Eggs: Enriches texture, structure, and richness. For egg-free, consider a flax egg replacement. (not tested). My mum left home when I was nine years old, she left because my Dad is an alcoholic and was an abusive My husband went down to make us coffee. Nice coffee, not the bitter stuff we'd been drinking through the week. The weekend before LBTL I'd bought smoked salmon to have with scrambled eggs after the challenge. As we all sat down to eat together I wasn't prepared for the guilt we would feel eating it. It was too much, too extravagant. I'm not sure what I was thinking when I bought it. I guess because we often have smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on special occasions and I'd thought it would be a fitting first breakfast. It wasn't! Ensure to squeeze out the juice from the grated carrots and zucchini. I do this by placing the grated vegetables onto a clean tea towel and squeezing it as hard as I can! I have made these muffins without doing this and they were a little too wet inside. I have added butter beans and kidney beans to this recipe but you can replace them with other bean varieties.

White Whole Wheat Flour (Wholemeal): I used Australian white wholemeal flour, which has a lighter colour and a more refined appearance compared to the UK version I was accustomed to. Less processed options might yield denser muffins. All-purpose flour (plain flour) or a blend of whole wheat/all-purpose can also be used. Veggies (Spinach, Bell Pepper, Peas): If you have a family member with a real dislike to any of these vegetables then you can miss them out and add more of the other veggies. Alternatively, try adding grated zucchini (courgette), sauteed sliced mushrooms, small broccoli florets or corn. If you have a little one, it's never too late for Little Foodies to start making then into a "food taster" instead of a head shaker. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR - Adds the sour flavour to the sauce. You can use white wine/malt vinegar if you prefer. TOMATO KETCHUP - Provides the red colour and extra sweetness. If you would prefer not to add ketchup you can replace with tomato paste, just reduce the amount to 1 tbsp. The sauce will not be as sweet.

Right then, enough of the :( stuff, moving swiftly on.... Here's our shopping list. Oops! Sorry. It's been a long time since I blogged and I can't get the pic to come up. I'll sort it and have it up for later. (Mon evening now... Still can't load pic. Will add the list when I can.) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the brown rice, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes, and then fluff. I had a savoury muffin and water. I needed to taste them... and I don't usually eat breakfast. I thought they needed seasoning and if I made them again, I would probably add mustard or paprika. Link to where I found the recipe at the bottom. How do people function when they don't have the choice to eat the right things? I can totally understand why people end up buying longlife cakes or stuff that they don't have to prepare or think about. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it would be for the people who have to walk for miles just to get water. It feels like someone put cottonwool in my head and I don't want to think about food. Which is crazy bonkers mad as I always think about food. Cooking is usually my relaxing time. I do it with love and really enjoy seeing people eat what I've made. I'm so glad we did this and delighted that we raised money for Action Against Hunger which is what it was about. We are immensely grateful to our friends and family for being kind and donating. For all their messages of support too. It made it all worthwhile.

In as saucepan, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, or until they have softened and become tender. Seasoning: Taste and season the sauce before assembling the bake. (Do not season if feeding a baby / young child) Seasoning: A little smoked paprika and cumin give this chilli a lovely flavour but adding some salt to the chilli really brings out the flavours. Remove your baby's portion and then salt to taste. This playful baby food cookbook helps parents prepare a culinary adventure for the newest eater in the family. Transfer the prunes to a blender ( I use a slotted spoon to do this) along with a little of the water used for soaking (I used ¼ cup).This Carrot Pasta Sauce is a delicious and nutritious way to add more veggies to your meal. The smooth texture and natural sweetness of the carrots result in a sauce that is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

Adding spices and herbs to baby food has many benefits. Prunes pair well with a range of spices including allspice, cinnamon, clove, ginger, lemon/orange zest, thyme and vanilla. Try adding a pinch of one of these to add flavour variation. Step By Step Instructions Add the spinach and allow to wilt into the sauce.Taste and season your sauce at this point but be mindful that you will be adding a cheese topping that will add saltiness. (Do not salt if serving to a baby / young child) Don't forget to garnish - The garnishes are crucial to completing the dish. Chopped parsley provides a fresh and vibrant taste to the sauce, while Parmesan add a rich savoury umami flavour. Adding red pepper flakes is also an excellent option that gives a hint of spiciness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the carrots.However, it isn't always easy. Heavy workloads and many after school activities have made family meals increasingly more difficult. These kid friendly dinner ideas take this into consideration: After some months of existing like this I went to live with my grandparents and Dad joined us some time later. I loved it. It was like