Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Broccoli Baby Food

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

Pineapple and Grape Kebabs

Making food playground-worthy. (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)

Tandoori-Style Marinade

An easy, versatile marinade for chicken, lamb, and fish. (By Regan Burns)

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

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

Potato, Quinoa, and Cumin Hash Browns

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

Salt Cod and Clam Stew

A light fish stew with clams. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Pear Baby Food

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

Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti

With a kick of heat from some red pepper flakes. (By Kate Ramos)

Sparkling Rum Runner

Here’s a sparkling version of the rum drink, which is great as an apéritif. (By Nick Mautone)

Cabbage and Carrot Herbed Slaw

No mayo, just tons of flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Little Ditsy Cream Pies

Sandwiches of oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream melt in your mouth. (By Adrienne Handler)

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)

Cannellini Bean Dip

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