Author name: Ellie Mae

Spinach Puree is loaded with goodness and is great mixed with a range of sweet and savoury purees. Spinach is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Folic acid, Iron and Calcium. Although nutritionally appealing, many children do not enjoy the bitter taste of spinach. Babies, however, […]

Slow Cooker Risotto allows you to enjoy the creamy texture and rich taste of risotto without all the love and attention. Risotto tastes delicious but can be a bit of a pain to make. Standing over the stove, adding hot stock in batches may have been feasible pre-kids but its not so fun with hungry,

Butternut Squash Puree is a great first food for babies but it can also be served as a side dish, used in baking or stirred through risottos and sauces. Butternut squash, or butternut pumpkin as it is known in Australia, has a sweet, nutty taste similar to pumpkin. Once cooked it can be pureed smooth

These Carrot and Apple Muffins are sweetened only with fruit. They are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack.  If you are looking for an indulgent, sweet muffin then this isn’t the recipe for you. They certainly don’t fall into that category. However, if you are looking for a healthy breakfast or snack idea

Purees aren’t just for babies! Use this Blueberry Puree in cocktails, cakes, swirl it through oatmeal or use as a pancake sauce. Ingredient Information How to Make Blueberry Puree Blueberry puree couldn’t be easier! If using frozen blueberries you will need to defrost before blending. Blueberry Puree for Babies Serve it by itself or mix

Fruity Chicken Curry is a fantastic first curry for kids and babies. The sultanas and apples add a lovely sweet taste and they pair beautifully with the spices. This curry has been developed with babies and children in mind but this is a meal the whole family will love. Readers love this recipe because it:

Frozen grapes couldn’t be simpler to make. Store a stash in the freezer for a delicious and refreshing snack. Alternatively, add them to smoothies or puree them to make a tasty grape sorbet. If you haven’t tried frozen grapes before then you are in for a treat! Reasons to love this tasty snack include… Easy

This easy, no-cook puree is an excellent source of vitamin C and fibre. Serve Papaya Puree by itself or mix it with a range of other purees. Reasons to Love this Puree Ingredient Information You can use both red papaya or yellow papaw to make this puree. When choosing the fruit… Store unripe fruit at

This fluffy, and beautifully fragrant, Carrot Rice is made in one pot using the absorption method. It is flavoured with warming spices and has a delicate sweetness from the sultanas and carrots. This carrot rice is great for families because… One-Pot – Which means less washing up (which is always a good thing) Flavoursome –

This green smoothie is a fantastic way to add greens into your child’s diet. Deliciously sweet and creamy with no taste of spinach! It is estimated that less than 1% of Australian kids eat the recommended serves of vegetable each day (1). For this reason, we need to find easy ways to incorporate more veggies