Cuisine
Rainbow choc-pops
With a little inspiration, imagination and forward planning, a day involving screaming hordes of children in summer can be fun.
Mini salad Nicoise
Healthy and bite sized, these Mini Salad Nicoise are perfect for kids or impress at the next party.
Tasty chicken balls
Children love finger food. Team these with some dipping sauce such as tzatziki, hummus or even tomato sauce and you're on to a winner.
Egg parcels
River Cottage Baby & Toddler Cookbook, by Nikki Duffy. Essentially little quiches without pastry, these are quick, simple and eminently adaptable.
Zucchini polpette
River Cottage Baby & Toddler Cookbook, by Nikki Duffy. These vegetarian ''meatballs'' are inspired by a wonderful recipe from Italian food writer Ursula Ferrigno
Vegie bean curry
River Cottage Baby & Toddler Cookbook, by Nikki Duffy. Throw all the left-over vegies in and you have a great dish for the whole family.
Mushroom tarts
Fairy bread and chocolate crackles aren't on the menu when Black Star Pastry's Christopher The throws a kids' party.
Rice salad with feta, olives & herbs
Debbie Elkind Rice Salad with Feta, Olives & Herbs is a tasty salad that is simple to prepare.
Slow-cooked beef braise with oranges and star anise
Debbie Elkind Christmas slow-cooked beef is something the whole family will enjoy.
Debbie Elkind
Christmas feast menu planner
Christmas is the time of year we most want to treat our loved ones to a festive feast – a spread that feels special without costing the earth or stressing us out unduly.
Barbecued asparagus with balsamic vinegar
It is not a coincidence that it is one of the most luxurious and seductive of vegetables ... perfect for a Christmas lunch!
Neil Perry's pork chops with apple and potato salad
The golden rule for perfect barbecued pork chops? Don't overcook them. The dessert is a light and lovely way to finish a meal.
Thai tomato, avocado and prawn salad
A refreshing summer time salad to be enjoyed with a glass of crisp white wine.
Summer pudding
The first is summer pudding, a glistening ruby red dome of berry-soaked pud goes hand in hand with Christmas!
Tomato tart
This tart packs a double tomato punch! The richness of the sun-dried tomatoes is balanced with the freshness of the heirlooms.
Tuscan tomato salad with marinated goat's cheese
At Sopra, Andy Bunn's shaved cabbage salad is already a legend and the broadbean and pecorino salad is heavenly.
Individual Christmas puddings
Nothing sings Christmas like Christmas pudding and here is one for everyone!
How to make a gingerbread house
The Cake Mistress Gingerbread Houses might seem like daunting fiddly things to put together. Combine baking, architecture, construction and craft, and you get a marvellous Gingerbread House.
Bite-size ham and cheese muffins
The perfect size for little fingers, packed with protein and calcium.
Kitchen Cadets: Hummus the tank engine dip
Always keep a can or two of chickpeas in the pantry to make this child-friendly dip. It's healthy, super easy and whizzes together for the ultimate after-school snack.
Hot air balloon cookies
Leearne Hynes Making cookies is loads of fun, they are delicious and perfect for your next birthday party.
Pasta handkerchiefs with rocket pesto
This dish is for those who never got around to investing in a pasta machine and is lots of fun to make with the kids!
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EB Picks: Kids in the kitchen
Essential Baby have found some great little foodie products to make cooking and feeding time fun.
Kids party cakes
Here's some great looking cakes EB members have made - we hope you can get some ideas and inspiration from them!
