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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 ...

The Best Egg Recipes for Babies and Toddlers

The Best Egg Recipes for Babies and Toddlers

Eggs. Such a little perfect combination of nutrients and flavor. Eggs are a wonderful and complete first food for babies. Eggs are a great source of protein, good fats (high in DHA omega-3), vitamin B, D, folate, choline, an important micronutrient that is beneficial for the brain and nervous system ...
Easy Cheesy Baked Zucchini Balls - Italian recipe

Easy Cheesy Baked Zucchini Balls – Italian recipe

Can kids get addicted to a vegetable recipe? Yes, if it’s easy cheesy baked zucchini balls. These little balls are loaded with flavor, crunchy outside and creamy inside. Most important thing, they pass the melted mozzarella sting test! Pull them apart when still warm and a long mozzarella string will ...
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 ...

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 ...

Easiest Zucchini Pasta with Feta & Balsamic. Happy Family Meal.

Easiest Zucchini Pasta with Feta & Balsamic. Happy Family Meal.

The Zucchini Pasta with Feta and Balsamic Vinegar is one of my favorite to prepare when we invite friends with kids. The recipe is easy to prepare in no time and it's great when you are hosting as you can prepare the sauce in advance and just cook the pasta ...
Chickpeas Potato Curry Soup +9M Vegan - Baby Food & Spices

Chickpeas Potato Curry Soup +9M Vegan – Baby Food & Spices

Such a nourishing soup for little ones and grown ups. You will love the mild spice background flavor that comes from the curry powder and the garam masala. You can adjust the spiciness pending your little one's age and your family's taste. The suggested quantities will offer you a mild ...
Quinoa Zucchini Chickpea Gluten Free Salad +9M

Quinoa Zucchini Chickpea Gluten Free Salad +9M

A lovely summer salad that your toddler can enjoy with the rest of the family. All the nutritional components are there: protein + fiber + good fats and tons of flavor. Zucchini are at the top of the season, delicately sweet and easy to find locally at a very low ...

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 ...

Easy Yogurt Fish Fingers & Avocado Dip - Egg Free

Easy Yogurt Fish Fingers & Avocado Dip – Egg Free

Fish. Such a great source of nutrition for your baby/toddler/kid...and for yourself too! Fish can be introduced in your baby’s diet starting from 6 months of age. It's a wonderful lean protein with essential fatty acids that support proper brain development. Additionally, fish can provide varying amounts of iron, calcium, ...
Tropical Pineapple Zucchini Coconut Muffins - Dairy Free

Tropical Pineapple Zucchini Coconut Muffins – Dairy Free

We love pineapple. Juicy and naturally super sweet. It's now in season all together with zucchini (aka summer squash). We will enjoy them for the whole summer. Zucchini are such a versatile vegetable and can be used both in savory and sweet recipes like in today’s pineapple muffins. Moist, naturally ...
Easy Cardamom Pear Peas Meal - baby constipation remedy

Easy Cardamom Pear Peas Meal – baby constipation remedy

Today's recipe has tons of healthy benefits thanks to the particular combination of ingredients. It's a lovely baby friendly meal that can be served both in the puree' form or in small pieces starting from 6 months of age. I wanted to share with you a baby recipe using cardamom, ...

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