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Welcome! We are Chef Fer Candil and Pediatrician Marta Katalinas, coming together to bring you tips on tricks on how to cook good, healthy food for your toddlers and babies in under 30 minutes!! Please join us as we embark on this journey together, and don't be shy to send any ideas or comments you might have! From our homes to yours, Marta and Fer.

Cooking For Toddlers!


    • Nov 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Calcium for toddlers and why it matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 30:56


    Why is calcium good for kids? How much calcium should toddlers consume? What are good sources of calcium? What can we do if children are intolerant or allergic to lactose? Join Pediatrician Katalenas and Chef Candil to discuss this very important topic in our child's nutrition journey. At the end of the episode, Chef Candil gives us a calcium-rich recipe that will blow your kids away! INGREDIENTS: Juice of 1 lemon Milk 1 lb of sea bass or other white fish 1 cup of all-purpose flour Salt & Pepper EVOO Video episode: https://youtu.be/DO-D3vtC3G0

    Newborn hygiene: do's and don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 32:44


    Why do babies peel off? What can we do about it? Diaper rashes: how do we treat them? how can we avoid them? When can we start bathing newborns? Do we have to wait until the umbilical cord falls? On this episode we answer your questions about newborn hygiene and give you a delicious, iron-rich recipe! INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb of lentils (previously soaked in water for at least 8 hours) 3 potatoes in quarters 3 carrots 3-4 bay leaves 2 Tbs of Smoked paprika 1 Spanish chorizo (optional) Vegetable stock Beef stock Salt 3-4 cloves of garlic 2 cups of smoke ham in pieces or ham bones VIDEO recipe: https://youtu.be/FyNqVFzf5hE Enjoy!

    How do you discipline a toddler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 27:53


    Disciplining a toddler can be challenging. Do we implement time out? Punishments? How do we set boundaries? Join us on the conversation to learn alternatives and best practices. Plus, a delicious almond cream dessert that kids will love! INGREDIENTS: 150 grams of raw marzipan 3 cups of almond milk unsweetened 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tbsp of sugar (optional) 1 tsp of cornstarch ground cinnamon to garnish Video recipe: https://youtu.be/RbPBhC512uc

    Kids & School: How to keep the virus outside the home!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 35:59


    Cooking for Toddlers is back! Are your kids going to school? How do we keep the virus OUTSIDE the home? How do we deal with their anxiety? We bring two moms to talk about their concerns with COVID and the second spike. Plus, we give you a cleaner mix recipe you can make at home and a delicious autumn recipe: pumpkin and apple soup! INGREDIENTS: - 1 onion - 1/2 cup of olive oil - 2 cups of pumpkin - 1 green apple - 1 cup of zucchini - 2 cups of vegetable stock - Rosemary - Salt and pepper Video recipe: https://youtu.be/irDMnFUvwyU

    Back to School Separation Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 21:36


    Because of COVID-19, many children have become used to being 24/7 with their parents and siblings. Back to School is creating a lot of separation anxiety among children. How can we deal with this anxiety as parents? At what age should we start getting worried? Plus, Chef Candil brings us a delicious Oven Baked Cheesy Potatoes recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 big golden potatoes 2 bay leaves butter to grease the pan heavy whipping cream 1.5 cup of grated cheese salt and pepper Video recipe: https://youtu.be/DGsqlqeucTM Enjoy!

    Practical ways for teaching kids attentiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 27:30


    On this episode of Cooking for Toddlers, we talk about getting back to the routine and kids' attention. Are we expecting too much from our children? We'll give you tips, tools and advice on how to work with kids and help them be more attentive. In addition, Chef Candil brings us a delicious meatball recipe you can make with your kids! INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb of ground beef 2 eggs 1/2 onion minced Garlic powder 1 slice of bread soaked in milk Pinch of cilantro Variety of your favorite spices Pepper & Salt Flour For the sauce: 1 Tbsp of tomato sauce ½ red pepper 1/2 onion minced 2-3 gloves of garlic minced or sliced 1 green bell pepper 1 glass of white wine 1 teaspoon of beef broth concentrate 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper Olive oil 1 cup of water as needed Video recipe here: https://youtu.be/MJLzdVBsClY

    Sleep training: How soon should we start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 33:18


    On this episode we talk about sleep and children. How do we start training them? How soon? At what age do we start stimulating them during the day? How do we create patterns and set a schedule? Hear from our hosts and guest on this fascinating and complex topic plus get a delicious recipe for Orange-Infused Pork Loin! Ingredients: 3 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar 2 teaspoon of Beef broth or 1 cube Pepper & Salt 3-4 Oranges 2 Tbsp of brown sugar 1-2 Tbsp of brandy or white wine 2 Pork loin sirloin 1 onion sliced 3 garlic cloves Video recipe: https://youtu.be/EuewoxSusa4 Enjoy!

    When can we start taking babies outside? What sunscreens should we use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 27:58


    On this episode we talk about when parents should start taking babies for their first walk. How do we protect them? What sunscreen should we use? Which one are free of chemicals? What is Molluscum Contagiosum and how can it affect children? And most important, what snacks should we bring on the road? Make sure to like and subscribe to this channel to receive notifications on the next episode!

    What to pack in your beach bag as a parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 36:22


    Ready to go to the beach? Kids love nature, going to the beach or the park is always a great idea. But we have to be aware of nature's dangers like jellyfish or fire ants! Learn what you need to have in your beach bag to be ready for any emergency, plus we'll talk about the difference between local and systemic allergic reaction. And last but not least, Chef Candil bring a delicious Chicken Nugget recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 lb of chicken breast 1/2 lb of cream cheese Pepper and salt 2 eggs Bread crumbs: 2 tbsps for mix and rest for breading Olive oil to fry (optional) Enjoy! Video recipe: https://youtu.be/lj2dQ1Tegwk

    Flu season is upon us. What should we worry about with COVID cases on the rise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 35:19


    An episode full of content! Today we talk about - San Fermín, a special holiday for Spaniards like our guest Verónica - Postponing vaccinations due to COVID. When should they be resumed? - A vaccine for COVID, what questions should we be asking? - Flu season. What should we expect this year with COVID cases rising? All this plus a delicious CHURROS recipe in honor of San Fermín! INGREDIENTS: A glass minus one inch of all purpose flour Same glass full of water 1 tsp of olive oil 1 tsp of salt Vegetable oil to fry Sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle Video recipe: https://youtu.be/Q0EBgJhvMFU Enjoy.

    Coronavirus isn't going away. Recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 32:20


    Coronavirus cases are hitting a new record in the United States, yet some summer activities are moving forward as planned. Are the measures like temperature checks enough to avoid spreading? What are some tips to help our children understand wearing the mask? Plus, today's recipe from Chef Candil: Tortilla de Patatas, Spanish Omelette INGREDIENTS: 5 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold, Yellow Finn, or white) or approx 1-1/2 Ibs 1 medium onion, diced Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp coarse salt 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Powder onion ENJOY! Video recipe: https://youtu.be/wlafRESh2LQ

    Baby-led weaning: to do or not to do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 23:28


    On this episode, we talk about the practice of "Baby-led weaning" when introducing solids to your babies. Is it dangerous? Is it pediatrician-approved? Plus, Chef Candil gives us recipes for those moms starting to introduce solids to their babies and a special treat children can prepare for dad on Father's Day! Ingredients: 2 carrots 1 potato 1 tomato 1 tbsp of olive oil chicken stock Ingredients for dad's treat: whipping cream strawberries balsamic vinegar chocolate chips Video recipe: https://youtu.be/jSCunSgBvFg Enjoy!

    Why pediatricians are opposed to juices for children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 30:25


    How can sugar create bad habits among children? Why are juices not recommended for children? What health issues could the juices create? Do moms feel pressure to feed their children certain foods? All these questions and more answered in today's episode! Two recipes in this episode! APPLE BREAD: 30 gr of oats 65 gr/1 apple Pinch of baking soda FRUIT PURE: Juice of 1 orange 3 Maria cookies 1 banana - 1 pear 1 apple Enjoy! Video Recipe: https://youtu.be/cAoTrnjZFr4

    Probiotics for children. Are they healthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 22:20


    What are probiotics? How can they affect my children's health? Dr. Katalenas, Chef Candil and a special guest (mother of toddlers and babies) discuss all about probiotics and bring you a delicious 5-ingredients, no added sugars, banana bread. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of dark chocolate chips 2 cups old fashioned oats 3-4 medium ripe bananas 1 cup of peanut butter ½ cup of pecans in pieces (optional) Enjoy! Video recipe: https://youtu.be/DeIgoT-X_HQ

    Are my kids ready to return to daycare? Coronavirus special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 27:04


    Daycares are reopening across the country and parents are asking themselves whether is safe or not to take their kids back. What is daycare going to look like? What are the new rules/guidelines? Parents have been asked to provide their own snacks for their children, and Chef Fer brings you three easy snack recipes to make at home. INGREDIENTS for Fruit Roll-Ups: 3 cups of strawberries brown sugar (optional) INGREDIENTS for Petit Suisse: 250 ml water 1 Jello envelope 400 gr of Mascarpone cheese 200 ml of whipping cream 50 gr of sugar INGREDIENTS for Cheese Crackers: 100 grs of cheddar cheese 200 grs of bread flour 200 grs of butter at room temperature 1 egg 2 Tbsp of milk 1 Tbsp of baking powder 1 tsp of yellow mustard Video recipe: https://youtu.be/quEjq1ZWIbk

    How to make it through Potty Training: Tricks and insights.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 24:22


    Is potty training the same during the day than at night? In this episode of Cooking for Toddlers, Dr. Katalenas gives you ideas for a successful potty training plus a flavorful recipe from Chef Candil, Baked Cordon Bleu. INGREDIENTS: 5 slices of Cured turkey 3-4 slices of Forest Ham 6-8 slices of cheese 2 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream 1 envelope of powdered chicken bouillon 2 whole chicken breasts Black pepper Enjoy! Video recipe: https://youtu.be/cZOlwLtdpgY

    What vitamins should my kids be taking? Do vitamins help fight the coronavirus?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 29:42


    Dr. Marta Katalenas and Chef Fer Candil invite a mom of toddlers to discuss the overwhelming world of vitamins. What vitamins should children be taking? Should they be taking any dietary supplements? Can they reach a toxic level? Dr. Katalenas answers all these questions while Chef Candil brings us a delicious meal full of vitamins for the children. INGREDIENTS FOR PISTO MANCHEGO: 3 Large Zucchinis, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Large Yellow Onion, diced 6 Large Ripe Tomatoes, peeled and diced 2 Green Bell Peppers, seeded and diced Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 Teaspoon of sugar if the acidity is too high 4 Tablespoons or as need it of Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil (OPTIONAL) 1 Eggplants, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Video recipe: https://youtu.be/krd_Rh_Oof0

    Mother's Day: Treat mom with a special breakfast in bed!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 26:13


    Celebrate mom with a special and easy "breakfast in bed" that dad can make with the children before she wakes up! She will love the gesture and the food, trust us! In this episode, we continue the conversation about children, anxiety and the coronavirus. Will the anxiety leave once we everything goes back to "normal"? Ingredients for mom's breakfast: CHOCOLATE ROLLS: 2 tbsp of melted chocolate 2 slices of sandwich bread 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp of cinnamon and almond meal (you can substitute with sugar) 1/2 tbsp of butter AVOCADO TOAST WITH POACHED EGG: Half avocado 1 egg 1 toast Cheese of your choice (Optional) tomatoes, lemon juice, cilantro and onion GRANOLA GLASS: Granola Greek yogurt Honey Mom's favorite fruit Video: https://youtu.be/W47WtXzLoQk Enjoy!

    Coronavirus Edition: Are your kids feeling anxious? Here is what you can do.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 20:58


    Dr. Marta Katalenas and Chef Fer Candil bring a special guest to talk about anxiety and what parents can do to help their children during social distancing. Like always, we'll finish by giving you a delicious recipe you can try at home with the children. Ingredients you will need for the recipe: 1lb of meat sausages 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup of olive oil 500 ml of white wine 2 bay leaves Salt, pepper and parsley Enjoy! Video: https://youtu.be/1eHxS2Js3yk

    Special edition: how does coronavirus spread and two ways to make bread at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 23:57


    ¿Why does the coronavirus spread faster in some cities than others? Dr. Marta Katalenas and Chef Fer Candil continue the conversation about this global pandemic and give you two recipes to make bread. You can watch the video recipe here: https://youtu.be/o9chESp1Csg

    Special Edition: Coronavirus, masks and antibodies plus meat roll recipe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 30:57


    In today's episode, Dr. Marta Katalena and Chef Candil continue the conversation about coronavirus, the use of masks for children and antibodies. And, as always, they give you a delicious recipe to make with your kids! Ingredients for meat roll: • 1 Lb of ground beef or chicken • 5 medium white potatoes (boil with skin) • ½ onion chopped * 3 garlic cloves minced * ½ cup green bell pepper chopped * ½ cup red pepper chopped • Salt, pepper, oregano or Italian herbs or basil • ½ cup of tomato sauce * 2 cups of grated cheese • 50 ml of EVOO • 1 egg For the tomato sauce: · 2 cups of fresh spinach · 2 cups of tomato sauce

    St. James Cake for Easter and information about COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 22:41


    Cooking for Toddlers is back! Hear from Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas talk about COVID-19 or coronavirus, and how it affects children and their daily routine. You'll also learn a delicious, healthy and easy recipe you can make at home with kids while social distancing this Easter! Make sure you subscribed to our channel.

    EVOO's Bolognese Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 18:31


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Evoo's Bolognese Sauce? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

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    Walking into Con Olio Oils with Tabatha

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 29:36


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas talk with guest Tabatha from Con Olio about oils in your children's diet. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Evoo's Seven Veggies Purée

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 15:50


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Evoo's Seven Veggies Purée? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Flounder Purée

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 16:35


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Flounder Purée? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Rice and Cereals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 29:14


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas discuss Rice and Cereals for your infant and toddler.

    Fishing with Carol Huntsberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 34:35


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas talk with guest Carol Huntsberger about experiences introducing fish into your children's diet. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Lentil Purée

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 16:40


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Lentil Purée? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Basic Tomato Sauce for Babies and Toddlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 20:30


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Basic Tomato Sauce? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. This is a great sauce to use in multiple dishes. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Apple Pureé

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 15:37


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Apple Pureé? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Carrots and Potato Purée

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 11:02


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our Carrots and Potato Purée? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Introducing Fish to our Babies : White Fish Purée

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 16:51


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried our White Fish Purée? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Fruits for Toddlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 92:15


    Chef Fer Candil and pediatrician Marta Katalenas give you ideas on how to introduce a variety of food into your children's diet. Have you tried plain yogurt? It is easy to like it with this simple recipe. Your children will enjoy the food you expose them to from an early age.

    Introduction to Cooking for Toddlers and Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 14:27


    Learn from a professional chef and a medical doctor why you should consider making your own baby food at home. Dr. Marta Katalenas and Chef Fer Candil will show you how to transform your family's health starting with simple baby food recipes that can be translated into meals for the whole family, investing thirty minutes or your time or less. You have a small window of opportunity to train your kid's palate. Don't miss it!

    Zucchini Puree for Babies and Toddlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 18:41


    Learn when to introduce baby food and how to advance the texture of the food you offer to your baby. Dr. Marta Katalenas and Chef Fer Candil explain how to prepare a nutritious puree starting at 6 months of age. This simple recipe can be made into a meal for the family.

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