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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 ...

Spinach & Ricotta Casserole. Tasty comfort food to the rescue!

Spinach & Ricotta Casserole. Tasty comfort food to the rescue!

Spinach & Ricotta Casserole. Creamy, tasty, comforting. This is one of my kids' favorite. It's creamy and cheesy. This is also a great recipe to offer spinach to your kiddos. The bechamel sauce embraces the ricotta and spinach balls in a delicious way. The ham and provolone on top contribute to the ...
How to prepare Chickpeas & Veggie Soup, the best nourishing dinner

How to prepare Chickpeas & Veggie Soup, the best nourishing dinner

How to prepare a chickpeas & veggie soup that will please the entire family? Easy! This recipe is dense, creamy and with a powerful background flavor thanks to the mix of spices I used. I usually don't use hot spices for little ones, but I like using spices indeed. I ...
Vegetable Lasagna, creamy and delicate, double thumbs up!

Vegetable Lasagna, creamy and delicate, double thumbs up!

Favorite vegetable lasagna. I prepared this lasagna recently for a pot luck party, I got distracted chatting with some friends and by the time I reached the buffet to try the lasagna...there was nothing left! LOL, the best compliment for a home chef is the clean plate of the guests ...

Family Recipes

The easiest Lentil Broccoli Soup for your baby +10M

The easiest Lentil Broccoli Soup for your baby +10M

It only takes 20 min to prepare the easiest lentil Broccoli Soup for your baby! 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 ...

How to prepare Chickpeas & Veggie Soup, the best nourishing dinner

How to prepare Chickpeas & Veggie Soup, the best nourishing dinner

How to prepare a chickpeas & veggie soup that will please the entire family? Easy! This recipe is dense, creamy and with a powerful background flavor thanks to the mix of spices I used. I usually don't use hot spices for little ones, but I like using spices indeed. I ...
Vegetable Lasagna, creamy and delicate, double thumbs up!

Vegetable Lasagna, creamy and delicate, double thumbs up!

Favorite vegetable lasagna. I prepared this lasagna recently for a pot luck party, I got distracted chatting with some friends and by the time I reached the buffet to try the lasagna...there was nothing left! LOL, the best compliment for a home chef is the clean plate of the guests ...
The Best Roasted Pork Loin with Pancetta and Greens.

The Best Roasted Pork Loin with Pancetta and Greens.

The best roasted pork loin stuffed with pancetta, Swiss chard and provolone cheese. It brings me back so many childhood memories! It's simply delicious, the kids loved it and it was gone in one meal. No leftovers 🙂 When you see a roasted pork loin on Pinterest or Instagram you ...

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 ...

Dairy Free Pumpkin Almond Cookies

Dairy Free Pumpkin Almond Cookies

Not too sweet, fluffy and flakey at the same time. A great recipe using pumpkin puree. I love how the pumpkin gives moist to the cookies but doesn't overpower the flavors. This is a great "bake with me" recipe that you can prepare with your toddlers or older kids. Easy ...
Pumpkin & Sage Scones - From sandwich to easy snack

Pumpkin & Sage Scones – From sandwich to easy snack

Pumpkin and squash season is definitely at the top. So many varieties and so many ways to prepare it. I love traditional pumpkin recipes (pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin risotto, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pancakes...) but this year I wanted to share with you something new, like these pumpkin ...
Easy Checkerboard Apple Cake - breakfast fun

Easy Checkerboard Apple Cake – breakfast fun

Apple sauce, apple pie, apple tart, apple crumble, apple strudel...what about checkerboard apple cake? Super easy to prepare. Perfect for a bake together activity with your toddler. Few basic ingredients that I know you already have in your pantry and 4-5 juicy apples. My kids particularly like the aesthetic of ...

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