Below you will find some yummy recipes (tried and tested!) for you and your little one to try. Enjoy!

Home - Made Baked Beans

Home-made baked beans are completely natural and the flavour is true to the ingredients. Try experimenting with the type of beans you use - try chickpeas, blackeye beans or flagelots. Dont forget to leave out the seasoning when making for babies.

1 Onion,  peeled and finely chopped             1 clove of garlic, peeled & crushed

Leaves from a few sprigs of thyme, chopped  2 Tbsp vegeatble oil

2 Tbsp  tomato puree                                     6 Large, firm tomatoes, skinned & chopped, alternatively use 200g tinned chopped tomatoes

2 Tsp caster sugar                                         400g tin haricot or similar beans, drained & rinsed

200ml vegetable stock

Gently cook the onion, garlic and thyme in the vegetable oil until soft. Add the tomato puree, tomatoes, sugar, haricot beans & stock. Bring to the boil & simmer for 30-35 mins, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the liquid evaporates too soon. Season with salt & pepper to taste .

Serves 2 adults & 2 small children, suitable for 9mths+ (omit seasoning for babies)

Tomato and Chicken Casserole

This is a wonderful chicken casserole suitable for a young baby. An excellent source of Iron

1 Tsp Olive Oil                                            1 Tbsp chopped chicken breast or thigh meat (raw or cooked)

1 Small Onion Chopped                             2 Tsp tomato puree

1 Carrot, peeled & Chopped                       1 Tbsp haricot or butter beans, (tinned or boiled - unsalted)

Pinch Ground Oregano                              5 Tbsp water

1 Small Potato, peeled and chopped

2 Tsp peas, fresh or frozen

Heat the olive oil in a small pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion, carrot and oregano until soft, about 5 mins. Add the potato, peas, chicken, tomato puree, beans and water and stir to mix. Cover and simmer for about 20 mins. Puree by pushing through a sieve or by using a liquidiser. Add more water if a thinner consistency is preferred

Makes 1 serving for a 6 month old

Sweet Potato, Chick Pea & Cauliflower Mash
This veggie mash makes a delicious meat-free meal that contains lots of iron and protein in the chick peas. You can either cook your own chick peas or use precooked, tinned ones that have no added salt.

3tbsp chick peas

1 small sweet potato

8 small cauliflower florets

If using your own chick peas soak them overnight in cold water. Drain & rinse them with fresh water. Place them in a saucepan, cover with water & bring to the boil. Reduce the heat & simmer for about an hour until the chick peas are soft. If using tinned chick peas, drain them well. Puree with a little water as needed. Meanwhile, steam the sweet potato and cauliflower for about 15 mins until tender. Mash the vegetables and mix in with the pureed chick peas. Take out one portion to serve.

Makes 6 servings