Asparagus Frittata
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!
Layered Taco Bake
Venezuelan Empanada’s
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…
Crock Pot Chicken & Gravy
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.
Super Easy Oatmeal Lactation Cookies
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…
Zucchini & Apple Puree
Zucchini & Apple Puree: Stage 2 1 apple 2 zucchini (I used two varieties) Peel all veggies and fruit & slice Place in saucepan with enough water to cover Bring to boil then lower temp to simmer Once soft add to food processor and puree Add cooking water, bm or formula to reach desired consistency
Mango Banana Puree Stage 2
Ingredients: 1 mango, cut into chunks 1 banana Preparation: Place the mango and banana chunks in to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve.
Pears, Peaches & Strawberries Stage 2
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.
Mango, Apple & Carrot Puree Stage 2
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.
Apples + Butternut Squash+ Carrots Puree Stage 2
My new found favorite and my lil man’s too is butternut squash! He is still in stage 1 foods but will graduate to stage 2 soon and I am excited to make this for him. You will need: 2 Organic Apples 1/2 Organic Butternut Squash cooked 3 medium Organic Carrots Instructions 1- Core and chop apples. 2- Cut butternut squash in half, seed and peel. If cooked the peel comes right off. 3- Peel and chop carrots into small chunks. 4- Place apples and carrots into a medium steam basket over boiling water, covered, for 15 minutes. When fork tender they are done. 5- Let cool slightly and add the…