You can replace milk with breast milk or a dairy-free alternative.

For TM31 users: when blending gradually increase from speed 4 to speed 8.

Any leftover vegetables can be cooled and kept in the fridge in an airtight container to be reheated or enjoyed cold the next day.

Cereal must come to a boil at least once to thicken the purée.

You can replace dates with soft dried apricots, if desired.

When buying fish, try to source a fish that is both sustainable and lower in mercury. Try to avoid fish that's typically high in mercury, such as shark (flake) or billfish (swordfish, marlin).

You can replace apples with pears in this recipe, if desired. Cooking time may vary.

If you can't source purple sweet potato or purple carrots, regular is fine too. The purple option contains anthocyanins not found in the standard orange varieties, so they're worth including in your baby's diet from time to time.

Once halved, large sprouts are easy for babies to hold onto and chew on. They'll also enjoy playing with sprouts because of the leaves they can peel off once their pincer grip has developed.

“Steamed carrot and parsnip batons make great first finger foods due to their soft texture and because the batons were easy for my daughter to hold onto while she chewed on them!” - Jade Brook

You may wish to add up to 50 g water, breast milk or formula milk to achieve a smoother consistency.

Substitute courgettes with washed carrot pieces, green beans or spinach and halve the quantity of potatoes. Adjust quantity of water to get desired consistency.

Choose a cut of beef that is lean and of good quality (e.g. fillet of beef). Other cuts of beef may be too fatty and difficult for babies to digest.

The creaminess of the sweet potato balances perfectly with the sweetness of the pear and apple in this purée.

“Following first tastes, the mint element of this recipe makes a fun and flavoursome combination for your baby’s palate!” - Jade Brook

Basic recipe for babies aged 6-12 months.

Carrots and sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamins and minerals.

You may wish to add up to 50 g water, breast milk or formula milk to achieve a smoother consistency.

Where possible, try to source organic strawberries. Unfortunately, strawberries have been found to contain higher amounts of pesticide residues than many other fruits, so they're one fruit I always try to buy organically grown.

Store any cooled leftovers in in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat or enjoyed cold the next day.

You may be surprised to see curry powder in a baby purée recipe, but we promise this delicious recipe will be a hit with your little one! The sweetness of the peas and freshness of the broccoli complements the curry flavour really well.