This may be a bit more labour-intensive than reaching into the frozen foods compartment, but it’s worth it nutritionally. Limit preparation time by making a big batch of fish fingers and freezing them. Firmer fish holds together better and makes

Gillon Meller, chef at The River Cottage and father of Isla, 11, and Cecily, five, reveals foodie secrets:What’s your earliest food memory? The first time I ate white chocolate, probably aged three.What was the first thing you ever cooked? Something

to settle down to eat your dinner is checking whether your child's food is cut into small enough portions, so prepare and serve their meals first. 

A carousel of dinky little plates in a rainbow of colours, each one hosting a delicate portion of nibble-sized treats, dance past in an attempt to seduce: Eat me! Eat me!  What could be more fun? Armed with a pair of child’s chopsticks

We love this smoky, fishy take on the Welsh Rarebit. The beer with fish is quite quirky – we think it’s great, but you can always revert to milk if it doesn’t work for you. You can also serve the rarebit as a canapé if you cut the slices into smaller pieces. Smoked pollack (smoll...

, Niçoise and Greek salads – and you can go back for more if you’re hungry. The main course is served at your table. There’s lots of choice for adults, from Stilton tart to lamb, while child staples include chicken strips, fish fingers and macaroni.We all

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To help new parents, David Rathgeber, chef and father of two, has created 85 recipes using a Babycook blender that are all adapted to the needs of tots aged between 6 and 24 months. Follow the advice of this daddy-chef and develop your child's taste

to baked treats), the simple instructions make it easy to create beatutiful and tasty meals from scratch. Me, You & The Kids Too by Renée Elliott £14.99, Duncan BairdDon't Miss... Junior's favourite recipes for delicious meals your child will love Find out