The Online Recipe Box » Especially For Children http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com Recipes For Today's Families Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:53:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Strawberry Cheesecake Shake http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/strawberry-cheesecake-shake/ http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/strawberry-cheesecake-shake/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:08:22 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/?p=428 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 package of cheesecake flavoured instant pudding
  • 1 banana peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup of frozen strawberries

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients in order to the blender
  2. Blend on high for 2 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Vegetable or Canola work well.
  • 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid or any other powdered drink mix.
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • 1 cup water

Directions:

  1. Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and powdered drink mix in a medium pot.
  2. Stir in water and oil.
  3. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove from heat.
  4. Knead until smooth.
  5. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
  6. After play dough is finished being played with continue to return to plastic bag and refrigerate.
]]> http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/kool-aid-playdough/feed/ 0 Omega 3 Is Now In Jif Peanut Butter! http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/omega-3-is-now-in-jif-peanut-butter/ http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/omega-3-is-now-in-jif-peanut-butter/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:03:54 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/?p=387 PhotobucketResearchers have known about the great benefits of Omega 3 for about 20 years now. But if you’re not a fish person or want to take Omega 3 capsules. The cholesterol lowering Omega 3 fatty acid can now be found in Jif Omega- 3 Peanut Butter! I was given a jar to try, it tastes and looks just like regular Jif peanut butter which makes it easier than ever to give your children Omega 3.

Omega 3 is important for children because it promotes healthy brain development and may also be beneficial for children with ADD.

I made a fun snack for my kids with the Jif Omega 3 Peanut Butter that many people know as Ant’s On A Log. You just spread peanut butter on celery then add raisins on top – also a great way to get children to eat celery!

Jif Omega-3 peanut butter also contains DHA and EPA which are also great supplements for visual and neurological development. Especially important for children as well as pregnant and nursing moms so they can pass on those important nutrients to their babies.

]]> http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/omega-3-is-now-in-jif-peanut-butter/feed/ 0 A Beginners Guide To Making Your Own Baby Food http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/a-beginners-guide-to-making-your-own-baby-food/ http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/a-beginners-guide-to-making-your-own-baby-food/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:01:58 +0000 admin http://www.theonlinerecipebox.com/a-beginners-guide-to-making-your-own-baby-food/ sa400325.JPGMaking your own baby food is easier than you think. It is also healthier for your baby as many companies add preservatives such as corn syrup, salt and sugar which your little babies do not need! To top it all off, making your own baby food saves you money.

Foods you can start at 6 months:

  • Apples
  • Bananas 
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Grapes
  • Green Beans
  • Mangos
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Potatoes
  • Squash
  • Sweet Potato

Foods you can Start At 8 Months:

  • Beans such as kidney, northern, garbanzo and black
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Egg Yolk (Egg whites should not be given until after the first birthday)
  • Fish
  • Turkey

Step 1: Wash And Prepare

  • Thoroughly wash all equipment either in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water, rinsing and drying.
  • Scrub fruits and vegetables with a vegetable brush. Peel the skin then remove stems, pits and seeds.
  • If preparing meats remove bones, skin and visible fat.

Step 2: Cook, Cool and Mash

  • Cook the food by either steaming or boiling until the food is soft.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature.
  • Mash food with a fork OR grind in a food grinder OR blend in a blender. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture is smooth. 

That’s it You’re Done!

**Canned fruits should be packed in natural juice not syrup. Canned Vegetables should have no salt of sugar added.**

**Make sure to start baby with one food at a time. Try a new one each week and combine foods only after baby has tried each one individually. This is to help you look out for allergic reactions.**

**Baby food should only be stored in the refridgerator for up to 2 days. You can freeze the baby food in ice cubes until just frozen then put the cubes in a plastic bag, which will last for up to a month. Reheat the cubes as needed – perfect for easy serving sizes!**

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