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Eggplant Parmesan

2010-03-12T07:21:00.000-08:00

* 1 eggplant
* whole grain breadcrumbs
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1/4th onion
* olive oil
* basil
*oregeno
*pepper ( to taste)
*fresh tomatoe sauce ( or Pomi )
* fresh mozzarella cheese
* 1 tbsp milk, with 2 tbsp water
* herbs de provence

Saute un-coated eggplant in olive oil with tomato sauce, onions, garlic and herbs until soft. let cool. In food processor place eggplant, layer of whole wheat pasta, and a handful of mozzarella. Puree until smooth. Add water for desired consistency.

Coat pan lightly with olive oil. add tomato sauce, garlic, onion and herbs. Slice eggplant into 1- 1 1/2 inch thick slices. Coat with milk and dredge with breadcrumbs. In another sautee pan, add remaining oil and lightly brown eggplant. remove into shallow baking dish. Place a layer of sauce, then eggplant, andother layer of sauce and top with mozzarella. bake at 350 until cheese has bubbled up and melted. serve as is, or with side of whole whaet pasta.

Coconut Milk Curry

2010-03-11T21:21:00.000-08:00

*8 oz (1 cup) red lentils
*1 small onion
*1 tsp olive oil
*1 medium carrot, diced
*4 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
*one 13.5 fl oz cans coconut milk ( I like Taste of Thai)
*little pinch of cumin
*ittle pinch of cardamom
*1/2 teaspoon paprika
*1/2 teaspoon turmeric
*1 teaspoon curry

**try adding green beans, bean sprouts, chicken
** once your baby is old enough try adding shrimp, or beef, or lamb

In a large pan, saute the onion in a little olive oil until golden. Stir in the carrots and cook , then stir in the sweet potato and continue to cook until tender. Stir in coconut milk and bring the mixture to a rapid simmer, stirring constantly. Stir in the lentils, spices. Reduce the heat and simmer for around 45 mins, stirring in a little more coconut milk (or water) if the mixture becomes too dry.

Family-Serve with brown rice, or whole wheat naan

Baby- Puree with more coconut milk or water for desired consistency

Sweet Potato Butter

2010-03-11T20:15:00.000-08:00

* 2 large sweet potatoes

* 2 soft bananas

* 2 small apples

Core and bake apples until soft. mash bananas with fork. bake potatoes at 375 until tender.

combine in food processer with cinnamon and nutmeg. Puree until smooth and thick. Set aside an adult serving. Puree the rest with water until desired consistency.

Family- use thick sweet spread in place of jam, butter, or peanut butter.

Baby- puree and serve warm

Baby Test- Favorite dessert!

Cauliflower, Potato Corn Chowder + Base

2010-03-11T20:02:00.000-08:00

This is a two in one! First you will make a veggie base consisting of:

* 1 small head of cauliflower
* 1 bag of fingerling potatoes
* cheddar or gruyere cheese (few handfuls)

Steam Veggies, and puree with cheese adding water until right consistency. Keep in mind this is supposed to be thick and hearty.

Baby test- Love, love, love!!

Now for the Corn Chowder

* above mixture
* rest of cheese ( use one bag shredded)
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 clove garlic
* 1inch onion finely diced
* 1 can organic no sodium sweet corn
* low sodium organc chicken stock or boulion cube
* 2 cups water
* fresh pepper
* herbs de provence

In large soup pot add above mixture ( should be very thick ) keep this warm on very low heat. In seperate sauce pan dissolve boulion cube, or stock with 2 cups. In small saute pan add oil, garlic, and onion- let this cook down before adding corn, coat in oil mixture and heat through. Add ladles of broth to the soup base and turn heat on high, keep adding liquid until desired. Stir in corn and onion mixture with oil. turn heat down and allow to simmer and flavors blend.

Family- Serve hot with bread, and a salad.

Baby- Puree with water until desired consitency

Baby test- Loved!

Pasta Bolognase

2010-03-11T19:19:00.000-08:00

* 1 pack 97% lean ground turkey

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* 2 cloves garlic chopped

* 1/4th small sweet onion chopped

* fresh pepper ( to taste)

* basil( to taste )

* thyme ( to taste )

* oregeno ( to taste )

* 1 box whole wheat pasta

* 1 box pomi tomatoes

* fresh grated parmesean

** try adding peas, mushrooms, or any veggie you have on hand and would normally put into pasta

In large sauce pan, coat with olive oil and brown meat. add seasoning, onion, and garlic. Allow to cook in own juices. when brown add tomato sauce and stir until combined. Boil pasta with a bit of olive oil.

Family- top pasta with meat sauce, cheese and enjoy!

Baby- In processor fill half with meat sauce and half with pasta puree. Add water for desired consistency. Add cheese and stir.

Baby Test- Great taste test so far!

Curry Chicken, Lentil and Cous Cous Stew

2010-03-11T19:03:00.001-08:00

* 4 chicken thighs

* 1 bag brown lentils

* 1 box whole wheat cous cous

* 1 medium carrot

* 1/2 stalk of celery

* 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

* organic yellow curry powder

* 1/4 sweet onion

* 2 cloves garlic

* 1/2 shallot

Coat skillet pan with 2tbsp oil on med heat, brown onions, garlic and shallots. Wash thighs and peel off skin on chicken. coat liberally with curry powder. Brown chicken on both sides until golden brown but not fully cooked. set aside to cool. Take chicken off bone. Rinse pan, and with a little oil add carrots and celery allow to wilt. Now in soup pot add rest of the oil, onions, garlis, shallot, carrot, celery, chicken and lentils. stir until coated. Add curry powder to taste ( about 4 tbsp). Add 3 cups of water. Stir. Raise heat to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Let this cook down a bit. Add cous cous and stir, more water if needed. Raise heat back to a boil. Add 1/2 seasoning packet from cous cous box, fresh pepper, and Herbs de province ( a pinch). Continue stirring until cous cous is integrated. Lower heat and allow to simmer. Be sure to scrape bottom of pan to prevent sticking and continue adding water if too thick. should be a stew consitency. all together this should take an hour.

Family- serve hot with crusty bread

Baby- Puree in food processor or blender, adding water to desired consistency.

Baby test- loved it at first go!!