Risotto with Hidden Vegetables

My 18 month old son loves Risotto. Its mushy, soft and he often gobbles it up without chewing - perfect for weaning actually! 

As usual, I add whatever vegetables I have in the fridge and freezer. This time around, I used a courgette, carrot and some frozen broad beans (random, I know). This is so easy to make and literally took 5 minutes to prepare. I left everything in the pan for 20 minutes, took the vegetables out, blended them and then put them back in the pan. 

I also give this to my husband as it has so many hidden vegetables and pretend I didn't make it just for Aaren but that its part of his dinner too!

Vegetable Oxo cube with some salt and pepper

Et Voila!

Who's been eating my Porridge?

Aaren is now 18 months and for the past 9 months we have a bit of a ritual for his breakfast. He wakes up, brushes his teeth and has an adult portion of porridge every morning. He is actually very good when it comes to breakfast - particularly porridge. He loves the gooey, filling stuff. This is all thanks to my dad, who also loves eating porridge and used to offer Aaren a spoon or two when he first started weaning and things just progressed from there.

I have tried a variety of porridge brands, from supermarkets such as Lidl through to Waitrose, but the best one I have found is the branded Quaker Oats. The quality is excellent and the portions are already separated as they come in sachets. This is helpful in the mornings and makes for an easy preparation.

I am quite particular about the consistency of Aaren's porridge (my father and I argue endlessly about it). He likes to make it all runny and milky, where you can hardly see the oats, whilst I prefer it thicker and like it to look like a bowl of porridge!

Iceland and Poundland are selling this pack for £1 

Simple Instructions

Already portioned out

Add some cold milk

A spoon full of sugar (Demerara)

Stir for 1 minute

And it's ready!

One happy customer!

After that, he's still hungry!