Cheddar cheese & shallot pie with fennel seed pastry

A hearty pie with a mustard and fennel crust, this makes a stunning veggie centrepiece for everyday or entertaining

Warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad with dill vinaigrette

This salad combines sweet carrots with the liquorice bite of a slightly acidic dressing and creamy blue cheese – a simple lunch or side dish

Lemony Easter chicks

Get the kids involved in the Easter celebrations with these mini meringues. A light lemony flavour and cute chick decoration makes them the perfect Easter treat

Weaning recipe: Lentil & sweet potato purée

Babies tend to love the taste of sweet potato, here we’ve combined it with lentils which are a rich source of protein, iron and fibre. You can also add a dollop of yogurt for an extra protein boost

Weaning recipe: Fish pie bites

Mini fish bites for mini mouths! Perfect for babies and toddlers who enjoy feeding themselves and a great way of including oily fish in their diet 

Weaning recipe: Chicken meatballs

If your toddler enjoys feeding him or herself then try these moreish chicken meatballs, made with fresh veggies and chicken thighs. Serve with rice and broccoli for a satisfying dinner

Weaning recipe: Slow-cooked lamb & veg with sweet potato & carrot mash

A beautifully balanced, slow-cooked toddler meal – by combining iron-rich lamb with vitamin-C-rich veg, you’ll be optimising your child's ability to absorb iron

Weaning recipe: Pea pesto with pasta shapes

A fresh and flavour-packed homemade pesto with peas and pine nuts, that you and your toddler are sure to love. Perfect for when your child is moving onto more substantial meals

Cloud bread

Light and fluffy, this bread substitute lives up to its name. Use it as a low-carb option for sandwiches

Asian-style fish & chips

Fancy a slightly more daring fish supper? Give your friday night fish and chips an Asian twist with tempura-battered cod and a spicy wasabi tartare sauce