What a Good Eater! is a cookbook of baby and toddler recipes with healthy herbs and spices to add flavor and broaden your baby’s palate. It's very well organized, with easy to find recipes for your child's age. I don't have children at home, but I do have friends who do, so have shared some of these super ideas. As an herbGal.. and herbalist who loves to share ways to incorporate herbs into our daily meals, I am thrilled to share this book with you! Not only is this an inspiring resource, it's a guide for parents to confidently feed their babes and kidlets healthy herb-infused foods which help to promote a diverse palate from day ONE!
I made "Spinach + Goat Cheese Mini Muffins" for a girlfriend and her toddler, and they were a hit with us all! I love the fact that I have this cookbook on hand, for occasions when there are babies or small fry in my home, and truthfully ~ as I love to cook but prefer to visit when there's visiting to be done; this reference guide/cookbook allows me to pick something to prepare that we can all enjoy together plus gives the mom a break. It's a win-win!
Spinach + Goat Cheese Mini Muffins
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 16 oz package frozen spinach straight from the freezer
- ½ cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup goat cheese crumbly or creamy
- ½ cup Ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat
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Add shallots and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 - 5 minutes
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Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning
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Add frozen spinach and the water
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Cook the spinach until thawed, stirring occasionally
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Set aside
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Whisk the eggs in a medium sized mixing bowl
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Add the cheeses, pepper, thyme and nutmeg
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Add the spinach mixture to the bowl
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Stir to combine and all is incorporated
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Grease the mini muffin tins with remaining teaspoon of butter
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Fill each muffin tin ¾ full with the mixture
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sides appear slightly browned
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Once cool, gently run a knife around the circumference of each muffin to remove
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To store, place in small airtight containers to refrigerate or freeze.
"What a Good Eater" is packed with time saving, thoughtful advice for the busy family.
Here's a wonderful food storage idea. Have you heard of "Infinity jars" ?
Infinity Jars offers the largest selection of the world’s finest airtight ultraviolet glass jars and bottles and apothecary containers, designed to preserve the freshness of your herbs, spices, and natural products.
I also learned about the Vidalia Chop Wizard. The Vidalia Chop Wizard is a tool that literally chops your prep time in half!. Gotta love that!
This colour coded, well organized cookbook will make a great gift for the holidays as well as baby showers! Check out the "What a Good Eater" website and blog and be inspired by author/moms,
Amy Godiwalla and Alessandra (Ali) Macaluso, who are on a mission to teach and share ideas for the nourishment of the next generation ~ helping to create adventurous, well-developed taste buds!
Here's my Amazon affiliate link to this delightful resourceful cookbook:
Whether you are a busy mom who wants to encourage a 'picky eater' or just want some creative herb-infused recipes for your family, these recipes are tasty and crowd-pleasers!
Megan Stevens
The cookbook and recipe look great!! I love spinach and cheese together!
Carol Little
Me too Megan. This will actually make a fun appetizer or breakfast for any age!!
Marjorie
Those sound amazing! Looks like a great book!
Carol Little
It is truly a delightful book!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Looks like a great cookbook! Those mini muffins sound delicious for anyone!
Carol Little
Try them. They are relish!
Kelsey
This recipe looks so good! We were also able to try a recipe called "Dance Party Chicken" (chicken nuggets) that were a total home run with our family! Can't wait to try these!
Carol Little
Yes, have my eye on that recipe too!!
The Food Hunter
These mini muffins look fabulous!
Carol Little
They were delicious. Thinking may make another batch and add in some spice.. for adult adaptation!
I know Theresa.. you were thinking the same thing! Very adaptable recipe!
linda spiker
I think this is a great book too! gave it to my daughter!