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Nursing Mothers Recipes

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Member Recipes for Nursing Mothers

crock pot salsa chicken

Very Good 4.4/5
(11 ratings)
crock pot salsa chicken

CALORIES: 152.7  |  FAT: 1.3g  |  PROTEIN: 14.9g  |  CARBS: 22.1g  |  FIBER: 5.8g
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Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole (*

Very Good 4.5/5
(4 ratings)
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole (*"Mother's Ham Casserole")

A warm and cheesy casserole made from leftover holiday ham, full of potatoes and vegetables.

*Adapted from "Mother's Ham Casserole" - http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mother-
s-ham-casserole

CALORIES: 419.8  |  FAT: 23g  |  PROTEIN: 19.7g  |  CARBS: 35.3g  |  FIBER: 3.5g
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Japanese Chicken Wings

Very Good 4.0/5
(28 ratings)
Japanese Chicken Wings

A yummy recipe passed down from my mother in law

CALORIES: 306.8  |  FAT: 3.9g  |  PROTEIN: 39.7g  |  CARBS: 26.5g  |  FIBER: 0g
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Pea and  Macaroni Pie

Good 3.2/5
(50 ratings)
Pea and Macaroni Pie

Based off of my mother's recipe.

CALORIES: 168.2  |  FAT: 4.2g  |  PROTEIN: 12.3g  |  CARBS: 21.9g  |  FIBER: 4.1g
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M'jadarah (Lentils and Rice)

Incredible! 5.0/5
(6 ratings)
M'jadarah (Lentils and Rice)

A recipe from my mother-in-law who lives in Bethlehem; best served with Jerusalem salad

CALORIES: 160.5  |  FAT: 8.9g  |  PROTEIN: 3.6g  |  CARBS: 16.8g  |  FIBER: 2.5g
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Authentic Hummus

Very Good 4.5/5
(13 ratings)
Authentic Hummus

Taught to my mom by her mother-in-law, who was Armenian

CALORIES: 101.5  |  FAT: 3.5g  |  PROTEIN: 3.4g  |  CARBS: 14.7g  |  FIBER: 2.9g
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Lactation cookies for Breastfeeding moms

Very Good 4.8/5
(6 ratings)
Lactation cookies for Breastfeeding moms

These cookies are healthy and yummy, and help boost milk supply in breastfeeding mothers!

CALORIES: 71.3  |  FAT: 2.9g  |  PROTEIN: 1.6g  |  CARBS: 10.2g  |  FIBER: 1g
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Impossible Taco Pie

Very Good 4.0/5
(7 ratings)
Impossible Taco Pie

Taco pie from my mother in law.

CALORIES: 168.3  |  FAT: 5.6g  |  PROTEIN: 6.5g  |  CARBS: 20.9g  |  FIBER: 0.8g
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Bacon, cabbage and noodles

Very Good 4.5/5
(4 ratings)
Bacon, cabbage and noodles

A quick recipe my mother used to make

CALORIES: 216.2  |  FAT: 10.5g  |  PROTEIN: 8.9g  |  CARBS: 22.9g  |  FIBER: 3.7g
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Sandy's Meatloaf

Very Good 4.7/5
(11 ratings)
Sandy's Meatloaf

This recipe was passed down from my mother.
It is moist and tender.

CALORIES: 195  |  FAT: 8.1g  |  PROTEIN: 18.5g  |  CARBS: 11g  |  FIBER: 0.6g
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Mom's Pizza Dough

Incredible! 5.0/5
(4 ratings)
Mom's Pizza Dough

This recipe is my mother's, she has made this for us since we were wee tots

CALORIES: 132.5  |  FAT: 7.2g  |  PROTEIN: 2.1g  |  CARBS: 15.1g  |  FIBER: 0.6g
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Judy's Summer Cucumbers

Very Good 4.3/5
(7 ratings)
Judy's Summer Cucumbers

My mother made this delicious summer recipe using fresh cucumbers from our garden.

CALORIES: 64.2  |  FAT: 0.2g  |  PROTEIN: 0.7g  |  CARBS: 15.5g  |  FIBER: 0.9g
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Simply Broiled Swordfish

Very Good 4.6/5
(5 ratings)
Simply Broiled Swordfish

This is the simple swordfish recipe my mother taught me from New Bedford, MA

CALORIES: 157.6  |  FAT: 7.8g  |  PROTEIN: 19.5g  |  CARBS: 1.4g  |  FIBER: 0.4g
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Waldorf Chicken Salad

Very Good 4.5/5
(25 ratings)
Waldorf Chicken Salad

The Mother of all loaded-Waldorfs

CALORIES: 277.3  |  FAT: 15.2g  |  PROTEIN: 21.2g  |  CARBS: 16.2g  |  FIBER: 2.4g
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Cream Cheese Pizza

Very Good 4.3/5
(21 ratings)
Cream Cheese Pizza

A different take on a family favorite!

CALORIES: 247.9  |  FAT: 6.2g  |  PROTEIN: 25.5g  |  CARBS: 21.9g  |  FIBER: 0.8g
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Baked Rice Pudding

Very Good 4.6/5
(9 ratings)
Baked Rice Pudding

There are stovetop rice puddings, but it's even better baked. My mother's own recipe will convince you!

CALORIES: 175.3  |  FAT: 3g  |  PROTEIN: 6.3g  |  CARBS: 31.8g  |  FIBER: 0.6g
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Chick Peas & Pasta (Pasta Chi Chi)

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Chick Peas & Pasta (Pasta Chi Chi)

Recipe given to my Mother-in-law by Lillian Lombardo. (Said it was Guy Lombardo's favorite dish!!)

CALORIES: 291.4  |  FAT: 16.5g  |  PROTEIN: 8.8g  |  CARBS: 28g  |  FIBER: 0.1g
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Mrs. Brenda's Lima Bean Soup

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Mrs. Brenda's Lima Bean Soup

A delicious, creamy soup that's satisfying and healthy. This recipe is from my sister's mother-in-law.

CALORIES: 150.8  |  FAT: 1g  |  PROTEIN: 15.4g  |  CARBS: 27.2g  |  FIBER: 7.9g
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Sauteed Cabbage and Carrots

Very Good 4.2/5
(5 ratings)
Sauteed Cabbage and Carrots

My Mother made this for us one visit and my children loved it! I make it now as often as possible as it is so good for them.

CALORIES: 73  |  FAT: 4.1g  |  PROTEIN: 1.5g  |  CARBS: 8.9g  |  FIBER: 3.1g
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Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

Very Good 4.8/5
(4 ratings)
Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls

This is my mother-in-law's recipe. It's great!!!

CALORIES: 161.4  |  FAT: 8.6g  |  PROTEIN: 12.9g  |  CARBS: 4.8g  |  FIBER: 0.3g
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Eggless Nut Cake

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Eggless Nut Cake

authentic family recipe from my great-grandparents on my mother's side...just don't know which set!

*Vegan if you either don't frost, or have a different frosting recipe

CALORIES: 410.6  |  FAT: 26.2g  |  PROTEIN: 2.5g  |  CARBS: 43g  |  FIBER: 1g
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Cheesy Ham & Cauliflower Casserole

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
Cheesy Ham & Cauliflower Casserole

This is so good, my mother-in-law made this while I was dating my husband and it became a family favorite!

CALORIES: 338.5  |  FAT: 16.1g  |  PROTEIN: 30.5g  |  CARBS: 14.3g  |  FIBER: 3.3g
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Farina Dumplings

Very Good 4.8/5
(8 ratings)
Farina Dumplings

Originally an unwritten recipe from my mother, she always made these to go with pork and sauerkraut.

CALORIES: 145.1  |  FAT: 0.4g  |  PROTEIN: 6.7g  |  CARBS: 27.5g  |  FIBER: 1g
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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Very Good 4.5/5
(598 ratings)
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

CALORIES: 177.5  |  FAT: 4.1g  |  PROTEIN: 27.2g  |  CARBS: 7.3g  |  FIBER: 2.1g
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Kassiani's Thick Avgolemono Soup

Incredible! 5.0/5
(6 ratings)
Kassiani's Thick Avgolemono Soup

This is NOT a 'healthy' recipe. This is the way my mother, a real Greek, makes it... although the bouillon is a recent addition. Restaurants often just use the egg whites; my mother uses whole eggs.

CALORIES: 137.3  |  FAT: 3.4g  |  PROTEIN: 10.2g  |  CARBS: 15.8g  |  FIBER: 0.2g
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Wicked Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Ka Gai) 1cup = serving

Very Good 4.7/5
(9 ratings)
Wicked Thai Chicken Soup (Tom Ka Gai) 1cup = serving

This soup is excellent. Add more red paste or a couple of red chili peppers to zip it up a bit more. galangal and lime leaf can be a bit hard to find but it is worth it if you do. Look in the frozen foods in your asian market for Tom Yum soup base Kit.

CALORIES: 174.2  |  FAT: 6.3g  |  PROTEIN: 14.1g  |  CARBS: 14.6g  |  FIBER: 2.4g
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Avocado Veggie Crackers

Very Good 4.2/5
(36 ratings)
Avocado Veggie Crackers

When my mother told me she makes this recipe for lunch every day I didn't think it sounded too delicious. But then she made it for me and... yummy... the combination of flavors is surprisingly delicious and very healthy! Eat as a snack or in larger portions for lunch.

CALORIES: 117.9  |  FAT: 6.3g  |  PROTEIN: 2.3g  |  CARBS: 14.9g  |  FIBER: 5.2g
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Special K Bars

Very Good 4.5/5
(23 ratings)
Special K Bars

This is a recipe from a friend's mother. Think of it as a protein bar and it makes you feel better. You can substitute healthier versions of the ingredients to make it healthier and even more protein loaded.

CALORIES: 267.2  |  FAT: 10.8g  |  PROTEIN: 5.7g  |  CARBS: 39.3g  |  FIBER: 0.8g
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Hungarian Chicken Paprika

Very Good 4.5/5
(4 ratings)
Hungarian Chicken Paprika

Usually made with whipping cream and served with dumplings, this creamy chicken is made less fattening by using milk and serving over your favorite pasta. I serve with egg noodles. A family favorite and a lower fat version of my mother-in-law's Saskatchewan recipie!

CALORIES: 178.6  |  FAT: 3.9g  |  PROTEIN: 28.8g  |  CARBS: 5.8g  |  FIBER: 1.3g
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Til Payday Casserole

Good 3.8/5
(25 ratings)
Til Payday Casserole

whenever money was tight and it was close to payday, but she had no money, my mother would make this old standard. It would last for a few meals, it was warm and comforting, you could feel the love in every bite.

CALORIES: 268.9  |  FAT: 9.9g  |  PROTEIN: 18.4g  |  CARBS: 28.7g  |  FIBER: 5.1g
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