42 Delicious Meal Ideas for Fussy Toddlers

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Slice the cucumber rounds into matchsticks. If the pepper strips are very wide, slice them thinly, too. Add all the vegetables, lettuce, spring onions, coridander and tofu or egg if using to

Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, sage, 1 teaspoon of the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high, add t

1. For the pizza dough: Sprinkle the active dry yeast over 1 1/2 cups of warm--not lukewarm--water. 2. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, drizzle in the olive oil and mix until com

1) Peel the potatoes and rinse to remove any traces of dirt. Cut into the potatoes into uniform pieces. (This will help in cooking time if they are all similar.) 2) Take a sharp knife and beginning on 1 end, cut about 2/3 through the potato. Repeat

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; when cool enough to handle, crumble.Add the butter to the hot pan to melt w

A veggie version of Britain's favourite comfort dish, pasta in bolognese sauce.

Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and blue cheese in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until smooth, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes, and then stir in the celery.Heat the butter in a large sk

Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 220°C.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.

Customise these bean and egg bakes with your favourite ingredients. They're a great source of protein to help kick start your day in a delicious way.

Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 190°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on top. Bake until the bacon is golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes, fl

Divide the sliced bananas among the four glasses, smash slightly and fill each glass with 3/4 cup of milk. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Combine the broccoli and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave u

Bake a batch of cheesy potatoes for a meltingly good lunchtime treat.

1) Preheat oven to 150C/Gas 2. 2) Place the chopped garlic, salt and pepper into a bowl. Add enough extra-virgin olive oil to create a paste. Add the rosemary and thyme leaves to the bowl and stir to combine. 3) Set short ribs out on a roasti

For the Scones Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture is rough and crumbly but still small pieces of butter

For the fish sticks:Cut the fish into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2-inch thick. Combine the breadcrumbs, coconut, cornmeal, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the coconut is coarsely chopped. Dump

1. Preheat the griddle to medium heat.Build the sandwiches with 1 slice of white cheese on 4 pieces of bread and 1 slice of yellow cheese on the other 4 slices of bread. Close the sandwiches and butter both sides. Place on the griddle, cover with a m

Adjust the oven rack to the top position and preheat to 220°C. Toss together the potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.

1. Slice the fish into thin strips, about 1cm wide. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Whisk the eggs and milk together. Dust the fish in the flour and shake the excess off. Dip in the egg and milk, then roll in the breadcrumbs. Dip back into the eg

Place the vegetables in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil for 15 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Strain off the water and add the stock pot. Pour over the Cook with it! and crush. Ensure your vegetables are piping

1) Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about ten minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato puree, basil, chicken st

1) Boil the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and allow to cool. 2) In a medium to large bowl, combine the noodles, shallot, carrot, pepper, basil, mint and coriander. 3) Combine the dressing ingredients, season with salt

1) Coat a stove-top griddle pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. 2) In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, honey, molasses, ginger, garlic, liquid smoke seasoning, and black pepper. Add chicken strip

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and toss them to coat. Roast until the potatoes are tender and the skin is slightly crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Use a spoon or small scoop to remove the insides, le

1. Pour enough rapeseed oil into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven until it reaches a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 190°C. 2. Sprinkle the cod liberally with salt a

In a large saucepot, over high heat melt the butter and add the leeks and garlic. Cook over medium heat until they are translucent. Add the hot stock and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the riced potatoes, buttermilk, sour cream,

Cono Sur wine pairing: A bubbling, cheesy rigatoni lends itself to a voluptuous Pinot.

Alton Brown creates these tiny burgers, perfect for any occasion.

Restaurant-style baked pasta with loads less calories.

Heat the oven to 175°C. Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of courgette in the dish with an overlapping pattern in rows or a spiral in a pie dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.Toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon oil and spread evenly in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the cubes begin to turn light golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes (do not over-brown as the bread

Preheat the grill to high. Brush the polenta with the olive oil on both sides and place the disks on a broiler pan covered with foil. Grill until the tops begin to turn golden, about 1 minute (watch closely as broiler heat varies).Flip the polenta d

Special equipment: 6 (10-ounce) ramekinsFor the Tomato Sauce: Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, rosemary, and pancetta. Saute until the pancetta is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir to co

Perk up ordinary foccacia with eggs, lemon, basil and Parmesan cheese.

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. 2) Melt the butter in a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley, garlic, salt, and

Spray 4 (8-ounce) ramekins with the olive oil spray and set aside. Put the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan, add the broth (it should just cover the chicken), and bring to a boil. Cover, turn the heat very low, and cook the chicken very gently

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2. Mix the cheeses with the mayonnaise, 1/4 stick of the softened butter and the green onions. Add the salt and pepper to taste and set aside or keep in the fridge until you need it. 3. Melt the remaining 1 stick b

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Bake the potatoes until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow to cool, and then peel and grate them. Season well with salt and pepper. 3. Spray two 12-hole muffin pans generously with cooking spray. Scoop 3 to 4 table

Andy's simple pie is loaded with mature cheddar and onions.