Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Yeast Bread (Gluten-Free) 3 cups Gluten Free flour mix (see below) 1/4 cup sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 2/3 cup dry powder milk 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast granules 1/4 cup shortening 1 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon vinegar 3 eggs Combine flour, sugar, …
Date and Pecan Rolls 1 cup dates, cut in half 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup pecans, cut in half 1/2 cup sultanas 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda 1 cup boiling water 2 cups plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Pre-heat oven to 180deg.C. Grease two round date roll tin with …
Date and Ginger Slice 1 cup dates, chopped 125 gm (4 ounces) butter (not margarine) 1/2 cup brown sugar 5 cubes of preserved ginger, chopped 3 cups cornflakes 125 gm (4 ounces) dark chocolate Put dates, butter, sugar and ginger in a saucepan. Heat gently until butter is melted. Remove from heat, add cornflakes and …
Apricot, Date and Pecan Slice 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Pecans 1/2 cup chopped dates 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup coconut 2 cups self-raising flour 170g butter Soak apricots in boiling water for 10 minutes. Sift flour. Add drained apricots, dates, coconut, Pecans and sugar. Melt butter and add to dry …
Apricot and Date Slice Filling: 1 1/3 cups (250 g) pitted dates, chopped 1 1/3 cups (250 g) dried apricots, chopped 250 mL (1 cup) water 1/2 cup (130 g) shredded coconut Pastry: 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup wholemeal plain (all-purpose) flour 1/2 cup raw sugar 4 tablespoons margarine, melted 80 ml (1/3 cup) …
Date Slice with Lemon Icing 2 cups S.R. flour (300g) 1 cup brown sugar (200g) 125 g butter, softened 1 cup finely chopped dates (170 g) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup milk, 125 ml Combine sifted flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in butter. Press half the flour mixture into a greased lamington …
Buttermilk Pancakes With Crushed Raspberries And Yoghurt Serves 6 2 cups plain flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups buttermilk 75g unsalted butter, melted unsalted butter, to grease pan To serve: crushed raspberries (see below) yoghurt Place flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in bowl. …
Pancakes These American pancakes are great! Instead of being thin and silky like French crepes they are wonderfully fluffy and thick and can be made to perfection straight away. 3 large eggs 1 cup flour (122 grams) 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk (110 milliliters) Pinch salt First, separate the eggs, putting the …
Baked Apple Age: 8 months + 1 red eating apple 1 teaspoon honey a little butter cinnamon, nutmeg (for older children) Wash, dry and core apple a little more then halfway through. Fill cavity with honey, butter and spices. Slit the skin around the centre of the apple to prevent it bursting, then place in …
Banana Egg Age: 6 months + 1/2 banana 1/2 hard-boiled egg yolk This is a good way to introduce eggs into your baby’s diet. Make sure the egg is hard-cooked and use only the yolk. For the first taste, begin by mixing just a tiny amount (less then 1/4 teaspoon) of egg yolk with banana; …
Apple Juice Age: 4-6 months + Use Jonathans if making juice for the very young. Older babies and children will enjoy juice made from all varieties of apples. Wash the apples and chop roughly; there is no need to peel or core them. Simmer gently in 6 cups of water for 15-20 minutes. Strain and …
Fruit Jelly Age: 6 months + 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, apple juice or unsweetened pineapple juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon gelatin Place gelatin and water in a small bowl and allow to stand for 5 minutes, then stand bowl in a larger bowl of hot water and stir gelatin and water …
INTRODUCING SOLIDS WHEN? A full-term, healthy baby who is breast-fed or fed a formula adequately supplemented with vitamins and minerals has no nutritional requirements other than milk for the first 4 to 6 months of life. There is no magic age at which it is `just right’ to introduce solid foods: some babies are ready …
Shepherds Pie Serving size: Serves 6 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 500g lean cooked roast lamb or beef 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1 cup chicken stock or water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp freshly chopped parsley 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup celery …
Speedy Shepherds Pie Serves 4 500g finely minced beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 445g can vegetable or beef soup 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Mashed Potato for topping Pre-mash your potatoes. Heat some oil in a pan and brown the onion and minced beef. Stir in …
Shepherds Pie Cooking Oil Spray 2 brown Onions – thinly sliced 1 large Carrot – finely chopped 2 celery sticks – finely chopped 500g lean “diet” Chicken Mince or if you are vegetarian opt for lentils, lowering the fat content even more. 2 tablespoons Plain Flour 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 …
Gravy for Lamb Chops Serving size: Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 lamb chops 1 large onion (200g), sliced thinly 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 cups (500ml) salt-reduced chicken stock or homemade chicken stock 1 tablespoon mint jelly, optional 1 tablespoon …
Pasta Bake 3 cups spiral noodles (cooked) 1/2 cup diced bacon (cooked) 3/4 cup grated tasty cheese 1 pkt cheese and leek soup 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups if cooked in microwave 2 tbsp butter Melt butter add blended soup and milk, stir till boiling then combine with noodles and bacon. Pour into greased …
Tuna and Potato Patties Makes: 30 patties 500 g potatoes, peeled, and cut in quarters 1/2 cup milk 325 g canned tuna in brine, drained 1 spring onion, chopped 1/2 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs, fresh 1/4 cup olive oil, (or 60ml) 1 egg 1. Steam potatoes until tender. Cool. 2. Place potatoes in bowl, add milk …
Tuna Patties with Lemon Dill Sauce 1 (12 ounce) (350g) can white tuna packed in water, drained and finely flaked 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup minced green onion 1 egg 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Lemon Dill Sauce: 1/4 cup non-fat chicken broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon …
Pikelets with Cinnamon Apple Slices Serves 4 1 cup self-raising flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 25g unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon sunflower or vegetable oil For the Cinnamon Apples: 50g unsalted butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 green apples, cut horizontally …
Pikelets with Cinnamon Butter and Marmalade 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 80g (third of a cup) caster sugar 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 185ml (3/4 cup) milk 1 egg Vegetable oil, to grease 170g (1/2 cup) orange marmalade 1 tbsp water cinnamon butter: 250g butter, at room temperature 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 1. To make …
Pikelets 1 cup self-raising flour 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup milk soured with 1 tablespoon of vinegar added to it. 1 tablespoon melted butter Extra butter for cooking. Add all the other ingredients and mix until the mixture is just combined. If the batter feels too stiff, add a …
Banana and Coconut Pancakes Serves 4. 2 cups coconut milk 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups self-raising flour 1 large banana, finely chopped 50g butter, melted 250g punnet fresh strawberries, chopped 1/3 cup maple syrup sliced bananas and vanilla ice-cream to serve 1. Whisk coconut milk, sugar and egg in …
Feel Good Blueberry and Banana Pancakes Serves 4 1 cup buttermilk 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup plain flour a pinch of salt 1 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and drained canola oil spray 1-2 very ripe bananas, sliced maple syrup or honey 1. Beat milk and …
Pancakes with Blackberries Serves: 4 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup skim milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 X 430g can blackberries, drained (see Notes) canola oil spray 1. Sift flour and sugar into bowl. Return husks to bowl. 2. Gradually stir in combined milks and egg to …
Ham and Spring Onion Pancakes Makes about 12 pancakes. 150g plain flour 100g self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika a pinch of chilli powder freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs 3 cups milk 6 spring onions, finely sliced 200g ham, finely shredded 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Place …
Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Berries 3 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 60 g butter (melted) 300 g plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda oil spray to grease the pan 200 g strawberries 120 g raspberries 120 g blueberries 120 m raspberry puree 300 g ricotta 60 mls maple syrup icing sugar for …
Crepes with Caramelised Mango and Mango Ice-cream Serves 4 125g plain flour, sifted 15g caster sugar pinch of salt 2 eggs 325ml milk 100g pouring cream 20g butter 150g caster sugar 125g pouring cream 4 mangoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 vanilla bean, split in half 100g mascarpone cheese 4 scoops mango ice-cream icing sugar, …
Pancakes 1 1/4 cups flour 3 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/3 cup water 60g butter, melted 1. Sift flour into a bowl. Add eggs to flour and beat with a wooden spoon. 2. Gradually add half of the milk, and beat until smooth. 3. Stir in remaining milk, water and melted butter. 4. Chill …
Spinach and Chicken Pancake Stack Serves: 4 1 cup wholemeal plain flour, (125g) 2 eggs, separated 1 cup low-fat milk, (250mL) nutmeg, pinch Filling: 500 g frozen spinach 1/2 cup spring onions, sliced 1 cup diced chicken, cold (250g) 1 cup ricotta cheese, (250g) 1/2 cup parsley , chopped 1. In blender, combine flour, egg …
Basic Pancakes 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tbsp oil 1 cup milk Sift dry ingredients in bowl and stir in liquid ingredients with wire whisk or spoon until mixed. Do not beat. Rub griddle or fry pan with oil. Heat until water dropped from …
German Potato Pancakes 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion. 2. Heat …
German Style Potato Pancakes 2 large potatoes 3 Cups water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 potato, boiled and mashed 1 large egg, beaten 2 Tbsp milk 1/2 tsp salt vegetable oil as needed Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added. Place potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain …
Cream Buns REMEMBER them from schooldays? Cream buns made from this recipe taste just as good today. Makes 12. YOU WILL NEED: 4 cups plain flour 60g (2oz) butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup lukewarm milk 1 cup lukewarm water 30g (1oz) compressed yeast 1 egg-yolk 1 teaspoon water, extra Mock Cream: Combine 1/3 cup …
Choc-Caramel Cake 125g butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 x 40g Giant Caramello Koala chocolates, roughly chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Dark melted chocolate to decorate Fresh berries and mint leaves to serve 1. Grease a deep 22cm-round cake pan; …
Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting 2 2/3 cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs, separated 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Caramel Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup milk …
Caramel Mud Cake 200g butter 200g white chocolate 200g dark brown sugar 3/4 cup hot water 1 Tbsp golden syrup 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 150g plain flour 150g self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Melt butter, chocolate, sugar, water, golden syrup and vanilla essence in a …
Caramel Pudding 200g sugar 1/2 cup water 2 cans condensed milk 2 cups water 10 eggs Find a large enough saucepan that will hold the cake tin, and half fill with water. Place saucepan over a moderate heat and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, over a moderate heat, dissolve and cook the sugar until caramel …
Cottage Cheese in Coconut Gravy 250g cottage cheese (in the form of a solid block). 1 1/2 teacup coconut milk 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp oil refined oil for deep frying too. To be Ground into Paste: 3 green chillies 1 medium onion 25mm (1″) piece ginger For Topping: chopped cilantro …
Cheese Gravy 1 cup shredded sharp American cheese 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon fat (meat drippings, bacon grease, or butter) Heat milk, fat and cheese over low heat until melted for about 15 minutes. Cook over low heat until very smooth.
Basic White Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk or cream Salt and white pepper to taste Melt butter add flour, stirring until well mixed, do not let brown, gradually add milk while stirring so not to lump. Pour into saucepan and cook over low heat, stir constantly until thick. Season with …
White Cheese Sauce 8 tsp margarine 4 tsp plain flour 1 cup warmed milk salt and pepper 1/3 cup grated cheese Make a roux with the margarine and plain flour by melting margarine and then putting flour in (low heat) stir until well blended. Gradually add the warm milk (u can use half cup milk …
Chicken Gravy 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp of finely minced shallots or onion 250 ml of Chicken stock 5-7 white button mushrooms, chopped 3/4 Cup whipped cream Seasoning 1/4 C dry white wine (optimal) Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onions. Add the stock, wine, and mushrooms and boil rapidly to reduce …
Basic Gravy Any favourite herbs can be added; basil, oregano etc. For extra colour, 1 tablespoon tomato paste can be added with the stock. Serves approx 6. 3 1/2 cups beef stock 4 tablespoons plain flour salt pepper 1. Remove roast meat from baking dish; keep warm. Place baking dish on top of stove, over …
Gravy 2Tbsp Oil 60g Flour 25g Tomato Puree 1 Litre Brown Stock 100g Carrot 100g Onion 50g Celery Parsley Stalls or Rosemary 1 Cup Red Wine Cop carrot, onion, celery. Heat oil up in a pot and saute veggies until brown. Add flour and cook slowly to a light brown colour. Add tomato puree and …
Brown Gravy 2 tablespoons Plain Flour 1 pinch Pepper 1 teaspoon Salt 500ml water or stock Take most of the fat out of your baking dish or fry pan after cooking your meat. Add flour, pepper and salt to the dish or pan. Brown while blending over heat with the back of a wooden spoon. …
Port Wine Gravy with Mushrooms 2 large shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cup port wine 1 cup low-fat chicken broth 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 lbs sliced mushrooms salt and pepper, to taste 1. Pour out all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the turkey roasting pan. 2. Place the pan on two …
Rich Cheese Gravy 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons All-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Dash of salt 1 1/4 cups of milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese * In a sauce pan cook onion and garlic in butter till tender …
Easy White Gravy 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp flour Salt Pepper 2 1/2 cup milk Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper; cook until smooth and bubbly. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling on medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir and boil 1 minute.
Caramel Mud Cake 250g unsalted butter, chopped 200g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 1/4 cups (450g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water 2 cups (300g) plain flour 2/3 cup (100g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 3 eggs, beaten lightly Caramel Frosting: 125g butter, chopped 1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar …
Caramel Mud Cake 250g unsalted butter, chopped 200g good quality white chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups (255g) brown sugar 1/2 cup golden syrup 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups plain flour, sifted 2/3 cup self raising flour, sifted 300ml sour cream 60g unsalted butter, chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons …
Smashed Potatoes Use your favourite herbs and spices to top these tasty, crunchy potatoes. 4 servings 16 small potatoes, washed 1 tablespoon olive oil, more if desired sea salt and chopped fresh rosemary * Preheat oven to 250°C. * Don’t peel the potatoes but bring them to the boil in a pot of salted water. …
Saucy Devilled Meatballs and Pasta 500g mince 1 med brown onion, chopped finely 2 cups stale breadcrumbs 1 egg (beaten lightly) 2 Tbsp tomato sauce 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 x 410g cans tomatoes (crushed) 1/2 cup (125ml) beef stock 1 Tbsp tomato sauce (extra) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (extra) 1 …
Sauteed Steak Dianne Serves 4 4 thin slices rump steak (about 100g each), 5 mm thick 1 tablespoon finely chopped brown-skinned onion 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brandy or salt-reduced beef stock 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons sliced spring onions 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Julienne …
Spicy Beef Burger 450g/16oz lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp tomato ketchup 1 tsp mustard 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely diced 2 spring onions, sliced handful basil leaves, chopped olive oil for frying 1. In a large bowl mix together the mince, garlic, tomato …
Steak Kebabs Serves 4 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes 500g lean rump steak, trimmed and cut into 2.5cm tubes 8 cherry tomatoes 4 mushroom cups, cut in half …
Steaks With Garlic Topping Serves 4 4 boneless sirloin steaks (125g each), 1 cm thick, trimmed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil For the Topping; 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons ‘lite’ cream cheese 2 tablespoons low-fat reduced-salt cottage cheese 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or chopped spring onion/shallot tops 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. …
Swedish Meatballs 500 g ground beef 1 small onion 1 egg 50-75 ml dried bread crumbs vegetable oil (for frying) salt, pepper 1. Finely grate or chop the onion. 2. Mix the ground beef, the onion, the egg and the bread crumbs. Add some white pepper and salt to taste. 3. Form into 30 walnut-size …
Teriyaki Steak Serves 4 4 thick slices Scotch fillet or rump steak (150g each) Freshly ground black pepper 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 medium green capsicum, seeded and thinly sliced 1 medium red capsicum, seeded and thinly sliced 3 cups cooked rice for serving Spring onions/shallots and watercress sprigs for garnish …
Toad in the Hole Serves: 4 8 large good-quality sausages 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 large red onions, peeled and sliced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced 2 knobs of butter Sunflower oil 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 level tablespoon good-quality vegetable stock Powder or 1 vegetable stock cube 285ml milk 115g …
Apple Age: 4 months + Choose a sweet variety of eating apple and peel, halve, core and slice 2. Put them into a saucepan, cover with water and cook on a low heat until they are soft; approx 10 minutes. Then puree. (For a more healthier way, steam the apples over the water.)
Apple and Cinnamon Age: 4 months + Simmer 2 apples in apple juice with a cinnamon stick. Cook like above and remove cinnamon stick before pureeing.
Apple and Raisin Compote Age: 5 months + Heat 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice in a saucepan. Add 2 eating apples, peeled, cored and sliced and 15g (0.5oz) of washed raisins. Cook gently for about 10 minutes until soft, adding a little water if necessary. Puree in a mouli to remove seeds and skins.
Apple Delight Age: 6 months + 1/2 apple, pared 1/2 banana 1/2 carrot 1/4 cup apple juice Whiz in blender until smooth.
Avocado Age: 4 months + Choose a well-ripened avocado, cut in half and scoop out the stone. Use approx half and mash the flesh carefully with a fork, making sure there are no lumps. Serve quickly, otherwise it will turn brown. Do not freeze avocados.
Awesome Avocado Smoothie Age: 6 months + 2 tbsp ripe avocado 2 tbsp Baby Rice 8 tbsp baby’s usual milk (breast milk or formula) Mash avocado. Add Baby Rice and milk. Blend well. Serve warm or cold. Handy Hint: – For babies over 8 months, try adding in cottage cheese.
Baked Beans and Pumpkin Age: 6 months + 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin 1/2 cup canned baked beans 1 tablespoon of grated cheese Combine all ingredients and heat gently. Mash or blend. Add a little milk if thinner consistency is required.
Banana Yoghurt Pops Age: 6 months + 2 bananas 2 oz plain yoghurt 1/4 cup milk (soy, rice, breast milk, whole milk) Mash the bananas, mix with yoghurt, then add milk. Pour into moulds and freeze.
Carrot Soup Age: 6 months + Gently boil 2 small, sliced carrots in a teacup of water in a small, covered saucepan, Add a little fresh chopped parsley, then puree to make a thick soup. Variation: stir in a little baby milk.
Cheese Vegetables Age: 7 months + Potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, frozen peas and corn, spinach, grated cheese. Boil or steam potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot, zucchini, broccoli and pretty much any other vegetables you like. When they are nearly done, add some frozen peas, corn and spinach. Cook until done. Drain. Then …
Chicken Stew Age: 6 months + 1 Chicken Breast 1 Carrot 1 Potato Cook all ingredients. Put through blender until smooth. Thicken with Baby Rice. Freeze extra into ice cube trays. Can replace chicken with beef or lamb and add extra pureed vegetables.
Courgette Age: 4 months + Wash 2 medium courgette’s carefully, remove the ends and slice. (The skin is soft so does not need to be removed.) Steam until tender (approx 10-15 minutes), then put through a mouli or mash with a fork. (No need to add any extra liquid.)
Cream of Butternut Pumpkin Age: 6 months + Makes 6 portions 100g butternut pumpkin 2 tsp baby rice 120 ml warm formula or breastmilk Peel the piece of butternut pumpkin and remove all the seeds. Dice and steam for 8-10 minutes, or until very tender. Puree the pumpkin until smooth or sieve. Blend the baby …
Cream of Fruit Age: 4 months + Peel, core, steam or boil and puree your fruit. Add 1 tablespoon of unflavoured baby rice or half a low-sugar rusk and 2 tablespoons of baby/breast milk to each 4-portion quantity, and mix together.
Green Beans Age: 4 months + Top, tail, remove any stringy beans and cut into 100g (4oz) beans diagonally into thin slices. Steam them until tender (approx 8-10 minutes), then put in a blender and process. Add a little boiled water or baby/breast milk to make a smooth puree. You can use any variety of …
Lamb Shanks and Vegetables Age: 6 months + Roast 2 or 3 Lamb Shanks for about 1 hour Meantime steam vegetables like pumpkin, potato, peas, zucchini and carrot. Cut all meat from the bones and put into blender with veg and a little veg water. You can add 1 tbsp of grated cheese if desired. …
Peach Smoothie Age: 6 months + Makes 2 portions Peel and skin half a small peach or nectarine Roughly chop and put in a small pan with 15 ml of water. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until soft. Sieve or puree. Blend 10 ml of baby rice with 20 ml of breastmilk/formula. Stir in …
Pear Age: 4 months + Peel, halve and core 2 pears, then cut it into small pieces. Put them into a pan and cover with a little water. Cook over a low heat until soft (approx 8 minutes); Or steam, and then puree. When your baby is 6 months or older there is no need …
Plum Age: 5 months + Skin 2 large ripe plums (the same as for peaches). Cut into pieces and bring to the boil in just enough water to cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add sugar to taste if the fruit is a little sour. Then puree till you get the desired …
Porridge Age: 6 months + Serves 1 1 tablespoon oats 1 tablespoon cold water 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water breastmilk or formula Combine oats and cold water. Stir in hot water. Bring to the boil stirring. Simmer for 1 minute. Puree with enough milk to produce the desired consistency. Allow to cool down to serve …
Pureed Vegetables Age: 6 Months + 1 Potato, cooked and chopped 1 Carrot, scrubbed and chopped 1/2 Zucchini, scrubbed, peeled-and chopped 1/2 Celery stalk, scrubbed and-chopped (or onion) Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer until all ingredients are tender. Put in blender or …
Rice Cereal and Yoghurt Age: 6 months + Serves 1 1 teaspoon rice cereal (Any baby cereal may be used ) 1 teaspoon prepared baby yoghurt breastmilk, formula or boiled water Combine cereal and yoghurt with enough milk or water to produce the required consistency.
Spinach Age: 5 months + Wash 100g (4oz) spinach leaves very carefully, removing the coarse stalks. Cover with boiling water and simmer, covered until tender (approx 10 minutes). Firmly press out all the excess cooking water and put the spinach leaves through a mouli to puree.
Swede, Turnip and Parsnip Age: 4 months + Use half a Swede or 100g (4oz) of turnip or parsnip. Scrub, peel and cut into cubes. Cover with 175ml (6floz) of boiling water and simmer, covered, until tender. (Approx 20 minutes.) Drain, reserving the cooking liquid and mash well with a fork adding extra liquid if …
Three-Fruit Puree Age: 4 months + Mix 1 dessertspoon each of pear and apple purees with half a banana, mashed.
Tomatoes Age: 5 months + Plunge 2 tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then put them into cold water. Skin, remove the seeds and cook the flesh in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mashing over a low heat for about 2 minutes. Put through a mouli or sieve to puree.
Prune and Apricot Puree Age: 6 months + 6 prunes 6 dried apricots Soak prunes and apricots in enough cold water to fully cover fruit and leave for 2 hours Place in saucepan simmer stirring occasionally until fruit is tender and most of liquid has evaporated. Drain remove prune stones and blend or mash. Allow …
Chicken and Peach Delight Age: 6 months + 1/2 cup Cooked boneless chicken,-chopped 1/4 cup Cooked brown rice 1 Ripe peach 1 Tbsp Peach juice 1 Tbsp Milk 2 tsp Wheat germ Mix all ingredients together and chop roughly in a food processor or blender.
Chicken or Turkey with Peaches Age: 6 months + 1/3 cup chopped and cooked boneless chicken or turkey 1/4 cup cooked white or brown rice 1 very ripe peach 1 Tbsp formula or breast milk, (whole milk for babies over 12 mos) Optional: tiny drop of vanilla extract baby cereal Mix chicken or turkey, rice …
Rice Cereal And Stewed Fruit Age: 6 months + 1 teaspoon rice cereal 1 teaspoon cooked pureed apple, pear or ripe mashed banana breastmilk, formula or boiled water Combine cereal and fruit with required amount of milk or water.
Rice and Fruit Age: 6 months + Cook a small amount of rice and mash. Add this to any pureed fruit. Puree for younger bubs.
Parsnip and Pear Age: 6 months + 1 Parsnip either 1 pear or a tin of baby food pear Gently cook parsnip till tender and mash. Add pear if tinned or stew fresh pear and add. Puree for younger bubs.
Dreamy Creamy Carrots Age: 6 months + 1/2 medium carrot 1 tbsp Baby Rice 8 tbsp baby’s usual milk (breast milk or formula) Peel and dice carrot finely. Cover in a little water and simmer until very tender. Drain. Push through sieve or puree. Mix with Baby Rice and milk. Blend well. Serve warm. Handy …
Sweet Potato, Apple and Rice Age: 6 Months + 1 Apple equal amount sweet potato 1 tablespoon rice Chop apple and sweet potato and place in pan with rice. Just cover with water and bring to boil. Gently simmer till tender. Drain and either mash or puree (depending on likes and age).
Creamed Chicken and Potato Age: 6 months + This dish takes very little to prepare and is easy for baby to digest. 2 tsp Sweet butter or margarine 1 tsp Unbleached flour 1/4 cup Low-fat milk 1/4 cup Chicken, cooked, boned and-shredded 1/4 Potato, baked and cubed 1 Tbsp Grated white cheddar cheese # Melt …
Chocolate pear custard Age: 12 months + 2 Tbsp custard powder 2 Tbsp cocoa 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups milk 425g can of pears in juice 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix the first three ingredients thoroughly in a medium-sized pot. Add the egg, milk, and all the liquid from the …
Chicken Couscous Dinner Age: 10 months + 3/4 cup water or no added salt chicken stock 1/2 cup tiny cubes of butternut pumpkin 1/2 cup baby frozen peas 1/4 cup uncooked couscous 1/4 cup tiny cubes of cooked chicken Put the water or chicken stock in a small pot and start heating. Add the butternut, …
Chicken and Vegetable Risotto Age: 10 months + 1 small chicken breast finely chopped or minced 1 small onion finely chopped 1 cup jasmine rice 2 cups finely chopped vegetables (e.g. pumpkin, zucchini, Swede, potato, cauliflower, broccoli, choko) Unsalted chicken stock to cover 1. Add all ingredients and bring to boil 2. Once boiled reduce …
Chicken and Cheese Balls Age: 10 months + 500g minced chicken 200g cheddar cheese 1 egg 1 cup breadcrumbs 3 Tbsp fresh parsley 1. Mix chicken, cheese, egg and parsley in a bowl. 2. Mould the mixture into small balls and coat with breadcrumbs. 3. Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick pan and …