Ever since I can remember I have always been the biggest fan of spaghetti carbonara. There is something undeniably delicious and decadent about it, yet it is so simple to make at home that it should be a weekly staple! However, not many people actually realise that the majority of the spaghetti carbonara's that you'll find in restaurants/cafes etc are actually made incorrectly when compared to the original recipe. The traditional recipe doesn't actually contain cream, which will likely surprise a lot of people, as we consider carbonara to be this ultra-creamy dish. However, traditional carbonara's actually use eggs to thicken the sauce! For the purposes of this recipe though, I will be using the non-traditional method of adding cream, as it's so easy and works every time... no scrambled egg spaghetti here! One of the things you have to be wary of when cooking for little ones is the salt content of your food. The general guidance is that infants less than 12 months of age should have no more than 1g of salt per day, with this increasing up to 2g for children aged 1 to 3 years. This is not a lot, especially when you are preparing food for a child under 12 months. This recipe, however, is a perfect example of how to tailor your meals for the entire family, without compromising on flavour. When looking at this meal you realise that all of the salt content comes from only two ingredients: bacon and parmesan. Usually you could consider just doing away with these two ingredients and serve the same meal to the entire family, however, these happen to be the ingredients with the best flavours so we're not in a hurry to do that! Instead, what we're going to do is cook the bacon separately in the oven and then add this at the end, along with the parmesan, after we have dished out the baby portion. That way we keep all of the flavour and prepare a low salt baby-friendly version of this classic at the same time, with this slight tweak only taking us an extra minute to prepare... no more cooking two separate meals anymore! If you give this recipe a go then let me know how it turns out via the comments section, or follow me on instagram (@theblwdad) and tag me in your recreations. Happy weaning!

Lunch

Q: Cheesy Garlic Mushrooms

If you're in need of a quick quick and easy meal then look no further than this! There's something about mushrooms, garlic, cheese and creamy sauce that just go together.... perfect comfort food.

Q: Indian 'No-Meat-Balls'

These Indian-spiced "No-Meat-Balls" are made using chickpeas as a meat substitute. Chickpeas are fantastic for several reasons, including having great flavour, but the one thing that makes them perfect for this recipe is that they're substantial. When it comes to vegetarian/vegan dishes chickpeas are one of those foods that provides a denser component, making them almost "meat-like". The spice in these comes from garam masala and turmeric, but feel free to play around with whatever spices you enjoy. Personally, I find that garam masala provides a nice balance of spices, which work amazingly in this. If possible though, I would always try and keep the turmeric in these. Turmeric is one of life's amazing foods, with it being a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant because of the active ingredient Curcumin, so I tend to throw it in as much of my cooking as possible! Feel free to let me know if you give this recipe a go by commenting, or tag me on Instagram using @theblwdad.

Q: Broccoli & Cauliflower Tots

These tots are on of my favourite things to make for Reuben, as they are super quick and easy to prepare, whilst tasting absolutely delicious! Use them as a main meal for a little one, or try as a side dish for an older child.

Q: Cheesy Cauliflower & Broccoli Sticks

When you first start weaning it can be difficult to think of foods that are acceptable to give a young baby. You're looking for something that has a soft texture, but is big enough for little hands to pick up independently, without the need for a pincer grip that they haven't yet developed. It's harder than a lot of people give it credit for! This recipe is one that I've used numerous times, including when we first started weaning Reuben. They are perfect for younger babies due to their shape and consistency, but can also be given to older children who will quite happily tuck in!

Thai Green Prawn Curry

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Thai Green Prawn CurryThe BLW Dad2020-07-19T10:45:21+00:00

Nando’s Chicken Fakeaway

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Nando’s Chicken FakeawayThe BLW Dad2020-07-27T00:56:31+00:00

Spaghetti Carbonara

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Spaghetti CarbonaraThe BLW Dad2020-07-17T08:29:59+00:00

Cheesy Garlic Mushrooms

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Cheesy Garlic MushroomsThe BLW Dad2020-07-17T08:30:42+00:00

Indian ‘No-Meat-Balls’

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Indian ‘No-Meat-Balls’The BLW Dad2020-07-04T23:29:56+00:00

Broccoli & Cauliflower Tots

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Broccoli & Cauliflower TotsThe BLW Dad2020-07-20T09:22:36+00:00

Cheesy Cauliflower & Broccoli Sticks

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Cheesy Cauliflower & Broccoli SticksThe BLW Dad2020-07-20T09:10:58+00:00

Cajun Chicken Linguine

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Cajun Chicken LinguineThe BLW Dad2020-07-20T09:20:17+00:00

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