Baby Food



Coconut Sweet Potato Pie

This creamy dessert is full of beta carotene. The wheat-free crust provides omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

In the Kitchen with Baby

The choice of what goes into an infant's mouth is up to us, at least while our children are small.


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You'll love waking up to this creamy cereal. You may need to alter the amount of water slightly to work with your slow cooker.

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By Cathe Olson

You'll love waking up to this creamy cereal. You may need to alter the amount of water slightly to work with your slow cooker.

Ingredients: 
1 cup rolled oats
4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions: 

oatmealPlace all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and set to low. Cook overnight (10 to 12 hours).

Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Variation: Substitute steel cut oats for rolled oats and use 4 1/2 to 5 cups water.

Cathe Olson is the author of Simply Natural Baby Food available at www.simplynaturalbooks.com
Moderator of Mothering's Nutrition and Good Eating Discussion Forum

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This salad is a great childhood memory of times spent with grandma, and we are delighted to share it with you.

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creamy cukesOur Grandmother made this delicious c

Ingredients: 
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions: 

Cut cucumbers in half longwise. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and slice cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick slices. In medium size bowl, add sour cream, vinegar, sugar and fresh dill and mix together with a spoon until smooth. Add the cucumbers and toss gently to coat the cucumbers with dressing. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 4-5 servings.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup of mango, watermelon or cantaloupe chunks to this recipe.

About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby. They also publish "Fresh Ideas", a free, monthly newsletter that provides healthy eating ideas for the whole family.



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