third-stage recipes (10 to 12 months), 161â62
fourth-stage recipes (12 months and beyond), 221
Microwaving, 28
Mushrooms, in Tomato and Mushroom Pasta, 150
Nectarine King, 49
Oatmeal
about: homemade oat flour, 186
Apple-Banana Oatmeal, 74
Apple-tastic Oatmeal, 59
Baby Muesli, 137
Banana-Apricot Oatmeal, 58
Banana Oatmeal Mash, 57
Good Old-Fashioned Oatmeal, 157
Homemade Oatmeal Cereal, 39
Oat-Cran Cookies, 169
Oatmeal with Sautéed Plantains, 143
Papaya-Pear Oatmeal, 58
Peachy Pumpkin Oatmeal, 60
Pear Oatmeal, 86
Oils, 20
Onions
about: pearl, 173
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
Grilled Summer Veggies, 205
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pearls, 173
Organics
about: advantages of, 3; “All-Natural,” etc. vs., 6; antioxidants and, 9; buying and storing, 14â21; canned, 15, 17â18, 19; CNG certification and, 6; fresh vs. frozen vs. canned, 15; frozen, 15, 16â17, 19; GMOs and, 6â7; growing, 16, 22; label and USDA specifications, 4â5; meaning of, 4; overview of, 2; saving money on, 20â22; superfoods and, 8â13; toxic twenty and, 7â8; for whole family, 13
Pancakes, 167, 190
Pantry items, 18â20
Papaya
cereal with.
See
Barley; Cereal; Oatmeal
Hiya Papaya, 52
Island Papaya Coconut, 100
Papaya and Banana Blend, 64
Papaya Chicken with Spice, 113
Parsnips
Chicken-Parsnip Purée, 113
Potato Parsnippets, 148
Pumpkin-Parsnip Purée, 54
Roasted Winter Veggies, 202
Pasta
about, 122; types of, 183
Broccoli a la Pasta, 183
Broccoli with Meat and Rigatoni, 187
Meaty Squash Pasta, 92
Orzo with Creamy Tomato Spinach Sauce, 207
Superstar Spinach Rotini, 125
Sweet Peas with Orzo, 122
Tomato and Mushroom Pasta, 150
Whole-Wheat Mac ân' Cheese, 188
Peaches
about: toxic twenty and, 7â8
Baby's Peachy Cobbler, 154
in cereal.
See
Cereal
Ham and Peaches, 156
Just Peachy Sparkler, 44, 66
Mouthwatering Peach-Avocado Mash, 65
Nectarine King, 49
Peach Queen, 122
Peach Raspberry Compote, 210
Peachy Chicken Combo, 126
Poached Tilapia and Peaches, 115
Summer Fruit Yogurt Coolers, 202
Summertime Peach Raspberry Delight, 121
Sweet Potatoes and Peach Perfection, 124
Pears
about: toxic twenty and, 7â8
Apple Pear Crisp, 220
Apricot-Pear Purée, 63
cereal with.
See
Barley; Cereal; Oatmeal
Easy-Peasy Pear Dessert, 154
Gingered Pear Crisp, 102
Just Peachy Sparkler, 66
Mango-Pear Purée, 63
Pear-Apricot Mash, 123
PearâGreen Bean Blend, 159
Pear Pudding, 200
Plum-Pear Yogurt Yum-Yum, 65
Pumpkin-Pear-Rice Medley, 55
Raspberry-Pear Purée, 94
“Real” Rice with Pear Purée, 129
Rutabaga and Pear Medley, 131
Sparkling Pear Purée, 46
Squash-Apple-Pear Medley, 73
Peas
Beefy Peas and Potatoes, 128
Cinnamon Peas Galore, 104
Minted Peas, 104
Plenty of Sweets Chicken Dinner, 160
Pretty Peas, 40
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pearls, 173
Split Pea Purée, 44
Sweet Peas (Made Sweeter with) Banana Rice Cereal, 57
Sweet Peas with Orzo, 122
Sweet Pea Tango, 68
Peppers
about: toxic twenty and, 7â8
Mika's Rainbow Corn Medley, 170
Pineapply Salsa, 194
Stuffed Pepper Surprise, 178
Pineapple
Orange Pineapple Smoothie, 211
Pineapple Cabbage, 148
Pineapply Salsa, 194
Tropical Fruit Smoothie, 218
Pizza, 179, 198
Plums
about: toxic twenty and, 7â8
Apple and Plum Compote, 101
Plum Delight, 42
Plummy Potatoes, 72
Plum-Pear Yogurt Yum-Yum, 65
Plumtastic Purée, 48
Pork
Classic Pork Chop with Apples Purée, 115
Ham and Peaches, 156
Heavenly Ham Purée, 116
Stuffed Pork Chop, 213
Veggie Pork Dinner, 128
Potatoes
about: soaking starch away, 83; toxic twenty and, 7â8
Beefy Peas and Potatoes, 128
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, 83
Chicken and Dumplings, 182
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, 95
Mild Chicken and Coconut Curry Purée, 151
Plummy Potatoes, 72
Potato Parsnippets, 148
Roasted Potato Rounds, 206
Twice-Baked Potatoes, 96
Two-Potato Dream, 73
Veggie Pork Dinner, 128
Prunes
Dried Prune-a-Plenty, 52
Prune, Apricot, and Yogurt Blend, 72
Prune-Barley Bowel Helper, 61
Pudding, 149, 152â53, 199â200, 216â17
Pumpkin
about: varieties of, 191
Autumn's Harvest Purée, 120
Avocado-Pumpkin Mash, 62
Baby's Gone Bananas for Pumpkin, 67
Fall Pumpkin Yogurt, 49
Lamb and Pumpkin Dinner, 130
Pumpkin Crème Pie, 101
Pumpkin-Parsnip Purée, 54
Pumpkin Patch Purée, 45
Pumpkin Risotto, 191
Spiced Pumpkin Muffins, 196
Purée preparation
about: consistency, 29â30; cooking techniques, 26â27; equipment/tools for, 23â26; freezing/thawing purées, 33, 56; safety, 26â27; step-by-step instructions, 30â33
Recipes, age-specific.
See
Stages
Rice.
See also
Cereal
about: white or brown, 82
Apricot Brown Rice, 129
Asian Chicken Fried Rice, 151
Baked Veggie Risotto Bowl, 214
Caribbean Baked Risotto, 213
First Rice Pudding, 152
Green Beans and Rice Combo, 55
Indian Rice Pudding, 149
Mango, Green Bean, and Rice Mélange, 56
Mexican Fiesta Rice, 219
Pinto Beans and Brown Rice, 158
Pumpkin-Pear-Rice Medley, 55
Pumpkin Risotto, 191
Puréed Brown Rice, 110
“Real” Rice with Pear Purée, 129
Rotisserie Chicken with Wild Rice, 103
Stuffed Pepper Surprise, 178
Vanilla Maple Rice Pudding, 216
Very Cherry-Chicken Rice Bowl, 111
Rutabaga and Pear Medley, 131
Safety practices, 26â27
Salt, 184
Sanitizer, 95
Spinach
about: toxic twenty and, 7â8; washing, 88
Chicken and Spinach Stir-Fry, 156
Orzo with Creamy Tomato Spinach Sauce, 207
Popeye's Spinach Meal, 88
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, 160
Spinach Tomato Scramble, 210
Superstar Spinach Rotini, 125
Tasty Tofu Scramble, 217
Squash.
See also
Zucchini
about: butternut, 11; as superfood, 11; toxic twenty and, 7â8
Baked Winter Squash, 47
Butternut Squash Plus Carrot Purée, 74
Grilled Summer Veggies, 205
Roasted Winter Veggies, 202
Spaghetti Squash with Italian Herbs, 212
Squash and Corn Combo, 120
Squash-Apple-Pear Medley, 73
Stages
first-stage recipes (6 to 7 months),
iv
â
v
, 36â77
second-stage recipes (8 to 9 months),
v
â
vi
, 78â134
third-stage recipes (10 to 12 months),
vi
, 135â62
fourth-stage recipes (12 months and beyond),
vii
, 163â221
about: consistency of purées, 29â30; overview of, 29,
35
Steaming, 28
Stocks, 19, 89
Sugar, 184
Superfoods, 8â13
Sweet potatoes
about: as superfood, 12
Autumn's Harvest Purée, 120
CarrotâSweet Potato Purée, 70
CinnamonâAppleâSweet Potato Surprise, 121
Plenty of Sweets Chicken Dinner, 160
Roasted Winter Veggies, 202
Simply Sweet Potato, 41
Sweet Potato Biscuits, 203
Sweet PotatoâChicken Bake Purée, 126
Sweet Potatoes and Peach Perfection, 124
Sweet Potato Fries, 165
Sweet Potato Spread, 208
TurkeyâSweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, 127
Turnip and Sweet Potato Mash, 111
Thawing purées, 33
Tofu
about: types of, 138
Frutti-Tutti Tofu, 146
Orzo with Creamy Tomato Spinach Sauce, 207
Tasty Tofu Scramble, 217
Tofu Veg Stir-Fry, 138
Tomatoes
about: as superfood, 12
Baby Ratatouille, 150
Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato and Avocado, 201
Grilled Summer Veggies, 205
Orzo with Creamy Tomato Spinach Sauce, 207
Roasted Lamb and Tomato Compote, 130
Spinach Tomato Scramble, 210
Tomato and Mushroom Pasta, 150
Toxic twenty, 7â8
Turkey
Gobble Gobble Casserole, 214
Pilgrim's Feast Turkey Purée, 117
Turkey and Cranberry Crush, 124
TurkeyâSweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, 127
Turnip and Sweet Potato Mash, 111
Veal, Special, 118
Vegetables.
See also specific vegetables
Baked Veggie Risotto Bowl, 214
Chicken and Veggie Dinner, 114
Garden Veg and Lentil Dinner, 91
Grilled Summer Veggies, 205
Hearty Veggie Soup, 216
Yogurt
about: as superfood, 13
Avocado Yogurt Dip, 203
Banana Yogurt Milkshake, 211
Blueberry Pomegranate Parfait, 99
Cinnamon Applesauce Yogurt, 107
Fall Pumpkin Yogurt, 49
Fresh Strawberry Yogurt, 145
Fruity Yogurt Parfait, 106
Melon Yogurt Chill-Out, 107
Moist Yogurt Pancakes, 167
Plum-Pear Yogurt Yum-Yum, 65
Prune, Apricot, and Yogurt Blend, 72
Summer Fruit Yogurt Coolers, 202
Zucchini
Baby Ratatouille, 150
Baked Zucchini, 155
Bright Zucchini and Rice, 68
Tofu Veg Stir-Fry, 138
Zealous Zucchini, 51
Zucchini Corn Muffins, 189