Baby Food Recipes

As promised in my earlier post "Food Scare", these are some recipes that I adapted from the 2 books, as well as the Parent's magazines. I started my boy out on solids when he was 5 mths old.

Apple and Cabbage
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and grated

1 cup finely shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup water
2 tbs golden raisins

Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 mins. Puree til smooth.

Asparagus and Broccoli

1 cup cut asparagus

1 cup small broccoli florets

1 garlic clove

1 tbs olive oil

Cool asparagus and broccoli in boiling water til tender, drain. Place garlic and oil in a bowl and microwave for 30 secs. Puree all ingredients til smooth.

Curry Pea
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas, cooked and drained

1/3 cup plain yoghurt

1/4 tsp curry powder

Puree all ingredients til smooth.

Beans, Spinach and Rice
1 cup spinach, cooked

1 cup green beans, cooked

3/4 cup cooked brown rice

1/4 cup water

Puree all ingredients til smooth.

Spicy Sweet Potato

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

1 tbsp butter

1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground cumin

Cook sweet potato in boiling water til tender. Drain. Microwave butter and spices for 45 secs. Add to sweet potato and puree til smooth.