The Ranch House where Kids Eat Free!

The Ranch House – Kids Eat Free – Town Square

JULY 2, 2012 BY VEGAS INFORMANT 1 COMMENT (EDIT)

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Kids Eat FREE!

The Ranch House

where Kids Eat Free!

We often go to Town Square on Thursdays for the 11am weekly storytime often hosted by the always fun Amazing Clowns.  To see our review on the Town Square family attractions see the following links:

• Storytime at Town Square
• Toddler Train Rides at Town Square
• Town Square Playground and Splash Pad Fun!

Posted all over the playground are banners for the newly opened The Ranch House stating Kids Eat Free!  After a couple hours of playing in the splash pad and running all over the partially gated play area it was time to feed my troop.  There are so many restaurants at Town Square to choose from!  But The Ranch House was advertising like crazy, so I felt the need to go review it.

The Ranch House is located by the Rave Movie Theater, on the second floor.  For all those who checked that off their mental list as not stroller friendly, there are 2 (yes two) elevators within a short distance to The Ranch House!  Trust me, I still travel with my stroller.  Not because the kids need it, but because it carries all the towels, changes of clothes, snacks, drinks, sun screen, etc….so I guess in reality, I need it.

We were quickly seated by an amazing and attentive staff.  Everyone was helpful in moving chairs out of my strollers way (or maybe they sensed my inability to maneuver after being in the sun for 3 hours) and basically made me feel very welcome with my 3 kids in a restaurant.

What got my kids all excited?  Not the menu….though they did want to order just about everything off the kids menu.  No, it was the mechanical bull!

Bull Riding at The Ranch House – not really for kids but looks like fun for a Parents Night Out!

The kids had a great time and I felt at ease as we waiting for our food….which was delicious.

The Ranch House

where Kids Eat Free!

Let’s get down to what you really want to know about, how do the kids eat free:

• This applies to kids 12 and under.
• The deal runs every day.
• One Free Child’s Meal per regularly priced adult menu item (not a side dish or special but a meal).

The food is reasonably priced and was amazing.  The service was just as great.

The Vegas Mom Squad gives The Ranch House Kids Eat Free….

Our 5 out of 5 Teddy Bear Award!

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

JULY 2, 2011 BY VEGAS INFORMANT LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT)

Fresh Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps which are a perfect light summer dish, these are fun for kids to help assemble also!

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

• About ½ lb. Thin whole wheat spaghetti or angel hair pasta (or any gluten free thin noodles if preferred)
• 1 c. thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 c. shredded carrots
• 1 c. thinly sliced celery
• 1 c. finely diced kale
• 1 c. snow peas
• 1 red pepper, diced
• Scallions
• 1/3 cup cilantro or parsley
• Sesame seeds
• 1 head Butter Lettuce or Romaine Lettuce work well too

Sauce:

• Juice of 2 limes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Cut veggies and mix together in large bowl.  Cook noodles, cool and add to veggies.

Whisk Sauce ingredients and pour over noodle/veggie mix.  Add parsley or cilantro, sesame seeds and scallions.  Peel whole leaves off lettuce and spin dry.  Let everyone fill their own lettuce cups.  You can also drizzle this Peanut Sauce over the top.

Peanut Dressing (Optional): Dressing recipe from The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook by Cathe Olson

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil or peanut oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown rice vinegar
• ¼ c. peanut butter
• 3 tbsp tahini (optional)
• 1 tbsp honey, brown rice syrup or agave nectar
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/3 c. boiling water
• Put all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

Lisa’s Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, by Lisa Cheplak

Remember that holidays don’t have to be filled with unhealthy foods.  Try adding these simple healthy dishes to your celebration and maybe they will become the new traditional recipe that you make every 4^th of July.  Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Safe Independence Day!

Looking for more great 4th of July recipes by the talented Lisa Cheplak?  We are luck to have an entire series of them to share with you for this fun holiday!

Luke’s No Bake Cookies

Luke’s No Bake Cookies, recipe by Lisa Cheplak

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Luke’s No Bake Cookies, recipe by Lisa Cheplak

Out of all desserts, I found that kids always just love cookies.  This is a quick and easy, no bake cookie recipe.  Again, the kids can help with this one.

Luke’s No Bake Cookies, recipe by Lisa Cheplak

• 1 c. rolled oats
• ½ c. peanut butter or almond butter
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ c. ground flaxseed
• ½ c. mini chocolate chips
• Handful of raisins

Mix everything in medium bowl.  Let chill in refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled and dough is easier to handle, roll into balls and refrigerate again for an hour.   Enjoy!

Looking for more great 4th of July recipes by the talented Lisa Cheplak?  We are luck to have an entire series of them to share with you for this fun holiday!

4th of July Recipes – Kid Friendly and Tasty!

4th of July Recipes – Kid Friendly and Tasty!

 Are you ready for an easy and tasty lettuce wrap even your picky kids would like to eat?  Lisa Cheplak sent this in and we tried it out at our house, which in all honesty….I’m the head picky eater.  My 3 kids all have very specific tastes, Chinese, Mexican, and Vegetarian.  I was excited to try this out, and we all enjoyed it!

Of course my family loved the fruit salad and no cook cookies, that was an obvious win after reading the ingredients!  Try these out, tell us what your family thought of them all….we want to know!