Dinner
Butter Chicken
This is one of those meals I make when I want everyone at the table to eat the same thing… and actually enjoy it. It feels like a proper comfort dinner, but it’s still gentle enough for babies. The pumpkin softens into the sauce and makes it naturally sweet and creamy, which means you get … Continued
Chicken & Mushroom Meatballs
If you’re looking for a soft, iron-rich finger food that actually holds together in little hands, these Chicken and Mushroom Meatballs are such a winner. They’re juicy, gently flavoured and packed with extra nourishment from finely chopped mushrooms, making them ideal for baby-led weaning. Using chicken thighs keeps them tender and higher in key nutrients … Continued
Chicken & Pasta Soup
This is chicken noodle soup’s heartier, toddler-friendly cousin. The pasta cooks right in the broth and soaks up all that goodness, which means it turns thick, cosy and easy to scoop. No slippery noodles sliding everywhere. No watery broth left behind. Just a nourishing, comforting bowl that little ones can actually manage. It’s packed with … Continued
Spaghetti Bolognese With a Twist
Recipe from Toddler to Table This spaghetti bolognese is a classic comfort meal with a clever nutrient-dense twist. It’s the kind of dinner that feels familiar and cosy, but works a little harder behind the scenes to support growing bodies. By adding grated liver and heaps of vegetables into the sauce, you’re boosting iron, zinc, … Continued
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
This is a dish that’s bursting with flavour and goodness—Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Chickpeas. This is a fantastic one-pot wonder that’s all about those beautiful, vibrant flavours and, guess what? It’s loaded with gut-loving bone broth, too! I like to serve this dinner on a bed of fluffy couscous – I used a … Continued
Chicken Tray Bake
There’s something so comforting about a tray bake that you can throw together in minutes, pop into the oven, and trust that it’s going to deliver every single time. This chicken tray bake has truly been a staple in our home for years. It’s one of those recipes that started as a fridge-clean-out and somehow … Continued
Lamb Shanks
This slow-braised lamb shank recipe is the kind of nourishing, comforting meal that fills your whole home with warmth. Lamb shanks make a great first food for your baby that you can share too as it’s beautifully tender – the meat falls away from the bone with barely any effort. The slow cooking does all … Continued
Chorizo, Bean and Pumpkin Tray Bake
There’s something so comforting about a one-pan tray bake… especially one that’s loaded with colour, flavour, and nourishing ingredients. This Chorizo, Bean and Pumpkin Tray Bake is the kind of meal you pop in the oven on a busy weeknight and feel quietly smug about because it looks (and tastes!) like you put in far … Continued
‘Not so Chilli’ Con Carne
A slow-cooked family favourite with a nourishing twist – this chilli con carne is rich, hearty and packed with whole food ingredients. Made with pull-apart brisket and gently warming spices, it’s a great way to introduce bold flavours to little ones without the heat. Think of it as a “not-so-chilli” con carne – full of flavour, not fire. You … Continued
