Cooking Adam up some Yummies
Hi I am cooking up some babyfood today.. Buying baby food is one thing.. But Making it is Fun too.. here are some recipes we are making.
Mel-Ana 8+ months
1/2 cantaloupe cubed
4 Bananas halved
Put fruit in food processor and blend to the consistency your baby is taking. Right now we are pretty Lumpy and getting ready to start more solid food items and pick up food.
Squaccoli Recipe taken from NurtureBaby
~~~ I am adding Carrots to the mix too...
Mel-Ana 8+ months
1/2 cantaloupe cubed
4 Bananas halved
Put fruit in food processor and blend to the consistency your baby is taking. Right now we are pretty Lumpy and getting ready to start more solid food items and pick up food.
Squaccoli Recipe taken from NurtureBaby
(6-9 Months) 
So, it’s fun to say. And it’s a delicious way to introduce greens into your little one's diet, as the mild, sweet winter squash tones down the strong broccoli flavor.
1 medium winter squash*
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium stalk broccoli
1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut winter squash in half; scoop out seeds. Coat squash halves in olive oil and bake for 60 minutes, or until flesh is soft.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small pieces and put in steamer. Steam for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
Let cooked winter squash cool to the touch and scoop out flesh from skin. Place peeled squash in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Let cooked winter squash cool to the touch and scoop out flesh from skin. Place peeled squash in blender, along with broccoli florets and blend until completely smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Distribute mixture evenly amongst ice cube trays or cupcake tins, dependent upon desired portion size.
*You can substitute fresh winter squash with frozen, organic pureed winter squash. It’s readily available at most grocery stores and makes for a great time saver! Just heat squash in microwave and add to pureed broccoli.
Hearty Beef Stew Recipe taken from NurtureBaby and modified (one of my favorite sites)
(9-12 Months) 
This recipe could not be easier to prepare, as you cook all the ingredients in a slow cooker. Once pureed, it’s creamy, meaty texture is divine.
1 small onion, diced
4 cups of homemade vegetable stock*
5-6 small red potatoes, diced
4 cups of homemade vegetable stock*
5-6 small red potatoes, diced
(we suggest leaving the skins on for added nutrition)
½ lb. organic lean beef, diced (Can use sirloin or “mock” tenderloin)
1 sprig of fresh thyme
2 carrots peeled and diced
½ lb. organic lean beef, diced (Can use sirloin or “mock” tenderloin)
1 sprig of fresh thyme
2 carrots peeled and diced
*Can substitute with organic, low sodium stock. However, to ensure gluten free version, use homemade.
Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and simmer 5-6 hours on low. Let stew cool once completely cooked. Remove thyme stem and add to food processor. Puree until you reach desired consistency.
Disperse into ice cube trays or cupcake tins and cool. Freeze, remove from tin, and store in freezer bags or reusable plastic containers.
~~~ I am adding Carrots to the mix too...
