Related Topics | | Home Made Baby Food | | When my daughter was born I went as all natural as possible. Which to me included making my own baby food. I know that most people use a food mill or a strainer but I simply used my blender. I would steam the fruits and veggies or bake them. Let them cool and then put it in the blender. I poured it into ice cube trays until firm, after which I transfered them to freezer storage containers. Label them well of course or you won't know which is applesauce and which are pears. Doing a web search for baby food recipes should reveal many recipes or create your own version of "blue berry buckle". I am not saying there is anything wrong with Gerber but its so much nicer to know that you made all your child's food. Honestly its quick and easy. If you grow all your own food and know that its organic thats even better. Do you make your own baby food? Or do you think you might try it? | |
| | How To Make Your Own Instant Refried Bean Mix | | I love to save money and eat healthy at the same time. I consider myself to be a very frugal cook and homemaker. I try to save money in every way. Cooking with beans is one way to save money on the grocery bill. Beans are so very frugal to make. They usually cost less than a dollar for a 5 pound bag. You can do alot with a five pound bag of beans. Here is a great recipe to make your own bean mix. Keep the mix on hand to make your own refried beans anytime you want them. Refried beans make a great dip or filling for tacos, buritoes and so many other uses. It is also great to make for those gift baskets to give as gifts. Why not make a gift basket today and go visit someone who may be lonely. Enjoy.Instant Refried Bean Mix3 cups dried beans, any variety1 Tbsp. ground cumin1 Tbsp. chili powder1 Tbsp. salt1 Tbsp. dried minced onion1 tsp. cayenne pepper1/2 tsp. pepper
PREPARATION:
In a coffee grinder, food mill or blender, grind beans until they resemble flour. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until they are well blended. Store mix in a large airtight container or jar in a cool, dry place.Refried Beans:
3/4 cup Instant Refried Beans... | |
| | How to Bake with Fruit Puree Instead of Fat | | Excerpted from Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks, by David Joachim David Joachim.
Simple Solution
Fruit purees can be used successfully to replace some of the fat in baked goods.
Drained applesauce, strained baby food fruit, or a puree of prunes and water all work well. You can also use a puree of water and any dried fruit, such as dried apples, apricots, or peaches. The quickest option: a product called fruit puree fat replacement, carried in most supermarkets. It's a combination of pureed fruits and lecithin, a natural emulsifier found in corn, soybeans, and egg yolks.
Homemade Fat Replacement
Cut 2 apples and 2 pears into chunks and place in a saucepan with 2/3 cup water and 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and lecithin granules (available in health food stores). Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 40 minutes, mashing occasionally. Press through a sieve or food mill. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months. To use, substitute fat replacement for about two-thirds of the total amount of oil, butter, or shortening in baked goods, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil. For example, to replace 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, use 5 tablespoons fat replacement and 2... | |
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