Author Archives: Christy Taylor
Summertime Pasta Salad
This recipe is packed with veggies, flavor and bright colors.
- 1/3 cup pasta, any fun shape your child likes
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 18 grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/8 cup red onion, diced
- 1- 5oz mozzarella ball cut into cubes or 1/3 cup small mozzarella balls
- ½ cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into small chucks
- 4 black olives, sliced
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red … (read more)
Creamy Chicken and Asparagus
When choosing asparagus, the skinnier the stalks, the more tender they will be.
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup mild cheese – havarti, gouda, emmental (or whatever you have on hand)
Steam asparagus until tender. Preheat oven to 375˚, cook chicken for 25-30 or until 165˚. Combine the asparagus and chicken and pulse a couple of times in a blender, food … (read more)
Green Eggs and Ham
This colorful breakfast helps to add more vegetables to your child’s diet in a convenient way by mixing in spinach with eggs.
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach finely, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1-2 slices deli ham, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Well-beaten eggs are key in fluffy scrambled eggs. In a medium heat sauté pan, add butter and once it begins to melt, add spinach. Sauté quickly for 1 … (read more)
Spinach Pizzazz Pizza
- 1 naan flat bread, pita or focaccia (for thick crust lovers)
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp ricotta cheese or 2 oz feta
- parmesan and red pepper flakes (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush olive oil on top of the flatbread and spread minced garlic. Top with mozzarella cheese, onion and spinach, and dollop … (read more)
Popeye Spinach Puree
- 2 cup fresh spinach
Steam 2 cups of fresh spinach. Puree and serve to you little one. Alternative is to swirl
puree with fresh sweet potato puree or serve with a milk poached Dover Sole filet.
Recipe Yields: 2-3 Servings
Storage Time: 3 months in the freezer
Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, and contains many other vitamins and nutrients.
Spinach Pizzazz Pizza
Not only is pizza one of my favorite foods, but I am always looking for new, easy-to-make recipes. This flavorful recipe helps to add more veggies and variety to your child’s diet in a delicious way. Spinach is one of the healthiest vegetables around. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese and it’s loaded with many other vitamins and nutrients. For more information on all of the nutrients your child needs, check out our nutrient chart.
To make this recipe, … (read more)
No-Bake Apricot Bites
This recipes makes an easy on-the-go snack that is perfect for a springtime picnic. What I really like about this filling and naturally sweet snack is that it’s a great source of vitamins and minerals. For example, apricots provide Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium, and dates help with proper muscle development and are high in fiber. For more information on all of the nutrients your baby needs, check out our nutrient chart.
To make this recipe, here is what … (read more)
No-Bake Apricot Bites
These apricot bites make a sweet and nutrient-packed snack!
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/3 cup dates, chopped
- 1/2 cup oats
- 2 tbsp almond butter, unsalted
- 1 banana, mashed
Remove the pit from the dates. Using a food processor, finely chop the dried apricots and dates. Add oats, almond butter and smashed banana. Add salt to taste, if desired. Mix all of the ingredients together and form into a dough. Roll into bite size pieces. You can serve … (read more)
Apricot Glazed Chicken
Glaze:
- 3 apricots, diced
- 4 whole dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 whole shallot, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp of apple sauce
- 1 tsp all spice
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp orange zest
Chicken:
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- salt and pepper to taste
In a sauce pan, … (read more)
Apricot Wild Rice
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 2 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cup water
- 3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 5 green onions, chopped
Rinse wild rice in a strainer under cold water for about 1 minute.
In a medium saucepan combine rinsed wild rice with brown rice, bouillon granules, and nutmeg. Add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer … (read more)
