This is my first attempt at using quinoa and only because Aldi starting selling it!! I’m kinda of the opinion that there are several other grains out there with just as much goodness as quinoa but at a fraction of … Continue reading Garlic mushroom quinoa
Here’s a way to turn a boring courgette into something special! Feel free to alter the choice of herb- most would work well! Ingredients- One large courgette One slice of bread 1 teaspoon of oregano 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper … Continue reading Courgette chips
Rather than throwing out all your vegetable ends, peelings and left overs why not start putting them into a freezer bag and freezing them bit by bit until you have enough to make some stock?! I do this once every … Continue reading Vegetable ‘left overs’ stock
This one is more for older babies and toddlers as it’s got a fair amount of soy sauce in it so the salt content is too high for a 6 month old. It’s also not the easiest dish for little … Continue reading Easy Special fried rice
I saw the bag of giant couscous in Aldi and couldn’t resist! This recipe is similar to making a savoury rice and I’ve made the most of the veg that’s available right now. It would work just as well with … Continue reading Asparagus and vegetable giant couscous
After I serve roast chicken I like to hold on to the left over bones, skin and any bits of meat that won’t get used and either freeze it all in a bag or pop it into the fridge to … Continue reading Overnight slow cooker Chicken stock
This is a very easy sauce to make. You can always make it a little posher by infusing the milk with bay leaves, onions etc- but I’m keeping it simple today! Ingredients- 40g butter 40g plain flour 3/4 pint milk … Continue reading Parsley sauce
Sprouts have a bad reputation! This recipe makes a lot more of this underrated vegetable and my baby couldn’t get enough. Even my 3 year old cleared her plate. Let’s face it- adding cheese to anything makes it better! And … Continue reading Parmesan and garlic roasted sprouts
This is a quick easy stuffing to make for your Sunday roast and it packs in a few extra helpings of veg to the meal! My toddler could quite happily sit and eat an entire plateful of stuffing! Ingredients- 2 … Continue reading Mushroom and onion stuffing
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