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About Mums Spaghetti

Hi, I am Sophie, mum of two little girls. The idea for Mums Spaghetti came about when I started weaning our youngest and was born from a challenge that all of us mums face… feeding a young family healthy and nutritious meals on a budget without spending hours in the kitchen!

Baby’s First Dauphinoise with Fish

Posted on 11/03/2012 by Mums Spaghetti

Dauphinoise refers to a French recipe where potatoes are sliced and layered and baked in the oven.  This little recipes works really well for babies and the whole family and is a great way to introduce fish, oily fish and … Continue reading →

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Polenta

Posted on 11/03/2012 by Mums Spaghetti

This is a very easy, extra quick dish perfect for weaning babies. For grown-ups it is a great alternative to mash, rice or couscous and it goes particularly well with tomato based sauces/dishes. When I was a kid my mum, … Continue reading →

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Spring Risotto

Posted on 08/03/2012 by Mums Spaghetti

This risotto has the fresh flavours of spring with the sweet petit pois and the crunchy sugar snap peas. This is a great dish that can be enjoyed on its own as a starter, main or side dish. For little … Continue reading →

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Friendly Treats

Posted on 19/12/2011 by Mums Spaghetti

Food is much more than nourishment, it also gets people together, nurturing love and friendships. In that spirit, a friend gave my little girl a bowl of sour cake mixture, to be called Herman, along with a letter containing some instructions … Continue reading →

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Herman, The Friendship Cake

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Mums Spaghetti

This cake is a kind of edible chain letter and a fun way to involve the kids with baking too. You share with friends some sour cake mixture, called Herman, given with a letter containing some instructions on how to … Continue reading →

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Yummy Easy Potato Gnocchi In Tomato Sauce

Posted on 13/12/2011 by Mums Spaghetti

Gnocchi is easy & quick to make and very tasty too. These italian potato dumplings are a winner with kids & adults too. The consistency makes it easy for baby to eat and it is a really fast food as, … Continue reading →

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Red Pepper and Chickpea Soup

Posted on 29/09/2011 by Mums Spaghetti

This is a hearty mediteranean soup, very easy to prepare and delicious. A nice winter warmer for the whole family, including baby. This recipe serves approx 4 adults so easily serves 2 adults and quite a few baby/toddler/children portions. Any … Continue reading →

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Olive Cake

Posted on 12/09/2011 by Mums Spaghetti

This is a classic provençal dish that I have enjoyed during my childhood and now my two girls (& hubby) love it too. It is easy to prepare, it is tasty, it is great finger food for baby, you can … Continue reading →

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