Main Ingredients – 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 >

Mini Toddler Turkey Burgers

Kellie, Nutritionist

Celebrate Thanksgiving with these tasty mini Turkey burgers. Toddlers will love them too! Serve in wholemeal rolls with tomato relish. Sweet potato wedges would also go well with these

Parsnip & Apple Soup

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Step by Step Soup

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Baby – Easy Peasy Fish Supper

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Beef & Avocado Salad

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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!

Baby – Chicken, Sweet Potato & Carrot Purée

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This recipe was chosen as a winning recipe in our Parents Recipe Competition
Author: Caitriona Cashell, Kildare
“I chose this recipe as it is very simple, tasty and nutritious. It also has no added salt or sugar. I am entering it as my son cries for more when I take the empty bowl away, so it is a very popular dish in my home.”

This recipe has a lovely combination of naturally sweet carrots and sweet potato which are good sources of vitamin C and beta-carotene. The chicken is a valuable source of protein and iron for your baby also.

Serves 8-10 portions

Toddler – Individual Salmon Fish Pie

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

Author: Michelle Kirk, Louth

Serves 7+ Toddlers

Summer Pasta

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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

Spiced Apple Cake

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A delicious healthier alternative to Christmas pudding

Makes 10 servings

Chilli Pumpkin Soup

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The pumpkin in this soup provides beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A), which is important for healthy vision and healthy skin. Vitamin A also supports the immune system.