Wouldnt it be nice

Would'nt it be nice if my nanny didn't disappear every few weeks? That way I could actually function, have a clean house and make dinner for my hungry hungry baby. Yes I said hungry hungry because this boy can eat! I swear he eats adult sized portions, i'm amazed at his eating skillz.

I have to admit since being stranded this week due to another nanny family emergency, I had to take my baby out for lunch. We went to this super healthy awesome vegan place called Candle in my hood and I got him the paradise casserole with a side of avocado. 

Let me tell you, the paradise casserole is aptly named. He devoured it. Its really so simple so im stealing the idea and making it for lunch tomorrow. Its a layer of millet, a layer of black beans and a layer of mashed sweet potato. Deeeeeelish!

Hopefully my version will come out just as good, if not you can meet me at Candle mon-fri 11:30 on the dot.

Candle Cafe

1307 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021-3301

(212) 472-0970

 

 

Broccoli Potato and Cheese Casserole

I’ve only given my baby broccoli in puree form in the past and since were very much into chewing and self feeding these days, I had to make something that would satisfy both habits. I also started giving him dairy recently and I wanted to give him something cheesy and yummy but of course, nutritious.

1 head of broccoli

3 medium white potatoes

12 oz (2 bags) mild cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon earth balance

1/2 yellow onion

4 brown cage free eggs

 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

1. Peel the potatoes, cut into quarters and boil until soft.

2. Meanwhile, wash the broccoli, peel a few layers off the stem and chop up into baby bite size pieces.

3. Put the broccoli in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain and spread out on a paper towel to dry.

4. Chop the onion and sauté in the earth balance. Set aside.

5. When the potatoes are ready cut up into small bite size pieces.

6. Time to combine. Put the broccoli, potato, beaten eggs, ¾ of the cheese, oregano and onion into a bowl and mix well but don’t mash the potatoes.

7. Top with cheese. I went a little overboard with the cheese topping, feel free to use as little or as much as you want.

Cover and cook for 20-25 min. Uncover and let rest for 5 min before serving.

This dish was gone so fast I didn’t have time to freeze anything. As your baby gets older, feel free to add colby or pepper jack cheese to this recipe for a nice spicy kick.