Rogue Sprouts

06/05/2025

🐔 Kid-Approved Chicken Nuggets!
Also known as... Chicken McFakeIts!

What You'll Need:
🍗 1 pound of chicken (thighs or breasts)

🧂 A sprinkle of onion powder (1 tsp)

🧄 A sprinkle of garlic powder (1 tsp)

🌶️ A little paprika (½ tsp)

🧂 Just a pinch of salt (½ tsp)

⚫ A little pepper (¼ tsp)

🥚 1 egg (to help it stick!)

🥄 1 scoop of plain Greek yogurt or mayo (¼ cup)

🌾 A scoop of flour (¾ cup)

🍞 Crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs (1 cup)

🧀 Optional: Parmesan cheese for cheesy nuggets (2 tbsp)

🛢️ A little oil for cooking (or spray for baking!)

Let's Make Nuggets!
1. Time to Blend! Cut your chicken into chunks. Mix it with yogurt, egg, and the spices in a food processor. Ask a grown-up to help!

2. Shape the Nuggets! Scoop a little of the chicken mix and roll it into fun nugget shapes!

3. Coat in Crunch! First roll in flour, then cover in cornflakes or breadcrumbs. So crunchy!

4. Time to Cook:
- 🍳 Fry in a pan with oil for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- 🔥 Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes (flip halfway).
- 🌬️ Air fry at 400°F for 12–14 minutes. Shake halfway through!

Yummy Dips to Try:
🍯 Honey mustard (sweet and tangy!)

🥒 Secret Sauce: Mix ketchup, mayo, pickle juice, and a little paprika!

🌿 Ranch (homemade is the best!)

06/04/2025

🌱✨ Wanda the Worm’s Wacky Wednesday ✨🌱

🎙️ “Hey Sprouts! It’s me, Wanda the Worm! Today I learned you can’t grow a pizza tree… I tried. I really did. But guess what you CAN grow?”

🥕🥬🥒
🌽 Tiny corn for tiny hands!
🫛 Beans that POP like superheroes!
🍓 Strawberries sweeter than bedtime stories!

🌈 Wanna be a garden detective with me? Go outside and look for 3 things that wiggle, 2 things that grow, and 1 thing that makes you smile. Report back, junior nature squad! 🕵️‍♀️🪱

06/02/2025

🐛 Rogue Sprouts
Wanda the Worm says: “Wiggle into bed, my friends! Rest those brains and get ready for a week of learning, growing, and probably a little dirt.”

06/01/2025

05/31/2025

Practice counting farm animals with your little one!

05/30/2025

🪱🌱 A Message from Wanda the Worm!
Brought to you by Rogue Sprouts

Hiya, kids! It’s me, Wanda the Worm! I’ve been squiggling through the garden this morning, and I’ve got some big news…

🌻 DIRT IS COOL.
Yup. I said it.

Worms like me help make the soil healthy so plants can grow big and strong—like YOU! So the next time your grown-up says, “Don’t play in the dirt,” just remind them that Wanda said it’s SCIENCE.

Wanna be a worm helper?
🪴 Water your plants
🪵 Look under rocks (but put ‘em back!)
🍌 Start a compost pile with your grown-up
🍓 Eat fruits and veggies so you grow big like sunflowers!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a meeting with a beetle and a very dramatic carrot. Stay wiggly, stay curious!

Love,
Wanda the Worm 💌

05/30/2025

Crispy Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 pounds baby potatoes, halved

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.

Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

These crispy garlic roasted potatoes are a delightful side dish that pairs well with just about anything. The combination of garlic and rosemary infuses the potatoes with a savory flavor that's hard to resist.

05/25/2025

Sunday is for the soul.
Get outside. Touch some dirt. Drink your coffee slowly.
Your to-do list will still be there tomorrow—don’t let it own you today.
You’re not lazy. You’re restoring your damn power.

02/05/2025

01/27/2025

Yup

12/18/2024

Happy Hump Day! 🐪 Remember, you’re halfway to the weekend and still fully capable of doing something amazing (or at least making it look like you tried). Let’s keep the good vibes rolling! 💪😂