Baby Food, Sauces/Dressings/ Vinaigrettes, Tomato Sauce

BANANA-PINEAPPLE

FREEZE

Makes two 240ml servings

1cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1/2 medium banana, cut into 2.5cm pieces

1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk

1cup ice cubes

Add water, and process on food processor speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat before serving.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 85 (53% from fat) • carbo. 9g

•prot. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 3g

•chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Makes 3/4 cup

1small garlic clove, peeled and quartered

3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt

Place garlic in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and

purée for 10-15 seconds longer. Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 38 (0% from fat) • carbo. 9g

•prot. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

•chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg

OATMEAL WITH

BANANAS

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until smooth, about

25-30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 152 (0% from fat) • carbo. 32g • prot. 6g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g

• chol. 3mg • sod. 87mg

TOMATO SAUCE

Makes four 60ml servings

1800g can Italian plum tomatoes, drained

2medium shallots, peeled, cut into 1.5cm pieces

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

process on food processor speed until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, and blend on stir until combined, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 126 (100% from fat) • carbo. 0g

•prot. 0g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g

•chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg

Makes eight 60ml servings

1-1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons quick cooking oats

1/2 cup banana pieces,

in 2.5cm pieces (about 1/2 of a small banana)

Place milk in a small saucepan over medium heat and warm for about 5 minutes (do not boil). Add oats, and stir

Sauces/Dressings/ Vinaigrettes

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Makes six tablespoons

330g squares semisweet chocolate, each broken into 8 pieces

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 cup boiling water, cooled for 5 minutes

Place chocolate and sugar in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on food processor speed until coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds.

Place ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and process on purée until coarsely chopped, about 10-15 seconds. Turn blender off. Transfer to skillet or saucepan; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20-30 minutes.

Note: Purée 20-25 seconds for a smoother sauce.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 57 (16% from fat) • carbo. 10g

•prot. 2g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g

•chol. 0mg • sod. 312mg

Baby Food

PURÉED SQUASH

Makes four 60ml servings

1medium acorn squash 1/4 cup water

Cut squash in half, and remove seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish with

2 tablespoons of water, cover with plastic wrap, and cook until soft, about 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool, and scrape out pulp with a spoon. (There will be about 1-1/2 cups pulp.) Place water, then pulp in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender ON and blend on purée until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Turn blender off. Scrape blender jar with a spatula. Turn blender ON and blend on

to combine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal thickens, about 1 minute.

Place oatmeal mixture and banana in blender jar. Place cover on blender jar. Turn blender on and blend on purée until smooth, about 20-25 seconds. Turn blender off. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk if the oatmeal thickens too much during storage. Warm before serving.