Playtimes HK Magazine October 2017 Issue

CALL TO ACTION Whether you’re about to wean and thinking of exploring the baby-led weaning approach, or simply looking for new baby- friendly finger foods and family meals to liven up your mealtimes, Annabel Karmel’s new Baby-Led Weaning Recipe Book is filled with 120 quick, easy and nutritious recipes, essential advice and tips to let your baby take the lead. For a chance to win a copy, visit, www.playtimes.com.hk/giveaway Recipe Little Chicken & Leek Pies Individual ramekins are the perfect size for your little one and look so much more appealing than serving small portions on a big plate. Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes Makes: 4 child portions Suitable for freezing Ingredients 225 g/8 oz potatoes, peeled and diced 225 g/8 oz carrots, peeled and diced 25 g/1 oz tinned drained sweetcorn A little salt and pepper (for babies over 12 months old) 20 g/¾ oz butter Method 2 small leeks, trimmed and roughly chopped Put the potatoes and carrots in a saucepan of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 10–12 minutes until soft. Drain, then mash until smooth. 185 g/6 oz cooked chicken meat, cubed (or 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 cm/¾ in cubes) 3 mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons plain flour 200 ml/7 fl oz whole milk 50 g/2 oz grated Cheddar cheese Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the leeks and sauté for five minutes, until just soft, then add the chicken and fry for two minutes. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for two minutes. Sprinkle over the plain flour, stir for one minute, then gradually stir in the milk and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for five minutes, until the chicken is cooked. While it’s simmering, preheat the grill. Add three-quarters of the grated cheese to the sauce, season with salt and pepper (if using) and add the sweetcorn. Divide the mixture between four ramekins. Spoon the potato and carrot mash on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place under the grill for four to five minutes, until lightly golden on top and bubbling October 2017 49

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