Great to give to children and toddlers who like to let the pastry melt rather than chew, chew, chew.Ingredients75g lard, chilled and cubed75g butter, chilled and cubed225g plain flour100g grated Parmesan cheese½ tsp mustard powderA pinch of grated nutmeg1–2 tbsp very cold water1 ...

vegetables, adding extra water if required.Lamb with Mild Vegetable Masala SauceTangy and tasty, this recipe by organic baby food specialists Plum is suitable for babies aged seven months and over and makes three to four servings depending on your baby

grain but still has the flavour and texture of white bread. Each sandwich should have a healthy protein source (meat, fish or pulses) and healthy toppings to go towards their five a day. Remember that many school have a Nut-Free policy for foods, so

Pumpkin cupcakesThese cupcakes are popular at Halloween and Thanksgiving. The light sprinkling of ground cinnamon over the Cream Cheese Frosting gives them a pretty finish.120 g plain flour140 g caster sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon,plus extra to deco...

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

It is the fancy food-building quandry that divides opinion: do you spread the cream or jam first on a scone? And how much and in what ratio of each should one apply?Dr Cheung, of Sheffield University, claims to have devised a mathematical formula

balanced lunches, but all too often lack of time and ideas have us falling back on the same foods every day.As a multi-tasking mum, it’s tempting to fill a couple of lunch box spaces with an easy treat that children love. But ready-made foods can be highly

is best as it will incorporate more air than in a food processor. If you have hot hands, the food processor is a blessing! The quantities of water added vary according to the humidity of the flour. Always add less than it says – you can always add more

are welcome. Children’s menu at weekends. The Berkeley, Wilton Place, London SW1X 7R. Tel: 020 7235 1010; www.gordonramsey.comBordeaux Quay Families can eat seasonal food together at Barny Haughton’s organic restaurant. Canon’s way, Harbourside, Bristol BU1 5

Ingredients200g (7oz) unsalted butter200g (7oz) demerara sugar200g (1/2 cup) honey350g (12oz) jumbo porridge oats3 handfuls of dried fruit such as pineapple, papaya or cranberriesMethod Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Melt the butter, sugar and honey in a pan until th...