Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Salmon Jerky "Candy"

Sugar-cured salmon jerky goes Nordic with the addition of caraway seeds. (By Kate Ramos)

Thai Beef Jerky

Sweet honey combines with salty fish sauce and floral coriander seed for a complex-flavored but simple-to-make beef jerky. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Corning your own beef is easier than you think. (By Kate Ramos)

Eggplant-Pepper Tomato Sauce

Packed with the flavors of summer, this sauce goes with lots of things. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Green Bean Baby Food

Naturally sweet and high in vitamins, this bean purée makes it easy for baby to eat her veggies. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Sweet Hot Mustard

Honey mustard with a real kick of heat! (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea. (By Regan Burns)

Vegetable Tagine

A quick stew of vegetables, Moroccan spices, and chickpeas. (By Ray Lee)

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby. (By Kate Ramos)

Pear Baby Food

Pear purée is a nice change from applesauce. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Peanut Butta Cups

Crunchy peanut filling covered in milk chocolate. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Pasta Carbonara with Peas

Peas brighten up this rich dish. (By Regan Burns)