We’re in the throes of winter and for those of us in colder climates, nothing warms the soul like some good, old-fashioned comfort food.

So how do we share this warm and cozy feeling with our babies? By busting out our Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus® Food Processor and preparing some hearty meals for them to enjoy!

For babies 6-12 months old

Warm Winter Stew

Ingredients:

·     1½ pounds boneless stew meat (chicken, pork or beef), cut in tiny cubes

·     2 tablespoons oil

·     1/3 cup flour

·     3 cups water or vegetable broth

·     4 small potatoes, washed, peeled and diced into small pieces

·     5 carrots, washed, peeled and diced into small pieces

·     1 small bag of frozen peas

Prep:

·   Warm oil a big saucepan over medium high heat

·   Coat the meat in flour and brown

·   Add the water or vegetable broth and cover tightly

·   Let simmer over medium heat for 1½ hours

·   Add potatoes and carrots

·   Cover and simmer 15 minutes

·   Add frozen peas, cover and simmer for 5 more minutes

·   Add ingredients to Cuisinart Food Processor and blend until smooth

Warm Winter Squash Soup

Ingredients:

·   1½ lb winter squash chopped into small pieces

·   2 cups chicken broth

·   1 small chopped onion

·   ¼ cup sour cream

·   1 teaspoon curry powder

·   1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

·   1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Prep:

·   Sautee chopped union in medium saucepan until clear

·   Add squash, onion and spices

·   Cook on low heat for 10 minutes

·   Stir in broth and let simmer another 15 minutes

·   Cool for 5 minutes

·   Add half of the contents into Cuisinart Food Processor or Cuisinart Blender and blend until smooth

·   Slowly add more of mixture and continue blending until smooth

·   Let stand 10 minutes

·   Reheat to lukewarm temperature before serving

·   Top with spoonful of sour cream

To make vegetarian versions of these recipes, simply substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and subtract meat from first recipe.