Ultimate Kid Friendly Lunch Recipes List

Ultimate Kid Friendly Lunch Recipes List

On July 23, 2023 by Tricia

…triple duty as lunches or even snacks! Tricia’s Side Dish Ideas Sliced avocado Broccoli (favorite!) Lima beans (favorite!) Corn Mixed vegetables California blend vegetables Carrots Peas Peaches Pears Blueberries Grapes…

How do I use the Prep Sheet?

On April 16, 2016 by Tricia

…(Note that this is sometimes NOT the whole amount purchased. For example you may purchase several pounds of onions and some need to be chopped while others are sliced or…

Why Freezing is better than canning

Sometimes Freezing Can Be Better

On August 26, 2012 by Robin Z

…Cookbook Once A Month Mom Sliced & Diced August Week Four Action Item: Each week we will try to give you some simple action steps to put this journey into…

How to freeze onions

How to: Freeze Onions

On October 8, 2011 by Kelly

…as you normally would (I personally love using a food processor), and then portion into freezer bags. (Refer to Tricia’s handy sliced and diced post for help on portioning.) Next…

blueberries for all

Blueberries for All!

On July 12, 2014 by Kim

…Frozen Fruit Cups Fruity Breakfast Burritos GFDF Blueberry Breakfast Cookies For more ideas for using summer produce, see our Peak Produce Picks Series. See our Sliced and Diced Series for…

Browning Ground Beef for Freezer Cooking Preparation

On August 8, 2018 by Kelcey Flynn

…Also check out our blog post on tricks for browning ground beef. More Resources: How to Purchase Local Grass-Fed Beef OAMC Trick: Browning Ground Beef Sliced & Diced: Ground Beef…

Chicken and Veggies Puree Baby Food

Chicken and Veggies II (8+ months)

On April 5, 2020 by Paya

Chicken and Veggies II (8+ months) Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast 1 lb. carrots, diced 1 Idaho potato, diced 1 1/2 c. peas 1 small yellow onion Directions: In a…

Baby Sheperds Pie Baby Food

Baby Shepherd’s Pie Puree

On June 7, 2021 by Mindy

…1.5 cups carrots, peeled and diced 1 small onion, diced 1 cup green beans 2 cups water Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Place all ingredients, except water, in large casserole…

beef and vegetables puree baby food

Beef and Veggies (8+ months)

On April 5, 2020 by Kate Lee

Beef and Veggies (8+ months) Ingredients: 3/4 pound lean cubed beef 1 small yellow onion 1 tsp garlic powder 1 cup green beans 3 Idaho potatoes, diced 1 lb. carrots,…

easy homemade picante salsa

Easy Homemade Picante Salsa

On January 26, 2012 by Kelly

…it to use diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce and added a green bell pepper and an extra onion. Easy Homemade Picante Salsa Author/Source: Kristi @ onceamonthmeals.com Adapted from Copycat…

Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Apple Puree

Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples (8+ months)

On April 5, 2020 by Paya

Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples (8+ months) Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced 2 medium Gala apples, peeled and diced 1 large chicken breast 1…

Mexican Grilled Cheese

On April 16, 2009 by Kelly

…Bread 2 Roma Tomatoes, diced 1 Avocado, diced Butter Directions: Butter one side of each of the slices of bread. Heat the skillet to medium low and place the slice…

Fruity Cinnamon Squash Puree

Fruity Cinnamon Squash Puree (6 months+)

On September 27, 2020 by Tricia

…a tasty fall smoothie. Fruity Cinnamon Squash Puree Author/Source: Jessica @ onceamonthmeals.com Ingredients: 2 small or 1 larger winter squash 2 peaches, diced, skin on 1 4-ounce cup of pineapple…