Here's the most important thing to know about this red lentil soup recipe. IT IS SO EASY TO MAKE. It has other things going for it, of course. It's tasty, healthy, inexpensive, great to make ahead, and family-friendly. But did I mention it's easy to make? After...
If I had to nominate a vegetable as Greatest of All Time, broccoli would be my GOAT, for sure. It cooks quickly, is an excellent companion for all sorts of flavors, and walks that fine line between bitter and sweet with ease. Plus, I've found...
This easy Instant Pot chili has so much going for it. It comes together in about 15 minutes of active time and under an hour of total time. It will warm your bones on a cold winter night. It's an excellent recipe for babies and...
Hummus is a champ when it comes to feeding babies and toddlers (and all the rest of us!). Store-bought is fine, but I love to blend up my own because I can add extra veggie power, like in this sweet potato hummus recipe from Baby-Led...
Whenever I post a recipe that contains an egg in it on the Real Baby Food Instagram feed, I invariably get questions from parents asking if there's anything that can be used to replace the egg(s) because their baby is allergic. In fact, eggs are...
Whether you plan to make all, most, or some of your baby's food, having a baby food cookbook at the ready will be a tremendous resource for you when your little one starts solids. And believe it or not, I would argue that even if...
When I was a mom just starting solids with my baby I was very confused by the rules around dairy. It was clear that my little one wasn't supposed to drink cow's milk--only breastmilk or formula. But, on the other hand, there was yogurt marketed...
Sweet, juicy strawberries are an easy fruit to love, and they're a healthy food for your baby. If you're spoon-feeding purées, you can simply blend raw strawberries in the blender and serve. But if you want to offer this Vitamin C-packed fruit as a finger...
Do you need an Instant Pot or other multi-cooker to make baby food? Of course not! But, boy, it really can make your life easier. And if you already have a multi-cooker on your counter, making baby food in it is a no-brainer. Here's my...
When your baby is starting solids it's tempting to stick with fruits, vegetables, and grains like cereals or toast. But, babies need other nutrients, like protein and fat in their diets too. These mostly single-ingredient, protein-rich finger foods are an easy place to start. There are...