First Bites by White, Dana Angelo MS, RD, ATC -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Praise for FIRST BITES Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction 1 • What Growing Bodies Need 2 • The Superfood Index and Must-Have Kitchen Tools 3 • Fruit and Vegetable Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Perfect Applesauce Butternut Squash Puree Guac for All Ages Spinach-Yogurt Puree Roasted Bananas with Cinnamon Orange Crush Green Machine Banana “Ice Cream”

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Charlie’s Penne with Butternut Squash Sauce Carrot Marinara Sauce Quick Sautéed Peas Roasted Beets Summer Squash “Pasta” Peach Freezer Jam

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Maddy’s Creamy Dreamy Banana Shake Watermelon-Pineapple-Carrot Juice Green Beans with Homemade French Dressing Vegetable and Black Bean Quesadillas Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Brown Rice Pasta Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Dill Kale Chips Crispy Oven Fries Mixed Berry Pie Pockets Cranberry-Lime Granita Strawberry-Kiwi Fruit Leather Fruit-Burst Ice Pops

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Mango-Banana Almond Milk Smoothie Grape Salsa Cucumbers with Homemade Ranch Dressing Roasted Root Vegetables Zucchini Flatbread Veggie Kebabs Peachy Parfaits Clementine Dippers

4 • Grain Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Baby’s First Oatmeal Brown Rice with Roasted Carrots Whole Grain Pancakes Mac and Cheese with Vegetables and Chicken

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Dressed-Up Frozen Waffles with Pears and Honey Blueberry–Greek Yogurt Mini Muffins Three-Cheese Pizza Cheesy Rice with Peas Whole Grain Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Frosting

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Nut-Free Granola Breakfast Quinoa with Cherries Charlie’s Double Pumpkin Muffins Whole Grain Pita Chips with Edamame Hummus French Toast Sticks with Blackberry Sauce Arugula Pesto Pasta Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Real Microwave Popcorn Slow-Cooker Coconut Rice Peanut Butter Spaghetti Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

5 • Protein Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Easy Chicken Soup Pork and Potatoes Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potato

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Deconstructed Broccoli and Tofu Stir-Fry Baked Bison Meatballs Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup Grandma Lori’s Baked Beans Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Grilled Turkey Cutlets

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Homemade Peanut Butter White Bean Sandwich Spread Panko-Breaded Fish Sticks Lemon Shrimp Buzz Burgers Crispy Chicken Fingers with Magical Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon

6 • Dairy and Egg Recipes

• 6 TO 12 MONTHS •

Peach-Swirl Yogurt Spoonable Smoothie

• 12 TO 18 MONTHS •

Veggie Scramble Nonni’s Chocolate Pudding Lemon-Ricotta Cookies Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt

• 18 TO 24 MONTHS •

Hot Chocolate Turkey and Cheese Panini Paris-Inspired Omelet Egg Salad Sliders

• 2 TO 3 YEARS •

Maddy’s Special Egg Sandwich Ham, Cheddar, and Basil Quiche Cups Yogurt Sundaes Tropical Milk Shake

7 • Ten Healthy Kid-Friendly Menus Acknowledgments Index About the Author