Beer and beef: what’s not to like? We enjoy this on St Patrick’s Day.

This North African spice mix is used in the cuisine of Ethiopia, where some of the constituent ingredients grow wild. It compliments chicken particularly well but we’ve also tried it with potatoes to great success. You’ll appreciate the benefit of making your own spice blend when the smell wafts from the kitchen.

The ultimate in healthy make-at-home baby food. Better than any store-bought food and easy to make. Can also be made ahead. Sous vide is a great technique for baby food—nutrients are captured. Unlike any other cooking method, sous vide will retain the vitamins, minerals and flavour which are lost to the cooking medium. Alfalfa is rich in vitamins and minerals. This dish has a natural sweetness that is hard for adults to resist. Although we’ve entered this as a baby food, it makes for a naturally sweet purée which is luxurious if passed through a fine sieve.

The ultimate in healthy make-at-home baby food. Better than any store-bought food and easy to make.

From Mercados

This classic French dish is given a delicious twist and cleaner flavour by dispensing with flour as the thickening agent. Instead, a carrot purée is used which adds richness without masking flavour. This dish is great for dinner parties because it can be made well in advance and reheats well. We have yet to encounter an omnivore who didn’t enjoy this dish.