Lemon & Spinach Risotto
Homemade risotto is nothing like the store bought packet kind which is usually overly salty and stodgy. I like to use fresh flavours to liven it up such as lemon zest and leafy greens. Prep time 10...
View ArticleFood for Baby
Extract from my book Feeding Little Tummies The ideal time to start your baby on solids depends on you and your baby. There is no correct or exact time for this, although most babies are ready for...
View ArticleHomemade Baby Cereal
*Excerpt from my book Feeding Little Tummies We started both our children on this cereal made from quinoa around 6 months. They both loved it mixed with homemade apple sauce (puree). A baby’s gut is...
View ArticleRed Lentil Soup
Split red lentils are a good source of vegetable protein and so are particularly important for children being brought up on a vegetarian or vegan diet. The addition of the cumin and kelp assists with...
View ArticleCashew Banana Chew
This delicious chew is packed full of fruit and is easily digestible for babies and toddlers. The cashews provide protein and essential fatty acids for their developing brain. This recipe makes a large...
View ArticleCoconut Rice Pudding
Warm, creamy rice pudding is comforting anytime of the year but is particularly appreciated when it is cold outside. This is best made with short grain white rice, if using brown rice the cooking time...
View ArticleBaby Led Weaning
Extract from my book Feeding Little Tummies In their informative book Baby-Led Weaning, authors Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett discuss the benefits of feeding babies solely on finger foods from the...
View ArticleHomemade Chicken & Vege Stock
In our kitchen we regularly make stocks for using in cooking. Stocks not only provide depth of flavour to a recipe but also valuable nutrients to support growth and boost the immune system. They are...
View ArticleHow to Make Ghee
*Excerpt from my book Feeding Little Tummies Ghee has been used extensively in India for thousands of years, where it is recognized for its healing properties for injuries and intestinal inflammations....
View ArticleRecipes
In this section find recipes and excerpts from my book Feeding Little Tummies. Follow the links on the right-hand side bar. Find more simple family recipes on my award-winning food blog Homegrown...
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