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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar...2 cups ripe figs, mashed...3/4 cup peanut oil...3 cups all-purpose flour...2 teaspoons baking soda...1 teaspoon salt...1/2 cup buttermilk...

For 12 months and older.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 pork sirloin roast
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. With sharp knife, slice 2 inch grooves, 2 inches apart, into top of pork....*Make sure you cut along the same direction as the muscle striations.
3. Stuff blueberries into grooves and top with applesauce (See fig. 1).
4. Use toothpicks to close up grooves as best as possible (See fig. 2).
5. Spread remaining applesauce all over top of pork, sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Place pork in shallow casserole dish, stick in meat thermometer.
7. Cook until thermometer reads 165 degrees F (about 40-45 minutes per pound)
8. Cut into very small pieces for infants (it can be hard to chew without molars). Adults may want to add salt.

Fig. 1 - Stuff blueberries into grooves

Fig. 2 - Use toothpicks to close up grooves as best as possible

2/3 cup granulated sugar ...1/2 teaspoon baking powder ...1/2 cup milk ...1/3 cup oil ...1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients together. Put in a loaf pan. Swirl in filling and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour 45 minutes.

Filling...1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar ...2 tablespoons butter ...

2 cups fresh strawberries ...1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt ...

5 navel oranges...2 teaspoons vanilla extract...

1 cup quick-cooking oats...2/3 cup brown sugar...1/2 cup butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Spread with Fig Filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.

Fig Filling...1 (17 ounce) can Kadota Figs...1/2 cup brown sugar...2 teaspoons cornstarch...1/4 teaspoon nutmeg...

Source: Desserts 1-2-3 by Rozanne Gold

Serves 4.

12 large ripe purple figs ...1 cup Nutella ...

For 12 months and older.

Ingredients

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup white mushrooms, finely diced
• 1 cup broccoli tops, finely diced
• 1 cup tomato, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1 cup homogenized milk
• 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
• 1/4 cup enriched white flour
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
• 4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained

Method

1. Dice raw chicken into bite-size pieces, small enough for baby to manage.
2. Clean cutting board thoroughly, dice mushrooms, broccoli and tomato to same size chunks.
3. In large saucepan, cook chicken with mushrooms and spices over medium heat, until chicken is thoroughly cooked (see Fig.1).
4. Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender (see Fig. 2).
5. Add chicken broth, allow to simmer while you mix milk, flour, parmesan and grated cheese in small bowl.
6. Add mixture to saucepan, stir continuously until grated cheese has melted and blended well into sauce (see Fig. 3).
7. Add cooked and drained pasta, toss and serve.
8. For adults, extra salt or pepper may be added. For babies, portions may be mashed or eaten as is, depending on your child’s capabilities or preferences.

Fig. 1 - In large saucepan, cook chicken with mushrooms and spices over medium heat, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Fig. 2 - Add broccoli and tomatoes, cover and reduce heat to low until broccoli is tender

Fig. 3 - Add mixture to saucepan, stir continuously until grated cheese has melted and blended well into sauce

1 (170g) can solid white tuna, drained...2 cups homogenized milk......

Fig. 2 - Whisk flour into cold milk in small bowl then add to saucepan. Reduce heat to low, stirring occasionally.......

Fig. 3 - Drain tuna, break up into tiny flakes and add to saucepan. Add remaining ingredients, while stirring occasionally to avoid lumps.......