Make this porridge as a first weaning food for your baby. With banana, carrots and peanut butter, it's tasty and will give your child new flavours to try

Pack in the veg in this easy pasta sauce. Created especially for young children, it's a healthy sauce that will get young ones familiar with new flavours

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Sweet potatoes are a great first food when you start weaning your baby and you can blend in their regular milk. Try this simple purée

A sweet and creamy purée, simply made with ripe, nutrient-rich avocado and banana. Yogurt can be added for a protein boost. This classic weaning combination is bound to be a hit with your baby

Mini fish bites for mini mouths! Perfect for babies and toddlers who enjoy feeding themselves and a great way of including oily fish in their diet

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Introduce your baby to cauliflower and cheese with a purée designed for the early days of weaning. Serve one portion then freeze the rest

If your toddler enjoys feeding him or herself then try these moreish chicken meatballs, made with fresh veggies and chicken thighs. Serve with rice and broccoli for a satisfying dinner

Once your baby is used to purées, move them onto a more textured breakfast. This weaning Bircher combines delicious fruit, oats, chia seeds and milk

Babies tend to love the taste of sweet potato, here we’ve combined it with lentils which are a rich source of protein, iron and fibre. You can also add a dollop of yogurt for an extra protein boost

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

A first purée for your little one, try this carrot and swede blend, packed with vitamins that you can make with their usual breast milk or formula

Carrots and red lentils are packed with goodness and this weaning purée is great for babies moving on from eating soft foods to slightly more textured meals

Before moving your baby to solids, get them used to new flavours like this apple and beetroot purée. An ice cube tray is ideal for freezing portions

This vibrant purée is so simple to make, and is a brilliant way of gently introducing your baby to a wider variety of flavours. But you can simply leave the garlic out, if you prefer

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Get your little one into their first foods with a pear purée that has the option of a pinch of cinnamon to stimulate their tastebuds

Whip up this weaning recipe to introduce baby to more texture, tastes and nutrients – salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 and peas pack in vitamins

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Make this weaning purée with sweet potato, spinach and split peas before transitioning baby to solids. It has a bit of texture and the option of subtle spice

A fresh and flavour-packed homemade pesto with peas and pine nuts, that you and your toddler are sure to love. Perfect for when your child is moving onto more substantial meals

Once your baby is accustomed to weaning purées, introduce them to slightly more texture with this chicken and veg recipe that uses sweet potato, courgette and broccoli

These healthy sweetcorn and spinach fritters are packed with vitamin C from the veg, plus protein from the egg. They make great finger foods for baby-led weaning

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Keep little kids happy at the family dinner table with this colourful salmon traybake that's delicious and healthy, with a good dose of omega-3 from the fish

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

These egg and vegetable muffins are packed with courgette, carrot, peas, eggs and feta cheese. Make them for your toddler as a snack, or for lunch

Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite.

Mixing root vegetables with fruit is a wonderful way of letting your baby explore different flavours, and this purée is also packed full of nutrients. Plus there is minimal preperation involved too...