HEARTY WINTER
WARMERS
For the whole family
Mealtimes should be healthy, fun and fuss-free.
And with Debbie Wareham and Kim Jurgens new book, Mealtimes made fun (Struik Lifestyle), they can be just that.
Advice and tips accompany the recipes to help you feed the whole family well.
Chicken & Broccoli Bake
Makes 6 baby portions
1 x 400 g can chicken soup (see hint)
125 ml (1 ⁄ 2 cup) mayonnaise (see hint)
200 g broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped
2 x 115 g chicken breasts, poached in chicken stock and shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
125 ml (1 ⁄ 2 cup) grated Cheddar cheese
60 ml (1 ⁄ 4 cup) breadcrumbs
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Mix the soup, mayonnaise, broccoli, chicken and seasoning until combined.
2.Spoon the mixture into a small ovenproof dish, sprinkle the cheese and then the breadcrumbs over the top.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the breadcrumbs have lightly browned.
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Hint:
Check the ingredients of the canned soup to make sure that it contains no MSG and other preservatives.
Use a thick and creamy mayonnaise rather than a tangy variety, which is a bit harsh for the still developing
taste buds of babies and toddlers.
Babychino
Serves 1
80 ml (1 ⁄ 3 cup) full-cream milk
2.5 ml (1 ⁄ 2 tsp) hot chocolate powder
Method:
1. Pour the milk into a cup and heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds or until warm but not hot.
2. Using a stick frother, froth the milk. Sprinkle over the hot chocolate powder. Serve with a teaspoon.
Hint:
Most children can manage drinking from a tea cup and use the opportunity to become accustomed
to using stainless steel cutlery. They love the sound of the spoon tinkling against the cup and feel
very grown up.
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