201 Organic Baby Purees (22 page)

Read 201 Organic Baby Purees Online

Authors: Tamika L. Gardner

BOOK: 201 Organic Baby Purees
3.44Mb size Format: txt, pdf, ePub

Index

Note: Page numbers in
bold
indicate recipe category lists.

Age-specific recipes and menus.
See
Menus; Stages
Antioxidants, 9
Apples
about: toxic twenty and, 7–8, 94
Apple and Plum Compote, 101
Apple Date Purée, 90
Apple Pear Crisp, 220
Applesauce a la Raspberry, 105
Apples ‘n' Cream, 149
Autumn's Harvest Purée, 120
Baby's Homemade Apple Pie, 153
Baked Apples, 155
Blueberry Applesauce, 93
Carrot-Apple Gold Purée, 69
cereal with.
See
Barley; Cereal; Oatmeal
Chicken and Apples, 106
Cinnamon Applesauce Yogurt, 107
Cinnamon–Apple–Sweet Potato Surprise, 121
Classic Pork Chop with Apples Purée, 115
Enchanting Apple, 40
Homemade Applesauce, 69
Raspberry-Pear Purée, 94
Squash-Apple-Pear Medley, 73
Strawberry Applesauce, 209
Apricots
Amazing Apricot Purée, 43
Apricot Brown Rice, 129
Apricot-Pear Purée, 63
Baby Muesli, 137
Blushing Banana and Apricot, 71
Chicken with Apricots, 195
Pear-Apricot Mash, 123
Prune, Apricot, and Yogurt Blend, 72
Asparagus, in Garlic Asparagus with Parmesan, 152
Avocados
about, 60; as superfood, 10
Avocado and Kiwi Mash, 105
Avocado-Banana Mash, 62
Avocado Mash, 42
Avocado-Pumpkin Mash, 62
Avocado Yogurt Dip, 203
Blissful Greens, 67
Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato and Avocado, 201
Creamy Avocado Barley Cereal, 60
Mouthwatering Peach-Avocado Mash, 65
Baking, 27
Bananas
about: plantains vs., 143; as superfood, 10
Avocado-Banana Mash, 62
Baby's Gone Bananas for Pumpkin, 67
Banana Blueberry Buckle, 54
Banana Bread, 184
Banana Colada Ice, 108
Bananas and OJ, 147
Bananas Foster for Baby, 99
Banana Yogurt Milkshake, 211
Blushing Banana and Apricot, 71
Blushing Bananas, 41
Caribbean Chicken Dinner, 112
cereal with.
See
Barley; Cereal; Oatmeal
Mango-Banana Mashup, 64
Minted Bananas and Strawberries, 146
Oatmeal with Sautéed Plantains, 143
Papaya and Banana Blend, 64
Wild Bananas 'n' Cream, 147
Barley
Apple-Pear-Barley Cereal, 70
Apple-Plum-Barley Cereal, 61
Basic Barley, 119
Beef and Barley Blend, 114
Chicken and Barley Stew, 85
Creamy Avocado Barley Cereal, 60
Homemade Barley Cereal, 39
Island Breakfast Cereal, 71
Prune-Barley Bowel Helper, 61
Beans and legumes.
See also
Peas
about: as superfoods, 10, 142
Baby Succotash, 123
Baked Veggie Risotto Bowl, 214
Black Bean Burritos, 218
Black Beans, 142
Caribbean Baked Risotto, 213
Chickpea, Carrot, and Cauliflower Mash, 131
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
Pineapply Salsa, 194
Pinto Beans and Brown Rice, 158
Refried Pinto Beans, 144
Savory Chickpea Smash, 53
Beef
Baby-Style Beef Stew, 87
Beef and Barley Blend, 114
Beef and Carrot Mash, 127
Broccoli with Meat and Rigatoni, 187
Grandma's Meat Biscuit Roll, 180
Meaty Squash Pasta, 92
Stuffed Pepper Surprise, 178
Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs, 185
“Where's the Beef?” Meal, 117
Berries
about: as superfoods, 10, 93; toxic twenty and, 7–8
Applesauce a la Raspberry, 105
Banana Blueberry Buckle, 54
Blueberry Applesauce, 93
Blueberry Cream Pie, 98
Blueberry Dream, 97
Blueberry Mini Muffins, 181
Blueberry Pancakes, 190
Blueberry Pomegranate Parfait, 99
Breakfast Pizza, 198
Chicken Fontina with Blueberry Sauce, 109
Fresh Strawberry Yogurt, 145
Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops, 206
Minted Bananas and Strawberries, 146
Oat-Cran Cookies, 169
Peach Raspberry Compote, 210
Raspberry-Pear Purée, 94
Raspberry Strawberry Muffins, 168
Strawberry and Cantaloupe Joy, 145
Strawberry Applesauce, 209
Strawberry Cantaloupe Sorbet, 208
Summer Fruit Yogurt Coolers, 202
Summertime Peach Raspberry Delight, 121
Tropical Fruit Smoothie, 218
Turkey and Cranberry Crush, 124
Birthday cake, 186
Biscotti, 175
Blackstrap molasses, 196
Boiling, 28–29
Bolded
ingredients explained, 7
Breads and chips.
See also
Pancakes
about: crisping biscuits, 176; teething biscuit safety, 174
Baby Biscotti, 175
Baked Pita Chips, 204
Baked Tortilla Chips, 205
Banana Bread, 184
Blueberry Mini Muffins, 181
Bread Pudding Bonanza, 153
Grandma's Meat Biscuit Roll, 180
Homemade Biter Biscuits, 174
Mini Pizza Faces, 179
Quick Teething Rusks, 176
Raspberry Strawberry Muffins, 168
Spiced Pumpkin Muffins, 196
Sweet Potato Biscuits, 203
Whole-Grain English Muffins with Cinnamon Butter, 219
Zucchini Corn Muffins, 189
Broccoli
about: as superfood, 11
Broccoli a la Pasta, 183
Broccoli and Cauliflower Bathed in Cheddar, 81
Broccoli and Cheese Balls, 171
Broccoli with Meat and Rigatoni, 187
Chicken and Broccoli Blend, 125
Grilled Summer Veggies, 205
Sautéed Broccoli Purée with Parmesan Cheese, 109
Simply Broccoli, 51
Tofu Veg Stir-Fry, 138
Burritos, 218
Cabbage
Cabbage Patch Purée, 100
Pineapple Cabbage, 148
Cake, birthday, 186
Canned foods, 15, 17–18, 19
Cantaloupe.
See
Melons
Carrots
about: as superfood, 11; toxic twenty and, 7–8
Beef and Carrot Mash, 127
Carrot-Apple Gold Purée, 69
Carrots and Brown Rice Medley, 110
Carrot–Sweet Potato Purée, 70
Chicken and Dumplings, 182
Chicken and Veggie Dinner, 114
Chickpea, Carrot, and Cauliflower Mash, 131
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
One-Carrot Gold Purée, 45
Pomegranate Glazed Carrots, 97
Tofu Veg Stir-Fry, 138
Cauliflower
Broccoli and Cauliflower Bathed in Cheddar, 81
Cauliflower Casserole, 96
Chickpea, Carrot, and Cauliflower Mash, 131
Hide-and-Seek Cauliflower Mash, 159
Simply Cauliflower, 46
Celery
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
Green Boats, 206
Cereal.
See also
Barley; Oatmeal
about: first for baby, 38; as superfood, 11
Apple-Papaya Porridge, 59
Banana Apple Farina, 108
Homemade Rice Cereal, 38
Peachy Mango Rice Cereal, 56
Peachy Rice Purée, 66
Pumpkin-Pear-Rice Medley, 55
Soulful Grits, 157
Sweet Peas (Made Sweeter with) Banana Rice Cereal, 57
Cheese
Broccoli and Cheese Balls, 171
Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato and Avocado, 201
Cheese Sauce, 81
Cheesy Corn Nuggets, 172
Cheesy Grits, 212
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, 83
Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Vegetables, 177
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
Green Boats, 206
Whole-Wheat Mac ‘n' Cheese, 188
Cherries
about: toxic twenty and, 7–8
Very Cherry-Chicken Rice Bowl, 111
Chicken
Asian Chicken Fried Rice, 151
Baby's Cordon Bleu, 141
Baked Chicken Nuggets, 201
Caribbean Chicken Dinner, 112
Chicken and Apples, 106
Chicken and Barley Stew, 85
Chicken and Broccoli Blend, 125
Chicken and Dumplings, 182
Chicken and Spinach Stir-Fry, 156
Chicken and Veggie Dinner, 114
Chicken Fontina with Blueberry Sauce, 109
Chicken Parmesan, 102
Chicken-Parsnip Purée, 113
Chicken with Apricots, 195
Fruity Chicken Stew, 82
Mango Chicken Feast, 112
Mild Chicken and Coconut Curry Purée, 151
Papaya Chicken with Spice, 113
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, 140
Peachy Chicken Combo, 126
Plantation Chicken, 193
Plenty of Sweets Chicken Dinner, 160
Rosemary Cornish Hen Dinner, 103
Rotisserie Chicken with Wild Rice, 103
Simply Chicken Purée, 98
Sweet Potato–Chicken Bake Purée, 126
Very Cherry-Chicken Rice Bowl, 111
Wholesome Chicken, Carrot, and Rice Dinner, 89
Chips.
See
Breads and chips
Chocolate
Chocolate Pomegranate Dip, 204
Mounds of Joy Cookies, 166
Citrus
Bananas and OJ, 147
Fluffy Lemon Pudding, 199
Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops, 206
Orange Pineapple Smoothie, 211
Coconut
Banana Colada Ice, 108
Island Papaya Coconut, 100
Mild Chicken and Coconut Curry Purée, 151
Mounds of Joy Cookies, 166
Consistency of purées, 29–30
Cookies, 166, 169, 175
Cooking techniques, 27–29
Corn
Baby Succotash, 123
Baked Tortilla Chips, 205
Cheesy Corn Nuggets, 172
Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Vegetables, 177
Mika's Rainbow Corn Medley, 170
Squash and Corn Combo, 120
Zucchini Corn Muffins, 189
Cucumbers
about: toxic twenty and, 7–8
Cucumber Cooler, 50
Cucumber-Melon Mashup, 48
Dairy, 20
Eggplant
Baby Ratatouille, 150
Purple Beauty Eggplant Purée, 50
Eggs
about: pantry items, 20; as superfood, 11
Cinnamon French Toast Breakfast, 209
Spinach Tomato Scramble, 210
Equipment and tools, 23–26
Fish
about: safe to eat, 139; as superfood, 12
Atlantic Cod Dinner, 137
Captain's Fish Chowder, 139
Creamed Tuna on Toast, 215
Haddock in Orange Sauce, 215
Poached Tilapia and Peaches, 115
Under the Sea Fish Sticks, 192
Silly Dilly Poached Salmon, 157
Tuna Fishcakes, 197
Flaxseed, 181
Freezing/thawing purées, 33, 56
French toast, 209
Frozen foods, 15, 16–17, 19
Fruit.
See also specific fruits
Fruity Chicken Stew, 82
Fruity Yogurt Parfait, 106
Tropical Fruit Smoothie, 218
Grains.
See also
Barley; Breads and chips; Cereal; Oatmeal
about: as superfood, 12
Cheesy Grits, 212
Quinoa, 119
Grapes, toxic twenty and, 7–8
Green beans
about: toxic twenty and, 7–8
Blissful Greens, 67
Green Bean Bliss, 47
Green Beans and Rice Combo, 55
Mango, Green Bean, and Rice Mélange, 56
Pear–Green Bean Blend, 159
Veggie Pork Dinner, 128
Greens.
See also
Spinach
about: toxic twenty and, 7–8; washing, 88
Puréed Collard Greens, 84
Growing organic produce, 16, 22
Herbs and spices, 19, 184
Ingredients.
See also
Organics
about:
bold
typeface explained, 7; buying and storing, 14–21; pantry items, 18–20
Kiwi, in Avocado and Kiwi Mash, 105
Lamb
Baby Gyro, 116
Lamb and Pumpkin Dinner, 130
Roasted Lamb and Tomato Compote, 130
Simply Lamb, 118
Laxatives, 90
Lettuce, toxic twenty and, 7–8
Mangoes
Island Breakfast Cereal, 71
Mango, Green Bean, and Rice Mélange, 56
Mango-Banana Mashup, 64
Mango Chicken Feast, 112
Mango-Pear Purée, 63
Mango Tango, 43
Peachy Mango Rice Cereal, 56
Sweet Pea Tango, 68
Tropical Fruit Smoothie, 218
Meat (red), as superfood, 12.
See also specific meats
Melons
Crazy about Cantaloupe, 53
Cucumber-Melon Mashup, 48
Melon Yogurt Chill-Out, 107
Strawberry and Cantaloupe Joy, 145
Strawberry Cantaloupe Sorbet, 208
Menus
first-stage recipes (6 to 7 months), 75–77
second-stage recipes (8 to 9 months), 132–34

Other books

When Valentines Collide by Adrianne Byrd
The Lamorna Wink by Martha Grimes
Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo
The Rules Regarding Gray by Elizabeth Finn
Glitter and Gunfire by Cynthia Eden
Forever Kind of Guy by Jackson, Khelsey
The Wild One by Danelle Harmon