Dips are commonly used by Feeding and Occupational Therapists because they help even the pickiest eater explore new flavors, foods, and textures. Similarly sauces - which, let's be honest, are basically a thinner form of a dip - can also be used to easily and quickly add new flavors to simple meals. Here are 15 of our favorite dip and sauce recipes that will get you through any meal.
What is it about tomatoes that makes them so "icky" to so many kids? My husband refused to eat a raw tomato until he was out of college. My oldest ...
Breakfast, oh breakfast. Years ago - for a whole year - I did an "experiment" with a friend and colleague: Each day we snapped one picture of what...
After years of treating patients for cholesterol disorders, prediabetes and childhood obesity, Julia Nordgren, M.D., was motivated to enroll in the Culinary Institute of America’s Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program, where she graduated with honors. Since then, Chef Nordgren has helped countless families move the needle on becoming more intentional about their eating while developing sustainable and impactful lifestyle changes
Fall is here at last and that means is time to enjoy some crisp cool weather, football, hearty soups, fun activities, big sweaters and of course al...
We think that this original recipe from the incredible mama and photographer behind the site Sara J. Hauser will become a favorite in your home, like it is in ours! This Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is simple, versatile, and oh-so tasty! Let us know what you think!
When you have a toddler in tow, simple everyday tasks can quickly become a struggle. Gone are the days of leisurely flipping through cookbooks for new recipes or preparing a meal without some sort of pint-sized distraction to buy you just a few more minutes of cooking time.
We know you could use a few extra moments to breathe, so we are sharing five easy make-ahead toddler meals (each with multiple variations) that your kids—and your schedule—will love!
What quick-cook meals are your go-to? Let us know!
Hi Kizingo blog readers! It’s Lunches + Littles here today with a little Q & A session!
If you don’t already follow me over on my feed; I am a busy Mama of three little ones (ages 2, 4 and 5 years), and as you can probably imagine, life can get a bit hectic at times in our home. That’s why I work hard over at @lunchesandlittles to develop recipes that are doable for real life, all while being kid-friendly, healthy and full of color. I am a huge believer that we all (especially our little ones) eat with our eyes first, so naturally, showcasing color as part of a healthy dish is very important to me. One of the hopes with my feed is that I will inspire other parents to offer up healthy, real foods in a colorful and/or fun way.
Smoothie bowls and warm weather (in the northern hemisphere) are all the rage right now, so when Angelica from @thepeacheepear offered to create one for us, we happily pulled out our immersion blender. Continue to read her full post (with recipes)!
Have you heard the statistic that kids need to try a food something like sixteen zillion times before they will actually want to eat it? (OK, it's more like 15-20, but sometimes 15-20 feels an awful lot like sixteen zillion, am I right?) And when it takes so long to get your kiddos to eat a carrot, why would you want to start all over with broccoli?
I hear you. I've been there. And that's why you should burn your vegetables when cooking them.
"With that being said, Feeding a toddler can be a bit of a challenge. They go through so many changes and phases. One day a specific food may be their favorite and the next day they don’t want to have anything to do with it. Meal times can very easily become somewhat of a hassle and many times just plain frustrating ... "
In our house, fall is time for apple picking, fires, spending a solid two months planning our Halloween costumes, and eating so much butternut squash that we swear we won't ever eat it again. (Until next fall rolls around, of course.)
This soup is full of Vitamin C, which can boost immune function, and lower likelihood of skin dryness and wrinkles (sweet!), Vitamin A, which is important for healthy eyesight, and potassium, which aids in regulating blood pressure.