Wholesome Baby Food Recipes - Casseroles And StewsAlways ensure that any pieces of meat are carefully cut into pieces small enough for him to manage easily - larger lumps can present a choking hazard. If any of the ingredients listed in these wholesome baby food recipes are new to your baby, then read through the four day rule and allergy guidelines for some useful tips on avoiding potential digestive problems and allergic reactions. Casseroles cooked with alcohol None of our recipes use alcohol, but we do get questions from parents who want to know whether or not it is safe to share a casserole containing wine with their baby. Although alcohol evaporates during the cooking process, around 5% remains in a casserole cooked for 2 1/2 hours. The percentage is higher still with a reduced cooking time. To be on the safe side, it is a good idea to use a substitute in your recipes when cooking for baby. Replace every 8fl oz of wine with 7fl oz of one of the following
NOTE FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: British vegetable names are used in these wholesome baby food recipes - if these are not familiar to you, the following translations may be helpful!
Should I peel vegetables and fruits for my baby? Wholesome baby food recipes - Lamb and aubergine casserole 1 aubergine/eggplant 1tsp olive oil 4oz minced lamb 1/2 small onion, diced 1/4 clove garlic 2tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped pinch dried rosemary pinch freshly ground black pepper 8oz tinned tomatoes, finely chopped dash Worcestershire sauce Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C. Cut the aubergine in half lengthways. Scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a reasonably thick shell. Blanch the halves in boiling water for 1 min, then place in an oven-proof dish. Dice the remaining aubergine. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the minced lamb over a medium heat. Add the onion, chopped aubergine and garlic, then lower the heat. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender. Add the herbs and pepper, then remove from the heat. Fill the aubergine halves with the lamb mixture. Mix the tomatoes with the Worcestershire sauce and pour over the aubergines. Cover and cook in the oven for 45 mins. Chop as necessary. Wholesome baby food recipes - Lamb and orange bake 1tbsp olive oil 8oz lamb shoulder, cubed 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp butter 1/4 onion, sliced 1oz mushrooms, sliced 1 fl oz water pinch rosemary 2 fresh mint leaves or pinch dried mint 1 fresh sage leaf or pinch dried sage pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 fl oz soured cream finely grated rind of 1/2 orange 1tbsp orange juice Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C. Sprinkle the lamb with the paprika and cook in a frying pan until browned on all sides. Place the lamb into an oven-proof dish. Saute the onions and mushrooms in the butter until tender. Add the water, herbs and pepper and pour over the lamb. Cover and cook in the oven until the lamb is tender (about 1 hour). Remove the meat and keep warm. Stir the soured cream, orange rind and orange juice into the onion mixture. Heat gently, replace the meat, then simply chop and serve! Wholesome baby food recipes - Country vegetable casserole with chicken stock 1oz butter 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 turnip, thinly sliced 1/2 leek, sliced 1 medium potato, thinly sliced 4oz sweetcorn, optional pinch black pepper 1/4 pint of homemade chicken stock 1oz grated Cheddar Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C. Melt the butter in a casserole dish. Add the vegetables in layers, sprinkling a little black pepper in between. Pour over the stock, then cover. Cook for 45 mins, until the vegetables have absorbed the stock. Sprinkle with the cheese, then brown under the grill. Chop and serve. Wholesome baby food recipes - Chicken and bean dinner 1tbsp olive oil 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 onion, sliced 1 oz butter 1/2 tbsp flour 2 fl oz homemade chicken stock 7oz tinned tomatoes 7oz kidney beans, drained pinch freshly ground black pepper Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken until golden brown. Place the chicken into an oven-proof dish. Saute the onions in the butter until tender, then stir in the flour. Slowly add the stock, then bring to the boil. Add the tomatoes, beans and black pepper. Bring to the boil, then pour over the chicken. Cover, then cook in the oven for 45 mins.  Wholesome baby food recipes - Beef goulash 1 tbsp olive oil 8oz braising beef, trimmed and cubed 1tsp paprika 1tsp flour 1/4 pint homemade beef stock 1/2 oz butter 4oz onions, diced 4oz carrots, diced 1 bay leaf pinch thyme 7oz tinned tomatoes 1/2 tbsp tomato puree 1/2 tsp lemon juice pinch freshly ground black pepper 1/2 medium potato, peeled and diced 1tbsp soured cream 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the beef until browned on all sides. Reduce the heat, then sprinkle the meat with the flour and paprika, turning the meat constantly. Pour in the stock and stir gently. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Melt the butter in the frying pan and gently saute the onions and carrots until tender. Add the herbs, tomatoes, puree, black pepper, lemon juice and potato. Pour this mixture over the meat. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Before serving, stir in the soured cream and sprinkle with parsley. Chop to the desired texture. These wholesome baby food recipes call for fresh, natural ingredients - so you can be sure you are giving your baby the very best nutrition. Introducing spices, herbs and garlic Return to recipes for your 10-12 month baby Visit the baby nutrition table for guidelines on what you should be including in your baby's diet. Looking for recipes for a younger baby? Visit Baby's first foods - for babies from 4-6 months, or Delicious baby food recipes - for babies from 6-9 months From wholesome baby food recipes, return to home To stay up-to-date with current infant nutrition guidelines and for all our new recipes, subscribe to Baby Bites - our free monthly newsletter
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