Chef Allie

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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

Crumbed Tuna and Vegetable Patties

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Dinner, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Cooking, Lunch, Sides, Toddler Food Tags: Finger Food, launch magazine, Magazine, Patties, Tuna, Vegetables

Average Rating: (4.7 / 5)

Crumbed Tuna and Vegetable Patties I just love these little tuna and vegetable patties. They are a fast and versatile ...

Banana Avocado Smash

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Purées, Wheat Free Tags: Avocado, Baby Food, Banana, Puree

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

Banana Avocado Smash There are endless possibilities when pureeing food combinations for your baby and some are incredibly simple to ...

Introducing: 1 Meal 3 Ways

By: Allie | 6 Comments | On: April 8, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition

One meal, three ways Have you mastered the art of family cooking? Trying to juggle three different meals, while ensuring each one is nutritious and delicious, can be exhausting. One meal, three ways aims to create a complete family meal that is suitable for a baby, toddler and...
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Date & Coconut Slice

Recipe Type: Egg Free, Family Food, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Kids Parties, Toddler Food, Vegetarian Tags: Apple, Dates, Magazine, Quinoa, Slice, Sweet

Average Rating: (3.2 / 5)

This date and coconut slice has no added sugar and uses a mix of quinoa and wholemeal flours. Quinoa has ...

Fruit ‘N’ Yoghurt Fondue

Recipe Type: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free Tags: Fondue, Fruit, Fussy Eating, launch magazine, Magazine, Party, Summer, Yoghurt

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Fruit ‘n’ yoghurt fondue Many children love fresh fruit but some don’t and prefer drinking fruit juice instead. You can ...

The Tasting Plate: Parent-Led Vs Baby-Led Weaning

By: Allie | 1 Comment | On: April 1, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Solids

You will find the full tasting plate article and recipes in our Launch Magazine. Yep you can buy online NOW until stocks last. Read first: introducing the tasting plate. Read second: why we love the tasting plate Finger foods can be incorporated into your baby’s food routine as early as you wish –...
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Banana Toast for Babies

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Breakfast, Egg Free, Family Food, Finger Food, Finger Food, Healthy Snacks, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tags: Banana, BLW, Finger Food, Launch M, Launch Mag, Toast

Average Rating: (3.2 / 5)

Banana toast for babies Banana toast is a wonderful soft finger food for babies and toddlers and helps to keep ...

Blueberry Yoghurt

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Egg Free, Family Food, Gluten Free, Healthy Snacks, Healthy Snacks, Purées, Toddler Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tags: Blueberry, Blueberry Yoghurt, Lunchbox, Snack, Yoghurt

Average Rating: (3 / 5)

Blueberry yoghurt is blue food the natural way. I like to use blueberries in yoghurt because they are so delicious ...

The Tasting Plate: Why We Love The Tasting Plate

By: Allie | 1 Comment | On: March 24, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters

You will find the full tasting plate article and recipes in our Launch Magazine. Yep you can buy online NOW until stocks last. Read first: introducing the tasting plate Read next: Parent-led weaning Vs baby-led weaning Why We Love The Tasting Plate Builds Trust: The tasting plate is one way of serving a balanced...
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The Tasting Plate: Introducing The One Handed Cooks Tasting Plate

By: Allie | 6 Comments | On: March 11, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters

For more inspiration check out our Foodie eBooks or bestselling books ‘Raising a healthy, happy eater‘ and ‘Boosting your basics‘ which both have dedicated Tasting Plate chapters for fussy toddlers. Read next: Why we love the tasting plate Read next: Parent-led weaning Vs baby-led weaning When it comes to feeding your child, one of...
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Guest Post: Don’t Be Rude to Food

By: Allie | 5 Comments | On: March 10, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Nutrition, Tips & Tricks

Written by: Kate Wengier In our house we have a rule – be nice to food. Be polite to sweet potato, courteous to carrots and there’s no need to badmouth broccoli. This rule comes in handy when starting the experimental food phase with a toddler. Kids at this age tend to...
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Papaya Mango Pear Puree

Recipe Type: Baby Food, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Purées, Wheat Free Tags: FIrst Food, Mango, Papaya, Pear, Puree

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

One of the loveliest first foods for baby.

One Handed Cooks: Magazine Errors

By: Allie | 1 Comment | On: February 25, 2014 | Category : Uncategorized

Issue #1: Cheesy Crackers p.104 Missing ingredient: 2 tbsp water Issue #2: Basil Pesto Dip p.87 Missing ingredient: 1 bunch fresh basil, washed, leaves removed Red lentil, carrot, ginger and mint soup p.64 Missing ingredient: 4 small carrots (or 3 large), grated Missing method: In step 2. add the carrots...
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Inspiration: 30 Things You Can Make In A Muffin Tin

By: Allie | 2 Comments | On: February 24, 2014 | Category : Fussy Eaters, Kids Cooking, Tips & Tricks

Did you know you can make a whole lot more than a muffin in a muffin tin? Do you ever get stuck for ideas when you want to feed your kids nice and simple homemade finger foods? We’ve noticed that some older babies and toddlers go through a phase when...
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