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Toddler Recipes

Broccoli Pasta with Cashews cream

Broccoli Pasta with Cashews cream

A friend of mine asked me if I liked the “Alfredo” sauce (aka butter + heavy cream + cheese + garlic sauce) and I replied with a smile that I never tried or made it, even if I’m Italian and even if I’ve been living in the States for more ...
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Millet Apple Cake - Gluten and Dairy Free

Millet Apple Cake – Gluten and Dairy Free

This is a lovely cake for the whole family: gluten + dairy + refined sugar free. Super moist and soft for little babies, a nice idea for baby led feeding. It's also appropriate for an allergy free birthday party or simply to enjoy a super yummy apple cake, no matter ...
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Black Bean Hummus Dip

Black Bean Hummus Dip

A simple and easy presentation can transform an ordinary dip in a super fun mini vegetable garden that your kids will love. The black bean hummus is creamy, light and with a lovely citrusy spicy flavor. The hummus is vegan and gluten free. If you skip the salt, the recipe is ...
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Tapioca Cheesy Balls

Tapioca Cheesy Balls

My cousin introduced me to these simply addictive tapioca cheesy balls, naturally gluten and grain free. Crispy outside and soft and gooey inside…and, of course, they taste like Parmesan cheese. No doubt that the kids LOVE them!! Considering the ingredients, these lovely balls are a perfect toddler food or baby led ...
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Family Recipes

Lentil Broccoli Soup Recipe +10M

Lentil Broccoli Soup Recipe +10M

Nourishing and comforting, that's why I like this soup 🙂 High iron, protein and fiber content. It's one of my kids favorite so far. Little one like it very creamy (the immersion blender does its part) and big one more chunky. I like it either ways 🙂 The soup is ...
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Zucchini and rice pie

Zucchini and rice pie

Rice has a special space in my heart. It reminds me my childhood and my home town in Italy. I remember that my grandma had a friend who owned a rice farm ("risaia") in the Piemonte region. Every time this very kind lady came to visit grandma, she used ...
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Gluten free ham and arugula quiche

Gluten free ham and arugula quiche

Thanksgiving is coming and it's time to start looking for yummy and inviting recipes to enjoy with all the family. In the last years I noticed that I really put a huge effort in preparing the Thanksgiving meal and the following days I kind of feel without ideas with tons of ...
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Calzone pizza with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and provolone cheese recipe

Calzone pizza with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and provolone cheese recipe

A “calzone” is a particular kind of pizza that has been folded and has a nice “C” shape, like a croissant. It can be filled, like any pizza, with anything that you like. Today I decided to choose a kids’ friendly mediterranean summery option. Small calzoni with fresh pesto, ...
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Baby Led Weaning Ideas

Spinach Almond Waffles - Gluten and Grain Free +6M

Spinach Almond Waffles – Gluten and Grain Free +6M

Breakfast. One of the most important meal of the day from a nutritional point of view. Our kids need an healthy boost of energy to start their day full of activities and fun. Coming from an Italian background I like sweet flavors at breakfast, that's how I was raised. Every ...
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Quinoa Zucchini Oats Fritters - Gluten Free

Quinoa Zucchini Oats Fritters – Gluten Free

I really like to use quinoa in my family recipes, it’s so versatile and with such an unique texture. Quinoa is a seed, not a grain, so naturally gluten free. It’s a nutritious food for babies and kids, a lovely source of proteins. Today I prepared some quinoa fritters adding ...
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Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark

Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark

Even food follows the fashion. From season to season there are trendy recipes that you see almost everywhere on social media 🙂 This summer the frozen bark is one of them. A super simple recipe that is a perfect and refreshing summer treat for the kids and for the whole ...
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Chickpea Pancakes recipe - dairy and gluten free

Chickpea Pancakes recipe – dairy and gluten free

Savory pancakes made with chickpeas…creamy, tasty and simply yummy!!! I use chickpeas a lot in my recipes: hummus, farinata, salads…and even pancakes! I made the recipe dairy free simply substituting regular milk with almond milk, but you can use the milk of your choice. As I didn’t use lactose milk, ...
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