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We have some of Annabel's wonderful World Food recipes which are new to the website. Delicious Chicken Curry, Sticky Mango Chicken and Sesame Beef Stir Fry to name but a few!
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Get your kids involved in the kitchen with this Peanut Butter Bear Recipe. Great for a Teddy Bear's picnic, teatime treat or birthday party.

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The old saying that 'Fish is Good For The Brain' is absolutely true. Oil rich fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines are especially good brain boosters. This is down to their high levels of omega-3 essential fats which are vital for brain function and can also help the performance of dyslexic and hyperactive children. Our brain is made up of 60% fat and eating the right fats omega-3 and omega 6 fats found in fish and seeds makes us smarter. Interestingly whilst fresh tuna is a good source, tinned tuna is not as the processing removes most of the fatty acids.

It’s also important that pregnant women eat oily fish particularly during the last 3 months of pregnancy as almost three quarters of your baby’s brain development takes place during this time. Two portions of oily fish a week would be ideal but if you are pregnant don’t eat more as there are concerns about pollutants.

Ideally you should try to include two portions of oily fish a week in your child’s diet Easier said than done you might think as fish is a notoriously difficult food to get children to eat as they feel squeamish about any fish that doesn’t come battered or covered in breadcrumbs. So I have come up with a really tasty mini fish pie. Its good to make these in ramekins so your child has an individual portion and you can make several to freeze for days when you don’t have time to cook..

Suitable for freezing (assembled but unbaked).
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes (includes 20 minutes for cooking potato)
Makes 4–6 portions

Potato topping
800 g (1 3/4 lb) potatoes
30 g (1 oz) butter
7 tbsp milk
4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the sauce
45 g (1 1/2 oz) butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
45 g (1 1/2 oz) flour
450 ml (15 fl oz) fish stock
6 tbsp double cream
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh dill or chives, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season

Salmon and Cod Filling
250 g (9 oz) salmon, skin removed and cut into 2 cm chunks
250 g (9 oz) cod, skin removed and cut into 2 cm chunks
150 g (5 1/2 oz) small cooked prawns (optional if not using increase salmon and cod to 325g each)
70 g (2 1/2 oz) frozen peas

Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/Gas 6. Boil the potatoes in salted water. Drain and mash with the butter, milk and Parmesan and season to taste.

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If you would like more help, my website www.annabelkarmel.com will give you the best advice and guidance on feeding your baby & child.

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Annabel xxx