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Turning your fussy little eater into a happy little eater!

A week’s worth of meals

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Meals for the whole family
I very rarely cook meals specifically for my children, not to be smug (!), but because I don’t want to be a short-order chef!  I choose meals where there are components which everyone can enjoy. This immediately takes the pressure off the little ones to try everything on their plate as this is not the goal here. The goal is about creating happy mealtimes where children feel they can try new food at their own pace, which then creates healthier associations with mealtimes.

Type of meals
Some of these meals seem so basic I am slightly embarrassed to post them (!), but I think most people want just some sort of direction when they go to the supermarket rather than coming home with lots of food but nothing specific to actually make! (or is it just me?!) Or even wanting to cook a simple dish such as pasta sauce, but not knowing which recipe actually tastes good as there is no time for trial and error! It is now lockdown 3.0 in the UK with schools closed so I am planning on having our mail meal in the day then doing a lighter tea in the evening.   You will see I have made suggestions for both lunch and dinner each day on the recipes.

Cooking in manageable stages
I often do my cooking in stages and prepare part of the recipe the day before/earlier in the day so it’s less work, for example, shredding the lettuce and grating the cheese for the Caesar salad or rolling and preraring the meatballs ready for frying later in the day.  Hopefully there’ll be some leftover chicken on Monday to double as a sandwich in the week or some soup for another quick meal. I stick my meal plan on the fridge door and actually write in when exactly I am doing any meal prep so it can be a quick 10 minute thing in the kitchen, then the next day is much more manageable and less busy in my head!

How to serve to the kids
There is also advice at the bottom of each recipe on how to get your kids to eat the dish too! Advice that really works I might add.


Carrot and Coriander Soup
Carrot and Coriander Soup

Soup has always seemed so elusive to me! Something so tasty that I thought involved a lot more technicality

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VeggieGrace WillisFebruary 3, 2023
Pasta Pomodoro
Pasta Pomodoro

You can’t beat the taste of fresh pasta sauce! This sauce is so simple, yet so

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VeggieGrace WillisFebruary 3, 2023
Pesto Pasta With Salmon
Pesto Pasta With Salmon

This might be an obvious meal but I’d completely forgotten about pesto and not served in about 5 years!

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Fish, VeggieGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Chicken Schnitzel With Orange Salad
Chicken Schnitzel With Orange Salad

This is another lovely family meal that is a bit of a twist on chicken nuggets! Get the kids involved if you have time to

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Beef Curry
Beef Curry

This recipe is taken from River Cottage Baby & Toddler Book by Nikki Duffy

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Beef Fajitas

I only post recipes that actually taste and turn out how they are ought to

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Spaghetti Prawns
Spaghetti Prawns

This recipe doesn’t require too many ingredients and it’s very simple but tastes so fresh and delicious!

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FishGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Sea bass with mini roast potatoes
Sea bass with mini roast potatoes

It is hard to find decent quality fish when not by the sea, but I have been going to my fish counter

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FishGrace WillisFebruary 2, 2023
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad

The word ‘salad’ can be off putting when thinking about family meals and kids! I can bet your child

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MeatGrace WillisMarch 16, 2021
DIY Pizza!
DIY Pizza!

A fun way to get the kids in the kitchen making their own pizza!

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VeggieGrace WillisMarch 16, 2021
Salmon With Bacon & Peas
Salmon With Bacon & Peas

Fish Fridays! If your child wouldn’t eat this kind of meal, please see below for how to introduce

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FishGrace WillisMarch 16, 2021
Jacky P's!
Jacky P's!

In case anyone else has forgotten about this beauty of a vegetable (I had), it’s my ‘go-to’ for a quick and easy

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VeggieGrace WillisFebruary 22, 2021
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos

One of the best ways to build’s variety into a child’s diet is to build on what is already

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FishGrace WillisFebruary 22, 2021
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltim-what?! I don’t use sage leaves and chicken stock instead of

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 22, 2021
Spaghetti Bolognaise

This is one of my favourite recipes. I’ll be buying a fresh bolognaise sauce from the supermarket this

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 22, 2021
Friday: Cook! Frozen Meal
Friday: Cook! Frozen Meal

Once a week, we either order a takeaway or use Cook homemade

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Week 4Grace WillisFebruary 22, 2021
Tomato Soup
Tomato Soup

I sound silly saying this but soup has always seemed so elusive to me. Something so tasty, but

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Week 3, VeggieGrace WillisFebruary 6, 2021
Chilli Con Carne
Chilli Con Carne

This recipe packed to the rafters with fresh vegetables and is perfect for a mid-week meal that will fill you up and leave you satisfied

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 6, 2021
Pea Risotto with Herby Salmon
Pea Risotto with Herby Salmon

I hadn’t made risotto till my twins were born and this recipe by River Cottage Baby & Toddler Book makes it so easy.

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Week 3, Veggie, FishGrace WillisFebruary 6, 2021
Toad In The Hole
Toad In The Hole

A sure-fire crowd pleaser

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MeatGrace WillisFebruary 6, 2021
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