Orange Puree

A: Peel oranges, discarding skin but leaving as much of pith as possible. Remove any visible seeds. Puree the peeled oranges and the zest in a blender until smooth. Press through a sieve.

A: As a stand-alone, this is about like baby food. As an ingredient, this stuff rocks! You can add it to breads, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, pancake batter, baked beans, etc.

A: Remove the skin and any large seeds from the fruit. Chop roughly and then blend in a food processor until smooth. Freeze in ice cube trays. Almost any fruit can be used; berries, stone fruit, mangoes and pineapple work beautifully.

A: Orange juice, peel, and extract are all great sources of antioxidants that are effective for treating hair fall and poor hair health. These citrus fruits prevent damage to hair follicles and scalp cells. These orange benefits can promote the shine and strength of your locks.

A: Cut food into small pieces and place into a blender. Add small amounts of water or soup as needed and blend. If the pureed diet is too watery, add thickener, cooked potato or rice. If the pureed diet is too sticky, add some sesame oil.

A: Foods for infants are often pureed, but adults can eat puréed foods, too.