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...
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...
This delicious recipe is a mash-up of two of my favorite simple baking projects: banana bread and zucchini bread. It's a quick bread, meaning that there's no yeast or kneading involved. And, unlike many similar recipes, it only requires one mixing bowl. This easy banana bread...
I love my Instant Pot (a.k.a. my multi-cooker) for a lot of reasons. Beans cook up creamy and tender in less than an hour (without soaking!), meats turn succulent with little coaxing, and I can make hard-boiled eggs for a crowd without breaking a sweat....
Preparing meat that's soft enough for baby-led weaning can be a little tricky. A grilled chicken breast or medium-rare steak is delicious for bigger kids and grown-ups, but babies need extra soft meat. If you're serving your baby purees, problem solved. I think the easiest way...
I used to think of homemade macaroni and cheese as a special occasion dish. And it is when I'm making this epic Martha version (26 oz. of cheese!). But one day, around lunch time, when a mac 'n' cheese craving hit, I realized I could...
This may sound shocking, but I believe that mussels are the ultimate kid-friendly food. How fun is it to scoop your dinner out of seashells? Parents also like them because they’re high in protein and iron and almost shockingly inexpensive. They're also a sustainable seafood, so it's...
Sometimes people ask me what my favorite recipe is in Real Baby Food or Smoothie-licious, or even the upcoming Baby-Led Feeding. Well, that's a tough question to answer! I won't claim that recipes are like children (that's a bit much), but I truly feel affection for each...
People often ask me what the best first food is for their babies, especially if they're planning on spoon-feeding purees. The truth is, there isn't a single best option. Most fruits or veggies would make for nutritious, appealing first bites, but so would salmon, chicken, beef,...
