Serves two4 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1tbsp red wine vinegar2 tomatoes, deseeded and choppedA pinch of sugar1tbsp parsley2 sea bass fillets, skin onA little plain flourMethod1. To make the tomato relish, heat

Serves fourYou’ll need1tbsp oil500g beef, diced1 large onion, sliced1 red pepper, deseeded and diced into 2cm cubes2 garlic cloves, crushed1tbsp paprika1½tbsp tomato purée350ml water2tsp powdered beef stock1½tsp balsamic vinegar½tsp brown sugar

portions per day. Serving size is 1-2 tbsp puréed, mashed or cubed.Pasta/bread/cereal: Three to four servings per day. Serving size is ½ slice of bread, 2oz of pasta, 2oz of cereal, 2-3 small crackers.Meat/fish/beans/eggs: Two servings per day. Serving size

Mini Dip PancakesServes 4125g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1 medium egg (beaten)150ml milk1x145g can processed peas (drained)1x165g corn niblets (drained)vegetable oilcherry tomatoesGreek yoghurtcucumberMake a ‘well’ in the self

From 6 monthsMakes: 1-2 servingsStorage: Use within 30 mins1 small ripe avocado, peeled and stonedexpressed breastmilk or formula milk, to thin.Mash the fruit with a fork until it forms a purée. For a very smooth texture, push through a sieve

Offer smaller portions rather than piling your child’s plate high with food. A huge bowl of food can be daunting, particularly for reluctant eaters. You can always serve up second helpings.Sneaky ways to get your toddler to eat up

A lovely, nutty, chocolatey treat that’s super-fast to make.Serves 15 minutesIngredients1 Abra-ca-Debora Sweet Dutch Pancake1 pack pecan halves1 bar good quality chocolateMethod1.  Break the chocolate up and heat in the microwave. Keep warm.2.  Heat

finely snipped fresh chives.Serves 2To dress up to: 120 g/4 1/2 oz Garofalo Anistelle pasta for children1 spring onion, very finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons organic tomato passata2 tablespoons mascarpone or single cream1 slice cooked ham

Suitable from 1 1/2 years:Makes 4 servings200g fresh peas, shelled weight50 ml olive oil, plus extra oil for drizzling1 garlic clove, crushed480g dried tagliatelle pasta2 slices Parma ham, cut into small piecesblack pepper, freshly groundhandful

. As your baby grows, try a cup with handles so he can hold and drink from the cup himself. Hygiene is important, especially if you serve diluted fruit juice or milk from a cup, so spout, cup and handles should be sterilised until your baby turns 1.Read