White Acorn Squash with sage and parmesan

During this time of the year, squashes are plentiful and well priced. The squash purees had gone over well so I thought I'd give a "finger food" version a try. 


Here is what I did:


About 6 oz of Veggie Stock
A white Acorn Squash (You really can use any squash.)
1/2 tsp of dried sage
1 tbsp parmesan cheese (shredded)


Pre-heat oven at 375 degrees.

Cut the ends of the squash. Peel the squash. Cut in half and remove the seeds and "stringy parts." Cut in small cubes (bite size for baby). Place in a baking dish and add sage, veggie stock and parmesan cheese. Place in the oven. Stir every 15 minutes or so, to ensure the squash doesn't get dry and all of it is coated with veggie stock. Cook until tender (about 30-35) minutes. Freeze for up to 3 months. 

Cheese and Apple "muffins"

One of the things that both my son and I love are "muffins." I say, "muffins" because they are not really muffins, however, I bake them in a mini-muffin pan and I really don't know what else to call them. Whatever their name may be, I love them because they are easy to take on the go and he loves them because it's easy for him to eat by themselves. This recipe is much like the carrot and parsnip muffins I blogged about earlier with the exception of being a little more savory than sweet. Give it a try!

This is what I did:
1 cup APF
1 cup Flaxseed meal
3/4 tsp of baking soda
1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 cup of whipped silk tofu
2 (3.9) containers of natural, no sugar added apple sauce (You could of course, use your own. I just didn't have any in my stock at the moment.)
3/4 cup of yogurt
1/2 cup of shredded cheese (I used cheddar)
1/4 cup of apples in small cubes (optional)

Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and the wet ingredients in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold in the apple cubes if using.
Bake until a tooth pick inserted in the middle of the "muffin" comes out clean. Freeze for up to 3 months.

 I made one batch without apple bits and one with apple bits. 

It's been a while!

It has been a little while since my last post. It seemed time and technology were getting the best of me, but I'm back! I have to say, however, that the recipes I have are a little different. My baby, has a new found independence and with the exception of yogurt, refuses to eat anything I give him. He wants to do it all himself! So I've been working on "finger foods" that will satisfy my need for nutrition and his need for independence. Along the way, I've had some....hmmmmm....not so good attempts, but I've also found some great ones. I hope you find some that you can make for your little one!