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Smoothies are an excellent way of squeezing a ton of nutritional goodness into your busy schedule.  This mango carrot smoothie is the perfect start to the day, and since it is modified for the whole family in three simple steps and ready to go in 5 minutes, it is sure to become a go-to breakfast goody in your home.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Serves 2-4

Most parents don’t have the luxury of preparing their babies foods from scratch and since it’s hard to find a reliable and trustworthy company, I prefer to stick with and recommend products made by Baby Gourmet.  Not only are the foods made with all organic ingredients and free of all allergenic foods, but the packaging is BPA-free and recipes are designed specifically to compliment babies’ developing digestive system, divided in 3 phases specific for 6+, 7+ or 8+ months of age.

It’s no wonder why mango has topped the popularity chart worldwide. It has an exotic, unique taste that makes it suitable for a wide range of dishes and preparation techniques. These juicy, refreshing snacks are a great treat on a hot spring afternoon.

This simple orzo recipe is guaranteed to wow your taste buds and impress your guests! Adding peas and pancetta rounds this dish out with full flavor and plenty of nutrition!

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6

This is a straight-forward version of your mom’s classic pea soup recipe with comforting flavors that will warm you up inside and out!  You can modify for baby as you go, so the whole family will enjoy this meal!

Total prep and cook time: 30 minutes

Serves 6

This dish is perfect for sharing with all the peas in your pod! Fresh mint gives this pea hummus recipe a cool refreshing twist that is perfect for any patio party!

Serves 4

Hummus Ingredients

- 1 ¼ cups fresh shelled green peas or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- Pitas or sliced baguettes toasted for serving

These wonderful little veggies are a fantastic way to introduce greens to your baby since they are packed with nutrition and have a naturally sweet flavour making them more pleasant to eat.  The tiny pea is an explosion of nutrition, taste, and versatility, making it the perfect weapon to arm yourself with in the battle to keep your family eating healthy.

This is the perfect recipe for spring! A delicious, easy pasta dish that highlights the delicate, fresh flavor of asparagus.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Directions

- 1 pound linguine

- ¼ cup pine nuts (optional)**

- 1 pound thin asparagus, coarsely chopped

- 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, mint and tarragon

- 1 garlic clove, chopped

- 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

- ½ lemon, juiced

- 1/3 cup olive oil

- Sea salt and pepper to taste

This asparagus inspired side dish has become a staple in my weekly menu. The fresh flavors combined with a hint of crunch make this dish pair so well with many of my chicken and fish recipes. And since it is so easy to turn this tasty side dish into a perfect purée, even baby can enjoy some greens!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a rainy spring afternoon.  Treat yourself and your family to this healthy, savory cream of asparagus soup that is sure to brighten up even the cloudiest day!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4- 6

Soup Ingredients

- 2 bunches asparagus, chopped 2” pieces

- 2 tablespoon olive oil

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 3 leeks, white part only chopped

- ½ cup rolled oats

- 3 cups milk

- ½ teaspoon dried dill