Growing up I was an extremely picky eater. I lived on chicken nuggets and mac and cheese until high school, and the most adventurous thing I tried then was mild Thai fried rice. It wasn’t until marriage and travel that I began trying new foods, and I discovered I actually enjoy a wide variety of flavors—I had just never given them a chance. When Theo came along and we started approaching solids, I was determined he wouldn’t grow up unfamiliar with many foods. Below are some of my favorite baby-led weaning (BLW) meal ideas that have worked well for Theo. This is what Theo eats.
Crispy Roasted Chickpea Salad with Creamy Dijon Dressing
This crispy chickpea salad with Dijon dressing is a versatile, year-round dish packed with flavor and texture. The crunchy roasted chickpeas add an irresistible contrast to fresh greens and vegetables, creating a satisfying vegetarian main or a hearty side. If you enjoy varied salad bowls, try similar ideas like a burger salad bowl, a salmon … Read more