Chef Jess

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Quinoa: Our Favourite Superfood

By: | 4 Comments | On: March 6, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition

The term ‘superfood’ gets thrown around a lot but we think quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) deserves it.  You may have noticed that we quite like quinoa, so do our bubs and so does the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).  The FAO have declared 2013 the International Year...
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Baked Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce

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Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

What do you cook when you have 500g beef mince sitting in the fridge needing to be cooked? Baked meatballs ...

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Boosting Your Child’s Iron Intake

By: | 1 Comment | On: March 5, 2013 | Category : Foods, Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals

Boosting Your Child’s Iron Intake If you have a baby and are starting solids, you might have heard the word “iron” being thrown around a lot. That’s because iron is essential for growing babies and toddlers. The problem is, that iron deficiency is most common between the ages 6-24 months....
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Almond & Hazelnut Baby Muesli

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

George recently decided he wanted to eat my muesli over his own breakfast cereal so I decided to make him ...

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Lemon, Almond & Ricotta Mini Muffins

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Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Right now, George is in bed and I’m enjoying one of these moist little lemon, almond & ricotta muffins with ...

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Simply Sandwiches

By: | 4 Comments | On: February 19, 2013 | Category : Food Preparation, Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

Do your children eat the same filling on their sandwiches day in and day out?   Is it because they refuse all other options or because they just genuinely love it? Whatever the answer we have a free printable for you to help the kids choose their own sandwich fillings and...
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Veggie Salmon Mash

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Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

This recipe was featured in the One Handed Cooks Magazine Issue #1. Yep, you can buy it online while stocks last here. For more great ...

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Crispy Baked Veggie Quinoa Balls

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Average Rating: (3.2 / 5)

George is so alert and aware of what I’m eating now that I try my best to display healthy eating ...

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Chicken, Pumpkin & Corn Risoni Puree

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Average Rating: (4.4 / 5)

Risoni is rice shaped pasta.  It’s very soft and easy to chew and swallow making it a great “first pasta”. ...

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Pear & Cinnamon Puree

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I made this pear and cinnamon puree again today for the first time in ages.  George has been chomping away ...

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Our 10 Top Tips for a Nutritionally Balanced Lunchbox

By: | 2 Comments | On: February 5, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

The Nutritionally Balanced Lunchbox The new school year has begun and I’m sure all parents begin with the best intentions of sending their little kiddies off to daycare, preschool or school with the healthiest of healthy packed lunches and hope for them to eat and enjoy all its yummy goodness....
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Pumpkin, Zucchini & Mint Couscous

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Average Rating: (4 / 5)

I’m trying to introduce a few more herbs into George’s meals in attempt to make the transition to family food ...

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Pumpkin, Zucchini & Mint Couscous

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I’m trying to introduce a few more herbs into George’s meals in attempt to make the transition to family food ...

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Lamb & White Bean Ratatouille Puree

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I must be honest.  This recipe is still yet to be a raving success with George but we still think ...

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