I do use baby food from the market at times when I don't have anything else on hand..or sometimes for variety in puddings and fruits. To come up with quick meals I find it best to freeze a batch of vegetables, fruit and meat in small portion sizes. Here's how:
- Wash, Peel and Cut the vegie of your choice..All vegetables don't freeze well. I usually do carrots.
- Steam or boil them to soften them. I use very little water.
- Drain and purée them using a Stab Mixer. I used to make a very fine paste up till age 8-9 months but now at 1 year I leave in some chunks as well.
- Let it cool..but do not let it stay at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Freeze the individual packets. Do not put them in the freezer one on top of the other..they will be hard to separate. Once frozen put them into a zip lock bag, label and store.
Takes no great effort. You can mix n match to give variety. I make similar portions of minced chicken and mutton as well because we use Halal meat and the ones from the local shelves are not an option at any time.
My stock up lasts from anywhere between 2 weeks to a month. I can make spaghetti bolognese, butter vegie, carrot pudding, soup or any other combination for a hungry baby instantly!
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