Wouldn't it be amazing to feel organised and inspired about the week's meals, and confident that family members big and small are getting the nourishment they need every day - all while not breaking the bank. Is this too much to ask? The One Handed Cooks don't think so! Try their flexible and thoroughly tested system and recipes, and you'll feel in control in your life and kitchen. Forget a strict meal plan and hours of food prep. The secrets actually lie in making the most of the freezer and slow cooker, preparing multiple meals while you're in the kitchen, being clever with leftovers and embracing fast meals. Individual preferences and common allergies and intolerances are easily catered for too, allowing everyone in the family to eat together.
Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner - or maybe the much-loved snacks and sweets in between - every meal is an opportunity to introduce children to the joy of eating, help them discover new tastes and textures, and boost their nutritional intake. Following on from their highly successful debut cookbook, the hugely popular One Handed Cooks have created this new collection of recipes and mealtime advice to provide inspiration and ideas for family-friendly food that's healthy, simple to prepare and packed full of flavour. Alongside easily adaptable meals, satisfying vegetarian options, brilliant ideas for lunchboxes and much more, you'll find helpful solutions to tackling the most challenging fussy eating behaviours while ensuring your child gets the nourishment they need. In this new book, you'll discover how to- - Introduce solids, textured meals and finger foods to babies in ways that encourage mindful eating and food acceptance - Make every meal count by maximising the nutritional content of favourite home-cooked meals, snacks and sweet foods using easy swaps and additions, to support your child's growth and development - Manage and move on from common fussy eating behaviours, including food jags and food refusal - Create happy family mealtimes that nurture positive associations with food - Use daily structure, mealtime routines and pre-meal sensory-based activities to reduce anxiety around eating and instead encourage discovery and enjoyment - Adapt a single meal to suit the whole family - baby, toddler and adult - Cater to common allergies and intolerances (such as dairy, gluten and wheat) with simple substitutions that don't compromise on nutrition
Offering nutritious and varied meals is crucial for children's growth. This comprehensive guide features simple, appealing recipes that ensure children receive essential nutrients while providing practical advice for introducing solid foods. It aims to foster a positive relationship with food, combat fussy eating, and address challenges like spoon refusal and food allergies. By promoting healthy eating habits and enjoyable mealtimes, this book equips parents to set their children up for a lifetime of good nutrition and positive eating experiences.
