Family meals

iStock_000012556695XSmallHere you’ll find recipes for sauces that are suitable to use in dishes from 6 months, as well as wonderful family meals that all ages will enjoy, pureed, textured or just as it comes. Salt is still kept to a minimum and can be added at the table to suit individual tastes.

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Alex's lamb stroganoff

* 250g sour cream * 250g fettucine pasta * 50g butter * 700g lamb neck fillet * 2 medium onions * 450g button mushrooms ... more

Gnocchi

A great recipe to make with the kids - if a little messy! 500g waxy potatoes 200g plain flour A little salt and black pepper Peel and boil the... more

Mini beef burgers

1 medium onion 450g lean beef mince 1 apple peeled and grated 1 egg beaten half a red/yellow pepper de-seeded and diced 20g fresh bread crumbs ... more

Macaroni cheese

250g/9oz macaroni 40g/1½oz butter 40g/1½ plain flour 600ml/1pint 1½fl oz milk 250g/9oz grated cheddar 50g/2oz grated parmesan 1.Cook the ... more

Toad-in-the-hole

6 fat pork sausages (or 10-12 chipolatas) 3 oz plain flour 3 fl oz milk mixed with 2 fl oz water 1 large egg Tspn dried rosemary pinch of pepper ... more

Spaghetti bolognese

This is possibly the most popular dish for children - and adults! 500g beef mince (lean if possible) 1 tbl spn olive oil one garlic clove finely ... more

Carrot and beetroot soup

2 medium carrots peeled and chopped olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 1 stick celery chopped 1 garlic clove finely chopped 2 raw beets peeled and ... more

Parsnip and rosemary chips

One medium parsnip will make about 6-8 "chips" Olive oil Tbl spn dried or chopped fresh rosemary Peel the parsnips and cut into finger sized chip... more

Pumpkin and apple soup (Abel and Cole http://www.abelandcole.co.uk)

3 English apple peeled, cored and cut into 1inch chunks 1 whole small (or half large) pumpkin, peeled, de-seeded (keep the seeds) and cut into 2in ... more

Cottage/shepherds pie

400g tine of chopped tomatoes 10oz/300g carrots – peeled and diced 12oz/350g sweet potatoes 1lb/450g Potatoes 200g butternut squash – peeled... more

Really easy chicken casserole

(perfect for family of 2 adults, 2 small children) 6 pieces of chicken (drumsticks and/or thighs) One medium onion One tin condensed chicken soup... more

Plain white bread recipe

350g strong bread flour, plus a little extra ½ tsp salt ½ tsp easy blend dried yeast ½ tsp golden caster sugar 200 ml water 1. Lightly oil... more

Homemade pizza

For the Base 225g Strong Plain Flour 1/2tsp salt 1 (6/7g) sachet of easy blend yeast 150ml warm water 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil 1. In... more

Rye bread recipe

* 300g rye flour * 200g strong bread flour * 30 g fresh yeast * 15g salt * 255 ml water * 30g linseeds * 30g poppy seeds * 30g sesame seeds ... more

Clare’s Roman Meat Balls

One packet of lean mince 1 egg 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese (can use mature cheddar if too expensive) …1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs I table... more

Easy fish pie

150g Salmon fillet skinned 150g Cod fillet skinned (you can use 300g of any fish really, haddock is also good, trout, plaice etc) 150 ml milk 3 ... more

Elder-flower cordial

15 large elderflower heads in full bloom 1kg caster sugar 2 large, un-waxed lemons, peeled zest and then sliced Place elder-flowers into a larg... more

Easy white/bechamel sauce

(Ideal for lasagne, fish pie, chicken pie and all veg etc) 1 tbl spoon butter 1 and 1/2 tbl spoon plain flour approx 250ml semi-skimmed milk 1... more

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