Chef Jess

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The Travelling Lunchbox

By: Jess | 6 Comments | On: November 9, 2012 | Category : Food Preparation, Food Storage, Fussy Eaters, Tips & Tricks

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 recipe ideas pick up the latest mag today in Coles and all good Newsagents. Are you out and about often with your baby or toddler? Do you pack commercial packaged...
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To Peel or Scrub?

By: Jess | 3 Comments | On: November 2, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals

For some fruits and vegetables it is obvious. Who eats a banana with the peel on or bites into an orange before peeling the rind? For some it is less so. It may be habit or rather a preference that you peel your carrots before you prepare them. For other...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Egg & Vegetable Fried Rice

Recipe Type: Dairy Free, Dinner, Family Food, Gluten Free, Lunch, Sides, Toddler Food Tags: eggs, Fried Rice, Pick 'n' Mix, Rice, Vegetables

Average Rating: (3.9 / 5)

Pick ‘N’ Mix Egg & Vegetable Fried Rice Sometimes I cook too much rice on purpose so I can make ...

Dietary Guidelines for Children & Adolescents in Australia

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: October 30, 2012 | Category : Foods, Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals

Healthy eating can be simple. It certainly shouldn’t be hard. And One Handed Cooks is all about bringing it back to basics, so we’d thought we’d share with you the Dietary Guidelines for Children & Adolescents in Australia. They apply to the general healthy population from birth to age 18. ...
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Green Goodness Puree

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Purées, Wheat Free Tags: Broccoli, Green, Peas, Zucchini

Average Rating: (3.1 / 5)

Join us at the One Handed Cooks Facebook Page for more great recipes. Sometime ago I found myself on national television telling ...

Carrot, Red Lentil & Yoghurt Dip

Recipe Type: Egg Free, Finger Food, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Parties, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Carrots, Dip, Red lentils, Yoghurt

Average Rating: (4.8 / 5)

Carrot, Red Lentil & Yoghurt Dip We have a new dip to add to our collection and we think it’s ...

Food Intolerances

By: Jess | 2 Comments | On: October 18, 2012 | Category : Intolerance

What are food intolerances? Food intolerances differ from food allergies, they are caused by a chemical reaction in the body after eating a particular food or drink rather than an immune response. Chemicals can occur naturally in foods and drinks or they can be added, and they often contribute to...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Toasted Muesli

Recipe Type: Allergies, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Family Food, Healthy Snacks, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian Tags: Breakfast, Muesli, Pick 'n' Mix, Toastes Muesli

Average Rating: (4.2 / 5)

I have told you how much I love muesli haven’t I? And a recent post on our Facebook page revealed ...

Fluffy Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Breakfast, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tags: Blueberry, Pancakes, Ricotta

Average Rating: (3.9 / 5)

My indulgent obsession of all things sweet continues. It has now creeped into morning food too, and Harry was pretty ...

Pick ‘n’ Mix Bircher Muesli

Recipe Type: Allergies, Baby Food, Breakfast, Egg Free, Family Food, Textured Food, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tags: Bircher, Breakfast, Dried fruit, Muesli, Nuts, Seeds

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Muesli has always been my favourite for breakfast. Except when I was pregnant with George when nothing beat sourdough toast ...

Apples

By: Jess | 0 Comments | On: October 3, 2012 | Category : Foods

Apples are often one of the first foods a baby is introduced to. Babies have a preference for sweet tasting foods that they are born with, so the natural sweetness of stewed and pureed apples should always be a winner. Apples are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals (naturally occurring plant...
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Baked Beans

Recipe Type: Allergies, Baby Food, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Gluten Free, Textured Food, Textured Food, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Baked Beans, Breakfast, Classic, Tomato

Average Rating: (4.6 / 5)

Homemade Baked Beans Homemade baked beans are so much better for you than canned, and as I discovered, very simple ...

Beetroot

By: Jess | 1 Comment | On: September 19, 2012 | Category : Foods

Apparently there’s more to beetroot than purple stains on your fingers. Beetroot, a root vegetable, is a member of the spinach family and the most common variety is known by its dark red colour. Glorious potent antioxidants are responsible for the vibrant colours of the beetroot, and can be maintained...
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