gradually adding just enough broth or water to reach a smooth consistency.
 Blueberry Pomegranate Parfait
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT/PARENTS
When blueberries come into season, stock up on them and freeze them whole. Enjoy them all year round in smoothies, pies, and recipes like this one.
1 SERVING
4 tablespoons blueberries
1 tablespoon 100 percent pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons whole-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
1.   Purée blueberries in a blender to a smooth consistency. Push through sieve to remove any fibrous material if necessary.
2.   Combine blueberry purée and pomegranate juice. Fold in yogurt. Serve immediately.
 Bananas Foster for Baby
SUPERFOOD/PARENTS
A traditional bananas foster recipe includes caramel sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Make this recipe for an organic remix suitable for baby.
1 SERVING
½ teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons crushed plain graham crackers
1 tablespoon agave nectar
½ small banana
1 â 8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1.   Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cracker crumbs and agave nectar. Stir and remove from heat.
2.   Mash banana with fork. Combine all ingredients and serve.
 Island Papaya Coconut
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
Nothing beats that warm island breeze except for the sweetness of this tropical purée. Leave out the rice cereal if you plan to freeze.
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons Hiya Papaya ( Chapter 4 )
2 tablespoons organic coconut milk or coconut water
2 tablespoons rice cereal
Combine all ingredients together. Thin with more coconut milk or water if desired. Serve immediately.
 Cabbage Patch Purée
FREEZER/PARENTS
The cabbage in this recipe literally melts in your mouth itâs so tender. For a meal the whole family can enjoy, double this recipe and serve with corned beef brisket!
10â12 SERVINGS
1 small head cabbage, washed and chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chopped yellow onion
1.   Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil.
2.   Simmer for 1 hour over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
3.   Transfer cabbage to blender using a slotted spoon. Purée to a smooth consistency.
 Apple and Plum Compote
FREEZER
Golden Delicious, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples make the best choices for this compote as they are sweeter than other varieties.
8 SERVINGS
1 sweet apple
2 small plums
1 â 8 teaspoon cinnamon
Enough water to cover fruit
1.   Peel apple and plums and cut into chunks.
2.   In a large saucepan, combine apple and plum chunks with cinnamon.
3.   Cover fruit with water.
4.   Cook until apples are very tender and start to break apart, approximately 10 minutes depending on the size of the chunks.
5.   Mash with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Transfer to blender or food processor if a finer consistency is needed.
 Pumpkin Crème Pie
INSTANT
Pumpkin pie isnât just for big kids and older adults. Babies can have it, too! This recipe combines the autumn richness of pumpkins with a creamy yet crunchy bite.
2 SERVINGS
½ cup canned (nonsweetened) pumpkin or fresh pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
1 tablespoon crème fraîche
Pinch of cinnamon
Combine all ingredients together and serve.
 Gingered Pear Crisp
FREEZER
The ginger in this recipe adds a little kick to the pear. Itâs just enough to add flavor, but take care not to over-spice.
4 SERVINGS
1 â 8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 medium ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
Crushed organic graham crackers, plain
1.   Add ginger and chopped pears to a medium-sized saucepan.
2.   Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, until tender. Stir frequently.
3.   Transfer the cooked pears to a blender.
4.   Purée to a smooth
 Blueberry Pomegranate Parfait
SUPERFOOD/INSTANT/PARENTS
When blueberries come into season, stock up on them and freeze them whole. Enjoy them all year round in smoothies, pies, and recipes like this one.
1 SERVING
4 tablespoons blueberries
1 tablespoon 100 percent pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons whole-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
1.   Purée blueberries in a blender to a smooth consistency. Push through sieve to remove any fibrous material if necessary.
2.   Combine blueberry purée and pomegranate juice. Fold in yogurt. Serve immediately.
 Bananas Foster for Baby
SUPERFOOD/PARENTS
A traditional bananas foster recipe includes caramel sauce, sugar, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Make this recipe for an organic remix suitable for baby.
1 SERVING
½ teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons crushed plain graham crackers
1 tablespoon agave nectar
½ small banana
1 â 8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1.   Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cracker crumbs and agave nectar. Stir and remove from heat.
2.   Mash banana with fork. Combine all ingredients and serve.
 Island Papaya Coconut
FREEZER/SUPERFOOD/INSTANT
Nothing beats that warm island breeze except for the sweetness of this tropical purée. Leave out the rice cereal if you plan to freeze.
2 SERVINGS
4 tablespoons Hiya Papaya ( Chapter 4 )
2 tablespoons organic coconut milk or coconut water
2 tablespoons rice cereal
Combine all ingredients together. Thin with more coconut milk or water if desired. Serve immediately.
 Cabbage Patch Purée
FREEZER/PARENTS
The cabbage in this recipe literally melts in your mouth itâs so tender. For a meal the whole family can enjoy, double this recipe and serve with corned beef brisket!
10â12 SERVINGS
1 small head cabbage, washed and chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chopped yellow onion
1.   Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil.
2.   Simmer for 1 hour over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
3.   Transfer cabbage to blender using a slotted spoon. Purée to a smooth consistency.
 Apple and Plum Compote
FREEZER
Golden Delicious, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples make the best choices for this compote as they are sweeter than other varieties.
8 SERVINGS
1 sweet apple
2 small plums
1 â 8 teaspoon cinnamon
Enough water to cover fruit
1.   Peel apple and plums and cut into chunks.
2.   In a large saucepan, combine apple and plum chunks with cinnamon.
3.   Cover fruit with water.
4.   Cook until apples are very tender and start to break apart, approximately 10 minutes depending on the size of the chunks.
5.   Mash with a potato masher or the back of a spoon. Transfer to blender or food processor if a finer consistency is needed.
 Pumpkin Crème Pie
INSTANT
Pumpkin pie isnât just for big kids and older adults. Babies can have it, too! This recipe combines the autumn richness of pumpkins with a creamy yet crunchy bite.
2 SERVINGS
½ cup canned (nonsweetened) pumpkin or fresh pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
1 tablespoon crème fraîche
Pinch of cinnamon
Combine all ingredients together and serve.
 Gingered Pear Crisp
FREEZER
The ginger in this recipe adds a little kick to the pear. Itâs just enough to add flavor, but take care not to over-spice.
4 SERVINGS
1 â 8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 medium ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
Crushed organic graham crackers, plain
1.   Add ginger and chopped pears to a medium-sized saucepan.
2.   Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 7 minutes, until tender. Stir frequently.
3.   Transfer the cooked pears to a blender.
4.   Purée to a smooth
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