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Caramel Apple Dessert Sweet Potatoes - 12 months Baby Purees - Vegetable Baby Purees

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:23:00 +0000

Sweet Potatoes and Apples by JennandJon

Sweet potatoes and apples taste great together, and the caramel sauce just really sets this recipe off. This could be given as a desert or side dish. This is one recipe you and your toddler can enjoy together! For babies under 12 months old, omit the caramel sauce and mash the apples and sweet potatoes together with a fork.

I make my own homemade caramel sauce, however I've made this recipe easier for those who want something quick and simple.

The sugar-free sauce is available at any grocery store and is sweetened with Splenda. However, I like to shop at Earth Fare or Trader Joe's where you can get all natural sugar-free dessert toppings (without preservatives or artificial flavors and colors).

Ingredients:

1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced

1 medium sweet potato (baked)

1/2 tablespoon butter (if desired)

1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
Sugar-free Caramel dessert topping

Directions:

Bake sweet potato in oven until nice and soft (about 45 minutes) on 375 degrees. Meanwhile, saute diced apple in a saucepan with butter and cinnamon until tender. Slit the sweet potato open down the center and stir the inside away from the skin. Top with cooked apples and add caramel desert topping. Serve Warm. Yummy!

Sauteed Spinach w/Garlic - Spinach Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:58:00 +0000

Spinach was never my favorite food growing up. It had to be camouflaged in some other food, like quiche, in order for me to eat it. Recently I decided to give it another go, because I want my children to love spinach. Now I know I didn't care for it because my mother served it bland (sorry Ma!). Adding a little olive oil and garlic will make spinach very tasty.

For babies 10 months and up

Ingredients:

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon real unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed

Directions:

Wash and drain spinach well. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and butter and saute for about 20 seconds, being careful not to burn garlic. Add spinach and cook until tender.

Directions for pureeing:

Follow instructions above and transfer to a blender and puree until the desired consistency is reached. Add water if needed. Can be frozen for up to 8 weeks.

Not suitable for babies under 6 months because of the nitrates found in spinach. Be sure to omit salt and use garlic with discretion.

The Health Benefits of Apples - Featured Article

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:16:00 +0000

Article by Alicia Walker

There are many food choices for deciding what to feed your baby. One thing to consider are apples or an apples based recipe, not only for their great taste, but also for what they can do for an individual's health. Here are some of the health benefits of apples:

Diarrhea and Constipation – Whether the issue is not being able to go to the bathroom or not being able to stop, the high fiber content in apples greatly helps. Fiber pulls excess water from your stool to help slow things down and pulls water from your colon to keep things moving when you are backed up.
Bone Health – Apples contain ingredients that strengthen bones and help prevent bone-density loss, such as the element boron and the flavanoid phloridzin.
Respiratory Disorders – Apples are a great help to people suffering from respiratory disorders, such as asthma and bronchitis. There was one study that showed that children who drank apple juice daily suffered less wheezing than children who drank it only once a month. Another study showed that mothers who ate a lot of apples during pregnancy bore children with lower rates of asthma than mothers who ate very few apples.
Prevention of Cancer – Research has shown that eating apples reduces the risk of cancer, including reducing the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 percent, lung cancer by 50 percent, colon cancer by 43 percent, liver cancer by 53 percent, and breast cancer by 17 percent. This is primarily due to the anticarcinogenic properties of flavanoids and other antioxidants that are abundant in apples. The high-fiber content of apples also helps get rid of waste and carcinogenic material.
Healthy White Teeth – Eating apples help maintain strong, healthy, and white teeth. For one, apples have bone strengthening properties as listed above. Secondly, biting and chewing an apple helps produce saliva in your mouth, which reduces tooth decay and bacteria.
Heart Health – The high-fiber content of apples helps slow the buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in your arteries. Also, the skins of apple contains phenolic compounds that prevent cholesterol from solidifying on artery walls. If plaque builds up in arteries, it reduces blood flow to the heart, which leads to coronary heart disease.
Immune System – The antioxidants found in apples aids your immune system. This is especially true of red apples, as research has shown that they contain an antioxidant called quercetin that boosts and fortifies your immune system, especially during times that you are stressed.
Liver Health – People are constantly exposed to toxins, whether it be the food and drinks we consume or the air that we breathe. Your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. One of the best ways to detoxify your liver is by eating fruits, such as apples.
Healthy Weight – Many health problems are associated with being overweight, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, stroke, and heart disease. The high-fiber content of apples help for managing weight and prevent these health problems from developing. Eating apples are an inexpensive way to fill up without consuming so many calories.

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Sources

HealthDiaries.com (2007)

BestHealth (2012)

“The Huffington Post” (2011)

Peas from the Pod Puree - 1st Stage Vegetable Puree - 6 months Baby Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:48:00 +0000

Farmer's Market Peas. Photo by ilovebutter.

While your out at the farmer's market over the weekend, pick up some fresh peas for baby. Although it's quite more work involved in preparation, there's a whole lot of goodness in love in this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh or frozen peas (if in pods, shell and discard pods)

Dab of butter (optional)

Directions:

Bring peas to a boil. Simmer for about 7 - 10 minutes. Drain peas, but leave a little cooking liquid. Add butter. Blend buttered peas in a blender or food mill. Gradually, add cooking liquid to thin the puree if it is too thick.

Making in batches?
Double or triple this recipe, follow cooking directions above, and freeze in ice cube trays.

Colorful Fruit Skewers - Fruit Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Fruit skewers are a healthy snack and provide a rainbow of nutrition for your child. Use different varieties of fruit for an amazing display.

Ingredients:

Chunks of melon, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi, banana, pineapple, mandarin oranges, seedless grapes, or mango. You can use whatever fruit you wish.

Take 3-4 skewers and thread chunks of your desired fruit onto each skewer. Stick the skewers in half of an cantaloupe turned upside down and serve.

Organic Breakfast Sundae - Organic Toddler Recipes - Breakfast Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:28:00 +0000

A great way to offer breakfast to your little ones is to disguise healthy ingredients into a sundae!

In my neck of the woods, we have a variety of "pick your own" strawberry farms. My family loves going to the farms and picking our own strawberries. This is a wonderful recipe to make after a day of strawberry picking.

To find a "pick your own" farm in your area, use our handy farm finder tool in the column on the right of this post.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon organic strawberry preserves (no sugar added)

1/2 cup Honey Nut Cheerios (or regular)

1/2 cup whole milk organic strawberry yogurt (Stoneyfield)

3-4 whole fresh organic strawberries

Wash and hull strawberries. Cut into small bites and move to the side. Place 1 tablespoon organic strawberry preserves in bottom of clear dessert dish. Put 1/4 cup Cheerios on top of preserves. Place about of teaspoon of the diced strawberries on top of Cheerios. Put 1/4 cup yogurt over strawberries. Add remaining layer of Cheerios. Add remaining yogurt. Top with remaining strawberry bites.

"Hungry for Change" Free Documentary - Today Only 3/31

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:19:00 +0000

From the "Food Matters" Organization

For just a few more hours (through the end of the day, 3/31), this important movie, Hungry for Change, will be available for free streaming.

http://www.hungryforchange.tv/online-premiere

Here's a quick synopsis: HUNGRY FOR CHANGE exposes shocking secrets the diet, weightloss and food industry don't want you to know about; deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more.

This is a must see for everyone, it will change your views about food!

This is also a must watch, especially if you have children.

Watch it now!

Best Wishes,

Tamika

New Party Store + Princess Pops Recipe from SuperHealthyKids.com

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:08:00 +0000

Fairy Princess Birthday Kit at www.poshpartyprintables.com

I used to spend a FORTUNE purchasing party supplies for my kids birthday (the 1st birthday can be really expensive!). But I got smart and partnered up with a couple of moms to offer party printables at an affordable price! Everything can be printed from your home computer, as many times as you want! We also offer clip art and digital scrapbook paper for arts and crafts.

Check out my Party Printables Store by visiting www.PoshPartyPrintables.com. The store offers DIY party stationery and decor for kids parties and baby showers (coming soon!). Everything can be printed from your home computer, as many times as you want!

We also offer clip art and digital scrapbook paper for arts and crafts. The above photo of our Fairy Princess Party Kit shows all the things that can be made from home using our printables.

My friends over at SuperHealthyKids.com has a really cute recipe for Princess Fruit Pops that would go perfect with this kit. Here it is!

They were pretty easy to make, and they turned out delicious AND pretty! Here is what I did for the fruit star pops:

1) Sliced a melon (I used honeydew) into 1/2 inch thick chunks.

2) I used a star cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the melon.

3) I inserted a candy/sucker stick into the bottom of the melon.

4) I laid it on parchment paper lined baking sheet, and froze the star melon for 2 hours.

5) Then, I used 1 cup of plain yogurt, and diluted it with 1 tablespoon of water, so it would spread nicely onto my melon star.

6) I dipped and spooned the diluted yogurt onto the melon star, sprinkled with edible glitter (optional), and returned it to the freezer for one more hour!

Super easy!! The little caramel apple bites were delicious too, but that was just dipping cut up apples into commercially made caramel, and poking it onto another stick. (However for toddlers turning 1 or two years old, just stick with melon/yogurt pops ~Tamika)

I always have some of that green floral foam that I stick my “arrangements” into.

What fruit would you try?

Amy Roskelley of Super Healthy Kids

Join me for a Puree Party to Celebrate the Launch of 201 Organic Baby Purees

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:50:00 +0000

Who doesn't love a great party! Well I love parties and to celebrate the launch of my new book, 201 Organic Baby Purees, I'm hosting my first ever Puree Party at Earth Fare, the Healthy Supermarket, in Raleigh, NC on March 17th from 2:00 - 3:00p.m.

The event is geared toward mommies and babies up to 12 months old and will feature a Puree Buffet just for the babes! Moms-to-be are also welcome!

There will be recipes from the book for the babies to try out, and you'll learn how easy it is to whip up no-cook purees in no time.

I also have lots of goodies in store that have been provided complimentary from my friends over at SuperHealthyKids.com and my handmade Mamas on Etsy. Some lucky mamas will have a chance to win some great items, including my new cookbook!

Thanks to my proud sponsors!

Earth Fare Supermarket
Super Healthy Kids
Brooks Boutique
Allis Studio
Krafty Lady Kreations

Space is limited so please RSVP at www.raleighpureeparty.eventbrite.com!

Other available dates:

May 26, 2012
August 4, 2012

See you there!

Tamika

Cinnamon Apple Mash - Super Healthy Kids Exclusive - Apple Toddler Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:33:00 +0000

Red Apples are a great choice when making this beautiful mash, created by my friends over at SuperHealthyKids.com. Don't forget to purchase organic apples, as they contain the most pesticides of all fruit. Enjoy this dish with your sweetie!

Suitable for toddlers 24 months and up.

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 apple, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon

In saucepan, combine oats with milk, water, agave, chopped apples and cinnamon. Heat until oats begins to boil. Reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes while continuing to stir.

Health bonus!! Leave the apple skin on! There is fiber and vital nutrients on the skin and just below the skins surface. Peeling it takes away some of these great benefits. For this oatmeal, wash the apple thoroughly and then chop it with the skin.

Superhealthykids.com offers wonderful healthy meal plans for your growing child!

10 Top Red Purees to Make for Your Valentines Baby

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:44:00 +0000

We all know that eating fruits and vegetables are critical to the goal of living a healthy life. It’s especially important to give our babies the nutrition they need to grow healthy and strong.

Fruits and vegetables come in every color on the rainbow. What do they all have in common?

Well, as I embarked along the path of writing, 201 Organic Baby Purees, I found out a great deal about the colors of food and natural plant pigments. Since we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day this month, I thought I would share with you my top 10 red foods to incorporate into your purees.

Why are certain fruits and vegetables red?

Red fruits and vegetables contain natural plant pigments known as “lycopene” or “anthocyanins.” These powerful antioxidants work to keep cells healthy and may prevent many forms of cancer. The heart and eyes are a major beneficiary too, as Lycopene helps maintain a healthy heart and may decrease blindness in the golden years. Lycopene is best absorbed from cooked tomatoes and sauces.

One more thing, purchasing these foods organic is a major plus to add to the healthy list!

Spread Love with these 10 Reds Foods

Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene. Incorporate tomato sauce into your purees for a nice nutritional boost. When your baby is older, give her diced tomatoes as a finger food to chew on.

Apples are a favorite of many babies, apples have lots of vitamin C and is extremely good for your heart.

Strawberries can naturally sweeten purees and they contain anti-inflammatory properties and lots of antioxidants.

Red Peppers are bright beauties are loaded with vitamins A, C, B6, K, Folate and Potassium. They say that good things come in small packages, especially in purees!

Watermelon as soon as your baby is able to self-feed, she’ll love eating a little wedge of juicy watermelon and will benefit from all the lycopene and vitamins A and C.

Raspberries as tiny as they are, raspberries have the amazing ability to flush out cancer causing toxins and prevent cellular damage. Raspberries can be incorporated with many other fruit purees for added flavor.

Pomegranate is an historical fruit that may date all the way back to the garden of Eden, and has been widely used for medicinal purposes. It super antioxidant rich and is worth incorporating into baby purees. However, use 100% pomegranate juice to make consumption easier.

Cherries recent studies prove the anti-inflammatory effects of cherries, making it a safe and natural remedy for fever, pain, and inflammation. Cherries can be pureed by removing the pit. Many babies love the sweet taste of cherries.

Red Grapes are superior in antioxidants over the green varieties. So puree, seedless grapes, skin and all! Just make sure there is no fibrous material in the final product.

As with all foods, be sure to consult with your pediatrician prior to feeding your baby new foods, especially if your family has a history of food allergies.

Resources:

MayoClinic

University of Maryland

EmpowerHer

Raspberry Pomegranate Love Puree - Valentine's Day Puree Recipes - Fruit Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:00 +0000

This Cutie Patootie loves Raspberries!

OMG! It's February already. This year is into full swing with Valentine's Day right around the corner. This month I will be featuring lots of new puree recipes and other information your baby will love in honor of this sweet holiday.

I'm not sure about you but I love my purees! I also love that babies enjoy them. I hope you'll join me in spreading the love.

So the baby in the photo to the left seems ecstatic about self-feeding raspberries, and by the looks of the empty tray, I can tell she loved them!

This recipe incorporates a few members of the red family on the food pyramid - raspberries and antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice.

The serving makes enough for you, your spouse, and your baby to enjoy! Don't forget to comment and tell me how much your baby liked it! Make this recipe organic by purchasing organic ingredients (recommended).

Raspberry Pomegrante Love Puree

Ingredients:

2 cups raspberries

2 tablespoons 100% Pomegranate Juice

1 medium banana (with brown spots)

3/4 cup plain yogurt

1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla

Puree raspberries in a blender. Strain using a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds. Add pureed raspberries, banana, pomegranate juice, and vanilla to blender and puree until smooth. Stir in yogurt. Serve immediately. Refrigerate remaining portions for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 weeks. Also makes a great frozen dessert!

For older babies: Dice the raspberries and banana. Combine pomegranate juice and vanilla with yogurt. Top with diced fruit and serve.

To sweeten the yogurt without adding sugar, try adding Agave Nectar, or Honey (for babies over 12 months).

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A Sweet Deal - Free Puree Consultation for Month of February

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:50:00 +0000

February is the sweetest month out of the year, with Valentine's Day spreading lots of love to families all around the country. This month, I will offering free Puree Consultations in celebration of the holiday!

Are your purees not turning out right? Have questions about blending it all together? Want to know how to save money on your grocery budget? Have questions about organics? A Puree Consultation is exactly what you need!

If you want to make your own purees and are not sure where to start, I urge you to schedule a chat to get you on the right path. I feel that all parents should make their own purees for their babies and connect with nature.

There is no cost, no sales pitches, and no worries!

The consultations are 15 minutes in length and are now available on specific days and times in February.

Platforms available: Skype and Facetime (Apple) and via telephone. If you would like for me to see your purees in progress, please schedule a video chat.

Please click on the button below to schedule your session. I look forward to chatting with you!

Tamika

A Beautiful Pear Puree Blend - Pear Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:27:00 +0000

This combination really makes a beautiful pair, just like it claims. Make sure the plums and pears are nice and ripe for maximum sweetness.

Ingredients:

1 ripe plum, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
Oatmeal cereal to thicken (optional)

Blend plum and pear together to a puree. Scoop out a small portion for baby. Stir in oatmeal cereal to thicken. Refrigerate remaining puree for up to 3 days.

5 Tips for Navigating the Farmers Market by Wendy Simard

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +0000

Photo courtesy of Wendy Simard

Farmer’s Markets are popping up all over the place, a trend that makes me very happy, but do you know how to make the most of your experience? Here are 5 tips for navigating your local market.

Plan ahead. Bring enough bags, a cart, and some understanding of how you are going to haul your goodies home. There’s nothing worse than scooping up a bunch of sweet corn on sale only to realize you’ll have to schlep it back on public transportation at rush hour.
Walk the perimeter of the market and try before you buy. Scope out how the fruit and veggies look at the various vendors before plunking down any money. You don’t want to buy the first pint of berries you see, because inevitably, you’ll find plumper, sweeter, and cheaper ones three stands down.
Take note of prices and stock up if you find a deal. When you’re familiar with what good organic produce costs at your local grocery, you can shop the farmer’s market armed with that knowledge and scope out some mad deals.
Don’t be shy. Ask questions, and engage with the vendors. Many of them are the farmers who lovingly grew the food you’re about to buy, so they’re often more than happy to tell you whatever you want to know about it.
Take time to smell the wildflowers… and fresh herbs… and just-baked bread…. One of the joys of shopping at an outdoor market is the sensory experience of it all. If you rush through without letting yourself sink into the slower pace of the place, you’re almost missing the entire point.

Wendy Simard is a Holistic Health Coach and the founder of GreendotGarden.com. She offers holistic programs to help individuals lose weight and empower themselves to be their best self for 2012. Wendy has been nothing but inspirational to me and I am a proud supporter of her. Please check out her website for amazing tips and schedule a FREE coaching session this month while appointments last!

Tamika

Carrot Butternut Squash Puree with Fig Preserves - Vegetable Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Cubed Butternut Squash

There is this great restaurant called NOFO in downtown Raleigh that offers a fabulous Butternut Squash Soup with Fig Preserves. The recipe includes many ingredients, including heavy cream, curry, and cayenne pepper to name a few - yummy for adults! So I took the main ingredients, squash and carrots, and simplified it into a basic puree topped with fig preserves for a babies.

Ingredients:

3 cups butternut squash
1 cup peeled, chopped carrot
2 quarts of water

Cover vegetables with water, bring to a boil and simmer until soft. Remove from heat and add vegetables to blender with a slotted spoon. Puree in a blender while gradually adding the reserved water to reach a smooth consistency. Top with a teaspoon of fig preserves (see recipe below).

Homemade Fig Preserves

Fig Preserves (from NOFO)
8 oz dry figs
1 cup of water
1 Tbsp honey
Pinch of salt

Combine ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer until figs are plump. Puree and chill.

Honey warning: Do not use honey for babies under 1 year. Try substituting Agave Nectar for the honey instead.

Sauteed Broccoli Puree with Parmesan Cheese - Broccoli Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0000

This is one of my favorite recipes that I made for my children when they were babies. We all still thoroughly enjoy this recipe and I hope it becomes a family favorite for you too!

Ingredients:
2 cups frozen organic broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove (pressed)
2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
Water (for pureeing)

Directions:

Turn stove top to medium high heat. Using a saute pan, coat bottom of pan with olive oil. Add garlic and saute. Add frozen broccoli and saute on medium-high heat until broccoli is nice and tender. Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Transfer sauteed broccoli and Parmesan cheese to blender. Puree. Add water gradually until desired texture is reached. By 9 months, your baby should be eating somewhat of a chunkier texture so be sure not to puree to thin as your baby is learning to chew.

Roasted Turkey Dinner - Thanksgiving Baby Food Recipes - Free Freezer Labels!

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:36:00 +0000

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You've got this wonderful roasted turkey with all the trimmings sitting at the Thanksgiving Table, waiting to be gobbled up. There is probably more than plenty to go around, and will for sure be leftovers.

Instead of purchasing a jar of commercial Turkey Dinner or pureed turkey, dive into unseasoned portions of the turkey on your table, and add cooked vegetables such as mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, carrots or corn for a homemade thanksgiving dinner for baby.

Photo by Tuchodi.

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Instructions for babies 6 to 9 months old - Stage 1:

Blend unseasoned, skinless, and chopped turkey and/or cooked vegetables in a blender, gradually adding water to achieve a smooth puree. It is important to only give your baby foods she's been already introduced to at this age, or Stage 1.

If you are adding sweet potatoes, blend everything except the potatoes in the blender. Fold in a dollop of mashed potatoes at the end with a spoon and serve warm.

Instructions for babies 9 to 12 months old - Stage 2:

Blend skinless, chopped turkey and cooked vegetables in a blender with a little water. Pulse a few seconds at a time to achieve a slighly chunkier texture. You can fold in mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes at the end or serve as a side dish.

Instructions for babies over 12 months old - Stage 3:

Cut turkey into tiny cubes with skin removed. Add a little of the broth to white meat or serve already juicy dark meat, which is the easiest to swallow. Serve with diced green beans, carrots, peas, or potatoes.

Tips:

Only give your baby foods she's already been introduced to and has shown no signs of food allergies.
Mix turkey with foods like green beans, peas, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberries or corn.
Keep the seasoning intact for babies over 9 months to add some flavor, as long as it's not spicy.
Allow your toddler to feed himself and keep plenty of bibs around.

Enjoy!

Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Puree - Pumpkin Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:48:00 +0000

Make a pumpkin pie for the family and puree the rest for baby!

Take advantage of all the pumpkins around and serve your baby this savory oatmeal sure to satisfy her for a couple of hours.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons prepared infant oatmeal

2 tablespoons warm Baked Pie Pumpkin Puree

1/8 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/8 teaspoon butter (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a small serving dish. Serve immediately.

Quick Tip: Use 100% canned pumpkin instead for an instant no-cook dish. Alternatively, use previously frozen cubes of Baked Pie Pumpkin Puree to make this dish.

Hawaiian Sweet Potato Puree - Sweet Potato Baby Food Recipes - Thanksgiving Baby Purees

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Make the kids a beautiful Thanksgiving display this year with our
editable Thanksgiving Party Kit at www.PoshPartyPrintables.com.

One Thanksgiving, my Mother-in-Law brought over sweet potato rounds with pineapple chucks as a side dish to go with our bountiful meal. I thought the combination was quite unusual, but after tasting it I thought it was delicious! This recipe is one of those "must haves" for Thanksgiving, or in the summer when you want the taste of sweet potato with a tropical zing.

Adults can also enjoy this puree as prepared. Just make plenty more!

Ingredients:

1 sweet potato
1 tablespoon crushed pineapple (for younger babies, use apple puree instead)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Dab of butter

Scrub sweet potatoes and prick with fork. Bake on 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until potato is soft and starts to ooze out. Allow to cool.

Scoop out inside of potato and mash until smooth and add crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and butter. Serve warm in the fall or cool during the summer months.

Peach Cobbler Dessert Puree - Peach Baby Food Recipes - Complimentary Printable Freezer Labels!

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:35:00 +0000

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Peach cobbler is one of the many family favorites we enjoy around the holidays. The smell of fresh peaches simmering on the stove with cinnamon, just gives us all the warm fuzzies and make the holidays seem bright. There is no reason why your baby can’t enjoy her own little version of peach cobbler for the holidays, especially if you already plan to cook peaches.

This simply recipe on requires that you take out a baby sized portion of simmered peaches before you load in any extra ingredients such as sugar or the dough.

And, if you already have a freezer stash of fresh Peachtree Puree, all you have to do is add in the remaining ingredients for a real treat.

Ingredients:

1 large ripe peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped

1 teaspoon butter

2 tablespoons crushed arrowroot cookies (Gerber is recommended)

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla

Sauté peaches in butter in pan until tender. Add cinnamon. Puree peaches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Top with crushed cookies. Serve warm.

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Pumpkin Spice Puree with Yogurt - Pumpkin Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:23:00 +0000

Canned pumpkin makes great no-cook baby food.

When you open up a can of pumpkin puree, it's a lot to go around. If you already plan on making pumpkin pie for the holidays, take out a few spoonfuls of pumpkin to make baby food before you get started with your pie recipe.

This recipe will allow you to enjoy this tasty treat yourself or prepare it as a snack for other family members.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup 100% canned pumpkin

1 1/3 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt

pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon

Directions:

Swirl all ingredients and serve chilled. Refrigerate remaining portions for up to 3 days. Make sure the expiration date on the yogurt does not expire within the 3 days.

Check out our Baked Pie Pumpkin Recipe to make fresh pumpkin baby food.

Easy Garlic Potatoes- Potato Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Homemade Garlic Potatoes

When your baby wants a little extra flavor in her potatoes, adding a little garlic should do the trick! Potatoes make great baby food and are easy to make.

Ingredients:

3 cups potato, peeled and chopped

3 cups water

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 1/2 cup whole milk

Add potatoes and garlic to boiling water. Cook until tender. Drain. Add milk. Fork mash until smooth or use potato masher. Stir in melted butter Serve. Freeze remaining portions.

Cornish Hen w/ Rosemary and Broccoli - Cornish Hen Baby Food Recipes

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:01:00 +0000

This is certainly a baby food recipe that can be made for the entire family with portions taken out to puree for baby. Make sure to remove the skin on the Cornish hen before pureeing. However, season the hen with rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper for the family!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unseasoned Cornish hen, cooked and chopped

1/4 cup organic broccoli florets

1/4 cup mashed potatoes

Pinch of Ground Rosemary

Steam broccoli until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Combine hen, rosemary, and broccoli together in a blender. Puree to a semi-smooth consistency, adding water when necessary.

Fold in mashed potatoes. Serve. Refrigerate remaining portions for up to 3 days.

Bananaberry Power Puree Blend - Organic Baby Food Recipes - Superfoods for Baby

info@simplybabyfoodrecipes.com (Tamika Gardner) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:36:00 +0000

Frozen blueberries and Bananas ready to puree. Photo by Marcia Conner.

**Featured Amazon.com Editorial Review for 201 Organic Baby Purees**

Because blueberries have amazing antioxidant power, try to incorporate them into your purees as much as you can. If your blueberries are a little too tart, make sure your banana is super ripe to balance things out. Coupled with yogurt's calcium, protein, phosphorus, and probiotics, this power puree is a perfectly sweet way to give your baby superfoods. Combine any leftovers with Lite Whipped topping and enjoy for yourself!

1/4 cup frozen organic blueberries
1 small, ripe organic banana (with lots of brown spots)
4 ounces whole fat plain or vanilla-flavored organic yogurt for babies

Blend blueberries and banana. Puree until smooth. Swirl together puree and yogurt with a spoon. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days.