Personal Chef Patti Battista provides

Helpful Advice on Feeding Growing Families

Here in the Rochester area, we are fortunate to have Personal Chef Patti Battista, owner of The Delicious Gourmet, whose creativity for feeding kids knows no boundaries. The following are links to her recipes. Check back here often, as we will be adding new recipes frequently!

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We have all been there. We get home from work and don't have a clue what we are going to have for dinner. I have been there many more times than I care to admit; and I cook for a living!

Our kids now are growing up in a "fast food" world, one that has little regard for freshness or nutrition...or calories or sugar. I am here to help the Moms and Dads out there with quick, healthy meals to prepare for dinner on short notice. My goal is to have this column help you interest your kids in a satisfying dinner and fun yet healthful snacks, all without much fuss. These meals are all "kid tested" and approved -- as long as your child is willing to try it, odds are they will like it!

Recipe List

Stovetop Chicken Pasta is the perfect solution to a quick, healthful meal on short notice.

Sausage Noodle Bake is great when the temperature drops and you need a hearty meal. A good one to make with your kids!

Thanksgiving Ideas: Giving thanks to our little helpers: Ideas for how kids can help in the kitchen at Thanksgiving (or the December holidays), plus a "leftovers" dish that everyone will love to make and eat.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Easy Irish traditional favorites plus some extra-kid-friendly ideas for the wearin' o' the green (on the plate and in the glass, that is).

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To contact Chef Patti, email her at dgourmet@rochester.rr.com