3 envelopes of Knox unflavored gelatin (by the Jell-O at any store) 1/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of fruit juice or pop (open the pop and let it de-fizz first Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat just till sugar dissolves.  Pour into molds and refrigerate till firm (about 20 minutes or […]

3 cups powdered sugar (I use organic) 3 TB butter (Earth’s Balance Soy Free or Land O’Lakes or organic butter) *2 to 3 TB rice milk or whole milk (I use Pacific) 1 tsp vanilla extract (if you are gluten free, make sure it says GF) Combine all ingredients in a mixer and beat until […]

1/2 cup shortening (I use Spectrum Organic or Tropical Traditions Palm Oil)4 cups powdered sugar 4 TB cocoa powder (I use Hershey’s) 6 TB rice milk, whole milk, or water (I use Pacific brand rice milk)  2 tsp vanilla extract (watch for corn syrup) Pinch of salt 1. Combine shortening and cocoa in a mixer and beat until […]

1 pear, peeled and cut into about 4 pieces About 10 blueberries, fresh or frozen About 5 raspberries, fresh or frozen Add all the fruit into your baby food processor or blender and puree until smooth.  Pears will get very thin so don’t over process.  For younger babies, you can strain out the seeds from […]

2 TB gluten free organic oats (or regular oats if you’re not GF) ½ cup water 1 to 2 organic apples peeled and finely chopped (green Granny Smith apples are best) 1 organic banana, mashed 1 TB organic raisins (green are best) Organic ground flax seeds (optional) Put the oats, water, apples, and banana in […]

2 TB olive oil 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 white, or 2 red potatoes, peeled and chopped (red are better) 2 TB peas, fresh or frozen 4 TB of corn kernels, fresh or frozen ½ cup of water or homemade chicken broth (or Pacific brand) Place the olive oil in a saucepan and […]

¼ lb of organic green beans 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed 4 large kale leaves, stems removed and chopped 1 cup chicken stock (homemade or Pacific brand) 1 TB olive oil In a saucepan, combine beans, potato, kale, and chicken stock.  Bring to a boil over medium heat.  Reduce heat and cook uncovered […]

2 TB olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups white rice (I use Uncle Ben’s 5-Minute Rice) 3 cups chicken stock (I use Pacific brand or homemade) 1 heaping TB of tomato paste Pinch of oregano 1 tsp salt (I use Redmond’s Real Sea Salt) In a large saucepan, start […]