Q. My daughter generally eats pretty healthy, but I am tired of eating the same things. We eat a lot of pita pizzas, nitrate free organic hot dogs and pasta. She loves shrimp, but as you know it can get quite expensive. Perhaps some recipes to stretch the shrimp. She doesn't really like chicken that much. She loves steak, again expensive, but also not that healthy.
A. HEALTHY POTATO SOUP
3 cups potatoes, cubed
1 cup water
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups lowfat milk
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 lb cheese, grated
Cook the vegetables (first 5 ingredients) until done. Don't drain!
Add next 4 ingredients (bouillon through cheese). Cook until thickened.
Makes 3 - 4 servings.
HEALTHY & EASY TUNA SANDWICHES
1 can tuna
4 tbsp non-fat sour cream
2 tbsp sweet relish
1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
dash of salt and pepper
Mix tuna, non-fat sour cream, sweet relish (add more or less to taste), cheese and seasoning. Spread on toasted bread or on crackers - it's delicious!
(I think it's best with whole wheat or squaw bread.)
Enjoy!
3 cups potatoes, cubed
1 cup water
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups lowfat milk
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 lb cheese, grated
Cook the vegetables (first 5 ingredients) until done. Don't drain!
Add next 4 ingredients (bouillon through cheese). Cook until thickened.
Makes 3 - 4 servings.
HEALTHY & EASY TUNA SANDWICHES
1 can tuna
4 tbsp non-fat sour cream
2 tbsp sweet relish
1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
dash of salt and pepper
Mix tuna, non-fat sour cream, sweet relish (add more or less to taste), cheese and seasoning. Spread on toasted bread or on crackers - it's delicious!
(I think it's best with whole wheat or squaw bread.)
Enjoy!
What are some healthy, quick, and easy lunches for an almost 3 year old?
Q. I was recently laid off so my kids are home with me full-time now, but I'm stumped on what to fix for lunch. My daughter, who is almost 3, would eat pb&j sandwiches everyday if I'd let her. I don't want to give her chicken nuggets and pb&j everyday. Do you have any suggestions? I'd love something easy and quick. Thanks!
A. Hope these help
Good Luck
Barb
Easy Toddler Lunch Recipes and Lunch Ideas for Toddlers
Below you will find a few easy ideas for lunch for the Toddler. Feel free to substitute any ingredients you feel may be inappropriate for your Toddler!
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA GRILLED SANDWICH
** See below for a Note concerning Peanuts and Tree Nuts **
Peanut Butter
Bananas
Whole Grain Bread
Warm frying pan
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread
When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down and spread with peanut butter and thinly sliced bananas
Top with remaining slice of bread; butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.
"TRADITIONAL" GRILLED CHEESE
Warm frying pan and take out 2 slices of cheese from the fridge
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread
When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down top with 2 slices of cheese and then top with remaining slice of bread;
butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.
Hide meat and/or veggies in there!! Turkey, Chicken, Cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes or even Green Beans for example!
PASTA SALAD
1 bag of tri-color pasta (shaped in wheels or another "fun" shape if possible)
1 C chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 C sliced black olives
1/2 C baby Carrots, julienne
1/2 C zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
2 T olive oil
black pepper and lemon juice (low-fat salad dressing if your choose)
Boil pasta al dente. Sauté broccoli, carrots, zucchini in olive oil until crisp yet tender. Drain & rinse pasta. Combine pasta and vegetables in large bowl and add parmesan cheese to lightly coat. Add black pepper and lemon juice if you wish. Serve warm or cold
PINWHEEL PLATTER
Cheese Slices
Veggie and Fruit sticks or slices
Turkey, Chicken Breast or other Meat Slices ** NATURAL ONLY - CHECK FOR PRESERVATIVES**
Lay meat slices on plate, top with cheese slices and roll into a tube.
Cut the "tube" into separate portions.
If appropriate, use colourful toothpicks to hold the "pinwheel" slices together.
Your toddler will have fun eating the portions from the toothpicks
(you may even lay these out if find them inappropriate!) as if on an hors de vours tray! Add sliced veggies and fruits to your pinwheel platter for colour and variety to tempt the toddler palate!
CHICKEN POTATO CHOWDER
1/3 C. diced and cooked boneless breast or ground chicken
1/4 C. cubed and cooked potato
3 T. shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese
1/4 C. milk
2 tsp. butter
Peas, carrots and/or corn
Mix chicken, veggies, potato, milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve warm.
CHEESE MELTS
Top a slice of bread, open pita or flour tortilla with the following:
2 tomato slices
Strips of cooked thinly sliced chicken, natural ham, beef or ground turkey sausages, (you may also use tuna fish if your toddler may have fish).
Top off with a slice of cheese (deli style "real" cheese).
Hide some veggies like cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, even Green Beans for example!
Broil in oven or toaster oven until cheese is melted.
Allow to cool prior to serving
NANA'S CREAMED PEAS & NUGGETS
4 cups peas, fresh, frozen (or canned as a last resort)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
pieces of chicken, fish, pork or beef
Melt butter in a large sauce pan and whisk in flour- allow to cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Add salt, pepper and other spices as desired. Cook until sauce begins to thicken. Add peas, stir and cook until peas are heated through (about 5-7 minutes) Add meat Serve warm alone or over multi-grain toast. **Other veggies may be added if you desire, however - ensure that ratio of veggies equals 4 cups!**
PUPS IN A BLANKET
One pack of all-beef, or turkey all-natural (or tofu) hot dogs
Puff pastry dough or Ready-to-Bake Crescent Rolls or Lavash or Wraps
Veggies & Cheese
Directions:
In a skillet, cook the (tofu) dogs until they brown and blister- may boil if using meat dogs, while the dough sits out defrosting.
Wrap the dogs in a square of the dough and roll them up like a cigar with veggies & cheese.
Cut into smaller pieces to desired Toddler-friendly size.
In an oven preheated to 375-400 degrees F, bake the rolled dogs for about 25min. or until they are fluffy and golden brown.
Serve with Sweet Potato Fries or Veggie Sticks and Dipping Sauce
Good Luck
Barb
Easy Toddler Lunch Recipes and Lunch Ideas for Toddlers
Below you will find a few easy ideas for lunch for the Toddler. Feel free to substitute any ingredients you feel may be inappropriate for your Toddler!
PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA GRILLED SANDWICH
** See below for a Note concerning Peanuts and Tree Nuts **
Peanut Butter
Bananas
Whole Grain Bread
Warm frying pan
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread
When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down and spread with peanut butter and thinly sliced bananas
Top with remaining slice of bread; butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.
"TRADITIONAL" GRILLED CHEESE
Warm frying pan and take out 2 slices of cheese from the fridge
Lightly butter 2 slices of whole grain bread
When frying pan has warmed, lay one slice of bread butter-side down top with 2 slices of cheese and then top with remaining slice of bread;
butter side up. Fry and flip sandwich as needed until bread becomes golden and toasted.
Hide meat and/or veggies in there!! Turkey, Chicken, Cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes or even Green Beans for example!
PASTA SALAD
1 bag of tri-color pasta (shaped in wheels or another "fun" shape if possible)
1 C chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 C sliced black olives
1/2 C baby Carrots, julienne
1/2 C zucchini, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
2 T olive oil
black pepper and lemon juice (low-fat salad dressing if your choose)
Boil pasta al dente. Sauté broccoli, carrots, zucchini in olive oil until crisp yet tender. Drain & rinse pasta. Combine pasta and vegetables in large bowl and add parmesan cheese to lightly coat. Add black pepper and lemon juice if you wish. Serve warm or cold
PINWHEEL PLATTER
Cheese Slices
Veggie and Fruit sticks or slices
Turkey, Chicken Breast or other Meat Slices ** NATURAL ONLY - CHECK FOR PRESERVATIVES**
Lay meat slices on plate, top with cheese slices and roll into a tube.
Cut the "tube" into separate portions.
If appropriate, use colourful toothpicks to hold the "pinwheel" slices together.
Your toddler will have fun eating the portions from the toothpicks
(you may even lay these out if find them inappropriate!) as if on an hors de vours tray! Add sliced veggies and fruits to your pinwheel platter for colour and variety to tempt the toddler palate!
CHICKEN POTATO CHOWDER
1/3 C. diced and cooked boneless breast or ground chicken
1/4 C. cubed and cooked potato
3 T. shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese
1/4 C. milk
2 tsp. butter
Peas, carrots and/or corn
Mix chicken, veggies, potato, milk, and butter in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Serve warm.
CHEESE MELTS
Top a slice of bread, open pita or flour tortilla with the following:
2 tomato slices
Strips of cooked thinly sliced chicken, natural ham, beef or ground turkey sausages, (you may also use tuna fish if your toddler may have fish).
Top off with a slice of cheese (deli style "real" cheese).
Hide some veggies like cooked Broccoli, Carrot Slivers, Onions, Peppers, even Green Beans for example!
Broil in oven or toaster oven until cheese is melted.
Allow to cool prior to serving
NANA'S CREAMED PEAS & NUGGETS
4 cups peas, fresh, frozen (or canned as a last resort)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
pieces of chicken, fish, pork or beef
Melt butter in a large sauce pan and whisk in flour- allow to cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Add salt, pepper and other spices as desired. Cook until sauce begins to thicken. Add peas, stir and cook until peas are heated through (about 5-7 minutes) Add meat Serve warm alone or over multi-grain toast. **Other veggies may be added if you desire, however - ensure that ratio of veggies equals 4 cups!**
PUPS IN A BLANKET
One pack of all-beef, or turkey all-natural (or tofu) hot dogs
Puff pastry dough or Ready-to-Bake Crescent Rolls or Lavash or Wraps
Veggies & Cheese
Directions:
In a skillet, cook the (tofu) dogs until they brown and blister- may boil if using meat dogs, while the dough sits out defrosting.
Wrap the dogs in a square of the dough and roll them up like a cigar with veggies & cheese.
Cut into smaller pieces to desired Toddler-friendly size.
In an oven preheated to 375-400 degrees F, bake the rolled dogs for about 25min. or until they are fluffy and golden brown.
Serve with Sweet Potato Fries or Veggie Sticks and Dipping Sauce
How to get my 3 year old to eat more veggies?
Q. I've bought several cook books in the past to appeal to my son's tastebuds with little evidence of success. The problem: vegetables (primarily)! I have had a few hits but mostly misses. I would like to introduce new recipes before he tires of old ones completely.
What's worked thus far:
Campbell's Healthy Choice soups (unexplicably works for now)
Omlette sandwiches (finely chopped veggies)
Pasta with Spaghetti sauces (again with the fine chopped vegs)
For now we suppliment with Pediasure but I hope not forever.
FYI - Cooked or raw, veggies on their own he will not eat, this includes mashed potatoes. He will try now and again but usually there's gagging and throwing up involved.
What's worked thus far:
Campbell's Healthy Choice soups (unexplicably works for now)
Omlette sandwiches (finely chopped veggies)
Pasta with Spaghetti sauces (again with the fine chopped vegs)
For now we suppliment with Pediasure but I hope not forever.
FYI - Cooked or raw, veggies on their own he will not eat, this includes mashed potatoes. He will try now and again but usually there's gagging and throwing up involved.
A. If your son is eating vegetables in the form o0f the soup..and sauces etc, you are doing much better than many parents!
It is very normal for kids to just stick to what they like for a long time before trying any thing else. SO, he eats soup at alot.or had spag and sauce alot...even if it is every day at every meal..relax..he is eating very healthy!..there is no need to supplement with pedisure at all.
Fresh fruit is very healthy to.
but with his favourite dishes, maybe offer him a different veggie to go with what he has. Don't force it..but eat it yourself, and go on about how yummy it is. If he refuses..oh well...no big deal...he is eating healthy now..he is not looking out on anything.
Eventually..and be warned, it might be in like 3 years or so!!!..he might want to try something new..or he might want to try ti next week..just relax..don't make eating a stressful big deal..it should be relaxing..and enjoyable.
It is very normal for kids to just stick to what they like for a long time before trying any thing else. SO, he eats soup at alot.or had spag and sauce alot...even if it is every day at every meal..relax..he is eating very healthy!..there is no need to supplement with pedisure at all.
Fresh fruit is very healthy to.
but with his favourite dishes, maybe offer him a different veggie to go with what he has. Don't force it..but eat it yourself, and go on about how yummy it is. If he refuses..oh well...no big deal...he is eating healthy now..he is not looking out on anything.
Eventually..and be warned, it might be in like 3 years or so!!!..he might want to try something new..or he might want to try ti next week..just relax..don't make eating a stressful big deal..it should be relaxing..and enjoyable.
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