Give our kids' recipes a go – they're delicious, easy to prepare and super fun to feast on! These easy recipes for kids are perfect to get your children into cooking and ideal for serving up to fussy eaters. Take a look for plenty more food ideas for kids.
Avocado and spinach make a great purée for babies, full of green goodness yet deliciously creamy. This baby food recipe is suitable for weaning from around 6 months* and you can purée all the avocado or cut one into wedges to serve as finger food. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray for nutritious baby food whenever you need it.
These gooey and crunchy marshmallow rice crispy cakes won’t just get the kids excited! With a milk chocolate topping, these moreish bites make a delicious after-dinner nibble or afternoon tea treat. Made with just four ingredients, our no-bake recipe is perfect for all the family.
These quick and easy banana pancakes could be become one of your favourite baby food recipes! They make a great breakfast for little ones, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. To introduce babies to new flavours, try changing the spices in the batter or choice of nut butter in the yogurt dip. Yum!
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Cauliflower purée is a brilliant, nutritious baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months* and you can reserve some florets to serve as finger food, if you want. Just grab a cauliflower head and in 10 minutes you'll have a lovely creamy purée. You can freeze portions too.
Puréed broccoli is an excellent, nutrient-rich baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months*. You can purée the whole broccoli head or save some florets to steam and serve as finger food. You only need one ingredient and 10 minutes and you have a great dish for little ones and you can freeze leftovers too!
Roasted squash gives a lovely depth of flavour and texture to this houmous recipe, perfect to serve to little ones from around 7+ months*. It makes a big batch, see our tip for freezing and check out our homemade wholemeal wraps, perfect for dipping.
Cottage cheese adds extra protein and makes this scrambled egg nice and creamy. This hearty meal couldn't be easier to make and is a brilliant way of introducing your little ones to new ingredients. Suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*, scrambled egg is paired with roasted, peeled pepper strips, the perfect finger food.
Fritters are a great way of introducing your baby to different vegetables and textures. These are suitable from 10+ months weaning stage* and make a great lunch or dinner. The fritters freeze well too, so are good for batch-cooking!
This veg-packed tagine recipe is lightly spiced and suitable for weaning your baby from 10+ months stage*. It can be blitzed with a blender if needed for a finer texture, or just lightly mashed with a fork to suit your little one. It's perfect for batch-cooking and can be frozen – see our tip below.
This classic chicken pie is cooked with leeks and mushrooms in a creamy sauce then topped with fluffy mashed potato. It's perfect for babies and adults alike. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, it can also be frozen!
This fish stew is easy to pull together and can be jazzed up for the whole family to enjoy. It's a great baby weaning recipe, suitable for little ones from 12+ months*, and it can be frozen too!
Homemade wraps are really easy to make and great for stashing in the freezer. We've rolled these up into pinwheels with tuna and sweetcorn. It's a lovely lunch for little ones, suitable from 12+ months weaning stage*.
These veggie muffins are great for little ones to grab for lunch or as a snack, and are suitable from 12+ months weaning stage*. They're easy to make, even if baking's not your thing! And they freeze well, too.
These fruity pots are great for making ahead of time and having in the fridge ready for breakfast for your little one. They're suitable from the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids and adults of all ages will enjoy them!
These fritters are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a tasty snack, a favourite among both kids and adults.
Give crunchy tacos a tasty tuna twist with this exciting gluten-free lunch idea that kids will love. Jam-packed with tinned tuna, fresh veggies, tangy salsa and boiled egg, this easy Mexican-inspired lunch is full of flavour and ready in no time at all. Let kids load up their tacos to add to the fun!
Here's a hearty, healthy breakfast to get you out of bed on dark mornings! This tangy baked oats dish provides 1 of your 5-a-day and the oats are a useful source of protein. The result isn't just nutritious though, it's totally delicious and reminiscent of a fruity crumble. Tuck in!
Bursting with blueberries, this luscious layer of frozen yogurt makes a heavenly snack
These chicken tacos are sunshine on a plate. Chicken mince and peppers are flavoured with coriander and lime, then topped onto tortillas with a tangy pineapple salsa
Make your kids a lunchbox that really has it all – creamy tuna and cream cheese wrapped up with crisp lettuce, chicken and veg skewers and sweet apple and honey rounds
Try something a little different for the kids' sandwiches. This super quick option means no cooking is required and it's budget-friendly too.
If you love crumpets with savoury toppings, you'll love this English breakfast-inspired crumpet bake with all your favourite cooked breakfast ingredients. It's ideal if you're looking for something different for a weekend brunch that's also quick and easy. It's so delicious, you might want it for dinner too!
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
This super-tasty and fragrant Thai chicken curry is a lovely way to introduce all the family to new flavours. Suitable from 10+ months*, everyone will love the mild, creamy taste and there's a trio of veg for some hidden green goodness. Freeze curry portions for little ones and half the paste for another dish.
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Looking for lunch ideas for a 7 month old? These tasty mini fish cakes are ideal for little eaters, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. Made with just 5 ingredients in just over half an hour, they're quick and easy too. You can serve them as mash, if you prefer.
British-Chinese chef, Jeremy Pang chose this dish for Lunar New Year as noodles signify long life in Chinese traditions. 'It's also the type of dish that I often cook for my kids. It's super-easy to make and I know that they'll gobble it up without any fuss', says Jeremy.
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Transform shop bought panettone into a festive showstopper. Decorated with icing, mini gingerbread men and candied orange peel, the whole family will love making (and eating) this!