Recipes 7-9 Months

Tofu, Pears and Banana

February 10, 2011

Tofu is a great protein which can really be mixed with any fruits of veg. Ingredients: 3/4 water 1 cup chopped and peeled pear 1 banana 1/4 cup tofu Method: In a saucepan, combine water, pear and banana.  Bring to a boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the [...]

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Cauliflower and Parsnip Puree

January 15, 2011

Cauliflower contains vitamin K which is great for your babies growing and active bones. Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup chopped and pealed parsnip Method Combine water with cauliflower and parsnips in a pan.  Bring to the boil and then simmer until tender (approx 20 mins). Transfer to a blender, add as much of [...]

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Honeydew, Blueberry and Mint Puree

January 9, 2011

Mint is known for it’s ‘tummy friendly’ properties.  If you baby is struggling with gas, this could be a good choice to help relieve their discomfort. Ingredients: 1 Honeydew melon, seeded, peeled and chopped. 1 cup Blueberries 1/2 cup water 3 chopped Mint Leaves Method Combine melon, blueberries and water in a saucepan.  Bring to [...]

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Sweet Pea Stew

October 19, 2010

The rice makes this a nice thick consistency that will be easy for your baby to swallow and the peas, carrots and apples are all good fruits/veg to use that have plenty of natural sweetness. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen peas, 2 carrots, 2 tablespoons applesauce, 1/2 cup rice 2 tablespoons yogurt Directions: 1.  Boil the [...]

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Pea Curry

October 4, 2010

Introducing new flavors and textures early on, such as yogurt and curry, can help your baby develop good eating habits for the future. Ingredients: 2 cup of frozen peas, cooked and drained 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Directions: Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Gosh making your [...]

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Lamb and Parsnip Puree

September 27, 2010

From around 8 months pureed meat is a great addition to a babies diet.   Combine with a vegetable for a healthful and delicious combo meal Mum and Baby will love.  It’s good to use a vegetable with natural sweetness, as babies  take to them much quicker, as the milk that they are used to [...]

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Sweet Potato Taste Sensation

September 24, 2010

Don’t be afraid to spice up your baby’s food a little, to develop their taste buds.  And by ‘spice’  we don’t mean ‘hot’, we just mean flavoursome.  Turmeric and Cumin are ideal. These pureed with potatoes can promote eye health and help prevent constipation. Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon unsalted [...]

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Pork and Sweet Potato Puree

September 15, 2010

This recipe is really quick and easy  to make and is a great source of protein and Vitamin C. Ingredient: 1 pork chop 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed Directions: 1. Grill the pork chop on both sides until it is cooked right through.  You will not need to remove the fat, as long [...]

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Fastest Fish Pie

September 2, 2010

This could not be more simple.  Fish is extremely good for your babies development and when it can be this easy and tasty, there really is no excuse not to serve it! Ingredients: 1 Piece of boneless white fish, cooked and flaked 1 large cooked, mashed potato 4 tbsp milk, heated 1 tbsp grated Cheddar [...]

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