I love Donna Hay’s No Time to Cook cookbook. True to it’s name, it has tons of simple dinner ideas that are deceptively delicious. The majority of her recipes incorporate meat, fish or seafood but they’re easily adaptable to vegetarian cuisine. Her Baked Pumpkin and Pancetta Risotto is a favorite in our house. Only hold the […]
Potato pancakes were a favorite of mine growing up. My Oma (Grandma) would make them from scratch, served with great dollops of sour cream. Mmmmmm… To this day, latkes are one of the few ways I actually enjoy eating potatoes. Without further ado, here’s my oma’s old-country recipe with a few baby-friendly adaptations. Serves 2 […]
This cozy meal is perfect for cool fall days. Fresh carrots, parsnips and squash add a warm sweetness to the dish while heaps of cumin, coriander and smoked paprika keep things savory. It’s a new family favorite that I even served to a friend for lunch today. Proof that baby food doesn’t have to be […]
There’s a cafe near my place (Mate Latte) that makes a decadent spinach, ricotta and sweet potato pie. Theirs is baked in a rich, buttery crust, which I love, but I wanted something a little more baby-friendly. Tiny tummies can fill up quickly on empty calories so I ditched the pastry and incorporated their 3 […]
It’s Monday morning and you need to make breakfast, stat! Forget recipes, you need a parent hack. Serves 1 baby and 1 adult Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread all natural nut butter, to taste ( I used MaraNatha peanut butter) 1 ripe banana, mashed Preparation Pop the bread into the toaster Mash the […]
The fresh produce that I scored at last week’s farmer’s market was the inspiration for this tomato-based stew. We’re talking fresh turnips, sweet potatoes, broccoli and zucchini. I then raided the pantry and searched our refrigerator shelves to find the rest. And voila! a home-cooked meal that satisfied both Paige’s appetite and mine. Serves 2 […]
This is one of my all-time favorites. It’s super simple to throw together and boy is it ever versatile. It works on toast, in oatmeal, swirled into yogurt. Heck, it’s even enjoyed by the spoonful on it’s own. Ingredients 4 apples, peeled, cored and quartered 1 cup whole pitted prunes 1 generous teaspoon fresh grated […]
Last post for the weekend! Admittedly this one is a bit of a cheat. It’s what I do when I’m too lazy to make the Sweet! Potato Curry Chickpea Fingers. Here we go: Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato, washed and cut into 1/2 inch rounds 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, […]
They kinda look like chicken fingers only they’re way better for you. I started making these for Paige when she was about 7 months old. I had a fridge full of sweet potato puree and it turned out the kid didn’t want to be spoon-fed. Go figure. So I put on my thinking cap and […]
Paige LOVES cucumbers and this shredded cuke salad is perfect for those among us with few teeth! It’s also super speedy to put together so mom loves it too. Recipe makes enough for baby plus 2 side-salad portions for mom and dad. Ingredients 1 large cucumber 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill 1 teaspoon fresh chopped […]
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