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.

Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa

Perfect for a cookout.

Rib Steaks with Spice Rub and Green Bean Salad

Add another layer of flavor with a spice rub.

Eggs Florentinesque

Swapping the hollandaise sauce for a sour cream mixture and cooking the eggs in spinach makes for an easier, updated take on the classic.

Sufganiyot (Israeli Jelly Doughnuts)

Fill 'em, fry 'em, and fight to get your fill.

Broccoli Baby Food

If you can boil water, you can make baby food.

Boozy Campfire Cheese

Doused with liquor, wrapped in foil, and baked in campfire ashes.

Panaché

French-style lemonade gives this beer tail panache.

Basic Pizza Sauce

A thick and intensely tomatoey sauce that freezes beautifully.

Herbed Peas and Carrots

This classic side dish is so easy, there’s no reason not to make it yourself. And done right, it’s got loads more flavor than the prepackaged version from the store.

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi.

Pineapple-Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Skewers of grilled shrimp and pineapple brushed with a sweet-and-sour glaze help you channel your tropical vibe.

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby.

Chile Hot Chocolate

A hot and spicy take on creamy, rich hot chocolate.

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions.