Nonna’s Recipes
Nonna Joann • April 8th, 2010 • Sweets
Vegan Chocolate Mousse This is so delicious, you won’t believe that there’s avocados in it. I served it to company and asked they guess the secret ingredient. No one could! Not even the picky eater, who would NEVER touch an avocado. It’s very filling, so a little goes a long way. 4 ripe avocados ½ [...]
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Nonna Joann • March 9th, 2010 • Sweets
Chocolate (Sweet Potato) Mousse Especially if you have a picky eater, you’ll want even desserts to be healthy. This recipe came from Loralie, a mom who reads the Baby Bites Ezine. She says, “I am NOT a big fan of most veggies – especially sweet potatoes. With my new way of eating, rich colored veggies [...]
Tags: chocolate mousse, healthy dessert, picky eater
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Nonna Joann • February 17th, 2010 • Main Course
Roasted Olive & Tomato Chicken This tangy chicken recipe is easy to make. Serve with broccoli and hard crusted whole-grain bread and you have a complete meal. You’ll need: 3 pounds chicken thighs 2 pints grape tomatoes 1 lemon 1 head garlic 1 cup Kalamata olives (may use whole pitted black olives) 3 tablespoons olive [...]
Tags: baby bites, easy chicken, picky eater, roasted chicken, tany chicken recipe
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Nonna Joann • February 2nd, 2010 • Kid-Friendly Drinks
What is it? • One cup of nature’s sports drink contains more electrolytes than most sports and energy drinks. • It has more potassium than a banana. • It’s very low in calories. • It’s an isotonic beverage (its salt concentration matches that of the human body). • It’s similar to human plasma and has [...]
Tags: baby bites, coconut juice, coconut water
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Nonna Joann • December 20th, 2009 • Soups & Sides
Italian Green Beans & Tomatoes Ingredients: 1½ pounds green beans (if fresh trimmed / may also use frozen) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 large shallots, thinly sliced or ½ chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14½ -ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup white wine or apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil [...]
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Nonna Joann • December 3rd, 2009 • Soups & Sides
Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Cheese Soup 8 ounces or about 3 cups stemmed broccoli or cauliflower pieces 1 cup milk ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped onion 1 chopped clove of garlic 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (add more broth for thinner soup) Dash salt and pepper Method: 1) Place all ingredients in a blender. [...]
Tags: baby bites, broccoli soup, cauliflower soup, picky eater, whole foods
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Nonna Joann • November 29th, 2009 • Main Course
15-Minute Meal Apricot-Salsa Chicken is so tasty, even picky eaters love it. This sweet and sour sauce is colorful and easy to prepare. Guests will never know that you spent only a few minutes cooking: You’ll need: 4 boneless chicken breasts (sliced thin) 1/2 cup each: Salsa (I use 505 Southwestern Organic Salsa) Apricot Jam [...]
Tags: 15-minute meal, apricot salsa chicken, baby bites, easy recipe, picky eater, whole foods
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Nonna Joann • November 19th, 2009 • Soups & Sides
I’ve tried several no-sugar cranberries with no luck. I recently saw this recipe. Of course it’s sweetened. It has natural sugars, which are absorbed more slowly than white sugar. 4 cups about 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed 1/2 cup apricot jam (made with only fruit) 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar (or 1 teaspoon of stevia; [...]
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Nonna Joann • November 19th, 2009 • Soups & Sides
Chipolte Mashed Yams This is SOOO easy and tasty! No need for added sugars, the yams are sweet enough all by themselves. The chipolte sauce gives this dish a little zip and makes it extra special. Ingredients: Yams 1 tablespoon butter for every yam (plus) 1 teaspoon chipolte sauce for every yam Salt Method: 1) Peel the [...]
Tags: baby bites, picky eater, side dish, whole foods, Yams
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Nonna Joann • November 19th, 2009 • Sweets
I know what you’re thinking, ”Nonna Joann NEVER posts recipes with sugar.” So, what’s this? Okay, we all eat sugar from time to time. My message is that it should be seldom and on purpose. You can’t make fudge without sugar, now can you? This is my dad’s recipe. I’ve never tasted anything as good as this and [...]
Tags: baby bites, best fudge ever, easy fudge, Holiday fudge, picky eater
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