Switching your infant over to solids is a very exciting part of their development, and homemade baby food is a great way of ensuring they get a well-balanced meal with all the nutrients they need during this time. This puree recipe is especially great if you're just starting to introduce your young one to meat proteins.

1. Remove the meat from the chicken thighs and discard the skin, fat, and bones.
   
2. I used about 120 g of chicken thigh meat for this recipe.
   
3. Cut into chunks.
   
4. Heat the oil in a pan and sautee the leek until softened, about 4 minutes.
   
5. Add the chicken and sauté until the chunks are white on all sides, about 2 minutes.
   
6. Add the sweet potato and sauté for 1 minute.
   
7. Stir in the dried apricots, tomato puree, and chicken stock.
   
8. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Blend to a puree.
   

Recipe supplied by: Anthea de Villiers, Registered Dietitian (SA)