ASPARAGUS PUREE around 8 months & older 1 bunch of asparagus Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) WASH the asparagus until clean & chop in tiny bits. COOK the asparagus in water about 40 minutes until very soft. COOL completely. MASH or puree asparagus with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk. ADD butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. ** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the asparagus. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVOCADO PUREE around 8 months & older 1 avacado Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) CUT the avocado in half. SPOON the avocado meat out of the halves. COOL completely. MASH or puree avocado.** OR add formula or breast milk. ADD cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BROCCOLI PUREE around 8 months & older 1 bunch of broccoli* Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) WASH the broccoli until clean & chop in tiny bits. COOK the broccoli in water about 30 minutes until very soft. COOL completely. MASH or puree broccoli with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk. ADD butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Broccoli can cause gas, don't overdue it (for your sake & baby's) ** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the broccoli. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARROTS PUREE around 7 months & older 1 carrot* Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) SCRUB the carrot until clean & chop in tiny bits. COOK the carrot in water about 40 minutes until very soft. COOL completely. MASH or puree carrots with the water it was cooked in.** OR add formula or breast milk. ADD butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium. ** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the carrots. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARROT & RICE around 7 months & older 5 tbs uncooked brown or white rice* 6 uncooked carrots* 3 cups of water Optional: 1 tsp of sweet-cream butter SCRUB the carrots until clean & chop in tiny bits. COOK carrots, rice & water in a saucepan about 40-50 minutes. MASH or puree carrots & rice. ADD water, formula or breast milk if it needs diluting. COOL, serve, refrigerate or freeze. * Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates. **Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEESY PUFFED POTATOES see below** 1 scrubbed potato* 1 egg** 2 tbs shredded mild cheese 2 tbs formula or breast milk (whole milk can be used for babies over 12 mos.) Optional: 1/2 tsp sweet-cream butter BAKE potato at 400 degrees for 1 hour(less time for a small sized potato. COOL potato for about 15 minutes. SCOOP out the potato with a spoon & mash with a fork. MIX in egg, milk/formula & cheese. (Puree for a very smooth texture.) BAKE in a small glass container for 15 minutes.(If you do not have one - you can use the potato skins or muffin tins.) COOL before serving. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. *Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates. ** Give your baby eggs only when your pediatrician tells you that your baby is ready for them. For the first few feedings just give your baby a very small portion to make sure allergies do not develop. Eggs contain all of the 22 amino acids bodies need for new tissue growth, clotting of the blood & antibody production. Eggs are also a very good source of protein. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREAMED PEAS around 7 months & older 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas* 1 cup water Formula or breast milk. (whole milk can be used for babies over 12 months) 1/4 ts sweet-cream butter baby cereal**(rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) to thicken if needed. WASH the peas thoroughly. SIMMER peas & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft. Longer for the frozen peas.) COOL completely. DRAIN peas. MASH or puree peas with formula (or mothers milk, saved water) butter, & cereal until smooth. Make need to be strained if lumpy. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water. ** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MASHED POTATOES 7 months & older 1 scrubbed potato 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter (optional) Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) SCRUB the outside of the potato, prick with fork several times. BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until very soft. COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin. PUREE in blender or mash with a fork. ADD formula or breast milk. Butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. *Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINTY PEAS around 7 months & older 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas* 1 cup water sprig of fresh mint** Optional: Formula or breast milk. (whole milk can be used for babies over 12 months) 1/4 ts sweet-cream butter baby cereal***(rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) WASH the peas thoroughly. SIMMER peas, mint & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft. Longer for the frozen peas.) COOL completely. DRAIN peas but save the water.**** (Take out the mint.) MASH or puree peas with formula (or mothers milk, saved water) butter, & cereal until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water. **Mint is known to help relieve gas. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. **** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the peas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIXED VEGGIES & RICE around 7 months & older 1/4 cup cooked brown rice* 1/4 cup clean, diced veggies (tender carrots, potatoes, squash, broccoli) Optional: 1 tsp of sweet-cream butter COOK veggies in a saucepan about 40-50 minutes. (Reserve water for diluting mixture). MASH or puree veggies with the cooked brown rice. ADD water, formula or breast milk if it needs diluting. COOL, serve, refrigerate or freeze. * Rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEA SOUP 9 months & older 1/2 cup cup split peas (soaked overnight and rinsed thoroughly) 2 cups of water 1/4 cup potatoes (julienne) 1/4 cup carrots (finely diced) 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter (optional) Baby cereal*** to thicken, if needed SIMMER peas & water on low heat for about 30 minutes, then add potatoes & carrots. COOK on low heat an additional 40 minutes until all veggies are very soft. COOL completely then drain the water into a separate boil for reserve. MASH or puree veggies, add reserve water to make it thinner.** OR add formula or breast milk. ADD butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Carrots are a very good source of vitamin A& potassium. ** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the veggies. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POTATO & CARROT PUREE around 7 months & older 1 carrot* 1 potato** Optional: Formula or breast milk (whole milk for babies over 12 months, with pediatrician ok) 1/4 tps sweet-cream butter Baby cereal*** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) SCRUB the carrot and potato until clean & chop in tiny bits. COOK the carrots and potatoes in water about 40 minutes until very soft. COOL completely. MASH or puree carrots & potatoes. ADD formula, butter, mothers milk or cereal and stir until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and potassium. ** Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates. *** Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUREED PEAS around 7 months & older 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas*. 1 cup water Optional: formula or breast milk (whole milk can be used for babies over 12 mos) 1 tsp sweet-cream butter baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) WASH the peas thoroughly. SIMMER peas & water in a small saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until very soft (Longer for the frozen peas). COOL completely. DRAIN peas but save the water.*** MASH or puree peas with formula, breast milk, or the saved water) & cereal until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Fresh vegetables are always the best, but frozen are the next best thing. Canned vegetables are not as high in vitamins and minerals, because like cooked veggies, some of the nutrients have leaked into the water. **Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. *** The cooking water contains vitamins and minerals that have "leaked" from the peas. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPINACH & POTATOES 12 months & older 1 scrubbed potato, pealed and sliced thin* 1/4 cup chopped spinach just enough water to cover Optional: 1/2 tsp sweet-cream butter Boil potato & spinach in small amount of water, just enough to cover for about 45 minutes or until very tender. COOL completely. DRAIN water in separate bowl, but save if need for thinning. PUREE in blender until smooth. Add reserve liquid if it needs thinning, or alternately baby cereal can be added if it needs to be thickened. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. *Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SQUASH (butternut) 7 months & older 1 whole squash* Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal* (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) SCRUB the outside of the squash, cut in half lengthwise & scoop the seeds out with a spoon. BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until very soft. COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin. PUREE in blender. Be aware if the squash is "stringy" it may need to be strained through a fine wire strainer so baby does not choke on strings. ADD formula or breast milk if the puree needs thinning. Butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SWEET POTATOES 7 months & older 1 sweet potato Optional: 2 tbs formula or breast milk 1/4 tsp sweet-cream butter Baby cereal** (rice, oatmeal, mixed, etc.) SCRUB the outside of the sweet potato, prick with fork several times. BAKE on a cookie tray, middle rack at 400 degrees for 50 minutes or until very soft. COOL completely, scoop the pulp and discard the skin. PUREE in blender. Be aware if the sweet potatoe is "stringy" it may need to be strained through a fine wire strainer so baby does not choke on strings. add formula or breast milk. ADD formula or breast milk if the puree needs thinning. Butter & cereal (if desired). STIR until smooth. SERVE, refrigerate or freeze. * Sweet potatoes are a very good source of potassium. **Baby cereal is an excellent source of iron. It is a good source of calcium & is fortified with many vitamins & minerals.
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