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


Food Preparation & Storage Guide

By: | 4 Comments | On: March 26, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Food Storage, Solids

The day our baby Harry came home from hospital I found a sudden urge to keep the whole house cleaner and tidier than before – much to my husbands joy. Then came the crawling, and the obsessive need to pick up every piece of fluff off the floor. This cleanliness...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Savoury Pancakes

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

The other day we made some pancakes for breakfast and there were leftovers. This doesn’t happen very often, but when ...

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Healthy Dips For Kids

By: | 10 Comments | On: March 15, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

I had a dip-tastic day yesterday, creating 5 healthy dips and a tomato sauce. My kitchen looked like a bomb had hit it, and due to a blender explosion everything now tastes just a little bit like basil pesto… but it was oh-so-worth-it for the result. There are a few...
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Basil Pesto Dip

Average Rating: (0 / 5)

Have a look at our post on why we love dips so much and why dips are great for kids. ...

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Ricotta and Caramelised Onion Dip

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Have a look at our post on why we love dips so much and why dips are great for kids. ...

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Roast Beetroot Dip

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

Have a look at our post on why we love dips so much and why dips are great for kids. ...

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Guacamole Dip

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Have a look at our post on why we love dips so much and why dips are great for kids. ...

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Green Hummus Dip

Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

Green Hummus Dip Have a look at our post on why we love dips so much and why dips are ...

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Homemade Tomato Sauce (Ketchup)

Average Rating: (3.3 / 5)

There’s no denying that kids just love tomato sauce. Often, introducing tomato sauce just a few times early in a ...

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Meal Planning & Saving Money in the Kitchen

By: | 2 Comments | On: March 13, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Tips & Tricks, Tips from Mums

While studying, I worked in some of the most beautiful, grand houses in Sydney. I was always very curious to see how these families ran their houses when money wasn’t really an issue. I thought I would see a lot of over spending and wastage, however I was completely wrong...
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Vegetable Sausage Rolls

Average Rating: (3.9 / 5)

I recently went to my friend Ellen’s daughters birthday party in the park. She had a great spread of food, ...

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Carrot Cookies

Average Rating: (3.6 / 5)

I am always on the hunt for a sweet little snack for Harry that is good for him. I have ...

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(Giveaway) Kitchen Safety – Dreambaby® Style Range

By: | 37 Comments | On: February 28, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation

We often promote cooking with your children. There are so many benefits of cooking with kids, and many age appropriate cooking and recipe ideas for you to try. I recently did a first aid course with my mothers group, and learning the possible dangers in the kitchen and hearing some...
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Reduce Your Food Wastage

By: | 0 Comments | On: February 26, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Food Storage, Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking

If you saved up every bit of food scrap and offcut, and saw the amount of food you threw out each week you would probably be very surprised at just how much of it there was. Food wastage is incredibly common and it is literally like throwing money away. So,...
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Spaghetti Bolognese Leftover Muffins

Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

Everyone eats spaghetti bolognese don’t they? Here is a great child friendly Spaghetti Bolognese recipe you can make from scratch. ...

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