These Homemade Baked Beans are a comforting side dish with a subtle smokey flavour. They are lower in salt and sugar than the commercial beans available, making them perfect for young children. WHAT ARE BAKED BEANS? Baked beans may mean a different thing, depending on where you are from in the world. Different countries use […]
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Iron is a critical mineral for growing kids but unfortunately iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with infants and young children at the highest risk (1) In this article I highlight how much iron our children need, discuss iron rich foods for kids and detail how we can maximise the
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If you are looking for a quick lunch idea then this pizza toast is perfect. The recipe is simple but, just like regular pizza, your topping ideas are limitless and it can be a great vehicle for getting your kids to try new vegetables or vegetables they wouldn’t normally eat. What exactly is Pizza Toast?
This Pea and Mint Soup is deliciously creamy, beautifully vibrant and delicately sweet. At the end of the week, when the cupboards are pretty bare, I can usually count on finding some stray veggies to whip together a pot of soup. A bag of frozen peas is pretty much guaranteed to be in the freezer,
Carrots have a higher natural sugar content than most other vegetables, making them a popular choice for kids. The sweetness of the carrots, combined with the juice of the orange, makes this Carrot and Orange soup a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. How to Make Carrot and Orange Soup Ingredients (with alternative suggestions)
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These Roasted Parsnips are crispy on the outside, tender in the inside and their naturally sweet, nutty flavour is perfect for kids. HOW TO SELECT PARSNIPS HOW TO PREPARE ROASTED PARSNIPS FLAVOURING ROASTED PARSNIPS Recipes for roasted parsnips often involve coating the parsnips in some honey or maple syrup. Perhaps this is delicious on special
Roasted Peas are a delicious and crunchy snack, perfect for on the go. Pop them into lunchboxes or use them to top salads for added texture. Peas are starchy and sweet and are probably one of the more kid-friendly vegetables out there. If you have a kid who loves peas then this snack is sure
Getting kids to eat their greens isn’t always easy but these Broccoli Fritters are a great way to do just that. Each fritter is packed full of broccoli and they are perfect for lunch, a snack or part of a main meal. Exposure is a key component to getting our kids to accept and eat
Easy to make and bursting with flavour; these Zucchini Fritters make a great lunch, side dish or snack. Fritters are a great way to serve vegetables in a fun way. My kids love these mixed vegetable fritters, pea fritters, broccoli fritters, corn fritters and these delicious zucchini Fritters (Courgette fritters) Whether you call these zucchini
There is a lot to love about this Chocolate Avocado Mousse. It is quick to prepare, deliciously sweet, beautifully creamy and perfect for kids with food allergies (free from dairy, egg, nuts and gluten). I first published this post on Sep 2014, when my eldest was three and was obsessed with a Julia Donaldson book
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