index

The numbers in parentheses indicate the age (in months) for which a recipe is suitable.

a

allergies and allergens

and adding solid foods, 23

and allergies of parent, 170

to berries, 170

to crustaceans, 174

to egg whites, 51

tropical fruit off the list of, 170

allspice, 16

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

in Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

appetite

ambiance and, 10, 78

baby’s natural control of, 50

Apple Compote (4+), 26

apples, 19, 177

in Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops (12+), 165

Cherry and Apple Compote (4+), 34

for coulis with “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

Mashed Pumpkin and Apple (6+), 66

in Parsnip Purée (4+), 43

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Apple-Banana Filling (12+), 160

Tomato-Apple Coulis (12+), 126

Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+), 55

Apricot Compote (4+), 28

apricots, 169, 177

Chicken with Carrots and Apricots (6+), 52

Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in Semolina with Orange avec Vegetable Tagine (9+), 84, 86

Arborio rice, 16. See also rice

at-risk foods, 22. See also allergies and allergens

Avocado Purée (4+), 41

avocados, 41, 177

purée for Cheesy Corn and Carrot Galettes (12+), 124

b

Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

baby’s development. See Lalau Keraly, Dr. Jean

bacon, in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

Baked Salmon with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil (12+), 118

baking powder, 16

Banana-Mango Muesli Crumbles (12+), 146

bananas, 19, 177

in Apple Compote (4+), 26

Mango and Banana Milkshakes (12+), 156

Mango-Banana Compote (4+), 32

Mango-Banana Kabobs (12+), 151

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Apple-Banana Filling (12+), 160

basil, 17, 177

in Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

Fava Beans, Ricotta and Basil (9+), 93

Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

in Italian Meatballs (12+), 108

Pasta Shapes with Soft Cheese and Basil (9+), 88

in Risotto Milanese avec Crushed Tomatoes and Carrots (9+), 80, 82

Salmon, Oven-Baked, with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil, 118

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

basmati rice, 16. See also rice

beef, 177

Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Beef, 140

Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

Italian Meatballs (12+), 108

Orange Veal Piccata (6+), 56

Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables (6+), 57

bell peppers, 172, 177

in Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

Polenta Fries with Tomato and Red Pepper Relish (12+), 128

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

berries, 17, 19, 170, 177, 180, 181

Blueberry Coulis (6+), 70

See also raspberries; strawberries

birthday (12+)

Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops, 165

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats, 164

My Grandmother’s Birthday Cake, 162

Raspberry Roll, 166

blueberries, 170, 177

Blueberries and Raspberries Milkshakes (12+), 156

Blueberry Coulis (6+), 70

Bourguignon, Baby Beef (12+), 109

Braised Green Lentils and Spinach (9+), 94

bread crusts (8+), 51

broccoli, 17, 177

Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

in Chicken and Tarragon Fricassee (6+), 53

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice (12+), 113

in Cod Papillote with Orange, 116

Farfalle with Broccoli and Parmesan (12+), 132

in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

in Pasta Shapes with Soft Cheese and Basil avec Primavera Sauce (9+), 88, 90

Broccoli and Cheese Soup (9+), 98

Broccoli Purée (4+), 38

brown sugar, 16

for caramelized chestnuts, 109

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

in Oatmeal Cookies (12+), 154

Raspberry–Brown Sugar Coulis (6+), 72

Strawberries and a Pinch of Brown Sugar Milkshakes (12+), 156

bulgur, 174

Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

Butternut Squash with Sage, Risotto Milanese avec (9+), 80, 83

c

cake

Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

My Grandmother’s Birthday Cake (12+), 162

Raspberry Roll (12+), 166

raw, pulpy, and blended fruits with, 74

Strawberry-Mint Coulis with, 72

candy, 175

Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops (12+), 165

caramelized chestnuts, 109

Carrot and Cumin Purée (6+), 67

Carrot Cilantro Purée (6+), 67

Carrot Purée (4+), 36

carrots, 19, 177

in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

Cheesy Corn and Carrot Galettes (12+), 124

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

Chicken with Carrots and Apricots (6+), 52

in Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

in Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

Risotto Milanese avec Crushed Tomatoes and Carrots (9+), 82

in Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

in Semolina with Orange avec Vegetable Tagine (9+), 84, 86

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

cauliflower, 172, 177

Cauliflower Purée (4+), 44

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables (12+), 120

celery root/celeriac, 178

in “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

in Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables, 57

cheese, 18, 175

Broccoli and Cheese Soup (9+), 98

in Broccoli Purée (4+), 38

Pasta Shapes with Soft Cheese and Basil (9+), 88

Rotelle with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella (12+), 133

See also Parmesan cheese

Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

Cheesy Corn and Carrot Galettes (12+), 124

cherries, 178

Cherry and Apple Compote (4+), 34

Cherry Coulis (6+), 70

chestnuts, 178

caramelized, 109

Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+), 55

Chicken and Tarragon Fricassee (6+), 53

Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

Chicken Stuffed with Tarragon and Prosciutto (12+), 53

Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice (12+), 113

Chicken with Carrots and Apricots (6+), 52

chives, 17

chocolate, 175

chocolate chips in Oatmeal Cookies (12+), 154

Strawberry-Mint Coulis with molten chocolate cake, 72

Yellow Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats (12+), 164

cilantro/coriander, 17, 178

Carrot Cilantro Purée (6+), 67

in Carrot Purée (4+), 36

in Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Cod Papillote with Orange, 116

Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

in Semolina with Orange avec Vegetable Tagine (9+), 84, 86

cinnamon, 16, 176

in Apple Compote (4+), 26

in clementine pulp, 74

in Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+), 55

Clementine-Grape Kabobs (12+), 151

clementines, 19, 74

cloves, in Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+), 55

coconut milk, 104

Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

cod, 178

Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

Cod Papillote with Orange (12+), 116

commercial baby foods, 7, 8, 10, 171

compotes (4+), 22, 24, 169

Comté cheese, in Cheesy Corn and Carrot Galettes (12+), 124

cookies, 175

Oatmeal Cookies (12+), 154

cooking time, 13

cooking tips

introducing solid foods, 22, 50, 78

organic produce, 169, 171, 173

organizing your cooking process, 12

“savior foods,” 12, 16

corn, 173, 178

Cream of Corn and Tomatoes (9+), 99

Potato and Corn Purée (4+), 46

Turkey with Corn and Sweet Onions (6+), 54

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

See also polenta

coulis, fruit, 70, 126

Coulis, Tomato-Apple (12+), 126

couscous, 16

cream cheese, 18

Cream of Corn and Tomatoes (9+), 99

crème fraîche, 18, 104

in Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice (12+), 113

in Cream of Corn and Tomatoes (9+), 99

in Creamy Spinach (9+), 88, 92

in Pasta with Ham and Peas, 112

in Primavera Sauce (9+), 88, 90

in Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Vanilla Soup (9+), 96

in Salmon with Spinach (6+), 61

crumbles (12+), 146

cucumber, 178

cumin, 16, 172, 176, 178

Carrot and Cumin Purée (6+), 67

in Carrot Purée (4+), 36

in Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

in Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Pumpkin Purée (4+), 45

Pumpkin Purée with Cumin (6+), 66

in Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86

Curry, Mild Vegetable with Thai Rice (12+), 142

d

dairy products and fruit, 169

See also cheese

Dhal, Lentil with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

desserts, 50. See also sweets

digestion and fruit, 169

dinners

9 months+, 78, 80

12 months+, 122

dried fruit, 16, 52, 170

in Chicken with Carrots and Apricots (6+), 52

dried fruit (continued)

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats (12+), 164

Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in muesli, 179

in Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86

e

eggplant, 178

in Ratatouille (9+), 87

in Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

in Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86

eggs, 51

in Birthday Cake (12+), 162

in Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

in Maya’s Mini-Muffins (12+), 153

in Raspberry Roll (12+), 166

emergency meals, 12

en papillote, 14

Cod Papillote with Orange (12+), 116

essential tools, 14

express lunches (12+)

Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice, 113

Pasta with Ham and Peas, 112

Tuna Niçoise with Thyme Semolina, 110

f

family lunches (12+)

Cod Papillote with Orange, 116

Salmon, Oven-Baked, with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil, 118

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas, 114

Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

family-oriented adaptations, 50

Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes, 122

Chicken Stuffed with Tarragon and Prosciutto, 53

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats, 164

Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod, 60

Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Beef, 140

Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables, 58

Lamb Tagine with Apricots, 107

lasagna, 130

Orange Veal Piccata, 56

Paella, 138

Pear Compote, 27

risotto, 54, 80

Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes, 63

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans, 62

Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples, 55

Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables, 57

Yellow Plum Compote, 30

F.A.Q. with Dr. Keraly, 169

Farfalle with Broccoli and Parmesan (12+), 132

fava beans, 17, 172, 178

Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

Fava Beans, Ricotta and Basil (9+), 93

Salmon, Oven-Baked, with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil, 118

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans (6+), 62

favism (G6PD deficiency), 173

fennel bulb, 172, 178

in Orange Veal Piccata (6+), 56

Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

in Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables, 57

Fig and Honey Filling, Toasted Fruit Pockets with (12+), 161

fish and shellfish, 17, 174, 181

Cod Papillote with Orange (12+), 116

Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

Oven-Baked Salmon with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil (12+), 118

in Paella (for the family), 138

Salmon with Spinach (6+), 61

Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans (6+), 62

Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

Tuna Niçoise with Thyme Semolina (12+), 110

Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables (12+), 120

Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

flour, 16

food intolerance, 170

“Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

“Forgotten” Vegetables, Veal Stew with (6+), 57

Fricassee, Chicken and Tarragon (6+), 53

fries

Polenta Fries with Tomato and Red Pepper Relish (12+), 128

sweet potato fries, 42

fromage blanc, 18. See also cheese

fruit, 17, 169

Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops (12+), 165

introducing your baby to, 22

in milkshakes, 156

raw, pulpy, and blended fruits (6+), 74

Toasted Fruit Pockets (12+), 158

See also dried fruit; specific fruits

fruit coulis, 70, 126

Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil (12+), 134

g

galettes, 121

garlic, 17, 178

genetically modified corn, 173

ginger, 16

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

in Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

in Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+), 55

in Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86

grapes, 179

Clementine-Grape Kabobs (12+), 151

Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

Greek yogurt, 18

for Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

cold sauce with, 138

Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

in milkshakes (12+), 156

sweetener for, 169

for Vegetable Paella sauce, 138

Green Bean Purée (4+), 40

green beans, 17, 179

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

in Primavera Sauce (9+), 90

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

Gruyère, in Cheesy Corn and Carrot Galettes (12+), 124

h

ham

in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

Pasta with Ham and Peas, 112

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas, 114

histamines, 170

honey, 16, 169

in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

Peach and a Drop of Honey Milk Shakes (12+), 156

in Pear Compote (12+), 27

in Raspberry-Mint Muesli Crumbles (12+), 149

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Fig and Honey Filling (12+), 161

i

international cuisine (6+)

Italian Beef Ragout, 59

international cuisine (9+)

Semolina with Orange avec Vegetable Tagine, 84, 86

international cuisine (12+), 136

Chicken Tagine with Raisins, 106

Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry, 140

Italian Meatballs, 108

Lamb Tagine with Apricots, 107

Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur, 136

Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice, 142

Vegetable Paella, 138

introducing solid foods, 22, 50, 78

Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

Italian Meatballs (12+), 108

j

jarred baby foods, 7, 8, 10, 171

k

kabobs (12+), 150

kitchen tools, 14

l

Lalau Keraly, Dr. Jean

on cheese, 175

on first lunches, 50

on fish and shellfish, 174

on fresh foods and baby’s appetite, 10

on fruit, 169

on introducing solid food, 22, 50, 78

on meat, 173

on nine months diet, 78

on spices, 176

on starches, 174

on sweets, 175

on twelve months diet, 102

on vegetables, 170

lamb, 173, 179

Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

lasagna, 130

lemon, 179

Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

lentils, 173, 179

Braised Green Lentils and Spinach (9+), 94

Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

Les Menus Bébé baby foods, 8

lime juice

in guacamole, 124

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

listeria, 175

Lollipops, Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit (12+), 165

lunches

6 months+, 50, 52

12 months+, 102, 104

lychee

Pineapple and Lychee Compote (4+), 33

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Mango-Lychee Filling, 160

m

Mango and Banana Milkshakes (12+), 156

Mango-Banana Compote (4+), 32

Mango-Banana Kabobs (12+), 151

Mango Coulis (6+), 73

mangoes, 73, 74, 179

Banana-Mango Muesli Crumbles (12+), 146

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Mango-Lychee Filling (12+), 160

Mashed Potatoes, Old-Fashioned (6+), 68

Mashed Pumpkin and Apple (6+), 66

Maya’s Mini-Muffins (12+), 153

meal plans, weekly, 12

meat, 50, 173, 179

Pasta with Ham and Peas, 112

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas, 114

See also beef; entries beginning with “Chicken,” “Lamb,” or “Turkey”

Meatballs, Italian (12+), 108

Melon Compote (4+), 29

Melon-Peach Kabobs (12+), 150

melons, 74, 179

Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

milk, 18

Milkshakes: The Basics (12+), 156

Mini-Tortellini with Ricotta and Green Vegetables (12+), 130

mint, 179

Raspberry-Mint Muesli Crumbles (12+), 149

Strawberry-Mint Coulis (6+), 72

in Sweet Pea Purée (4+), 39

Mirabelle Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

Mirabelle Plum Compote (4+), 30

Mozzarella, Rotelle with Cherry Tomatoes and (12+), 133

muesli, 16, 179

Banana-Mango-Muesli Crumbles (12+), 146

Raspberry-Mint Muesli Crumbles (12+), 149

Yellow Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

Muffins, Maya’s Mini- (12+), 153

mushrooms, 96

My Grandmother’s Birthday Cake (12+), 162

n

Niçoise, Tuna (12+), 64

Niçoise, Tuna with Thyme Semolina (12+), 110

Nectarine Coulis (6+), 73

nectarines, 179

nitrates in vegetables, 171

noodles. See lasagna; pasta; soba noodles

nutmeg

in Broccoli and Cheese Soup (9+), 98

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

nutritional information. See Lalau Keraly, Dr. Jean

o

Oatmeal Cookies (12+), 154

oats, 179

olive oil, 16

orange juice

in Carrot Purée, 36

in Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

in Chicken with Carrots and Apricots (6+), 52

Orange Veal Piccata (6+), 56

in Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

Semolina with Orange (9+), 84

oranges, 74, 180

Cod Papillote with Orange, 116

Orange Veal Piccata (6+), 56

organic produce, 169, 171, 173

organizing your cooking process, 12

Oven-Baked Salmon with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil (12+), 118

p

Paella, Vegetable (12+), 138

pantry foods, 12, 16

paprika, in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

Parmesan cheese, 175

Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

in Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice (12+), 113

Farfalle with Broccoli and Parmesan (12+), 132

in Pesto Penne with Sugar Snap Peas (12+), 135

in Polenta Fries with Tomato and Red Pepper Relish (12+), 128

in Risotto Milanese (9+), 80

Parmesan Polenta (6+), 69

Parsnip Purée (4+), 43

parsnips, 171, 180

in “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

in Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

in Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables (6+), 57

pasta (12+), 16, 180

Farfalle with Broccoli and Parmesan, 132

Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

Pesto Penne with Sugar Snap Peas, 135

Rotelle with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella, 133

Tortellini with Ricotta and Green Vegetables, 130

Pasta Shapes with Soft Cheese and Basil (9+), 88

avec Creamy Spinach, 92

avec Fava Beans, Ricotta and Basil, 93

avec Fresh Tomato Sauce, 91

avec Primavera Sauce, 88, 90

Pasta with Ham and Peas (12+), 112

peaches, 74, 180

Melon-Peach Kabobs (12+), 150

Peach and a Drop of Honey Milkshakes (12+), 156

Peach Compote (4+), 24

pears, 180

Pear Compote (4+) (12+), 27

Plum and Pear Compote (4+), 35

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Vanilla-Pear Filling (12+), 161

peas, sugar snap

Pesto Penne with Sugar Snap Peas (12+), 135

peas, sweet/green, 17, 39, 172, 180

in Green Bean Purée (4+), 40

in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

Pasta with Ham and Peas, 112

in Primavera Sauce (9+), 90

Sweet Pea Purée (4+), 39

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas, 114

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

Pesto Penne with Sugar Snap Peas (12+), 135

Piccata, Orange Veal, 56

pie

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans as fish pie (6+), 62

Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables (12+), 120

Pineapple and Lychee Compote (4+), 33

pineapples, 180

pine nuts, in Pesto Penne with Sugar Snap Peas (12+), 135

Plum and Pear Compote (4+), 35

plums, 180

Yellow Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

Yellow Plum Compote (4+), 30

pockets. See Toasted Fruit Pockets

polenta, 16

Parmesan Polenta (6+), 69

Polenta Fries with Tomato and Red Pepper Relish (12+), 128

pork, 173

Potato and Corn Purée (4+), 46

potatoes, 19, 171, 172

in Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

in “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

in Italian Meatballs (12+), 108

Mashed Potatoes, Old-Fashioned (6+), 68

in Mashed Pumpkin and Apple (6+), 66

in Pumpkin Purée (4+), 45

in Pumpkin Purée with Cumin (6+), 66

in Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

Primavera Sauce, Pasta Shapes with Soft Cheese and Basil avec (9+), 88, 90

processed baby foods, 7, 8, 10, 171

Prosciutto, Turkey Cutlet with Sweet Potato Purée, Peas, and, 114

prunes, 16

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats (12+), 164

pumpkin, 45, 172, 180

Mashed Pumpkin and Apple (6+), 66

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

Pumpkin Purée (4+), 45

Pumpkin Purée with Cumin (6+), 66

Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Vanilla Soup (9+), 96

purées (4+), 22, 36

r

Ragout, Italian Beef (6+), 59

raisins, 16

Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

Chocolate-Covered Dried Fruit Treats (12+), 164

in Oatmeal Cookies (12+), 154

in Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

raspberries, 170, 180

Blueberries and Raspberries Milkshakes (12+), 156

in icing for Birthday Cake (12+), 162

Strawberry-Raspberry Kabobs (12+), 150

Raspberry–Brown Sugar Coulis (6+), 72

Raspberry-Mint Muesli Crumbles (12+), 149

Raspberry Roll (12+), 166

Ratatouille, Semolina with Orange avec (9+), 84, 87

in Tuna Niçoise with Thyme Semolina (12+), 110

raw, pulpy, and blended fruits (6+), 74

Relish, Tomato and Red Pepper (12+), 128

rice, 16, 175, 181

with Braised Green Lentils and Spinach (9+), 94

Chicken with Broccoli and Basmati Rice (12+), 113

with Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

in Risotto Milanese (9+), 80

with Turkey with Corn and Sweet Onions (6+), 54

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

rice cakes, 51

ricotta, 175

Fava Beans, Ricotta and Basil (9+), 93

Tortellini with Ricotta and Green Vegetables (12+), 130

risotto for the family, 54, 80

Risotto Milanese (9+), 80

avec Butternut Squash with Sage, 83

avec Crushed Tomatoes and Carrots, 82

Rotelle with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella (12+), 133

rutabagas, 181

in “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

in Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables, 57

s

saffron, 181

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

sage, 181

Butternut Squash with Sage (9+), 83

in Cream of Corn and Tomatoes (9+), 99

in Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

salmon, 174, 181

Oven-Baked Salmon with Fava Beans, Lemon and Basil (12+), 118

in Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables, 120

Salmon with Spinach (6+), 61

sandwiches. See Toasted Fruit Pockets

“savior foods,” 12, 16

Sea Bass with Fennel and Green Grapes (6+), 63

Semolina, Thyme, Tuna Niçoise with (12+), 110

Semolina with Orange (9+), 84

avec Ratatouille, 87

avec Vegetable Tagine, 86

Semolina with Thyme (6+), 69

shallots, 17

shellfish. See fish and shellfish

shrimp, 174

soba noodles, 174

Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

soft cheese. See cheese

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans (6+), 62

solid foods, introducing, 22, 50, 78

soups (9+), 96

soy sauce, in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

spices, 16, 86, 176

See also specific spices

spinach, 17

Braised Green Lentils and Spinach (9+), 94

Creamy Spinach (9+), 92

in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

Salmon with Spinach (6+), 61

sponge cake, 162, 166

Squash, Butternut, with Sage, Risotto Milanese avec (9+), 80, 83

starches, 78, 171, 174

stews

Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables (6+), 57

Stir-Fry, Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle (12+), 140

storage suggestions, 13

strawberries, 181

in Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops (12+), 165

Strawberries and a Pinch of Brown Sugar Milkshakes (12+), 156

Strawberry-Mint Coulis (6+), 72

Strawberry-Raspberry Kabobs (12+), 150

sugar, 16, 169

in Birthday Cake (12+), 162

in Caramel-Covered Fresh Fruit Lollipops (12+), 165

in Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

in Maya’s Mini-Muffins (12+), 153

in Raspberry-Mint Muesli Crumbles (12+), 149

in Raspberry Roll (12+), 166

in Yellow Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

See also brown sugar

Sugar Snap Peas, Pesto Penne with (12+), 135

Sweet Pea Purée (4+), 39

sweet peas. See peas, sweet/green

sweet potatoes, 171, 181

Flan with Sweet Potato and Cod (6+), 60

in Mild Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Vanilla Soup (9+), 96

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas, 114

Sweet Potato Purée (4+), 42

sweets, 175

4 months+, 24

6 months+, 70

12 months+, 146

Swiss chard, in Green Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir-Fry (12+), 140

symbols under recipes, 13

t

tagines

Chicken Tagine with Raisins, 106

Lamb Tagine with Apricots, 107

Vegetable Tagine, 86

tarragon, 17, 181

Chicken and Tarragon Fricassee (6+), 53

teething, 51

Thai Rice, Mild Vegetable Curry with (12+), 142

thyme, 17, 181

in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

in Cauliflower Purée (4+), 44

in Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

in Ratatouille (9+), 87

Semolina with Thyme (6+), 69

in Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

Tuna Niçoise with Thyme Semolina (12+), 110

Toasted Fruit Pockets (12+), 158

with Apple-Banana Filling, 160

with Fig and Honey Filling, 161

with Mango-Lychee Filling, 160

with Vanilla-Pear Filling, 161

Tomato-Apple Coulis (12+), 126

tomatoes, 19, 172, 181

in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

in Cod Papillote with Orange, 116

for coulis with “Forgotten” Vegetable Galettes (12+), 126

Cream of Corn and Tomatoes (9+), 99

Crushed Tomatoes and Carrots (9+), 82

in Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

in Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

in Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

Polenta Fries with Tomato and Red Pepper Relish (12+), 128

Ratatouille (9+), 87

risotto served in, 80

Rotelle with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella (12+), 133

sauce for Cheesy Broccoli and Fava Bean Galettes (12+), 125

sauce for Italian Meatballs (12+), 108

Tomato Sauce (9+), 91

in Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86

tools for the kitchen, 14

Tortellini with Ricotta and Green Vegetables (12+), 130

treats (6+), 70

treats (12+), 146

tropical fruits, 170

turmeric

in Lentil Dhal with Coconut Milk and Cilantro Bulgur (12+), 136

in Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

tuna, 174

Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

Tuna Niçoise with Thyme Semolina (12+), 110

Turkey Cutlet with Prosciutto, Sweet Potato Purée and Peas (12+), 114

Turkey with Chestnuts and Apples (6+) (12+), 55

Turkey with Corn and Sweet Onions (6+) (12+), 54

Turnip Purée (6+), 68

turnips

in Chicken and Tarragon Fricassee (6+), 53

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

Two-Fish Pie with Vegetables (12+), 120

v

vanilla, 176, 181

in Birthday Cake (12+), 162

in Lemon-Yogurt Cake (12+), 152

in Maya’s Mini-Muffins (12+), 153

in Pumpkin Purée (4+), 45

Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Vanilla Soup (9+), 96

Toasted Fruit Pockets with Vanilla-Pear Filling (12+), 161

Veal Piccata, Orange (6+), 56

Veal Stew with “Forgotten” Vegetables (6+), 57

Vegetable Curry with Thai Rice (12+), 142

Vegetable Paella (12+), 138

vegetables, 17, 22, 170

See also specific vegetables

Vegetable Tagine, Semolina with Orange avec (9+), 84, 86

w

watermelon, 29, 74

y

yams. See sweet potatoes

Yellow (Mirabelle) Plum and Chocolate Muesli Crumbles (12+), 148

Yellow (Mirabelle) Plum Compote (4+), 30

yogurt. See Greek yogurt

z

zucchini, 19, 182

in Baby Beef Bourguignon (12+), 109

Carrot-Zucchini-Lentil Galettes (12+), 122

in Chicken and Tarragon Fricassee (6+), 53

in Chicken and Vegetables in Coconut Milk (12+), 104

in Chicken Tagine with Raisins (12+), 106

in Fusilli with Summer Vegetables and Basil, 134

in Italian Beef Ragout (6+), 59

in Lamb Stew with Green Vegetables (6+), 58

in Lamb Tagine with Apricots (12+), 107

in Primavera Sauce (9+), 90

in Ratatouille (9+), 87

Sole with Zucchini and Fava Beans (6+), 62

in Tuna Niçoise (6+), 64

in Vegetable Tagine (9+), 86