Author Archives: Christy Taylor
Just My Size Sweet Potatoes
- 1 whole sweet potato, cleaned and halved
- 1 1/2 tbsp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 400F. Scrub clean and dry a small sweet potato. Cut potato in half and cut the ends off in order to stand the potato up in an oven safe dish, spray the skin of the potato with cooking spray. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. … (read more)
“Hudson Valley” Sweet Potato Casserole
- 4 oz butter
- 2 lbs peeled diced sweet potatoes, boiled
- 2 red apples peeled, cored and diced
- 2 bananas peeled, diced
- 4 oz orange juice
- 4 oz half and half
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted, chopped (optional)
In large pot melt butter, add potatoes, apples, and banana and sauté lightly. Add orange juice and reduce, add cream and simmer, stirring occasionally until apples and bananas are soft enough to mash. Use a potato masher or electric immersion blender, whip … (read more)
Dip into Lentils
Prepare this flavorful lentil dip and serve as a nutritious snack for the whole family! Lentils can offer huge benefits to your growing toddler. They are high in protein, folate, potassium and fiber. These healthy lentil ingredients help to build your baby’s immune system. Most pediatricians recommend first serving lentils when your child is between eight and 10 months old. For an overview of essential vitamins and minerals your child needs, check out our Nutrient Chart. Serve this lentil dip with pita bread and … (read more)
Lentils for Explorers
This simple toddler friendly recipe combines lentils, veggies and rice in a delicious way.
- 3 tbsp lentils
- 2 tbsp brown rice
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup water or chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup carrot, onion and celery mix
- 1 Bay leaf
In a small pot on medium heat, bring oil to temperature and add carrot, onion and celery mix, sauté for 3-5 minutes, add garlic sauté for 2 minutes more, … (read more)
Dip into Lentils
Serve this delicious and nutritious lentil dip with pita bread. Cut pita into triangles and cut fresh veggies such as carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and celery to serve along with the dip
- 1/2 cup dried lentils
- 1/2 cup split peas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 tbsp paprika
Cook lentils and split peas in … (read more)
Lentil Puree
Lentils, a member of the legume family, are full of necessary nutrients. Try this recipe with different kinds of lentils, Red, yellow, French or green. For older babies try serving this dish with chicken, carrots or small diced avocado.
- 1 cup water or stock
- 1/4 cup lentils (red, yellow, French or green)
Bring 1 cup water or stock to boil add lentils, cover and cook for 30 minutes add more water or stock if needed. Check tenderness of … (read more)
A ‘Hungry Bear’ Meal with Grrr-oodles!
This simple family friendly pasta dish offers a hearty serving of veggies. Not only do I love the way this dish looks, but it is very easy to make! Combining multiple vegetables in a familiar pasta dish increases the likelihood for acceptance. The combination of carrots, red pepper and green beans in this recipe provides a wonderful source of vitamins and nutrients. Green beans are rich with antioxidants containing vitamin C and beta-carotene. They are low in calories and offer cardiovascular benefits that make … (read more)
Grilled Green Beans
Grilled green beans are a perfect complement to any Asian flavored fish, chicken or beef dish, as well as a fun finger food for exploring toddlers.
- 1 lbs fresh green beans
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- Course salt for taste
In a large bowl toss fresh green beans with sesame oil. Toss them on a grill that is on med-high heat. Don’t worry you will lose some between the grates, but the key is get them on the … (read more)
Healthy Pea Soup
This delicious soup offers a hearty serving of vegetables and serves as an excellent source of vitamins and nutrients. Try serving with a grilled cheese on wheat bread.
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 cups peas, frozen
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until the … (read more)
English Pea Salad
This easy-to-make English Pea Salad is both flavorful and nutritious. Can’t get your little one to eat peas? Well, combining the peas with other tasty ingredients help make this recipe a kid friendly food. Try bringing this delicious side to your next picnic or party and watch it disappear!
Peas are a great source of dietary fiber and contain many vitamins and nutrients including protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, and more. Peas have been shown to promote the growth and functioning of the … (read more)
