This yummy and pretty-looking porridge can be served straight away or cooked the night before and eaten cold, like overnight oats. My girls call it ‘princess porridge’.
This recipe is delicious at any time of day really, but makes a brilliant savoury breakfast served with toast and avocado. It’s a pretty convincing alternative to tinned beans! Variation: You can speed this up by making a microwave version. Just pop all the ingredients in a bowl, cover and...
Omelettes make excellent finger food for babies. I find that thicker omelettes are best, as you can cut them into chunky wedges, which are ideal for little hands to grasp. Variations: Try grating in courgette, tearing in spinach or adding a few chopped spring onions.
I love the combination of mint, garlic, fresh courgette and sharp feta in this recipe .These are best served warm with a tomato dip or my Minty Tzatziki (see page 00). Variation: Instead of feta and mint, you could try cheddar and chives.
Spanakopita is a Greek pastry filled with spinach and feta. It is usually made with crispy filo pastry, which can be a little bit too spikey for babies, so I have used puff pastry instead. I have also used just enough feta to provide the ‘tang’ without the recipe becoming...
UK advice is that it’s absolutely fine for babies to eat well cooked seafood. Just treat them as an allergen and introduce separately to other common allergens. This recipe can either be enjoyed on its own (perhaps with some cooked couscous mixed in) or as a filling for wraps or...
This breakfast is very quick to prep and can be done the night before to speed things up on busy mornings. These are perfect for beginners and don’t make too much mess. Variations: You can play around with the flavours here, using dates or sultanas instead of apricot, trying different...
This is a proper weekend breakfast for the whole family. Serve with guacamole or sour cream and an extra squeeze of lime. Variation: You can also cook these ‘fritter-style’ in a frying pan with a little olive oil for 3 minutes on each side. Freezing: Pop the bites in a...
Tahini is high in calcium, iron, B vitamins and zinc. It’s also a great alternative to peanut butter for babies who have, or may have, a peanut allergy. Tahini has a stronger taste than peanut butter and is a little thick on its own, so I have mixed it with...
Your baby will love exploring the exciting Thai-inspired flavours in this smooth soup! You can serve it thick or thin it out with extra water if you prefer. Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, defrost fully and cook on the hob or in the microwave until piping...
