Banana Raisin Bread {Recipe}

A few days ago I posted about our shopping trip {here}and purchasing Equal Sweetener at Walmart on sale for $7.97 {compared to $9.97}.  One of the recipes I had planned that day and was buying ingredients for was the Banana Raisin Bread recipe I found on the Equal Sweetener's Facebook page. We love bananas so I knew we had to make it!

THE HELP: Southern-Style Holiday Recipes

 

Food, family and friendship are some of the themes explored in the critically-acclaimed film THE HELP arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on 12/6/11.  To celebrate the  upcoming release here are some delicious recipes for you: Cheesecake Pecan Pie, Spinach-Stuffed Squash & Sweet Potato Casserole!

Easy and Delicious Broccoli and Cheese Casserole {Recipe}

 

This is one of my favorite recipes to make! It tastes great and it has tons of protein and veggies!

My little one loves it too!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of milk
• 2 cups of steamed broccoli (cut into bite size pieces)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 4 tablespoons of all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter
• salt and pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

• Melt the butter in a medium size skillet on medium heat.  Mix the flour and milk on top of the butter slowly (be sure to stir constantly to avoid lumps).
• After the mixture thickens add the cheese and continue stirring until you are left with a thick sauce,   add salt and pepper.
• In an oven safe dish add the broccoli, then pour the sauce on top and sprinkle the bread crumbs over everything.
• Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling.

ENJOY!

Looking for more easy recipes? Click here.

Winnie the Pooh: Yummy Honey-Loving Recipes!

As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes and a honey-loving clip! The world's most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh. At our home we sweeten almost everything with honey. Nothing best than enjoying what mother nature gives us.

Yummy Organic Apple, Potato & Chicken Puree

 

This week's recipe is: Organic Apple, Potato & Chicken Puree (9 months +)

Ingredients: 

-1 chicken breast uncooked and diced

-1 Organic Apple

-1 Organic Potato

-1 cup vegetable stock 

-A dash of Black Pepper

Directions: 

-Peel both the Potato & Apple and cut into big chunks

-Combine all of the ingredients in a pot with enough water to cover contents

-Bring to a boil

-Simmer until the chicken is cooked  (about 25 minutes)

-Once it is cooked remove from the heat and let it cool down

-Puree or mash until achieving the desired texture.  Serve :)
 

 

Super easy and tasty!  My son LOVED it! Looking for more easy recipes? Click here.

*Please Remember:  Always check with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks.

Yummy Organic Sweet Potato & Apple Mash Recipe

 

This week's recipe is: Organic Sweet Potato & Apple Mash (6 months +)

Sweet Potatoes are high in Vitamin A, beta carotene and potassium. They also contain  Vitamin E, calcium and folate.

Ingredients: 

2 Organic Sweet Potatoes

2 Organic Red Apples

Directions: 

-Peel both the Sweet Potatoes & Apples and cut into big chunks

-Place chunks in a pan with enough water to cover the potatoes/apples

-Steam until tender (check with a fork)

-Blend the steamed Potatoes & Apples with some of the water left over from the steaming process to achieve the desired texture. Let it cool down and serve :)  

Super easy and tasty!  Looking for more easy recipes? Click here.

*Please Remember:  Always check with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks.

Yummy Banana Rice Pudding Recipe

This week's recipe is: Banana Rice Pudding (7 months +)

Bananas contain fiber,  potassium,  Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin B2. 

Ingredients: 

1 cup of organic banana purée

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

1 1/2 cups cooked organic brown rice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions: 

-Mix all of the ingredients and warm them in a sauce pan.  Be sure to stir constantly.

-Once the mixture is warm you can blend it to achieve the desired texture and serve :)  

Super easy and tasty! 

*Please Remember:  Always check with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks.