Thursday, September 8, 2011

Baby Food Recipes

I've had several requests over the last couple of weeks to share some baby food recipes. Even though my "baby" has outgrown this phase, I would be happy to share some recipes with you! Here are some of my favorites that are great when your baby is just beginning to eat solids.

For babies 6 months and older...

Apples
4 c. apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. water

In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, bring apples and water to a simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples are very tender, about 20 minutes.

Transfer apples to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.


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Peaches
4 peaches
1/2 c. water

In a small saucepan of boiling water, blanch peaches for 30 seconds. Plunge into cold water. Remove peel and stones from peaches and chop to make about 3 cups.

Place in blender, add water and puree on high speed until smooth.

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Pears
3 c. pears, chopped and peeled
1/2 c. water

In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, bring pears and water to a simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until pears are very tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer pear to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

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Beets
2 c. beets, chopped and peeled
1/2 c. water

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring beets and water just to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until very tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer beets to a blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

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Broccoli
1 1/2 c. broccoli florets
1 c. water

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring broccoli and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer broccoli to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

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Cauliflower
1 1/2 c. cauliflower florets
1 c. water

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring cauliflower and water just to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer cauliflower to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

*Tip: Add a piece of bread to the water when boiling to absorb some of the odor. Discard bread before pureeing.

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Green Beans
3 c. green beans, trimmed and halved
2 c. water

In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring beans and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer beans to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

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Pumpkin
3 c. pie pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1 c. water

In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring pumpkin and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until pumpkin is very tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool.

Transfer pumpkin and cooking liquid to blender and puree on high speed until smooth.

2 comments:

  1. THANK YOU!!!!! Just about to give birth to my first!!

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  2. Thanks so much Kathie! These recipes are GREATLY appreciated :-) All of your food has been to DIE FOR delicious!

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