Fruity Gels1/2 cup cool water1 tablespoon agar flakes*1 1/2 cups fruit juice1 cup pur?ed fruit* a thickener derived from seaweed. It is available in natural food stores.Place water in small saucepan. Sprinkle in agar and stir to dissolve. Add juice and heat for

Great Veggies3 medium potatoes8 ounces spinach2 large cloves garlicPeel and cube potatoes. Crush and peel garlic. Cook potatoes, spinach, and garlic with about 1/2 cup water for about 15 minutes over high heat, or until potatoes are soft.Process all in a blender or

Baby JigglersThis serves one baby for days.1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup hot milk or soy milk4 ounces cream cheese2 cups of any combination of the following:    Shredded cooked zucchini, squash, onions, eggplant,    carrots,

Lentils and Carrots1/2 pound dry lentils (sorted for stones and rinsed)1/2 pound raw baby carrots1 small onion, minced4 cups waterIn a large saucepan, saut? onion in small amount of olive oil until translucent. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce he

Mango Mus dried apricot2 tablespoons pure orange juice1 small ripe mango1 small ripe bananaSoak apricot in the orange juice, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.Slice the mango. Remove the pit, then remove the flesh. Peel the banana and dice. Pur?e the apr

Peachy Chicken1/3 cup chopped and cooked boneless chicken1/4 cup cooked brown rice1 tablespoon breast milk or formula1 very ripe peachMix the chicken, rice and peach together. Blend in a blender to required texture. Add and mix the formula to thin the mixture as requir

Pork and Apple Puree6 ounces (180 grams) lean pork6 ounces (180 grams) potatoes6 ounces (180 grams) turnip1/4 onion1/4 apple1 1/4 cups water1 pinch sageCut pork in small pieces and remove excess fat. Peel and cut vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes.Peel a

Pureed Fruit1 dessert apple or 1 ripe pear1 tablespoon water, formula or breast milkPeel, quarter and core fruit. Thinly slice and put into a small saucepan with water, formula or breast milk. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until soft.Press through a sieve or use food

Teething Sticks2/3 cup milk4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled1 tablespoon brown sugar1 cup plain, untoasted wheat germ1 cup whole wheat flourBeat together the milk, butter and sugar. Stir in the wheat germ and enough flour to make a dough. Knead until smooth a

Vegetable Puree1 potato, 1 parsnip, 1 carrot or 1 turnip4 to 5 tablespoons formula, breast milk or waterPeel vegetable and dice. Steam for about 10 minutes or until the vegetable is soft. Press through a sieve and mix with liquid. You can use a blender or food processor to pur

Blueberry Pork RoastFor 12 months and older.Ingredients1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1 pork sirloin roast1 tsp. cinnamonMethodolPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.With sharp knif

Creamy Pasta with Chicken and BroccoliFor 12 months and older.Ingredients3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon butter1 cup white mushrooms, finely diced1 cup broccoli tops, finely diced1 cup tomato, finely diced1

Home Made Organic Baby CerealUsing a food processor or blender, blend organic brown rice until it is finely ground, like a flour. Boil some water in a saucepan with a lid, about 2 cups, slowly whisk in about 1/4 cup of the rice flour. Cover and turn down to minimum heat. Stir every 2 min

/centerVeggie Frittata SupremeFor 12 months and older. iEggs can be a high risk for allergies, check with your pediatrician prior to introducing eggs./i1 cup white mushrooms, finely diced1/4 cup green onions or fresh chives, thinly sliced (kitchen scissors work

Tuna on ToastFor 12 months and older.1 tablespoon butter1/8 cup finely diced onions or chives1 cup finely diced celery1 (170g) can solid white tuna, drained1/3 cup enriched white flour2 cups homogenized milk1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon celery sa

Teething Biscuits2 eggs, beaten1 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 2 1/2 cups all purpose flourBeat eggs and add sugar, vanilla extract and flour. Mix well. Roll dough between two sheets of floured wax paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut desired shapes an

Vegetable CustardSource: iThe Complete New Guide to Preparing Baby Foods/i Sue Castle (Bantam Books)For babies 6 12 months.1 teaspoon butter or margarine1 teaspoon whole wheat or enriched flour1/4 cup hot milk1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk1 large egg, be

Apple Pear Dessert2 cooking apples1 pear1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon brown sugar1 teaspoon water or apple juiceDash of ground cinnamonPeel, remove core and dice the apples and pear into small pieces. Add the lemon juice and water (or apple j