Pete & I love to cook and we are a big fan of spices. I have been waiting to introduce spices to Eli and I think he is ready to get a little adventurous. Here's a fairly good article about introducing spices to baby:
http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/tipspices.htm
So, I came across these two recipes today on Parents.com.
Pears & Blueberry Puree:
http://www.parents.com/recipe/fruit/even-pears-get-the-blues-pear-and-blueberry-puree/
Ingredients
Directions - 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Place pears and blueberries in a steamer basket set over gently boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Remove blueberries and pear from steamer and allow to cool. Place in a food processor or blender. Add cinnamon; process until smooth. Serve or store in your favorite food storage container for up to 48 hours in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer.
Tip Don't have a steamer? No problem! Simply, place a metal colander over a pot of boiling water and cover.
Minty Peas:
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package frozen peas (I'll try to find fresh organic)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- Water (optional)
Directions 1. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
2. Place frozen peas in a steamer basket set over gently boiling water. Steam peas until tender, about 6 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of steaming water.
3. Remove cooked peas from steamer and plunge into ice water for 30 seconds to stop the cooking. Drain peas from ice water and place in a food processor or blender. Add mint and process until completely smooth. You may add in some of the reserved steaming water to adjust consistency, if desired.
4. Distribute mixture evenly among your favorite food storage container. This mixture will keep up to 48 hours in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer.
Tip: Don't have a steamer? No problem! Simply, place a metal colander over a pot of boiling water and cover.
Save Time: Skip the ice water/shocking step and place drained peas directly into the food processor. The color will not be as vibrant but the flavor will still be great!
Ages: 6+ months
2. Place frozen peas in a steamer basket set over gently boiling water. Steam peas until tender, about 6 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of steaming water.
3. Remove cooked peas from steamer and plunge into ice water for 30 seconds to stop the cooking. Drain peas from ice water and place in a food processor or blender. Add mint and process until completely smooth. You may add in some of the reserved steaming water to adjust consistency, if desired.
4. Distribute mixture evenly among your favorite food storage container. This mixture will keep up to 48 hours in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in your freezer.
Tip: Don't have a steamer? No problem! Simply, place a metal colander over a pot of boiling water and cover.
Save Time: Skip the ice water/shocking step and place drained peas directly into the food processor. The color will not be as vibrant but the flavor will still be great!
Ages: 6+ months
*pics & recipes by Parents.com*
~ Lara
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