sriracha Deviled Eggs? Or try some other tasty leftover Easter egg ideas.

5 Easter Brunch Ideas: Great Ways for Family Fun

By Grandma Sandy | March 24, 2021

Try these 5 Easter brunch ideas to delight the grandkids, including cupcakes with marshmallow bunnies.

It’s Easy to Make Irish Soda Bread with Grandkids

By Grandma Sandy | March 17, 2021

Make Irish soda bread with a grandchild–together with kids as young as 3; remotely with older kids.

Spinach, eggs, and ground beef make this big breakfast or light supper.

Big Breakfast a Great Way to Start the Day!

By Grandma Sandy | March 3, 2021

Treat yourself to a big breakfast or simple supper with easy, San Francisco favorite, Joe’s Special.

Avocado sherbet is creamy and delicious.

How to Make Mom’s Super-Easy Avocado Sherbet

By Grandma Sandy | February 3, 2021

Delicious Avocado Sherbet takes just four ingredients and a blender.

Christmas cookies made with grandma by a six-year-old.

How to Do Zoom Cookie Baking with Kids

By Grandma Sandy | December 23, 2020

Cookie baking with grandma is a treasured holiday tradition for many kids. Take it online this year.

Small Ways to Make Christmas Magic

By Grandma Sandy | December 16, 2020

Baking cookies together remotely, setting a festive table–plan small ways to make Christmas magic.

Christmas Sweets: Make Easy Truffles

By Grandma Sandy | December 9, 2020

Easy and elegant Dark Chocolate Truffles can serve as Christmas sweets for dessert, gifts, or favors.

A Simple Gingerbread House Party

By Grandma Sandy | December 2, 2020

Use graham crackers to make little “gingerbread” houses. Turn this activity into a zoom holiday party.

This stuffing recipe takes about 30 minutes.

Thanksgiving for Two: Make it a Party!

By Grandma Sandy | November 11, 2020

You may just two, but don’t skip Thanksgiving dinner. Keep dishes simple, like this 30-minute stuffing.