Broccoli Baby Food

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

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)

Pear Baby Food

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

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

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

Spicy Sesame Mayo

Liven up your next sandwich with this Asian-inspired spread. (By Regan Burns)

Asian-y Tofu Scramble

Mushrooms, tofu, and chile-garlic sauce give a savory kick to fluffy eggs. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)

This combination of eggs, spinach, herbs, and spices is a delicious introduction to Persian food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Basic Tomato Sauce

Even if you’re a pro, this sauce is a great base on which to riff. (By Kate Ramos)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

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)

I Am Giving Marinated Kale Salad

A tasty, ultrahealthy way to eat your dark, leafy greens. (By Terces Engelhart with Orchid)

Watercress-Walnut Dip

A sophisticated starter. (By Kate Ramos)

Chinese-y Chicken Salad

Yeah, we know it’s not really Chinese. (By Francine Maroukian)

Cannellini Bean Dip

This herb-tinged appetizer will convert bean-haters with each bite. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Potato, Quinoa, and Cumin Hash Browns

A richly flavored version of the classic. (By Public Restaurant)