Crisp and flaky pastry encases chicken, a Peruvian-inspired blend of peppers, tomatoes, cumin, and coriander, and our zesty aji chili-stuffed green olives. These exceptional three-bite savouries are ideal for large gatherings, or, make ahead and reheat for a satisfying treat at any occasion.
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Peruvian chicken and olive empanadas
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White Rice, Halibut and Broccoli Dinner
Halibut is a white fish that is very mildly-flavoured, making it a good choice as a first fish for baby to try. Chop broccoli and fish into smaller or large pieces, depending on how much texture your baby can handle.
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Open-Faced Cheesy, Peasy Omelette
Most babies get puréed peas as one of their first vegetables. When baby reaches 12 months and is ready for more texture, this cheesy open-faced omelette offers the familiar taste of peas in a new format. Use goat mozzarella if your baby is casein-intolerant.
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Turkey, Apple and Cream Cheese Roll-Up
Instead of fighting to get your toddler to use a spoon or fork, why not just serve finger food? This quick roll-up is also easily made – a boon to busy parents.
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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
When your toddler is hungry, you need to get food on the table fast! This lunch dish comes together in minutes.
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Apple and Pear Compote
This versatile compote can be served to baby for breakfast, lunch or dinner, depending on the accompaniments. For a change of pace from cinnamon, try a pinch of ground cardamom or nutmeg.
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Egg N Cheese Pasta
Many toddlers have an aversion to strong flavours; this pasta dish is mild but tasty enough for the whole family to enjoy. Older children may appreciate a garnish of chopped green onions and crumbled cooked bacon.
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Jacket Potatoes with 3-Bean Chipotle Chili
In the UK, the potato skins are called their “jackets”. Growing teenagers might appreciate a full potato. This recipe easily doubles.
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Breakfast Banana Split
This makes a great breakfast time treat for kids who’ve been extra-specially cooperative! A sprinkling of chocolate chips gets anyone’s day off to a good start, without adding that much fat. Substitute your favourite yogurt flavour.
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Mexican Pizza
All the flavours you love in Mexican fast food on a pizza crust instead of a tortilla. If you have a pizza paddle, this is the time to use it! It makes transferring the assembled pizza to the oven rack a cinch.
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Sweet Potato Flapjacks
Baby food sweet potatoes and pancake mix make this flapjack a snap. Freeze leftovers in a zippered plastic bag and pop them frozen in the toaster another day for breakfast.
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Whole Grain Lemon and Raspberry Pancakes
With a box of our wholegrain pancake mix on your kitchen shelf, the breakfast possibilities are endless. Try this raspberry-lemon twist.
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Brown Rice Pudding with Soy Milk and Dried Blueberries
Precooked frozen rice is a great short-cut to this brown rice breakfast pudding. Especially welcome on a cold winter morning! Substitute vanilla soy milk and omit vanilla, if you prefer.
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Easy Flax Granola
Make home-made granola on Sunday to enjoy all week. Flax is a wonderful source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, beneficial to coronary health and brain development. Substitute your favourite nut if desired, such as pecans or walnuts.
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Kulfi Karma
This is the winning recipe from Recipe to Riches within the Frozen Treats Category, which was developed by Rosy Soobrattee.
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Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauce
Horseradish and spicy mustard give this easy cocktail sauce a kick. Try with any seafood hors d’oeuvre.
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Lemon Rosemary Dip
Creamy Greek yogurt forms the base of this easy dip; rosemary adds a fresh herbal note. Perfect for dipping appetizer or main course chicken nuggets or fingers.
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Avocado Banana Mash
Babies need a high fat diet to develop properly. Avocados are full of heart-healthy unsaturated fat, and contain vitamin C, riboflavin and thiamine. You can mash the bananas and avocado completely or leave chunkier depending on your baby’s comfort level.
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Little Blueberry Parfaits
At 18 months, your baby wants to feed herself. Give her this for breakfast and watch her go! The puffed wheat in this breakfast parfait is naturally very soft and softens further when layered in with yogurt and thawed berries.
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Little Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
Two little mini muffins are a perfect breakfast portion for a toddler. If placing two blueberries on top of each mini muffin is too time-consuming for you, just stir them into the batter. Freeze remaining muffins for another day, or share with the whole family.
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Tomato Basil Pizzettes
These mini pizzas are sure to be a hit with your toddler. If your toddler likes cooked broccoli, peas or spinach, add them before baking.
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Wholesome Chicken Carrot and Brown Rice Puree
If you’re making chicken breasts for the entire family, throw an extra one on to use in this pureed baby food. Alternatively, you can use leftover roast chicken or poached chicken breast. Chicken is often one of the first meats recommended for babies’ diets, as it is easily digested.
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Silky Quinoa and Squash
Make quinoa for supper and pull out 1 cup of it to make this dinner for baby. Quinoa is an ancient grain that is high in protein. Store leftovers in individual portion sizes for use in the following days; freezing it in ice cube trays makes for easy portioning later on. Don’t give up if your child doesn’t seem to like quinoa, or any other specific food- you need to expose children to a new flavour up to ten times before they take to it.
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Roast Beef
A basic prime rib roast is a great thing to have in your repertoire, and is a great way to feed a crowd, whether at a holiday or family gathering. Ask the butcher to trim the fat to about 1/4 inch (5 mm).
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L’il Garlic Loaves
These individual garlic breads make a cute addition to your dinner table, alongside spaghetti or lasagne. The yummy, cheesy and garlicky butter melts into both cut side of buns while baking.




