Can Iyour favourite baby food recipes please.

[LeBe]

Hi.
My ds is almost 7 months and has had enough of just puree on its own flavours. Does anyone have recipes for a more flavoursome meal for him that I can puree and freeze?
Thankyou

at 7 months you don't need to give puree you can give him just chopped up food.

some ideas:

spag bol
lasagne
mousakka
shepherds pie
savoury pankcakes
home mad fishcakes
home made pizza
home made burgers
pasta in a sauce
fish pie
jacket potatoes
quesadillas

DD is also 7 months. I have a boy of 3 also. DD gets so much stuff I never would have tried for him. I basically give her whatever we are having, sometimes blended, often not. She loves feeding herself, well cooked veg, cheese, breadsticks, potatoes etc. Agree with all of nappyaddict's suggestions also. Fish pie is always a huge hit.

more ideas

risotto
kedgeree
chicken curry
cauliflower, broccoli and leek in cheese sauce
mashed potato with cheese, onion, bacon and tomato
mac cheese

how about cheese pudding?

cut 4-6 slices of bread (crusts removed) into cubes and place in a casserle dish.

add layers of tomato and onion over the bread.

lightly beat 2 eggs and add seasoning and 250ml milk. pour over the bread.

sprinkle 100g gareted cheeze over the top. bake for 40-50 mins until risen and golden.

or cheese souffle.

melt 25g butter and stir in 15g flour and cook for a few mins. gradually stir in 125ml milk and bring to boil, stirring continuously.

cool slightly and add 75g of a grated cheese, ham, mushrooms, tomataoe, onions mixture.

whisk egg whites of 3 eggs and fold into the mixture.

pour into a greased dish.

bake for 35-45 mins.

oh one last one - pasta and meatballs

Thanks for all the ideas I really appreciate it. Been having a few problems, he took solids brill at firs (started quite a bit before 6months) but he still doesnt really get on with lumps he just manages little pasta shapes so have been worried about just cutting things up for him. Plus my dp doesnt get home till late so cant give him same dinner cos he has his at 5. Also I've never really cooked before so dont know how to make things myself without recips to the letter! and Im worried about giving him the wrong things or freezing stuff i shouldnt!!! Its a nightmare.
These recipes should help tho, thankyou. Could you just tell me waht temp the oven should be on for those cheese recipes please nappyaddict?
Thanks again

Have you got Annabel Karmel's book? It was my bible with 1st, haven't used it at all this time but if you're not used to cooking it might be handy. I'm happy to send you my copy if you want it. Just mail me your details if you do.

Ah that is so kind of you to offer me that. I have to admit all the recipes Ive done so far are from her website but there arent that many on there and i think ds is a bit bored with the same thing. Is there any thing extra in her book?
Thanks again

There is LOADS in the book. Right up to family meals for when your ds is bigger. CAT me your address and I'll send it on Monday.

I dont have a subscription to do that. Would it be ok to give you my email address and then you I could email you my address, I did this last week when I brought something off MN.
I am happy to give you some money for the book you dont have to do it for nothing/

I have to say that Gina Ford's weaning book is very good for quite simple and easy to prepare recipes.

eg. chicken casserole
chicken risotto
vegetable shepherd's pie
fish lyonnaise
tuna pasta
bolognese sauce
corn chowder
various other soups
etc.

Agree with Twinkle and littledawley. I have both those books and the vast majority of DS food comes from there. Well worth a look. Think I'm going to have a go at Nappyaddicts cheese pudding too...

i'll have a look in the recipe book to see what temp it says. i've misplaced it! i usually just put it on at 180 i think but our oven tends to over cook things. wouldn't know about what gas mark though, sorry.

if you are worred about lumps instead of just chopping sort of mash it up. you don't need to puree if he can cope with pasta shapes.

Sure, give me your address and I'll be in touch.

Thanks nappyaddict thats fine as long as ive got an estimate to go by, will defo try your recipes and give mashing a go.

littledawley my email address is [email protected] Thanks gain for doing that I will give you some money if you let me know how much and where to pay?

did it turn out ok?

Sorry Nappyaddict I have been a lazy mummy and not cooked anything this week (I havent let him starve he had loads in the freezer!)

Littledawdley - The book arrived today, thanks again just about to have a read through

oh ok well let me know how it turns out

This sounds really revolting - but it is from a baby recipe book and GS used to love it. Mix creamy mashed potato with a couple of tablespoons of cottage cheese and some tinned tomatoes - it goes a pinky colour. Sprinkle a bit of cheese over the top and brown under the grill. In fact I did it him recently when he was going through a funny not eating phase (he's 4 now), just to see what he'd do - and he ate every bit and kept asking for more.

Thanks Joash i will have to try that one too!

when you make something like spag bol or anything fresh and healthy for a baby (ie no added salt, not too spicy, no shellfish) for you and your DP make extra, and after you've taken your portions whizz the rest up and freeze in small tubs or ice cube trays....i used to do it once a week and i always had a drawer of my freezer filled with blitzed adult meals...it was amazing to do it myself as i could control the size of the lumps till it was so little i could just chop it that size!!

I think soups are great. Do any soup recipe without salt, take out the baby portion and puree, then season for adults.

Quick question: Do you give your toddlers low-fat milk? I live in the US and have seen that widely recommended. Doesn't seem right to me...

Chocchip I think they recommend full fat milk until they're at least 2 in the UK. I just googled and found this

Thanks! I am going to go with full-fat milk until she's 18 and can make up her own mind, that's what I buy my teenage son who's 16 and he's thin!

I think this may be part of the US war on obesity but IMO that's got a lot more to do with coca cola, junk food and lack of exercise... Oh and huge portions.