Posts Tagged ‘food for babies’

Baby Frittatas

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

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These baby-frittatas are so cute I want to squeeze them like I squeeze Kenya’s tushy! These fritattas are not only petite and cute, but they’re also delicious. There were several adults over when 
I made them and we left Kenya with only 2. Good thing they were so 
fast and easy to make, so I could easily whip together another batch. Even better is that every baby-frittata has a protein from the egg, two vegetables and a dairy.
Asparagus is a nutrient-dense vegetable high in folic acid and also a good source of fiber. Besides their beautiful bright green color, in my experience, wee ones love them. With the addition of parmesan to add a salty flavor and sun dried tomatoes to add a little tang, these baby-frittatas will be a hit with 
everyone in the family. You could even serve them at a party for hors d’oeuvres.

Baby Frittatas (Makes 12 Baby Frittatas)

3 Large Eggs
2 Tbsp Milk
2 Tbsp Parmesan, grated
1/4 Cup Asparagus, diced
3 Sun dried Tomatoes, packed in oil and diced

1. Preheat the oven 375 degrees.
2. Spray or grease mini muffin tins with oil or butter.
3. Whisk the eggs and milk together. Add the cheese, tomatoes and
vegetables.
4. Add a heaping tablespoon of egg/vegetable mixture to each muffin cup.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. Cool and serve.

Chicken Meatballs

Friday, February 15th, 2008

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When I first made these for Kenya, he wasn’t quite sure what to make of them. Was he supposed to play with them, eat them, toss them on the ground (usually all of the above when it comes to babies and their food). At 11 months, he was just getting introduced to foods HE can hold and put in his mouth.
The second time he tried them, I also offered them to his friend Mateo who was totally into the culinary treat. He popped them in his mouth life cheerios. Next thing you knew we were all eating them, grown ups included. I may even serve them for my next dinner party on an appetizer tray.

Chicken Meatballs (makes 30 1/2 inch meatballs)

1/2 pounds Ground Chicken
1 Egg Yolk, beaten
1/3 Cup Baby Oatmeal Cereal
1 oz chedder, colby or parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp Dried Basil and Oregano
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1. In a bowl mix all ingredients until combined.
2. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more
3. Rolls small meatballs and place on a parchment lined plate
4. In a saute pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat
5. Pan sear meat balls until just golden, about 5 minutes, turning once or twice.
6. Cool on a paper towel lined plate and serve.