The Children's Table

Delilicious: Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

LilSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:37 -0800

Lisa Barnes, author of Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, shares with LilSugar a classic sugar cookie recipe that works for all seasons - though it's especially great for a holiday party, cookie swap or playdate activity. Kids can help dump the measured ingredients into the mixing bowl and turn on and off the electric mixer to help make the dough. Of course the fun really begins with the cookie cutting and icing decorating.

To see how to make this tasty and classic holiday treat with your tots, just read more.

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
From Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Ingredients

2/3 cup organic unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large cage-free organic egg
1 tablespoon organic milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt and beat until combined. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in the flour, ¼ cup at a time, until all is incorporated.

Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, and using a floured rolling pin, roll dough out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Once completely cool these can be frosted with your child’s favorite royal or powdered sugar icing. For easy, frosting set out small spreaders and squeeze bottles so frosting ends up on the cookies and not your child, floor, and table. Add sprinkles to wet frosting for even more fun (and mess).

*Makes about 35 (2½-inch) cookies

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Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo

GirlC — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:39 -0800

Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/smarter-fettuccine-alfredo-91370.aspx

A really simple and tasty meal. I added some chopped carrots and a handful of frozen peas, thawed, to up the veggie count. I also used vegetable broth instead of the chicken broth suggested.

This is a very kid friendly meal

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
1 1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons flour
1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
3 tablespoons KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta as directed.

Meanwhile, combine broth and flour in medium saucepan. Stir in cream cheese spread, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper; cook 2 min., stirring constantly with wire whisk until mixture boils and thickens.

Drain pasta. Toss with sauce (and carrots and peas, if adding). Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Yield: 4 servings

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:58:25 -0800

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Homemade Baby Succotash

lauren — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:46 -0800

Recipe from Cooking for Baby: Wholesome, Homemade, Delicious Foods for 6 to 18 Months

I have an amazing brother and sister-in-law, who had their first child this last year and in hopes to make sure my niece's diet is full of healthy and tasty things, they have been making homemade baby food. They received the Beaba Babycook as a shower gift and trust me they have been using this handy contraption nonstop! I am sure you could make the same recipe on the stove but this definitely, in my aunt opinion, makes it much easier!

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup lima or butter beans, frozen
1 cup corn kernels frozen
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS

With the beaba babycook, steam the frozen lima beans and corn kernels. Save the liquid in case, so it can be added back for a smoother texture.
Remove the stemming bowl from the beaba and place the cooked beans and corn in blender portion. Add the butter, salt and paprika and stemming liquid, if needed. Quickly blend to the desired consistency.
Let cool and feed your cute babe!

What Sugar Free "O" Cereal Do You Recommend?

Lil Community — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:38 -0800

This question comes from the group The Children's Table from member chab.

Does anyone out there know of a sugar free "O" cereal? I used to get Cascadian Farms "O" cereal because it was organic and sugar free, but it seems like they changed their product as it now has sugar. I compared old and new and they are definitely different looking, too, in addition to having different ingredients. Any recommendations out there?

Do you have a favorite product or recipe that your tots love? Share it with other lunch making mamas in The Children's Table group over in the LilSugar Community!

Sugar free "O" cereal?

chab — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:07:30 -0800

Wholesome Energy Balls

GirlC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:34:12 -0800

http://www.wholesometoddlerfood.com/

Okay I haven't been uploading recipes for some time, sorry. Life got busy. Here's one that J loves. I've also been creating an electronic version of all my favourite recipes, check it out if you have a chance. (It has some I've featured here).
http://triedandtastedrecipes.wordpress.com/

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup finely grated carrots
1/4 cup rolled oats or Granola*
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 Tablespoon honey
3 Tablespoons peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

Mix and roll into balls. *Granola makes these Energy Balls more tasty and adds a nice crunch.

Did You Trade Dine In For Takeout After Having Children?

LilSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:13 -0800

Couples may enjoy white tablecloths and candlelight before baby, but after becoming parents hearing that there's an hour-long wait at a hot eatery isn't as enticing. Getting food to go allows mom and dad the chance to eat their favorite entrees without any of the worry of entertaining their tots during the experience or public mid meal meltdowns. Once you had children did you table your reservations and turn to takeout more often?

Homemade Halloween Treats

LilSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:33 -0700

Need some Halloween treat inspiration? Check out some of the recipes we've showcased this month on LilSugar!

Delilicious: Marshmallow Sprinkle Skulls

LilSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0700

After seeing BabySugar's ghostly cupcakes, I wanted to bake something Halloweenish for my wee ones. I was thrilled when I found these simple and adorable marshmallow skulls – a perfect decoration for a Halloween baked good. With only a bag of marshmallows, color sprinkles and a knife, I turned a regular marshmallow into a spooky skull.

Rather than make elaborate chocolate-coated Madelines as the recipe called for, I made a simple brownie recipe. I cooked the brownies in a muffin tin for easy individual servings. Rather than coat the brownies in frosting to attach the skulls, I waited for the brownies to cool slightly and the warmth melted the marshmallows just enough. If you want to decorate your tasty treats with spooky and squishy skulls, keep reading.