Flying Lentils

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“Here comes the airplane….open wide!”

Lentils are a great source of protein and this recipe is really easy and quite yummy! Makes about 3 portions.

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ABC: aubergine, barley, chicken

The barley takes a bit of time to cook but it’s pretty straight forward and the rest of this recipe is really easy and quick.  You just throw everything into the pot and leave it to bubble away!  The harissa spice is a gentle way of introducing your little one’s palate to some different flavours and spice.

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Spag Bol o’clock!

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This is a firm favourite in our house.  We usually make extra and once I re-add the mince, I put some bolognese into another pot for the grown-ups and add some white wine in place of the grape juice.

Makes about 4-6 kiddie portions.

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Lentil’s Second Birthday – The Train

Lentil’s choo choo

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So I borrowed one of Lentil’s trains on which to model my cake.  It was supposed to look similar.

And this is what it actually looked like……!

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Lentil’s Second Birthday

Let them eat cake!

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I can’t believe my little Lentil is turning two this week!  And of course a birthday calls for some cake.  I’m having a slight melt down about said cake this year. Having only baked a couple of cakes theretofore and never having decorated any, I decided (in my wisdom) last year that I should bake / make all Lentil’s birthday cakes. Or at least until he’s about 18! Boy, am I beginning to regret my earthly-motherness now….

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Grandma’s shepherd’s pie

Grandma’s shepherd’s pie with a sweet twist

DSC_0461aThis yummy recipe makes approximately 4 large and 2-3 little portions, but you’ll have to be quick before it’s gobbled up! The pie can also be pureed to the desired consistency for younger tummies.

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