Dips, Spreads & Sides

Like rice, couscous can also be extremely messy! Rolling the couscous with the squash can make a big difference.

This is a picky salad that toddlers can help to make – choosing their ingredients, ripping up lettuce or making patterns. Serve alongside other picky bits at lunchtime or use it to add freshness…

This is a good starting point for babies. Soft, simple and nutritious. I definitely recommend roasting vegetables over steaming or boiling. It is less slippery to hold and offers a much more interesting flavour.…

Root vegetables are a popular choice for first foods. Add interest and extra nutrition with olive oil, herbs and spices. Feel free to pick or choose the veg you use depending on what your…

Ideal for scooping up tagines, curry or hummus, or to serve as an alternative to processed bread at lunchtime. These are extremely easy to make! Variation: You can experiment with different flavours here. Try…

Homemade pesto is versatile: spread it over fish before baking, use it as a stuffing for chicken, swirl it into pasta, mix it into mash, or use it as a dip. Use immediately or…

Homemade pesto is versatile: spread it over fish before baking, use it as a stuffing for chicken, swirl it into pasta, mix it into mash, or use it as a dip. Use immediately or…