Chef Allie

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


Pink Ribbon Food

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

It’s Pink Ribbon Day, and what a beautiful day to say I {heart} pink. Each year in Australia alone, around 13,500 ...

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Lamb Rissoles (with quinoa)

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Lamb and Quinoa Rissoles do taste as good as they sound. Over the past few weeks Harry has been eating ...

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Apricot Coconut Muesli Balls

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Average Rating: (4.2 / 5)

Almost every recipe I have come across for apricot coconut balls has condensed milk or butter. I wanted something that ...

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Food Allergies

By: | 1 Comment | On: October 16, 2012 | Category : Allergies

What is a food allergy? A food allergy is the result of an overreaction of the immune system to a food (which is harmless for most people) after it is consumed, inhaled or, in severe cases, touched. The immune system responds to the allergen by releasing histamines and other chemicals...
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Cheesy Quinoa Puffs

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Average Rating: (3.6 / 5)

I had one cup of leftover cooked quinoa and thought I would do a little experimenting. These are very cheesy ...

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Breakfast: our favourite meal of the day

By: | 2 Comments | On: October 12, 2012 | Category : Foods, Fussy Eaters, Tips & Tricks

Breakfast: our favourite meal of the day This article was featured in the One Handed Cooks Magazine Launch Issue. 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.  Do your children enjoy their breakfast or is it...
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Carrot Quinoa Muffins

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Average Rating: (2.8 / 5)

Baking with quinoa flour has been on my list for ages. These muffins were inspired from a serious carrot cake ...

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Solids: Is your baby ready?

By: | 1 Comment | On: October 8, 2012 | Category : Solids

Starting solids is usually a very exciting time for mums, particularly first timers. There is often the lingering thought that starting solids may help your baby sleep through (although often it doesn’t), and now you’re past the newborn phase you probably feel ready to try something new. Funnily enough, the...
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Apricot Chicken Balls with Coconut Cornflake Crumb

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Harry just loves apricots. So while we wait for them to come back in season I thought I might and ...

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Welcome to our updated blog

By: | 0 Comments | On: September 30, 2012 | Category : Blog

Welcome to the new and improved, much sparklier One Handed Cooks blog. After all the support and encouragement from the many one handed cooks out there, we thought it was time to bust out of the old and step into something a little fancier. With so many new things to...
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Pick ‘n’ Mix Cheesy Triangles

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Average Rating: (4.5 / 5)

These are an old recipe of mine called cheesy triangles, you might remember? Anyway, my friend Carla sent me a message ...

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Vegetable Squares

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Average Rating: (4 / 5)

This is a very tasty and fast vegetarian snack for your kids. I ate it hot, Harry loved it cold ...

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Food Storage

By: | 0 Comments | On: September 25, 2012 | Category : Food Storage, Solids

After months of sterilising, washing, and wiping it is only natural to worry about food preparation and storage when your baby starts solids. I know I am always getting really confused about how long to refrigerate, and freeze and how best to label. We have kept this really basic, in...
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Starting Solids

By: | 0 Comments | On: September 22, 2012 | Category : Solids

Regardless of what age you choose to start solids, it’s important to remember there is no rush. Babies are often daunted by the unfamiliar feeling in their mouths, so try to remain patient, relax, and praise any effort to accept the new food. One of my most favourite posts on...
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Cooking Methods

By: | 2 Comments | On: September 21, 2012 | Category : Food Preparation

Steaming The best way to retain nutrients in food is to steam. Use a colander over a pot of boiling water or buy a steamer saucepan. Boiling Boiling is a very simple way to cook, but be mindful not to over cook the food. Boil in minimal water and use...
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