Children's food

Children can be fussy eaters but if you gradually introduce them to a wide range of foods they should become gourmets in the making. Here are some good options to start with...

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Butterscotch Bananas

This is a lovely sticky sauce – just made for bananas, especially if you serve it hot, poured over bananas and ice-cream.

Makes 12-14 in a 7 inch (18 cm) pan; makes 10 in an 8 inch (20 cm) pan

Basic Pancakes with Sugar and Lemon

Tens of thousands of you log on each year to view this recipe and we can see why as it’s the best – and most foolproof – pancake recipe ever, served in the traditional way with just sugar and lemon. So get flipping!

Makes 24

Chocolate and Almond Cupcakes

These beautifully moist cupcakes are a very chocolatey affair indeed, light in colour but with dark speckles of melted chocolate inside and a white chocolate icing on top.

Serves 8-10

Caramelised Orange Trifle

I have been making the same Christmas trifle for years on end – but recently I decided to experiment with something new, without totally sacrificing the traditional qualities we've grown to love. This fits the bill perfectly.

Makes 24

Cherry and Almond Crunchies

This is one of three recipes for crunchies on the site - the easiest biscuits ever, you can use whatever you have to hand to invent your own version, allowing you to get creative in the kitchen!

Serves 8

Banana and Walnut Loaf

This is a lovely, moist cake that keeps well and is perfect for picnics or packed lunches. In the summer it's brilliant served cut in thick slices and spread with clotted cream.

Makes 8-10 squares

Children's Cake

This pretty cake is simple and will go down a treat with all who eat it: the combination of soft sponge and icing is truly irresistible and children will ,love choosing their own decorations!

Makes 24

Apricot and Nut Crunchies

One of the quickest and easiest recipes on record - so there's no excuse for not keeping the biscuit tin topped up with these teatime goodies. Use whatever combination of fruit and nuts you like!