purees and dips
One pot quinoa bake
This one pot wonder is great on its own for lunch or dinner or you can serve it along side your favourite salad. You will need a pot that can start the cooking process on the stove and then be transferred to the oven. This dish is easily blended into a purée for your baby … Continued
Mango, coconut and passion fruit chia pudding
This is deliciously creamy, high in fibre and perfect for breakfast, snacks and dessert! Blending the chia seeds is a great way to increase your baby or toddlers fibre intake ( or yours) without the mess of the sticky chia seeds. Mango season is in full swing in the southern hemisphere and this recipe is … Continued
Butter bean, sardine and green pea puree
Sardines are one of the richest seafoods in omega 3 which is excellent for brain development for your baby. Sardines are also are great option for introducing fish. You can also mash these ingredients with a fork to form your desired consistency for your baby rather than using a blender if you would like.
Mango and hemp seed frozen yoghurt
Homemade frozen yoghurt without all of the nasties. It is refreshing and delicious and you can add whatever fruit you like. Mangoes are coming into season now and summer is in the air, and I personally think mango and yoghurt is a match made in heaven. I have added a seed for some extra texture … Continued
Fresh Nachos with hemp seed guacamole
I say “ Fresh nachos “ as these aren’t drenched in cheese and sour cream but instead served with a fresh salad and a sprinkle of cheese and yoghurt on the top. Don’t get me wrong, cheesy nachos are delicious but it’s nice to have something just as inviting for the kids doesnt just have … Continued
Buckwheat seeded crackers
We eat a lot of these in our household. They are perfect alongside cheese, avocado, hummus and pate to name a few. You can flavour them with whatever you choose. I have used dried rosemary, sumac and oregano but you can omit those if you please. Some other delicious additions could be a handful of … Continued
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver is very rich in protein, high in iron and loaded with essential B vitamins. This is just naming a few of the wonderful health benefits it provides. Pate is often seen on a decadent cheese platter but it is a great thing to have in the fridge to add to sandwiches, crackers or serve with … Continued
Carrot Dip and Beetroot dip/spread
You can make two different dips with this recipe. They both have the same ingredients, the only difference is using carrot or beetroot. They are both equally delicious and are great to have in your fridge to eat with sandwiches, wraps, crackers, a dip for veggie sticks or fritters to name a few. Roasting the … Continued
Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry
This curry is deliciously sweet and has just the right amount of fragrance for the whole family to enjoy. It is very versatile and you can easily add any other vegetable or protein that you like. It works really well with both chicken, tofu or lentils. Simply serve it alongside your favourite grain. We use … Continued
