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Quinoa Veggie Burgers #meatless +9M


Baby & Toddler Chest Rub for Cold +6M


Sweet Potato Pear Puree +6M


Rice Banana Avocado Baby Energy Bites +6M


Pumpkin Coconut Rice Pudding +6M Vegan, Gluten Free


Beet Apple Banana Chia Puree +6M


The Fuss-Free Toddler Cookbook Announcement


White Beans Chocolate Muffins – Dairy Free


Zucchini White Beans Mac And Cheese +9M


Quinoa Almond Orange Cocoa Balls +6M


Stuffed Zucchini with Beef and Cauliflower


Mango Spinach Baby Puffs +6M GF


+12 Fall Inspired Baby Food Recipes


Millet Tomato Avocado Chia Salad +8M


Tomato Mushroom Quiche with Gluten Free Paleo Crust +12M


Mango Baby Puree Party +6M


Breastmilk Smoothies +6M


Baked Zucchini Tortillas


Fruit Sweet Bread Cups with Yogurt


Roasted Zucchini with Paprika Baby Puree’ +4M


Baked Chicken Vegetable Samosa


Zucchini Vanilla Birthday Cake


Asparagus Almond Pear Baby Puree +9M


When can my baby eat honey?


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Ciao! I'm Barbara. Welcome to BuonaPappa. I'm a mom of two active boys and a food blogger. Food is a passion for me and allowing my kids to love, appreciate and enjoy good and healthy food is my goal. Sharing my recipes with you it's a pleasure. Read more

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Quinoa Veggie Burgers #meatless +9M

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  • Baked Salmon with Asparagus. This is a staple recipe here, it never disappoints 👍🏼👍🏼 It’s also one of the recipes I shared in The Fuss-Free Toddler Cookbook. Swipe to check the full recipe 😉 Happy cooking! If you want to check the other recipes in the book check the link in my bio or head to https://amzn.to/36POVZk #cookbook #buonapappacookbook #kidsfood #toddlerfood #toddlerrecipes #cookingfortoddlers #kidsrecipes #familymeals #familymeal #cookingforkids #cookingforfamily
  • Cauliflower creamy risotto with no rice 😉 A great way to introduce cauliflower to your little one. This lovely combo has no real rice but only riced cauliflower. Kids approves and parents approved 👍🏼👍🏼 Perfect for babies + toddlers + parents. I served it like in the picture and for hubby I added two slices of bacon on top 😉 Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini grated and not squeezed 1/2 yellow onion minced 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 tsp thyme and marjoram 1/2 cup water 1 bag riced cauliflower 10 almonds crushed 1/2 cup grated fontina or cheddar 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt (skip for babies) In a skillet heat the olive oil at medium, add the minced garlic and onion, sauté for two minutes. Add the riced cauliflower, the herbs and the zucchini. Add also the water and cook at medium heat for six minutes. You want the cauliflower to be tender but not fully cooked as it needs to resemble rice. Turn the heat off and add the cheese. Combine. Serve warm with some almond crumbs on top. #ricedcauliflower #kidsfood #toddlerfood #familymeal #kidsmeal #toddlermeal #easydinner #stayhome #cookingforkids #cookingfortoddlers
  • Banana Chocolate Scones #eggfree A lovely snack idea 😉 An alternative to the banana bread when you have super ripe bananas to use 🤗 There is a video in my highlights too 😉 Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 6 Tbsp butter 2 ripe banana 4 Tbsp milk 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 handful chocolate chips Procedure: In a stand mixer add the flour + baking powder + baking soda + salt + cinnamon + sugar. Add the cold butter in small cubes. Mix to slow for 1 min. Slowly add the yogurt and milk. Add the mashed banana too. Mix for 2 min. You will obtain a sticky dough. Add the chocolate chips. Mix 30sec. Place 1 tablespoon balls of the mix on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave some space in between. Sprinkle on top of each cookie a pinch of sugar. Bake in preheated oven for o 400F for 25/30min. Enjoy!! #scones #bananascones #bananachocolatescone #bakingwithkids #kidsfood #toddlerfood #cookingwithkids #healthykidmeals #healthysnack #breakfast
  • Because a gesture of kindness is what keeps us together. 💗💗 Since the lock down started few weeks ago I have been going to the grocery store once a week, taking all the needed precautions. I have to say that I was able to find almost everything I needed but flour was the only thing that was out of stock every time. I’ve been sharing with my friends the fact that soon or later I would have needed to reduce baking (as any kind of flour was out). A very dear friend txt me this morning asking to check the front door. She went out for her weekly grocery and she found the flour and drove up to my place to leave it on front of the door. I was speechless and thankful and hearth warmed and happy and full of hope. Because in this unprecedented, scary, unpredictable situation, we can still help each other, show empathy and go through this craziness together (with a safe 6 feet distance 😉). #stayhome #wecandothis #friendship
  • Since we started school from home snacks have been a big part of our daily routine. Fruit, nuts, yogurt, baked treats we prepare, almond/peanut butters with either fruit or bread. I usually serve two snacks a day leaving a good 2hrs before a full meal. Here an easy idea for a Vitamin C loaded snack: kiwi is a lovey source of Vitamin C and mango too! They are both baby friendly 😉 You can cut the fruit in small pieces so that your little one will be able to grab them with her hands. #toddlersnack #kidseatincolor #kidssnacks #kidssnack #kidsfood #toddlerfood #healthysnack #healthysnacks
  • NEW VIDEO ON YT! Quinoa and Veggies Burger #meatless. A lovely alternative to traditional hamburgers. Juicy, cheesy and delicious! Check out the blog to see all the recipes: https://www.buonapappa.net/quinoa-veggie-burgers-meatless-9m/ Homemade = 100% made with love Organic = as much natural as possible Healthy = to grow strong #organicbabyfood #babyfood #babyfoodideas #feedingyourbaby #healthybabies #homemadebabyfood #kidsfood #blw #babyledweaning #toddlermeal #toddlermeals #toddlerfood #toddlerfoodideas #toddlerfoodidea #organicfood #buonapappa #babypurees
  • How to give Vitamin C to a baby? Well, a freshly squeezed orange juice might be too acidic for a little one to enjoy but you can always prepare a fruity delicate baby puree loaded with Vitamin C. For the past month we have been preparing at home our "Daily Orange Shot" with a mix of oranges/tangerines/tangelos and an addition of ginger and turmeric powder with a splash of honey. A shot for every family member, double shot for grandma :-) It helps boosting the immune system. But what if you have a baby in the house? Agrume by themselves are too acidic but you can pick the sweetest varieties (cara cara oranges, tangerines, tangelos) and mix them with other lovely fruits (high in vitamin C) and create a baby friendly puree for a Vitamin C boost :-) Today I cooked this lovely #sugarfree Chia Orange Magno Banana Puree using: 2 Fuji apples 1 mango 1 banana 1 cara cara orange 1 tangerine 2 tsp chia seeds Core the apples, do not peel them and chop them in pieces. In a saucepan add the chopped apples + the orange and tangerine zest and juice and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook gently for 15min up until the apples are tender. Switch the heat off. Add the chia seeds, mango and banana. Using and immersion blender create a smooth puree. Serve warm or room temperature. You can store the puree in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. This is a lovely baby puree and a family spread for snack or breakfast. That's how we enjoy it :-) Do you want more Vitamin C baby food ideas? Let me know! LOL, with the kids home and school-from-home routing filming YouTube videos has been a kind of challenge 😰 Taking pictures here and there and posting is a bit easier. I will try to post on my blog with images more than videos up until we will adjust better to this new routine 😉 #babyfood #vitaminc #babypuree #fruitspread #chiaseedrecipe #homemadebabyfood #babyfoodideas #blw #babyledweaning #healthybabyfood #organicbabyfood #babyfoodrecipe #healthysnacks #healthysnack
  • Broccoli Mushroom Pasta. Easy lunch idea. It’s still moody spring time here, drizzle of rain and lovey sunshine chase each other. The pasta is toddler and baby friendly: delicate taste and creamy texture 😉 A nice way to introduce broccoli in your kid’s diet ☺️ Ingredients: 1lb pasta of your choice 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped 2 cups cremini mushrooms, chopped 1/2 white onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp thyme 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt Parmesan cheese Procedure: Boil the pasta following the directions on the packaging. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy boiling water. In a skillet heat the oil and add the garlic and onion. Sauté 2 min. Add the broccoli, thyme and mushrooms. Add 1/4 cup warm water. Adjust with a pinch of salt and simmer at low heat for 8/10min. Using an immersion blender or a food processor transform everything into a cream. Set apart. In a big bowl combine the pasta, the broccoli mushroom sauce, 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese. Combine. Add as much as starchy water from the pasta as needed to create a creamy sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!! #broccolipasta #broccolimushroompasta #pasta #stayhome #kidsfood #toddlerfood #kidslunch #toddlerlunch #familymeal #familyrecipe #lunch
  • Orange Ricotta Cake with Chocolate Chips. Check out the video in the highlights 😉 We decided to add “cooking with mom” as an elective class in our school from home plan 🤣😜 INGREDIENTS: 250gr flour 250gr ricotta cheese (if not available you can use plain Greek yogurt) 150gr cane sugar 30gr coconut oil (2 Tbsp) 30ml milk (2 Tbsp) 3 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 medium orange (juice and zest) 1 handful chocolate chips Procedure: In a big bowl add the eggs and sugar. Whisk for few minutes to incorporate as much air as possible (that will make the cake fluffy). Add the wet ingredients first: ricotta, coconut oil, milk, orange zest. Slowly add the dry ingredients: flour + baking powder + baking soda + salt + orange zest. Combine all the ingredients. Add the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter in a cake mold. Bake to 400F for 35min. Enjoy!! #stayhome #orangecake #orangericottacake #bakingwithkids #cookingwithkids #kidsfood #toddlerfood #ricottacake #kidsrecipe #organicfood
  • Homemade traditional pizza, simply the best. Crunchy crust and super fluffy inside. Like a focaccia. It’s a very simple recipe. Few basic ingredients. You start the process in the morning and you will enjoy an awesome pizza for dinner. It takes 8/9 hours as the pizza dough needs to rest, your work will only be 30min total 😉 Check the video in my highlights and here the recipe. Ingredients: 500gr. Flour (4 cups) 150ml water + 200ml water (3/4 cup + 2/3 cup) 4gr active dry east (the one in tiny beige pallets) 2 tsp 15gr sea salt (3 1/2 tsp) 3 Tbsp olive oil Extra olive oil to grease 5gr sugar (1 tsp) Procedure: In a bowl mix the active dry yeast with 150ml water, lukewarm and the sugar. Add 3 Tbsp flour from the total quantity. Mix well, cover and let it rest on the countertop for 1hr. In a large bowl add the yeast mix from the small bowl, the remaining flour, 200ml water lukewarm. Mix with a fork. Add the salt and the 3 Tbsp oil. Mix with your hands to create an uniform dough and create a ball. Add some oil into the bowl to grease the sides. Place the dough inside, cover and let it rest for 2hrs. Remove the dough from the bowl and fold the top into the center, the bottom into the center, left side into the center, right side into the center. 4 folds. Delicately. Create a ball again and place it back in the bowl. Cover and let it rest 3/4 hours. Grease a rectangular baking sheet with olive oil. Gently remove the pizza dough from the bowl and with your fingers enlarge it to fit the baking sheet. Let it rest for 30min. Top the pizza as you like. I opted for a super simple tomato sauce + mozzarella + oregano. Preheat the oven to 400F, drizzle some olive oil on top and bake the pizza for 35/40min. Enjoy!!!! #homemadepizza #istayhome #stayhome #kidsfood #toddlerfood #familymeal #pizza #kidseatincolor
  • Quinoa Tuna salad bowl for lunch 🥗 Do your kids eat salad bowls? Mine are fine as far as they like the ingredients I use. For example bell peppers would have been a big no, no for them. As they were familiar with all the ingredients they enjoyed the salad 😉 Quinoa + canned tuna + baby spinach + edamame + tomatoes + cucumbers + olives + oregano + olive oil + salt. I also added capers to my portion 😉 You can always start with an easy salad: pick up two ingredients you know they like and mix them with few salad leaves and a grain they like (rice, quinoa, farro, couscous, you decide). If that works your can add up new ingredients the next time or change the proportions between the ingredients. Toddler tip: sometimes little ones don’t like the messy composition of a salad bowl. Before mixing everything remove a toddler portion of every ingredient and place it, separately, on a plate. Basically your little one will enjoy your same meal, simply in a different form 😉 And if they don’t like an ingredient, it’s fine, they can skip it 😉🤗 #familymeal #organicfood #kidsfood #kidseatincolor #toddlerfood #toddlermeal #kidsmeal #kidslunch #toddlerlunch #familylunch #quinoa #quinoarecipes #quinoasalad
  • When playing catch in the center of the street it’s ok..🤪🤗 Happy Sunday everyone! #socialdistancing

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