Chef Allie

Allie

Short Bio

The recipes I post are all easy and quick to make giving you time to wipe a nose, give a cuddle or feed a hungry child.

All Recipes and Posts by Allie


Train Cake: Using Natural Food Dye

By: | 5 Comments | On: July 2, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

I was flicking through the Woman’s Weekly Cookbook, the old school cake book, thinking about what cake to make for Harry’s 2nd Birthday Party – sorry, thinking about what cake I was going to ask Sarah to make, for Harry’s birthday party. We got to the “choo-choo-train” cake and Harry...
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Reader FAQ: What to cook the kids on holidays

By: | 2 Comments | On: July 2, 2013 | Category : Tips & Tricks

What to cook the kids on holidays? Kids will be kids, and there will be times when their behaviour is just plain random and confusing but will often go back to normal without changing anything. Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the...
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Giveaway: Kids Cooking Kits

By: | 191 Comments | On: June 27, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

This competition has now closed. The WINNERS are… Samantha Yep Val Gent Sarah Seraiocco Belinda Baker You lucky four have been contacted by email, please be sure to respond within 48 hours or we may be forced to re-draw!  We at One Handed Cooks do dabble a fair amount in...
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Top Toddler Food Cafe Distractions

By: | 2 Comments | On: June 20, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Tips & Tricks, Tips from Mums

Have you ever planned a cafe date with a friend (and your delightful toddler) and attempted to have coffee? Pretty fun. It always starts the same way; you convince yourself that it will be a good idea, and it will be good for you to get out. Moments later you...
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Reader FAQ: When should a toddler feed themselves?

By: | 0 Comments | On: June 18, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks, Tips from Mums

When should a toddler feed themselves? Kids will be kids, and there will be times when their behaviour is just plain random and confusing but will often go back to normal without changing anything. Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the question in...
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Chicken Halloumi & Quinoa Balls

Average Rating: (3.3 / 5)

Chicken Halloumi & Quinoa Balls Harry is only a few days off turning two and his dinners are fast becoming ...

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Reader FAQ: Toddler Throwing Food

By: | 3 Comments | On: June 7, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Tips & Tricks

Kids will be kids, and there will be times when their behaviour is just plain random and confusing but will often go back to normal without changing anything. Sometimes, the answer to your problem is over a coffee with a friend, posting the question in an online mother’s group, or...
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Baked Chicken & Veggie Rice

Average Rating: (4.1 / 5)

This is a simple and delicious one pot wonder that will cook away in the oven while you do all ...

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Beef & Veggie Lasagna with Ricotta

Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Mmmmm I just love a good lasagna on a cool winters night. It is really easy to make lasagna suitable ...

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Potato and Cauliflower Soup

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

This soup is just perfect for a lazy Sunday evening. It is quick and simple to make, and full of ...

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Tomato & Kidney Bean Pies

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I do love a pie. And, what I also love is how cheap it is to make a batch of ...

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Parsnip Chips with Paprika Salt

Average Rating: (0 / 5)

I am in soup mode after the fabulous Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Challenge. OHC’s made two soups, a vegetable, ...

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Food Revolution Day: Creamy Pumpkin and Cashew Nut Soup

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

I was so excited to receive my Aussie Farmers Direct Food Revolution Day Box filled with fresh, local and seasonal fruit and veggies. It ...

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Food Revolution Soup Challenge

By: | 2 Comments | On: May 16, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Uncategorized

When Jamie Oliver (‘s people) contacted us to see if we might like to join in on the 2013 Food Revolution Day, we didn’t have to think very hard. The Food Revolution is such a worthy cause. Why? Because it is helping to change the way we think about food...
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Mother’s Day Scones

Average Rating: (3.9 / 5)

Mother’s Day… I don’t know about you but for me, the perfect mothers day would involve a sleep in, coffee ...

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