Chef Jess

All Recipes and Posts by Jess


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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Lamington Fingers

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Thong throwing, summer bbq’s at the beach, ferry races on Sydney Harbour, lamb, music countdowns and lamingtons are good ol’ ...

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Babies Go Nuts

By: | 2 Comments | On: January 23, 2013 | Category : Allergies, Foods, Nutrition

When introducing solids to their baby, many parents are unsure of when to introduce peanuts (note: peanuts are actually a legume not a nut) and tree nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios).  With the “rules” changing over the years and the high prevalence of food allergies in...
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Pick ‘N’ Mix Rice Paper Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces

Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

I love rice paper rolls and I have been meaning to make these for the blog ever since I joined ...

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Understanding Food Labels Part 3: Ingredients List

By: | 0 Comments | On: January 22, 2013 | Category : Nutrition, Understanding Food Labels

The ingredients list can give you important information about the food product and what it contains, particularly if you are concerned about allergens or food additives.  If you can make sense of it of course and know what to look for! All ingredients are listed in descending order by weight....
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Holiday Chicken Puree

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

We enjoyed a beautifully relaxing beach holiday recently with amazing sunny days and crystal clear water.  George loved it!  He ...

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Green Chicken Quinoa Puree

Average Rating: (3.8 / 5)

Green Chicken Quinoa Puree Join us at the One Handed Cooks Facebook Page for more great recipes. I made this recipe while ...

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Why Babies and Toddlers Don’t Need Salt

By: | 1 Comment | On: January 9, 2013 | Category : Foods, Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

We are all about encouraging home cooked meals for your babies and toddlers and a progression on to family meals, but it is important to remember that babies and toddlers need very little salt in their diets.  When you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen it can be...
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Apricot Puree

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

I love fresh apricots and when they’re perfectly ripe I can easily eat too many in one go.  They are ...

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Our Top 5 New Year Health Habits

By: | 0 Comments | On: January 2, 2013 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

Is “healthy eating” one of your New Years resolutions?  Our guess is that for a lot of people it is.  We all have the best intentions at the beginning of a New Year but often we aim too high so when it gets too hard its easier to go back...
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Poached Chicken, Zucchini, Carrot & Apple Puree

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

I made this it for the first time weeks ago thinking I was very clever and creative with the flavours. ...

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Poached Chicken, Zucchini, Carrot & Apple Puree

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

I made this it for the first time weeks ago thinking I was very clever and creative with the flavours. ...

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Our Tasty Picnic Food Ideas

By: | 0 Comments | On: December 26, 2012 | Category : Tips & Tricks

Christmas is usually only the beginning of a week long festival of family feasts, friendly bbq’s and summer picnics.  And after the big lead up to christmas the easy, casual gatherings are the perfect wind-down.  We’ve put together a little list for some quick, tasty and kid friendly “bring-a-plate” ideas....
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Smooth Pumpkin and Lentil Puree

Average Rating: (3.7 / 5)

Smooth Pumpkin & Lentil Puree I actually made this at the same time as the Pick ‘N’ Mix Lentil Veggie ...

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