Feeding Littles and Beyond

Author: Ali Maffucci
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593419251
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
An inspirational, accessible family cookbook that offers everything a parent needs to bring joy and love back into the kitchen, by the baby and toddler feeding experts behind Feeding Littles and the New York Times bestselling cookbook author of Inspiralized. When it was time to introduce solids to her firstborn, Ali Maffucci didn’t want to make baby food from scratch or buy expensive premade purées. Enter baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding)—and Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, the dietitian/occupational therapist duo behind preeminent parenting resource Feeding Littles—which skips spoon-feeding altogether so babies can eat what the family eats. As babies feed themselves, they explore a variety of aromas, shapes, and colors while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and healthy eating habits. McNamee and Delaware also help their clients navigate—or prevent—picky eating at all ages and raise a generation of intuitive eaters who listen to their bodies and love a variety of food. Now, these powerhouse authors unite to provide a plan that will reduce stress and anxiety around mealtimes, nourish your loved ones, and satisfy everyone’s palate with fun, easy, nutritious recipes. Maffucci, Delaware, and McNamee offer: strategies for baby-led weaning/feeding, as well as safety and other common parental concerns how to meal-prep in a way that works for your schedule tips for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters and dining out a one-of-a-kind visual index for plating food that babies can feed to themselves 100+ delicious recipes in categories including Morning Fuel (with plenty of egg-free options), Less Is More (using five ingredients or less), and Mostly Homemade (no shame in using pantry staples!) modifications for families with allergies positive food language and how to promote body positivity and much more With this book in hand, mealtimes will be easier and more enjoyable for everyone—from your six-month-old, to your picky toddler, to the other kids and adults in the family. As parents, the authors know that getting food on the table is hard enough, so whether you’re making a five-minute grilled cheese or pumpkin waffles, it’s time to start celebrating every bite.

Inspiralized

Author: Ali Maffucci
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0804186839
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive cookbook for using a spiralizer: the kitchen gadget that turns vegetables and fruits into imaginative, low-carb dishes. On her wildly popular blog, Inspiralized, Ali Maffucci is revolutionizing healthy eating. Whether you’re low-carb, gluten-free, Paleo, or raw, you don’t have to give up the foods you love. Inspiralized shows you how to transform more than 20 vegetables and fruits into delicious meals that look and taste just like your favorite indulgent originals. Zucchini turns into pesto spaghetti; jicama becomes shoestring fries; sweet potatoes lay the foundation for fried rice; plantains transform into “tortillas” for huevos rancheros. Ali’s recipes for breakfast, snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, casseroles, rices, pastas, and even desserts are easy to follow, hard to mess up, healthful, and completely fresh and flavorful. Best of all, she tells you how to customize them for whatever vegetables you have on hand and whatever your personal goal may be—losing weight, following a healthier lifestyle, or simply making easy meals at home. Here, too, are tons of technical tips and tricks; nutritional information for each dish and every vegetable you can possibly spiralize; and advice for spiralizing whether you’re feeding just yourself, your family, or even a crowd. So bring on a hearty appetite and a sense of adventure—you’re ready to make the most of this secret weapon for healthy cooking.

Real Food for Babies and Toddlers

Author: Vanessa Clarkson
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1925576930
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 479

Book Description
Packed with expert advice, practical strategies, nutritional information and over 80 recipes, Real Food for Babies and Toddlers offers a more natural way of introducing wholefoods to children during the all-important first 1,000 days of life. It also rescues parents from the tiresome task of making separate meals for the youngest members of the family. Using a baby-led weaning approach rather than the traditional method of spoon-feeding puree allows parents to observe and respond to their baby's natural cues and introduce a world of bright, flavourful, nutrient-rich foods from the get-go. Internationally renowned nutrition expert and mother of two Vanessa Clarkson presents predominantly plant-based, seasonal dishes that are delicious and completely adaptable for self-feeding babies, toddlers and their families. This is a modern collection of family-focused, beautiful meals that the whole family will love sitting down to enjoy, together.

The Baby-Friendly Family Cookbook

Author: Aileen Cox Blundell
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717181685
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 575

Book Description
Over 150 recipes suitable for baby-led weaning Aileen Cox Blundell is a mother of three and the creative force behind Baby-Led Feeding, the multi-award-winning baby-led weaning food blog, which shares natural and wholesome recipes for babies that the entire family will love. Aileen's first book, The Baby-Led Feeding Cookbook, was a number one bestseller. Now, in her second book, she deals with all of the challenges that parents face on their feeding journeys, especially fussy eaters and getting children to eat more vegetables! Discover 150 delicious recipes suitable for everyone in the family, including weaning babies. Expand your range of dinnertime 'go-tos' with dishes like Slow-Cooker Stew, Moroccan Turkey Meatballs and Baby-Friendly Chicken Tikka Masala. Explore fantastic, easy ideas for the everyday lunchbox, and nail the art of advance meal preparation and efficient food shopping with this gorgeous and practical family cookbook.

The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook

Author: America's Test Kitchen Kids
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492697664
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The newest baby and toddler cookbook from America's Test Kitchen Kids, creators of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs! Being a new parent usually means an overload of information on how to keep your baby healthy and happy. But what information should we trust as parents? America's Test Kitchen, with their years of expertise and their tried-and-true testing methods, has opened their test kitchens for the first time ever to include the youngest of foodies: babies and toddlers! This baby food book is the perfect choice for parents looking to dive into the world of baby food recipes and cooking toddler food! From purees to smoothies to family meals that everyone can enjoy, this cookbook includes the very best (kitchen-tested!) recipes to get you through the early years. Whether you're looking for ways to introduce your child to solid foods or engage kids in the kitchen, this is the essential cookbook young families need.

Baby-Led Weaning Made Easy

Author: Simone Ward
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 164567228X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
The Only Book You Need for Baby-Led Weaning the Safe and Stress-Free Way! *50 Recipes & 50 Full-Page Photos, Plus Nutritionist Tips, Reference Charts and Picky Eaters Advice* More and more families are turning to baby-led weaning to help their babies shift toward eating solid foods. But if you’re a busy parent, you might have lots of questions and precious little time to find the answers. Let this book be your one-stop guide! Simone Ward shares tips and 50 recipes for ultrapractical family meals that are perfect first foods for your little one. Plus, she’s collaborated with a nutritionist to give you a thorough understanding of baby-led weaning and how to do it in a safe and realistic way. Simone has guided all four of her children through baby-led weaning. And now, she’s packed this book to the brim with all of her best time-saving tips, advice and recipes. There’s no other book on the market that combines this wealth of first-hand knowledge with a collection of easy recipes that are not only great for baby, but the rest of the family too. Featured recipes include Tuna and Chickpea Fritters, Spinach and Almond Pesto Pasta, Lentil Bolognese, Sweet Potato and Broccoli Tots, Salmon and Pea Egg Muffins and Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders, just to name a few! Best of all, many recipes include ideas for switching up the flavors or using convenient appliances like an Instant Pot® or slow cooker. Recipes also have easy- to-reference labels that note if the meal is ready in 30 minutes or less, allergen-friendly, a good source of key nutrients like iron, make-ahead friendly or a little messy, so you can quickly find the right recipe for what you need. This book truly has it all and will be an invaluable family reference for years to come.

Feeding the Whole Family

Author: Cynthia Lair
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 1632170604
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
“An excellent primer for whole-foods cooking at home.” —Booklist “A classic family favorite.” —ParentMap This updated edition of the bestselling family-friendly whole foods cookbook offers over 200 delicious and healthy recipes you and your kids will love! For over 15 years, Cynthia Lair’s classic cookbook has been the best source for parents who want to cook one healthy meal for the entire family. With more than 200 recipes, this revised fourth edition teaches the basics of introducing a balanced whole foods diet—from grains and beans to meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables—to your home. Feeding the Whole Family also includes information on: • Breastfeeding and beginning babies on solid foods • Navigating food allergies and intolerances • How to raise healthy eaters • How to adapt each recipe for babies, with more complex versions for older kids and adults • Simple solutions for packing healthy lunch boxes • How to get your kids involved in the meal preparation process • The importance of sharing nourishing meals as a family Informative and full of practical advice, Feeding the Whole Family will help take the stress out of finding healthy recipes everyone will like—so you can sit down, relax, and enjoy mealtime with your loved ones.

What Mummy Makes

Author: Rebecca Wilson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403809X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
130+ recipes all suitable from 6 months old Wean your baby and feed your family at the same time by cooking just one meal in under 30 minutes that everyone will enjoy! Say goodbye to cooking multiple meals every day and the nuisances of making special little spoonfuls for your baby, plainer dishes for fussy older siblings, and something different again for the grown-ups. With this ingenious new way to introduce solid food to your baby, you'll cook a single meal and eat it together as a family where the baby will learn how to eat from watching you. Each recipe is quick to prepare and easy to adapt for different ages and dietary requirements. So forget 'baby food' and make light work of weaning with What Mommy Makes!

Real Baby Food

Author: Jenna Helwig
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544464958
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
Fresh, healthy, and easy recipes for babies and toddlers, organized by age (from 6 months through 3 years) and progressing from basic purees through finger foods to toddler meals, accompanied by color photos, full nutritional information, and information on food allergies, strategies for picky eaters, and other useful tidbits.

The Baby Led Feeding Cookbook

Author: Aileen Cox Blundell
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717178684
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 564

Book Description
There is growing recognition that baby-led weaning is the healthiest way for children to develop a love of good food. Aileen Cox Blundell used this method to successfully wean her three children. Since she began to share her delicious recipes, which are free from salt and refined sugar, on her blog, they have become a popular phenomenon. Here, in her first cookbook, she shares over 150 recipes that the whole family will love, including Three-Ingredient Banana Pancakes, Sweet Potato Super Muffins, Tuna and Quinoa Baby Bites,, Avocado Pasta, Chicken Korma Pies and Buddha Bowls. Aileen also includes advice on how to get started when your baby is ready to be weaned, as well as her very own kitchen tips. Wave goodbye to wasting time on purées and preparing separate meals - with The Baby-Led Feeding Cookbook you can enjoy watching your baby effortlessly develop a happy relationship with food for life! www.babyledfeeding.com