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BABY: Cheesy Mashed Potato
Weaning your baby can be daunting as a new first-time parent. There are lots of helpful books out there such as those by Annabel Karmel or even Joe Wicks. However, sometimes the most basic fruits and vegetables that you have at home can form delicious quick and simple baby food purees. Read on to see how I made my own cheesy mashed potato recipe for my children when they were weaning. Check out my baby puree Apple and Cinnamon recipe here too for more weaning food ideas. To make three small pots of cheesy mashed potato, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 6 small new potatoes (2 potatoes per…
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MAIN: Classic Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic easy family dish that you can always prepare in advance. It is traditionally made with lamb’s meat as the title ‘shepherd’ suggests. However, beef or even quorn mince can work equally as well if you prefer. To make this tasty Shepherd’s Pie for 4 adult-sized portions, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 250g mincemeat of your choice 2. 1 medium-sized onion 3. 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 4. 1 tin of chopped tomatoes (or 1 jar of bolognese sauce) 5. 1 tbsp concentrated tomato paste 6. 1 tsp dried basil (or a handful of fresh basil leaves if you have these available) 7. A…
