Little Joy has started to prefer foods jam packed with spices and flavor and I am just not a good enough cook yet to know what spices, flavors and foods go well together. I have been on the look out for recipes that contain spices so I can learn better how to use them!
Little Joy loves pasta and cheese so when I saw this recipe on wholesomebabyfood.com (Chicken Cheesey Pasta), I just had to try it! Sometimes I have to remind myself that pastas and cheeses are very rich and filling so she wont eat quite as much of it. This was a very easy recipe and in fact---I LOVED IT TOO!!!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked diced or shredded chicken (I did it shredded)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup pasta - ditalini; slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup steamed broccoli*
- 1/8-1/4 cup steamed carrots (or sweet potatoes) diced or smashed*
- dash of pepper, garlic powder and basil
*You can steam these together
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together well
- Serve
- NOTE: This doesnt make the greatest finger food because its got little chunks of cottage cheese and veggies. Serve as is for those accustomed to lumps & textures or chop/mash down or puree if needed.
Timing: In my opinion this depends on the amount of teeth your little one has. If your little one demonstrated a good ability to grind and chew then this would be great. Also, if your little one has a mouth full of teeth, this would be appropriate as well. Remember, you can puree or finely chop this if you are scared of choking. All in all, 9-10 months would be my recommendation if I had to pick an age.
Reminder: Please ensure you have introduced these ingredients separately first to test for allergies particularly dairy.
Storage: Refrigerator for 3- 4days. I have not tried to freeze this YET, but when I do---I will share the result.
Difficulty: 2 out of 5. Easy, easy especially if you have a steamer. I always give everything a 2 if there are more than 3 ingredients :)
Epicutie Rating: Yummy in the Tummy--see right side of page for descriptions
Little Joy really enjoyed this dish; I think she loved it because of the variety of flavors!!! We tried it the next day and she wasnt as keen on it, but we have learned she seldom wants the same food two days in a row. We have to have a day or two between foods.
Shredded Cooked Chicken
Veggies Steaming (Thanks Mom for giving me your unused steamer)
Final Product
Checking out the new food. She must inspect everything before she eats it now :)
YUMMO!
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