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  • For Lil One's,  RECIPES GALORE

    Lil Hands Breakfast Ideas

    02/27 /2 Comments

    My lil dude likes variety when it comes to his food. I don’t blame him being a foodie myself, so I have come up with creative ways to incorporate fruit & veggies into his breakfast. So far they have all been a huge success!   Snowman Banana French Toast:             1 egg Splash of milk 3-4 slices of bread of choice ½ banana Cinnamon Cardamom EVOO for skillet Cookie cutter shape of choice, I used a snowman Whisk egg & milk together until blended. Mash banana in the egg mixture. It is okay if lumpy. Push bread slices in the mixture, both sides, until well…

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    Asparagus Frittata

    02/26 /No Comments

    My family will only eat the flower portion of asparagus. This Frittata is a great way to use the stalk portion & they will actually eat it! Super easy & yummy!

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    Venezuelan Empanada’s

    01/29 /1 Comment

    Got this recipe from a friend of mine and I love empanada’s! If you have older kids, this is fun to make with them. Prep Harina Pan as indicated on package. Don’t add sugar however it isn’t necessary. You want a wet but pliable consistency in order to form the dough. (refrigerate for 30 min) While dough is in the refrigerator make your filling. Here are a few examples of what you can make to fill: Taco meat and queso fresco Shredded chicken and cheese Sweet plantain and shredded beef Ham and cheese Dough Prep: Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut…

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    Crock Pot Chicken & Gravy

    01/17 /No Comments

    I rely on my slow cooker and crock pot through the week and this is another super easy meal. Another option is to omit the gravy and broth and substitute for 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup with half cans of water.

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    Super Easy Oatmeal Lactation Cookies

    09/25 /1 Comment

    I have now tried a dozen or so cookies that are supposed to help with lactation. The problem is I can never eat more than one to see if they really work because they taste so awful! So, I ventured on my own and made some amazing oatmeal cookies with a ton of ingredients that assist in increasing milk. Today is my first day eating them so not sure if they are working but man they help my mood if nothing else! They are tasty and not too sweet so I don’t feel guilty eating two or three through the day.   Ingredients: 1 cup flour ¼ tsp. baking powder…

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  • For Lil One's,  RECIPES GALORE

    Zucchini & Apple Puree Stage 2 Purée

    09/07 /No Comments

    🥒🍎 A Sweet, Simple Stage 2 Purée Your Baby Will Love When you find a combo that’s both nutritious and naturally sweet, you make it on repeat — and this Zucchini and Apple Purée has been a favorite in our house. It’s gentle on tiny tummies, packed with vitamins, and perfect for babies transitioning into Stage 2 blends. The best part? It takes just a few ingredients and only a few minutes to whip up! 🧡 Why This Purée Works for Stage 2 Introduces new flavor combos Easy to digest Naturally sweet without added sugar Smooth, silky texture Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep 🍽 Ingredients 1 apple (sweet varieties like…

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    Mango Banana Puree Stage 2

    09/02 /No Comments

    Ingredients: 1 mango, cut into chunks 1 banana Preparation: Place the mango and banana chunks in to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve.

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    Pears, Peaches & Strawberries Stage 2

    08/31 /No Comments

    Ingredients: 3 cups strawberries, cored 2 cups pears, peeled, cored and chopped 1.34 cups peaches, pitted and chopped Directions: Place pears and peaches in saucepan, just covering with water.  Simmer gently until tender.  Drain water.  Transfer pears, peaches and strawberries to blender.  Puree until desired consistency is reached, adding water if needed.

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    Mango, Apple & Carrot Puree Stage 2

    08/29 /No Comments

    Wonderful Stage 2 Food! Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped baby carrots 1 cup chopped mango 1 cup peeled and chopped apple Preparation Put carrots in a steamer pot over boiling water for 3 minutes. 2. Add mango and apple for 2 minutes or until everything is fork tender. 3. Put in a food processor until smooth. 4. Cool and serve.

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