batches). If your child likes a finer texture, you can then transfer the browned mince to a food processor and whizz until well chopped.3. Add the tomato and vegetable sauce to the mince then stir in the tomato purée, ketchup, stock and oregano. Bring to a

tbsp tomato ketchup1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes1 1/2 tsp caster sugarsalt and pepper (for babies over 1 year old)4 english muffins, split in half110g cheddar or mozzarella cheese, gratedMethod1. Put the vegetables in a saucepan with the oil and saute

Vitamin C is a really important nutrient in your little ones armoury against coughs, colds and infections. It also helps the body absorb iron from food, and it’s vital for healthy tissue, bones and teeth. Plus, it helps heal any cuts and grazes

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

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

Many children have small appetites or go through phases of eating what seems like a miniscule amount of food.If you are worried about the amount your toddler eats, you need to make sure that whatever does go in is giving an extra boost to his

Research shows that 40% of toddlers are picky eaters.So what don’t toddlers like? Green vegetables got the thumbs down most frequently amongst babies and toddlers, with 34% refusing to eat them.The other main food dislikes were savoury foods (20

or calories, B vitamins and minerals. It's one of the richest sources of easily absorbed iron and increases the absorption of iron from other foods like veg eaten at the same meal. It's also rich in vitamin B12 and essential minerals like zinc which

foods to put in your supermarket trolley, you can help maximise your child's potential, and start good eating habits which will stay with them for life.The Food for the Brain Foundation has been helping schools and parents improve children's nutrition

reward for eating vegetables or giving crisps because you're desperate for her to eat anything. The secret is to stay as calm as possible and not to get stressed by her picky preferences and point-blank refusals to eat.Why mums get stressed about food