PEAR AND PARSNIP SOUP
This recipe works with either milk or a dairy free alternative.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes + 10 minutes on the hob
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1 medium pear
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1 medium parsnip
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200ml of baby's usual milk
M ET HO D
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Add 150ml of water to the Blender Jar, attach to the Base and fit the Steaming Basket
with Steaming Rack in place
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Peel the parsnip, peel and core the pear, cut both into small pieces
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Add the parsnip and pear to the Steaming Basket, lock in Lid and cook
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Remove the Blender Jar from the Base and rid the excess water
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Place ingredients into the Blender Jar with the excess steamed water
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Blend for 5 seconds x 3 until smooth
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Transfer the mixture to a saucepan on a low heat, add the grated cheese and milk and
stir until cheese has melted
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Allow to cool down before serving baby, adding the cinnamon to each individual
serving
TI P S
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Try replacing the pear with apple and/or the parsnip with cauliflower to experiment
with lots of different flavours following the same method
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Vegan cheese works just as well if this is your preferred option
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
This is a simple yet classic recipe for your baby to enjoy. Try spicing it up with a pinch of
cinnamon or mixed spice for those tiny taste buds.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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200g (4 florets) cauliflower
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1 small carrot
M ET H O D
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Add 150ml of water to the Blender Jar, attach to the Base and fit the Steaming Basket
with Steaming Rack in place
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Place cauliflower florets with the peeled and chopped carrot into the Steaming Basket,
lock in Lid and cook
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Remove the Blender Jar from the Base and rid the excess water
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Using only the excess water from the Steaming Basket, place the steamed vegetables
into the Blender Jar
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Add the grated cheese and milk and blend for 5 seconds x 3
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The heat from the steamed vegetables will gently and sufficiently melt the cheese
(Servings: 4)
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25g grated cheese
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150ml water
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1 pinch of cinnamon
(Servings: 4)
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25g finely grated cheese
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50ml of baby's usual milk
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TOMATO PASTA
(Servings: 4)
This is a great recipe to get baby used to eating with the whole family.
For this pasta dish, use organic wholewheat, durum or rice flour rather than egg pasta.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes on the hob
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1 small cup of pasta
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1 large tomato
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1 tsp of tomato purée
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ME TH O D
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On the hob, cook one small cup of pasta in a pan of boiling water, as per packet
instructions
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Drain and add the pasta to the Blending Jar
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Remove the tomato skin and add to the pasta with the tomato purée, lock in Lid
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Blend for 10 seconds x 2 or until desired consistency acquired
TIP S
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Eventually aim to add small amounts of herbs to the dish
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Next time you have Spaghetti Bolognese, add a small serving to the Blender Jar with
50ml of water and blend until smooth
VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
This delicious meal can be made using plain or flavoured couscous.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes in separate bowl
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25g couscous
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50ml of heated vegetable stock
or hot water
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2 baby plum tomatoes
ME TH O D
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Remove the Steaming Basket from the Blender Jar
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In a separate bowl add the couscous and pour in the vegetable stock, enough to just
cover the couscous. Place the tomatoes on top of the water and cover for 15-20
minutes
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Peel and cut the avocado, add to the Blender Jar along with the Puréed Pea and Spinach
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Add the cooked bowl of couscous and tomato to the Blender Jar
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Blend for 5 seconds x 4 or until nice and smooth
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Add an extra 25ml of water or milk to the mix if required
TIP S
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Add in 1 tbsp of natural yogurt or a dairy free alternative for a creamy taste
(Servings: 4)
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1 portion pre-made Pea and
Spinach Purée, defrosted
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25g ripe avocado
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25ml of water or baby's usual milk
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