Baby Food Recipes |
As a working mum, I need to have food ready for my baby for dinner times, and during the day for when he's with grandparents, child minder, etc. I started cooking his food at home a while ago, and haven't looked back since. It's cost effective, quick and easy. Here are some recipes that I have come up with or found that my son loves. All are tried and tested. |
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Beetroot, Pear & Apple Puree
Recommended for age 6-12 months
Makes 6 portions
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g beetroot
- 450g apples
- 300g pears
Method
- Peel, trim and dice the beetroot and place in a saucepan with 300ml water. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel, core and cut the apples and the pears into pieces that are about the same size as the beetroot. Add to the pan. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes.
- Tip the whole lot into a food processor and blitz to a purée.
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Salmon, broccoli & pea puree
Recommended for 6-9 months
The salmon in this puree is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and easily introduces fish into your baby’s diet.
Ingredients
- 170g salmon fillet
- 200g brocoli florets
- 100g peas, fresh or frozen
- 35g soft cheese
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C/GM4. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet, checking for and removing any bones. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, steam or boil the broccoli and peas until tender.
- Put the broccoli, peas, salmon and soft cheese in a food processor and blend to the desired consistency.
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Rhubarb and Strawberry Puree
Ingredients
- 4 rhubarb sticks
- 200g strawberries
- Juice of one orange
Method
- Roughly chop the rhubarb sticks and bake in the oven at 180°C/GM4 for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Remove the stalks of the strawberries and puree together with the rhubarb and orange juice.
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Leek and Broccoli Puree
Ingredients
- 100g leeks
- 100g broccoli
Method
- Chop leeks into 2.5cm pieces and broccoli into small florets.
- Simmer together in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the vegetables well and puree to desired consistency.
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Pea and Pollack Puree
Ingredients
- 100g pollack fillets
- 200ml whole milk
- 75g (fresh or frozen)
Method
- Poach pollack fillets in the milk for 4-5 minutes. Reserve the milk.
- Meanwhile, cook the peas, drain and mash well.
- Flake the fish into the peas and stir in 50ml or the poaching milk.
- Puree to a suitable consistency, depending on the age of your baby.
