Iron – First 1000 Days

What is the First 1000 Days?

1000 days. Doesn’t sound like an awful lot does it? But the fact is that the first 1000 days of your little one’s life are a uniquely special time that can have a very real influence on how they develop, grow and learn — not just now, but for his or her whole life. Watch … read more >

Beef & Avocado Salad

First 1000 Days Team

This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parent’s Recipe Competition

Author: Bernie Callaghan, Meath

This recipe is rich in iron and folate, and is very tasty!

Summer Pasta

First 1000 Days Team

This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parents Recipe Competition.

Author: Michelle Gayer, Cork

I’m pregnant at the minute and have always loved cooking. Now that I’m cooking for an extra special little one I’m taking even more of an interest and trying to eat a well-balanced yet still tasty diet to ensure myself and bump get all the nutrients we need!

Serves 4

Courgette & Potato Frittata

First 1000 Days Team

This frittata is packed full of nutrients, and toddlers, children and adults will all love it!

Makes 4-5 servings

Step by Step Chilli

First 1000 Days Team

This recipe is packed with vegetables, providing up to 2 portions of veg per portion. It’s also high in fibre, which is recommended by the FSAI to help prevent and manage constipation during pregnancy. It’s suitable for during pregnancy, breastfeeding and for toddlers.

Make 4-5 portions. Cost per portion (based on 5 portions): €1.00

Suitable for freezing

Creamy Pesto Chicken

First 1000 Days Team

This dish is great served with new baby boiled potatoes in their skins and broccoli, or for a more casual meal, serve with pasta and some crusty wholemeal baguette.

Serves 4

Friday Night Fajitas

Kellie, Nutritionist

These Fajitas are great served with guacamole, tomato salsa and natural yogurt placed on the table in little bowls. If you are entertaining, you could serve with some Mexican rice too. If you don’t have all the spices, it’s fine to use a packet of fajita spice mix!

Serves 4 hungry adults

Step by Step Beef Casserole

Kellie, Nutritionist

This easy beef casserole is suitable for all the family. It can be pureed or mashed to suit the weaning stage (be sure to use low salt stock cubes for weaning recipes). You could add other vegetables e.g. parsnip. It always tastes better when served the following day so refrigerate overnight if you are not freezing it.

Makes 4 servings. Cost per serving: Approx €2.00.

Beef and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

First 1000 Days Team

This recipe is a great meal for all the family. The full dish only costs €5.81 to make. Buy your ingredients here www.tesco.ie/groceries/

Toddler – Tasty Beef and Vegetable Stew

First 1000 Days Team

Suitable for 10 months+

Makes 6 toddler portions or 2-3 adult portions

Preperation time 15 minutes

Cooking time 40 minutes.

Simple chicken curry

Neven Maguire

This delicious recipe is a quick and nutritious alternative to what you might be tempted to order in on a Friday night and is a real family favourite. This recipe is very mild and suitable for the whole family but of course you can add some fresh chilli with your garlic and onion for some spice.

Serves 4-5

Tip: Add a can of coconut milk to make it creamy