lunch Archives - Happy Hooligans Crafts and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Tweens Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:46:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://happyhooligans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-HH-transparent-icon-512x512-1-32x32.png lunch Archives - Happy Hooligans 32 32 No-Yeast Pizza Dough Recipe https://happyhooligans.ca/no-yeast-pizza-dough-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/no-yeast-pizza-dough-recipe/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2020 06:15:30 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=40539 Hey Lovely,

When I shared my no-knead pizza dough recipe the other day, many of you said you couldn't make it because you can't get your hands on any yeast.

Well, good news! I've modified the recipe so you can make it without yeast!

We used the recipe twice this week to make mini pizzas, but you can make one family size pizza with this recipe as well.

Give it a try and make it with your kids this weekend for lunch or dinner or movie night!

Click the link below for the recipe, and stay well, my friend. xx

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Snow Day French Toast – Fun and Delicious Winter-Themed Lunch for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/winter-french-toast/ https://happyhooligans.ca/winter-french-toast/#respond Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:03:26 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30932 This is the perfect lunch to serve to your kids on a snow day, or on a day when you've spent the morning building snowmen in the yard.

You just need a few cookie cutters to turn an ordinary french toast lunch into a fun winter-themed lunch.

And my french toast recipe is the best. The milk to egg ratio is perfect so your french toast will be crispy and golden-brown every time.

Kids love the little shapes. They're just right for dipping in syrup - no forks or knives necessary.

Pair it with fresh fruit and yogurt, and you have a perfectly nutritious and delicious lunch to serve the kids on a snowy day.

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Best Bread Machine Dinner Rolls – Bread Machine Recipe https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-dinner-rolls-bread-machine/ https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-dinner-rolls-bread-machine/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:56:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=1747 These easy BREAD MACHINE DINNER ROLLS are soft, fluffy and so delicious, you’ll never buy store-bought buns again. Think homemade dinner rolls are out of the question because they’re too difficult to make? They’re not when you use your bread machine to make the dough. This is one of my favourite bread machine recipes! Use your bread...

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Lentil Soup with Potatoes, Bacon and Vegetables – Quick, Easy and Delicious https://happyhooligans.ca/lentil-soup-with-potatoes-bacon-and-veg/ https://happyhooligans.ca/lentil-soup-with-potatoes-bacon-and-veg/#respond Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:16:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=31565 It's soup season, and you know what that means?

Time to bust out the tried and true homemade soup recipes.

This Lentil soup with potatoes, bacon and mixed veg is one of the easiest soups I make, and it's SO GOOD!

I've been making this soup for over 20 years, and my family never tires of it. Served with dinner rolls or homemade bread, it's a delicious and hearty lunch or dinner in winter and fall.

One of the great things about this soup is it's quick to make. You can have it on the table in under an hour.

I hope you love it as much as we do! Click the link below to get the recipe.

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French Toast Nuggets – A Fun, Finger-Food Lunch Idea for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/french-toast-nuggets/ https://happyhooligans.ca/french-toast-nuggets/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:58:47 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=32309 Ok, I have the funnest, yummiest lunch idea to share with you today.

If your kids love french toast, they'll go bonkers for these french toast nuggets!

They're so fun and easy to make, the kids will want to do most of the work themselves.

And what's not to love?! They're so fun to eat! You just dunk 'em and pop 'em in your mouth!

They're guaranteed to be a hit with your kids no matter how old they are! Check them out with the link below

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Amazing Honey Oatmeal Bread (Bread Machine Recipe) https://happyhooligans.ca/bread-machine-honey-oat-bread/ https://happyhooligans.ca/bread-machine-honey-oat-bread/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:52:24 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=30940 I can't believe I haven't shared this recipe with you before!

I make this bread about once a week all winter long. I love it because you just dump everything into your bread machine and walk away. A couple of hours later, the kitchen smells amazing, and you have this soft, fluffy, heavenly bread for dunking in soups, making sandwiches or to serve as a side with dinner.

It's seriously the BEST BREAD EVER!

Click the link below to get the recipe!

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe – A Copycat Recipe https://happyhooligans.ca/zuppa-toscana-olive-garden-knock-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/zuppa-toscana-olive-garden-knock-recipe/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:01:19 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17584 You know the Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana?

Yeah. This soup is that soup, only better. And you can make it right at home, any time you want with this Olive Garden copycat recipe!

It's super-easy to make and it will feed a crowd. Or...it will feed a lot of soup to your little family.

And that's never a bad thing.

Give this soup a try this weekend. You'll be happy you did. And look at that photo. Is that not the most gorgeous soup you ever did see?

Click through on the link below to get the recipe!

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Best Homemade Tomato Soup from Garden-Fresh Tomatoes https://happyhooligans.ca/best-homemade-tomato-soup-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/best-homemade-tomato-soup-recipe/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:21:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=16622 Got lots of fresh tomatoes in your garden? This soup will change your life.

Bold statement. I know, but it is seriously the best tomato soup you'll ever taste.

When my friend gave me the recipe, I was like "hmmm.... I'm not sure if I like homemade tomato soup", but I made it, and OH MY GOODNESS... I'm not kidding. I couldn't get it into me fast enough.

It's divine. And dozens of followers have written me to say they tried it, and it's the best tomato soup they've ever had too!

You have to give it a try, and let me know what YOU think!

There's a printable copy of the recipe at the bottom of the post. Just click the link below to get there!

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Taco Hotdogs – How to create a Hotdog-Taco Bar For Parties and BBQs https://happyhooligans.ca/taco-hotdogs/ https://happyhooligans.ca/taco-hotdogs/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:05:36 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=29508 Everyone loves tacos AND everyone loves hotdogs, so why not combine the two and set up a TACO HOTDOG BAR for your next family get-together or BBQ? A juicy dog heaped with all your favourite taco toppings… Mmmm! Taco hotdogs! Now that’s the way to eat a hotdog!   Summertime is the best time for creating...

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How to Make Healthy Vietnamese Spring Rolls at Home https://happyhooligans.ca/vietnamese-spring-rolls-recipe/ https://happyhooligans.ca/vietnamese-spring-rolls-recipe/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:01:12 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=28825 Psssst!

Wanna know how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls at home? You know what they are, right? Cold spring rolls in rice paper wrappers? Some people call them summer rolls or salad rolls.

Well, guess what. They're TOTALLY easy to make at home, and today, I'm showing you how!

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Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Ham and Green Apple https://happyhooligans.ca/gourmet-grilled-cheese-ham-green-apple/ https://happyhooligans.ca/gourmet-grilled-cheese-ham-green-apple/#comments Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:00:16 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=28222 Pssst! I'm pretty excited!

To honour National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12th, I've partnered with Dempster's to bring you my family's favourite grilled cheese with ham and green apple recipe and a chance to win a $150 grocery gift card to help you create a memorable #breadventure with your family!

Check out my easy recipe and enter to win!

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Pasta with Butter and Parm – Favourite Daycare Lunch for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/penne-with-butter-and-parm/ https://happyhooligans.ca/penne-with-butter-and-parm/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:03:57 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=961 Hands-down, this is our favourite lunch ever here in my daycare.

Every kid loves it, from the toddlers right through to the 10 year olds.

It's super-easy to make, and even the pickiest kids (and believe me, I've had some picky ones!) ask for this over and over again.

Everyone has seconds, and sometimes thirds. It's that good.

You know why? It's simple, delicious comfort food.

You can tweak it any way you want to, but this version right here - it's guaranteed to make everyone happy.

Check it out, and give it a try. I'll bet it will become a favourite with your hooligans too!

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15 Leftover Turkey Recipes Your Family Will Love https://happyhooligans.ca/leftover-turkey-recipes/ https://happyhooligans.ca/leftover-turkey-recipes/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2016 07:00:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=22275 Looking for something new to make with your holiday turkey leftovers this year?

Oh my goodness, check out this collection of recipes.

Turkey shepherd's pie, turkey pizza, turkey tacos and casseroles and more!

There are so many awesome recipes here, you'll want to cook a turkey today just so you can try them.

Click the link below to see them all!

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Heart Shaped French Toast – Valentines Lunch Idea for Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/heart-shaped-french-toast/ https://happyhooligans.ca/heart-shaped-french-toast/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2016 01:20:04 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=13087 Heart Shaped French Toast – a cute Valentine’s lunch idea for kids. I love making cute holiday-themed lunches and treats for my daycare hooligans!  Here’s a really cute kids’ lunch idea for Valentine’s Day: Heart shaped French Toast with cinnamon sugar.  I’ve added a few cute heart-shaped sides to this lunch as well. It’s always fun...

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The Yummiest, Easiest Way to Eat a Plain Avocado https://happyhooligans.ca/best-easy-way-to-eat-a-plain-avocado/ https://happyhooligans.ca/best-easy-way-to-eat-a-plain-avocado/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:56:03 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=21014 This, in my opinion, is absolutely the BEST, easiest and yummiest way to eat a plain avocado! So fresh, so simple and SO tasty! It's my new favourite "light" lunch or afternoon snack! I think I'm addicted...

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30+ Fun and Easy Lunch Ideas For Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/lunch-ideas-for-kids/ https://happyhooligans.ca/lunch-ideas-for-kids/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:00:43 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=20064 Are you tired of sending your kids off to school with the same boring lunch every day?

Well don't fret. I have 30+ more fun lunch ideas for kids to share with you today, and there isn't a traditional sandwich in the bunch.

Between this and the list of 50 lunch box ideas I shared a few weeks ago, you'll be able to keep
your kids lunch boxes inviting, and exciting for the rest of the school year!

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50+ Kid Lunch Ideas That Are Not Sandwiches https://happyhooligans.ca/kid-lunch-ideas-not-sandwiches/ https://happyhooligans.ca/kid-lunch-ideas-not-sandwiches/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 00:28:40 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=19692 Packing lunches just got a whole lot easier! 50+ Creative, fun, yummy and healthy lunch ideas that aren't sandwiches! You might just look FORWARD to packing lunches for a while! Imagine that!!

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Beef and Barley Soup Recipe – Easy, Hearty and Delicious! https://happyhooligans.ca/beef-barley-soup-easy-hearty-delicious/ https://happyhooligans.ca/beef-barley-soup-easy-hearty-delicious/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2015 05:05:56 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=18855 Homemade Beef and Barley soup: thick, hearty, easy and delicious! Cook it on the stove-top or toss it all in the crock pot. Served with a crusty loaf or homemade rolls, it's the perfect meal for a cold winter's night.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Salsa Soup https://happyhooligans.ca/slow-cooker-chicken-salsa-soup/ https://happyhooligans.ca/slow-cooker-chicken-salsa-soup/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:52:59 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=17892 Mmmm-mmm! There's nothing like a steaming bowl of hearty, homemade soup to chase the chill away. This slow cooker Chicken and Salsa soup is easy to make and so good, served with a crusty loaf of bread, at the end of a cold winter's day.

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Quick and Easy Pizza Dough (No-Knead, No-Rise Recipe) https://happyhooligans.ca/quick-easy-pizza-dough-ready-20-minutes/ https://happyhooligans.ca/quick-easy-pizza-dough-ready-20-minutes/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:11:03 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=14261 This NO-KNEAD, NO-RISE PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE is quick and easy and makes a delicious homemade pizza crust. You just put your ingredients into a bowl, stir, and press it all into a pizza pan or onto a pizza stone. Top with your favourite toppings, pop it in the oven, and you’ll have homemade pizza in minutes....

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Cinnamon-Sugar French Toast Mittens – A Fun Winter Lunch For Kids https://happyhooligans.ca/french-toast-mittens/ https://happyhooligans.ca/french-toast-mittens/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:09:27 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=2042 Looking for a fun winter lunch idea to serve the kids? Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Mittens are  easy to make, super-cute and delicious! They’re perfect for a snow day but you can use this idea for any themed lunch by just switching up your cookie cutters.    Yesterday, we had quite the blizzard here. It...

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup {that Even Your Kids Will Love} https://happyhooligans.ca/squash-and-potato-soup/ https://happyhooligans.ca/squash-and-potato-soup/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:07:51 +0000 https://happyhooligans.ca/?p=967 This rich and creamy BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP is a blend of pureed squash, potatoes, garlic, onions and chicken stock. Serve this delicious fall soup with a crusty loaf or a salad for a hearty lunch or dinner. Butternut squash soup is one of my family’s all-time favourite homemade soups. My husband, kids and my daycare kids (even the picky ones!) go...

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