the chicken stock or boiling water and add the sprig of thyme. Cover and cook over a low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the sprig of thyme and blitz to a puree. MAKES 600ml (6 portions) Annabel Karmel's new book, Top 100 Meals in Minutes, is published by Ebury

and blueberries. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until soft. Whiz until smooth using a hand blender. Annabel Karmel's new book, Top 100 Meals in Minutes, is published by Ebury press for £9.99.

the remaining ingredients. Bring back to the boil, cover and cook in the oven for another 30-40 minutes or until the beef is tender.Taken from Annabel Karmel’s Eating For Two (Ebury Press, £12.99)

IngredientsMakes 252tsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, crushed200g lean minced beef45g fresh breadcrumbs1tbsp chopped parsley15g Parmesan cheese, grated1tsp tomato puree1/2 small eating apple, peeled and grated1/2 unsalted vegetable stock cube, crumbled1 egg, bea...

, and tomato puree. Bring to the boil.4. Cover and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes. Blend until smooth.Taken from Annabel Karmel’s Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner e-book, £7.99, iTunes.apple.com

Ingredients30g butter125g leeks, finely sliced30g celery, chopped30g red pepper, diced100g medium carrot, diced 60g red lentils 250g sweet potato, diced 1 bay leaf425ml vegetable stock or waterMethod1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the leeks for two to three minutes.2. ...

You’ll need110g butter200g soft light brown sugar100g wholemeal flour100g plain flour1tsp bicarbonate of sodaHalf tsp ground cinnamonPinch of salt50g chopped pecans50g raisins125ml plain whole milk yoghurt1tsp vanilla extract2 large eggs2 large very ripe bananas, mashedWhat to do...

YOU’LL NEED■ 250g rolled oats ■ 25g desiccated coconut ■ Half tsp ground cinnamon ■ 50g soft light brown sugar ■ Pinch of salt ■ 2tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing ■ 4tbsp clear honey ■ 50g flaked almonds (or other mixed nuts) ■ 75g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped ...

Makes 4 portions You’ll need250g peeled butternut squash, chopped into 2cm cubes3tbsp olive oil1 large onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed180g risotto rice75ml white wine710ml chicken stock25g Parmesan, grated100g frozen peas1tsp lemon juice1tbsp chopped parsleyWhat to...

Ingredients1tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 small leek, thinly sliced½ stick celery, diced¼ small red pepper, diced1 small carrot, peeled and grated½ eating apple, peeled, cored and grated1 clove garlic, crushed1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes450g minced beef4tbsp tomat...