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Saturday, December 12th, 2009
There is nothing more comforting than mashed potatoes. Adding a bit of garlic makes them irresitable!
Garlic mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
1 lb. idaho or golden potatoes
1 clove garlic
Method
Peel and cut the potatoes in uniform pieces. Then place the potatoes and garlic into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil over high [...]
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Pureed pears with a touch of ginger make a wonderful winter treat for your baby.
Spiced Pears Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. any variety pears
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Method
Peel, core, and cut the pears into uniform pieces. Then place the pears into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Add ginger. Bring to [...]
Tags: pears
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Pureed peaches with a touch of almond are an irresistible taste for little ones.
Nutty Peaches Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. peaches
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Method
Peel, core, and cut the peaches in uniform pieces. Then place the peaches into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Add almond extract. You must add the [...]
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Mangos make a great dessert treat for your baby that is nutritious too!
Mango Dango Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. Mangos
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Peel, core, and cut the mangos in uniform pieces. Then place the mangos into a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Add vanilla extract. You must add the extract [...]
Tags: mangos
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Pumpkin Puree is very delicious and nutritious for your baby. Add a touch of cinnamon for more flavor.
Pumpkin Puree Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. pie pumpkin or 1 15 oz can 100% pure pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
Peel, seed and cut the pumpkin in uniform pieces. Then place the pumpkin into a saucepan and [...]
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Sweet potato puree is the most nutritious baby food you can give your little one, and its so delicious.
Sweet Potato Goodness Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs sweet potatoes
Method
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces. Then place sweet potatoes into saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil over [...]
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Give your baby the taste of summer with this delicious summer squash puree.
Summer Squash Delight Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 lb. yellow squash
1/2 lb. zucchini squash
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Method
Cut and peel yellow and zucchini squash into small uniform pieces. Then place all squash into saucepan and add [...]
Tags: squash, zucchini
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Give your baby a taste of springtime with this delicious garden pea and dill combination.
Dill Garden Peas Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh or frozen garden peas (no sodium)
1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
Method
Place peas in saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Add dried dill and [...]
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Oregano and green beans is a perfect paring for your little one. Remember to introduce green beans without herbs before pairing the two.
Oregano Green Beans Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh or frozen (no sodium) green beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
Method
If using fresh beans clean and snip ends off. [...]
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
This was actually my son’s favorite baby food, he ate so much curried split peas, you wouldn’t believe it. It was so funny!
Curry Split Peas Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 16 oz bag of green split peas
1/4 teaspoon yellow curry powder (no salt)
Method
Rinse peas in a colander under running water for 1 minute, then [...]
Tags: curry, split peas
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Why would you ever buy jarred bananas, when making banana dream baby food is so easy?
Banana Dream Baby Food Recipe
Ingredients
1 very ripe Banana
Method
Peel and mash the banana with a fork. If using as a first food you can thin with breast milk or formula.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
This was one of my son’s first foods. Its great because it is full of fat, great for little babies.
Baby Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
1 very ripe Hass Avocado
1/2 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped very fine
Method
Cut the avocado in half and remove the core. Then scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon.
Add chopped fresh cilantro, then [...]
Tags: avocados
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Acorn Squash makes a delicious fall flavored baby food for your baby. You can also make this for your baby or toddler by omitting the water. It is a delicious treat for the whole family
Ingredients
1 lb. acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Method
Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Then scrap out the “stringy” [...]
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Making food for your baby has many benefits. The benefit that I was most attracted to was the cost savings. Making your own organic baby food, as compared to purchasing it saves alot of money. You also get more nutritious meals for your baby when you add herbs to the baby’s food, that are not [...]
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Carrots and basil make a delicious sweet puree for baby. Carrots are full of nutrition. Adding basil adds a great flavor to the baby food. Remember to try the carrots on their own first before adding the additional basil.
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh carrots
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Method
Peel and cut [...]
Tags: basil, carrots
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Sweet apples cooked and pureed are an excellent sweet treat for baby. Introduce just the pureed apples first, then you can make this delicious treat with a little added cinnamon.
Ingredients
1 lb. any variety sweet apples
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
Peel, core, and cut the apples in uniform pieces. Then place the apples into a saucepan [...]
Tags: apples, cinnamon
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