Frozen layers of blueberry, yogurt, and strawberry combine to make a delicious treat your kids will love this summer.
Lentil, Sweet Potato & Apple – Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
Lentil mixed with sweet potato and apple is a nutrient-rich, yummy, and easy-to-prepare stage 2 baby food. (Ideal for little ones 7 months and up.) Lentils are a powerhouse food, loaded with vitamins, protein and antioxidants, but they can taste pretty bland on their own. When mixed with a classic flavor combo, like sweet potato and…
Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam
This homemade strawberry jam is so incredibly delicious that you’ll never want to buy jam from the store again. Plus, it only has 3 ingredients! Perfect for everything from PB&J to oatmeal to toast and lots more. Use organic ingredients whenever possible. This recipe makes about 10oz.
Positively Perfect Pumpkin Bread
This Pumpkin Bread is one of my favorite recipes ever. It’s light, moist and incredibly delicious. Perfect for the holidays! Use organic ingredients whenever possible. Makes 3 mini loaves or 1 big loaf.
Apple Cinnamon Chips
These cinnamon apple chips are easy to make, tasty and healthy. They’re great as an after school snack or to put in your child’s lunchbox. One of our kids’ new favorite snacks. Be sure to use organic ingredients whenever possible!
The Benefits of Turmeric & How to Make Golden Turmeric Milk
This delicious golden turmeric milk is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Turmeric – the vibrant yellow spice used in curry – is not only rich in flavor, it’s loaded with health benefits. Some of the health benefits of turmeric are that it… reduces inflammation in the body aids in digestion & reduces bloating improves liver…
Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric
From cauliflower rice to buffalo cauliflower bites to outstanding cauliflower crust pizza we’re collectively learning how versatile cauliflower is! This roasted cauliflower with turmeric recipe is another creative way to replace some of our favorite starchy foods. Roasted cauliflower and turmeric make a nutritional and flavorful duo. This is a great meal to mash up for…
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Butter
This Roasted Pumpkin Seed Butter is so delicious and can be used just like peanut butter. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, allergies to pumpkin seeds are rare, making this a great option for kids with nut allergies. A Pumpkin Seed Butter and Jelly sandwich or celery sticks filled with pumpkin seed butter…
Veggie Quesadillas
These Veggie Quesadillas are super quick to make and are a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. Use the leftovers for your child’s lunchbox. They stay nice and crunchy and taste great cold.
Homemade Hummus
Hummus is one of my favorite foods to add to my kids’ lunch boxes. It’s yummy, healthy and really easy to make. Use it as a dip for veggies or as a delicious spread for a veggie sandwich or wrap.
Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
This summer salad is sure to be the hit of any barbecue or gathering. Refreshing and nourishing for everyone, but we’ve made to sure to slice these in the perfect finger food size for older babies (12 months and up) and toddlers to easily handle.
Blueberry Peach Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
I can’t think of a better treat for summer than homemade popsicles. They’re easy-to-make, delicious and healthy. The best part is that you avoid all of the artificial ingredients found in most store bought popsicles. Suitable for babies 10 months and up, toddlers, big kids and adults.
Banana Coconut Tofu Pudding
This mix of banana, coconut and tofu tastes like pudding, and I love it – so do the kids! With organic tofu, this makes a healthy, protein packed treat. Suitable for babies 10 months and up, toddlers, big kids and adults.
Whole Grain Apple Cinnamon Bars
My children love any kind of fruit or cereal bar and eat them just about every day. Even though I would buy organic cereal bars, it’s still processed food. Plus, buying box after box gets expensive. I wanted to find a homemade option. My recipe for Apple Cinnamon Bars is full of healthy whole grains…
Carrot & Pineapple Smoothie
A healthy and delicious way to start the day! Carrots are rich in fiber, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E and zinc. And pineapples are loaded with thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium. Two of the most powerful sources of beta carotene, this combination gives your body an amazing dose…
Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, & Chickpeas Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
Sweet potato stage 2 baby food recipes are some of the most popular among our readers. And this one doesn’t disappoint! It’s a sweet tasting, healthy, and easy-to-prepare meal for your Stage 2 eater. Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach is full of vitamins, protein and antioxidants. If you like giving your little one a super…
Chicken Chili with Black Beans & Veggies
I love chili! It’s a one-pot meal that’s a tasty way to fill your belly with lots of healthy nutrients! This recipe serves 6-8.
Butternut Squash Soup
I love making soup for the holidays and Butternut Squash is one of our favorites. I often serve it as an appetizer for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This recipe yields a lot of soup for a big holiday dinner so you’ll have some for dinner and plenty leftover for the next day or to freezer…
Pumpkin Pie Puree – Stage 1 & Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
Pumpkins are loaded with potassium, protein, fiber, and iron… making this an ideal first food for your baby. This puree is suitable for babies 5-6 months and up. At this stage, the consistency and texture of the puree should be smooth and creamy. Before combining foods, make sure your baby has tried each one individually…
Liza Huber & Susan Lucci’s Holiday Snowball Cookies
This recipe has been in my family forever, and my mom (Susan Lucci) makes these holiday snowball cookies for us every year at Christmas. Baking these holiday snowball cookies with her every year is something I always look forward to, and I can’t wait to start making them with my daughter Hayden. *These cookies…
Lentil Stew
Lentil Stew is packed with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. It’s the perfect meal for a chilly day. I especially love this stew after playing in the snow with my kids. You can use red, yellow or green lentils in this recipes. This is a hearty and delicious dish that your whole family will love! This…
Winter Squash, Apple, & Cranberry Puree Stage 2 Baby Food Recipe
A taste of fall! I love this time of year so much and all of the delicious flavors that come along with it. Winter squash mixed with apple, cranberry and cinnamon is a perfect meal for your baby to enjoy as the weather turns crisp. This puree also makes a great after-school snack for your…
Roast Chicken with Veggies
A roast chicken with veggies is comfort food at its best. This meal will fill your home with the most delicious aroma. The thought of roasting a whole chicken can be intimidating to some, but you’ll be surprised at how easy it is. The oven does most of the work, but you will get all…
Liza’s Birthing Essentials
After going through the birthing process 3 times already, I’m beginning to feel like a pro when it comes to packing the hospital bag! Here’s my list of birthing essentials as I approach my due date with baby number 4: Cord blood kit – Alex and I are big believers in the benefits of banking…
