We used strawberries, kiwis, and canned pineapple for the fruit salsa but feel free to to substitute other fruits you have on hand. This is not just for dessert. Serve it as a snack, or special breakfast treat too! Ingredients: Chips- 2 whole wheat tortilla wraps 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Salsa- 6 Strawberries 1 kiwi 1/3 can crushed... Read more

Fruit becomes a treat when served in  ice cream cones! Wouldn’t these be perfect for Shabbos Party?! Some tips: Place a cupcake liner inside the cone to prevent it from getting soggy. You’ll need to fill the bottoms of the cones with something weighted… such as candy! Use different size melon ballers so the pieces stack easily. Source:... Read more

If your kids are hesitant about heading back to school you may need to sweeten the deal. Why not surprise your kids with these ingenious pencil pops to top off their freshly sharpened number 2s? Licking these pops will surely calm the stomach butterflies while waiting for the bus on the first day of school. For instructions how to make chocolate pencil... Read more

If you’re watching your calorie intake but craving something creamy and sweet try this winning combination. So Delicious debuted a line of coconut milk with as little as 50 calories per cup. If coconut milk hasn’t yet hit the shelves of your supermarket you can substitute low-fat Almond milk. Combine it with PB2 (which we previously introduced... Read more

Smart Ground Vegetarian protein crumbles  is a fat free and parve substitute for ground beef. Ingredients: 1 (12 oz.) package Smart Ground 6 medium green bell peppers 1 teaspoon oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 (12 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/2 packet Ortega taco spice 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: Cut... Read more

This recipe is for all those who don’t own a set of popsicle molds. Whether you don’t have the room to store another highly specific kitchen gadget, or you can’t justify spending the money, there’s no reason why your kids can’t enjoy some homemade nutritious popsicles. All you’ll need is a loaf pan and some wooden popsicle sticks. Ingredients: 2... Read more

At Savvima we pride ourselves on providing timely tips and ideas to suit every season and holiday. Sometimes though, we stumble upon something we simply can’t shelve until its proper time. It may be HOT outside now but we adored this idea and had to share it right away! Some may think we’re as crazy as the stores that display kids’ backpacks in... Read more

Desserts on a stick will surely win you extra points with the kids (remember our cheesecake pops?). And we can’t think of a better way to end a BBQ than with these  rice crispy “popsicles.” Make rice crispy treats (directions on the box), cut into 1″ x 1″ x 3″ rectangles, add a candy stick, dip in melted chocolate in advance or serve... Read more

Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 pints vanilla ice cream, dairy of parve 12 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds or 12 paper cups and 12 wooden sticks Directions: Mash strawberries in a large bowl with a potato masher or a fork. Transfer to a 12-inch nonstick skillet along with sugar and lemon... Read more

Thanks to Dvora Friedman from Passaic, New Jersey for sharing this recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 cup ice water 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 12 ice cubes 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 cup white sugar Directions: In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour into three 12 oz. glasses and enjoy with a straw. Share... Read more

How adorable are these Grill inspired cupcakes? For the detailed instructions visit Family Fun.  Read More

If you’re in search of a dairy meal idea that doesn’t include pasta here it is. Ingredients: 10 ounce package of saffron yellow rice (such as Mahatma) 15 ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed Half the contents of a 1.25 ounce packet of Ortega taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup water 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 5 whole wheat wraps Directions: 1. Cook rice... Read more

Fish tacos are a quick and healthy meal. If your kids wrinkle their noses when you mention fish, do what I do and call it chicken. Seriously though, a mild fish such as tilapia with lots of toppings to choose from will surely please a tough crowd. This recipe is merely a guide meant to be followed loosely. Use what you have on hand and what suits your... Read more

Recipe: 2 cups dried apricots 3 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup sugar Directions: Place apricots in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 30-45 minutes. Transfer apricots (reserve the liquid) to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Add honey and sugar and process until completely blended and smooth.... Read more