What to Feed One Year Old

Anything and Everything. Once my son started eating table foods I vowed to never cater to him. He eats what we eat. End. of. Story.

Sure, there are a few things he doesn't like (like broccoli) and I don't force him to eat that stuff, but I do encourage him to try it each time I make it.

Make sure he gets a wide variety to cover all the food groups. My pediatrician recommended looking at the nutritional intake over a week rather than each individual day.

Food that has worked with my now 2 and almost 6 year old; quesadillas with meat and veggies "hidden" inside ( ham, chicken, ground beef, spinach, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini), yogurt, spinach and cheese tortelini's, turkey dogs, scrambled eggs with cheese, whole wheat French toast (great for protein if they won't eat eggs alone), oatmeal, veggie burgers, chik'n patties and nuggets (or any other vegan product- right now my kids are all about the vegan corn dogs!), string cheese, Ritz, meatloaf, sloppy joe's, sweet potato French fries.
Good luck!

Make it easy on yourself--whatever you are eating that he is interested in. Unless you have food allergies in your family then most anything at this point is fair game.

Like what Kristin said. Do not cater to a picky eater. Do not cook separate meals. Dice up the same food you are eating. Yes, he may throw things on the floor now....
we know an adult man who will eat about 12 different foods now. He will eat NO fish, NO green veggies, no tomato sauce or tomato products and does not like cheese. It is ridiculous.
Turns out, his mother cooked him separate dinners every day so that he could eat what he liked and not have to eat what his father ate (which was everything.)

I read somewhere that it takes the average child 6 - 8 tastes of a food to get accustomed to it. So you might be picking some food up off the floor for a little while. But be patient.

There are a lot of foods good for babies and there are foods they should stay away from too.

Get the books I found the most useful. I nearly used the books so much they were worn out.

Idiots Guide to Feeding Your Baby and Toddler
Baby and Toddler Meals for Dummies

I feed my 11 1/2 month old what we eat (in addition to her bottles). You'd be amazed what they can eat, even with few teeth (my daughter only has two) as long as it is small enough. She prefers finger foods so most things are cut about the size of a pea. Small bits of grilled or roasted meat, scambled eggs, cheese cubes, macaroni, small pieces of veggies (carrots, sweet potatoes, corn, broccoli, peas, green beans). I keep single serving veggie cups and she LOVES frozen peas that have been cooked for 2 minutes in the microwave.

Trust me when I say you will save yourself heartache if you just feed what you eat (except for those rare meals). Good luck!

My 14 month old likes string cheese, or cut up cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, beans, cooked broccoli or any well cooked veggie, cut up meatballs, applesauce, canned peaches, raviolis, spaghetti-o's, diced up hard boiled eggs, avocados, rice, noodles, yogurts, home made chicken soup or chicken noodle soup, meatloaf, and basically anything we eat I just cut up in small pieces for her. I H. this helps, good luck!

I just let my kids try whatever we were eating. In safe, small bites, of course.
It sounds like your little one has liked everything he has tried and there is a lot to be said for "adventurous" eaters.
Thanksgiving is coming so you can let him try turkey and yams and green beans and pumpkin pie. Stuffing....
I was lucky. Both of my kids just ate everything. Don't let kid #1 being picky stop you from giving kid #2 whatever he wants. Your first child might pick up some good habits along the way.

Best wishes.

my son liked avacado, cottage cheese, mango, mashed beans (pinto or black).

Feed him what you are eating, just cook things a bit longer (if necessary) to make sure they are soft enough for him. Really. You don't have to fix him anything special.

It sounds like you're only offering starches and sweet fruits. Where are the veggies? the protein? It's easy to introduce new finger foods at this age. One a day is a good start.
Have you tried steaming or soft boiling carrots, broccoli, corn on the cob or peas? They don't take much effort, and you don't even need to season them. Babies don't need salt or sugar on their food. Their tastebuds have not developed fully yet.
Try cooking chicken drumsticks in water with chopped carrots, corn on the cob, potatoes OR rice, onion and tomato. If you like to season, add a little salt and pepper, a bay leaf and italian seasoning. Cool it well before serving him. Pull the meat from the bone and shred it. You can serve this on a plate and let him eat with his hands until he learns to use a spoon.
The key to making sure your children are not picky eaters is introducing new foods. Remember to try one a day to ensure they are not allergic to anything. Also, there are lots of kid friendly recipes in parenting magazines and on their websites.
Good luck making the change to a variety of foods!