the chicken in a large pot with the onion, carrot, leek, celery and parsley and cover with water. Gently simmer for an hour. Remove the chicken and leave to cool. Discard the vegetables, leaving the stock in the pan and boil for an hour until it’s a third

, celebration and light. Those who wish to sample an authentic Diwali feast can also do so with the special menu available from October 18–30. Foodie families can enjoy such delights as Phaldari Kofta Ruby (dumplings stuffed with vegetables, paneer

high volume of fruit and vegetables will provide your family with delicious produce and will attract plenty of foraging wildlife.A compost heap or pile of rotten wood will attract all manner of interesting insects certain to delight young creepy

Ingredients4 medium sized starchy potatoes1 small red onion35g plain flour2 eggs, beatenPinch of salt and black pepperCanola oil for cooking (alternatively, use vegetable oil) Method1. Preheat the oven to 230°c and line a large baking tray

, such as organic cotton and wool. Check labels to see that natural, water or vegetable dyes were used. 3 Research and reuseThere are plenty of excellent companies offering stylish, eco-friendly furniture. But it’s even better to reuse and recycle, so see if you can

Organic Baby And Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann (Dorling Kindersley, £9.99) is packed with inspiring recipes for each stage of your child’s development. Dishes include fruity rice, vegetable korma and this lovely recipe... Pumpkin Stew

Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons plain flour2 eggs, beaten70g crushed cornflakesVegetable or sunflower oil, for frying To makePreheat the oven to 110°C/gas ¼. Cut the fish into strips about  x2cm. Mix the Parmesan with the flour and turn the fish in it. Dip

vegetable oil300g small broccoli floretsWhite rice, to serveFor the teriyaki sauce:7 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce8 tablespoons mirin4 tablespoons agave nectar or clear honeyTo makeFirst, make the teriyaki sauce by combining the soy sauce, mirin

A nod to getting those cheeky little ragamuffins to eat some vegetables. This tempting rainbow slaw combines delicious fresh ingredients with bags of colour and crunchy texture. The creamy yoghurt dressing, combined with zesty fruit juices, adds a

baby? Make proper food – blitz it and freeze it. The stuff that you buy often tastes stale and processed. Things that worked for us are salmon, peas and mint; red lentils and squash; and meatballs with apricots and blitzed vegetables in them