for 45 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. To test if the loaf is cooked, insert a metal skewer into the middle of the loaf; if it comes out clean, then your courgette and carrot loaf is ready. If not, bake a little longer.Remove the loaf

If the salmon has pin bones, pull them out with tweezers. That’s the only time-consumingpart of this recipe – otherwise, it’s a breeze.Serves 6Ingredients2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

, until the chicken is cooked and the tomatoes have shrivelled slightly. It’s barbie timeThis new little bite-size book BBQ (Murdoch Books, £4.99) is full of great recipes. Appealing to the eye and the palate, there’s a colour picture for each recipe

Makes 24 cookies Don’t use an electric mixer – it will make the cookies tough. IngredientsNon-stick cooking spray100g (4oz) wholewheat flour100g (4oz) old-fashioned oats1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon150g (6oz) of firmly-packed light

Makes 24 mini doughnutsIngredientsNon-stick cooking spray200g (7oz) light or dark brown sugar100g (4oz) pumpkin purée100g (4oz) sweet potato purée110ml (4fl oz) skimmed milk1 large egg white1 tbsp of low-fat margarine spread, melted1 tsp pure

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water with a pinch of salt, and bring them to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Test with a sharp knife. Make a dressing by whisking together the honey, mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper

with the carrots, as they will take about five minutes longer than the rest. Then add the noodles and cook to your liking. This mixture can be puréed smooth for babies or left chunkier for older children. As your little ones continue to grow, you can add bolder

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and then dip each one in the egg mixture. Then drop the chicken fillets directly into the heated frying pan and sauté for 4– 5 minutes each side, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Add the lemon sauce and cook for a further 2–3 minutes