Top 100 Finger Foods

The 100 best-ever finger foods from Annabel Karmel, the 'Delia Smith of cooking for children' (Guardian)

Healthy and imaginative, with easy, attractive recipes . . . also very practical

One of the best food books from the baby food guru with recipes for first purées through to more adventurous ones. Set to become a bible

We love Annabel Karmel's Top 100 Baby Purées . . . indispensable for all mothers

Annabel Karmel is a busy working mother with three children. She has written 15 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes for national newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Recently, she completed a series for Channel 4's Richard and Judy Show, where she travelled around the UK solving the problems of fussy eaters, and has launched a 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods with Boots to help mothers prepare fresh baby food, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals.

By the age of nine months, many babies want to start feeding themselves but can't yet handle a spoon, which is when finger foods come into their own. They're also great to offer to toddlers who are prone to go into 'meltdown' just before dinner. This essential collection of tempting, nutritious finger foods features 100 quick and easy recipes, including fresh fruit ice lollies - perfect for soothing sore gums -  goujons of fish and raw vegetables with dip, that will  not only introduce your baby to new textures and tastes but will make for a healthy, happy and contented child.

Annabel Karmel's Superfoods for Babies and Children

An essential guide to healthy eating for children by one of the world's leading authorities on children's food - including more than 150 nutritious recipes for 0 to 5 year olds

A modern-day bible of healthy eating for children

Annabel is truly amongst the best when it comes to creating tempting and nutritious food that would entice even the fussiest of eaters

I used a book by Annabel Karmel. She's a miracle woman

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 20 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Annabel's 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals, are available in all major supermarkets.

Every parent wants the best for their child, to give them the perfect start in life, and that includes their diet and the food they eat. Annabel Karmel understands this better than most - as a trained cook and the mother of three growing children she not only knows what kids should eat but also knows what they will eat. In SuperFoods for Babies and Toddlers, Annabel takes you through your child's first 5 years from weaning babies and feeding whilst teething through fussy toddlers to lunchboxes for school children. As well as discussing the issues of organic versus genetically modified foods, fresh versus convenience, Annabel explains the inherent qualities of certain foods and how they will benefit your child, whether they be foods to promote growth, enhance concentration or boost energy. With extra information on food allergies and intolerances, tips on feeding a vegetarian child and several of Annabel's celebrated meal planners, SuperFoods for Babies and Toddlers is an indispensable guide to nutrition for young children.

Annabel Karmel's Complete First Year Planner

A major book in association with Great Ormond Street Hospital taking children's food guru Annabel Karmel into a wider parenting arena

the new mum's Delia Smith...Karmel's book is a good, jargon-free read with honest advice on care from pregnancy to your baby's first birthday (there are fab recipes too)

a down-to-earth guide to all aspects of pregnancy, birth and babycare, for new parents during that critical first year...Annabel Karmel is THE leading expert

Annabel Karmel is known and trusted by millions of parents for her unrivalled advice on feeding babies and children. In association with Great Ormond Street Hospital, she puts her wide expertise and knowledge to use in a broader parenting arena, providing a comprehensive planner for you and your baby. Divided into clear, easy-to-find sections for pregnancy, 0-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-9 months and 10-12 months, Complete First Year Planner provides your optimum diet for pregnancy and ensures a healthy, happy, stress-free first year for you and your baby. With clear charts and tip boxes throughout, this is the book no parent can be without; packed with essential, at-a-glance planners, indispensable advice on feeding and superb recipes, crucial information on the practicalities, effective techniques to deal with crying babies and sleep routines and easy methods to encourage your child's development.

Princess Party Cookbook

Over 100 delicious recipes, enchanting ideas and menu plans for little princesses everywhere

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 16 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Recently, she completed a series for Channel 4's Richard and Judy Show, where she travelled around the UK solving the problems of fussy eaters, and has launched a 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods with Boots to help mothers prepare fresh baby food, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals. Annabel Karmel's Princess Baking Set launches in October 2009.

Every little girl dreams of being a princess . . . 
 
Whether she yearns for a Fairytale Feast, a Make-up and Jewellery Party, a Valentine's Meal, a Movie Star Sleepover or a Beach Babe Barbecue, help is at hand. This enchanting party book from Annabel Karmel allows you to indulge your little girl's every desire with more than 100 specially created recipes and party ideas designed to feed her imagination and encourage her participation in the kitchen. From flower-shaped sandwiches and butterfly cookies, to emerald pizzas, ruby-glazed chicken, jewelled jellies, pink prawns and chocolate kisses, these are magical, delicious dishes fit for a princess's banquet. With inspiring ideas for the all-important centrepiece cake, plus menu plans, suggestions for easy table settings, costumes, decorations and gifts, this is an indispensable guide to planning the perfect princess party.

Fussy Eaters' Recipe Book

120 recipes to get even the fussiest kids eating healthy, tasty meals, from Annabel Karmel, the queen of cooking for children

I love this book! It is full of delicious, healthy recipes that aren't too complicated, but look and taste great, and the introduction has lots of information about different foods. I would certainly recommend it. 5 stars.

Annabel Karmel is a top international expert on children's food ... [her books] are brilliant and she has vast expertise.

Any mother who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen ... should waste no time in putting that right.

In this colourful, helpful book, there are 120 recipes ranging from everyday meals to party food....Anyone who struggles with with faddy eaters will love this book

Written for kids who need more varied meals, many adults will appreciate this helpful guide... the fairy cakes are addictive!

Mealtimes can often be a battleground between parents and kids. As a parent you want your child to have a healthy, nutritious and tasty diet, but persuading them it's a good idea is a different matter! Annabel Karmel is here to convert even the fussiest of fussy eaters and make family meals fun again. 
 
With 120 healthy recipes covering everything from breakfasts to suppers to parties, Annabel gives tips and advice on improving your children's diet and encouraging new tastes. She suggests way of sneaking hidden vegetables into familiar foods such as quesadillas and focaccia pizzas, and offers a healthy take on fast-food favourites like chicken nuggets with dips and sticky barbecue ribs. There's plenty to tempt children of all ages, including pork and peanut noodles, tuna melts, cupcakes and ice creams. And for those children with food intolerances, there is a whole chapter of recipes covering dairy-free sauces, gluten-free pizzas and a wheat-free birthday cake. 
 
Annabel has a proven track record in creating delicious, nutritious food to tempt even the most stubborn of fussy eaters. Plus with general advice on how best to cope with fussy-eating behaviours and improve mealtimes, this is more than just a recipe book - it will be the answer to many parents' prayers!

After-School Meal Planner

Make after-school meals easy with the essential family meal planner that every parent needs

'Any mother who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen ... should waste no time in putting that right.'

a sure fire-seller...will take the hassle out of feeding the family

will help working parents ensure that their hungry kids refuel on healthy snacks

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 20 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Annabel's 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals, are available in all major supermarkets. .

- Do you want to make healthy, nutritious meals for your kids? 
- Are you in need of inspiring family meal ideas? 
- Do you want quick and easy recipes that can be made in advance? 
 
Annabel Karmel, Britain's No.1 expert on food for children, is on hand to help, with all the advice and recipes you will ever need. How often have you arrived home from work, with no idea of what to make for the kids' (and your own!) supper? In After-School Meal Planner, Annabel offers simple, tasty recipes for the whole family, for every day of the week, whether you want a wholesome one-pot dish like Multi-layered cottage pie, a quick pasta recipe such as Pasta twirls with Primavera vegetables and Parmesan, or a spicy and exotic feast like Chicken satay. There are also yummy, fuss-free puddings including Rhubarb and strawberry crumble, and healthy snacks such as Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies to stave off the hunger pangs until suppertime. 
 
With full-colour photography throughout, a comprehensive weekly menu planner, and advice and tips to make sure your family get the very best from their food, After School Meal Planner is the family cookbook that every parent needs.

Annabel Karmel's Complete Family Meal Planner

The essential follow-on to Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner

Any mother who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen . . . should waste no time in putting that right.

Annabel Karmel, a mother of three, has written 17 books, including the bestselling New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes for national newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Daily Mail and Sunday Mirror, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. She also has her own range of food in supermarkets, equipment for making baby food and children's cooking sets. Her menus are also served at nurseries, popular family attractions and holiday parks. Annabel was awarded an MBE for services to child nutrition in 2006.

Are you serving the same old meals to your family, week in, week out? Do you find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge, hoping for inspiration? Do you long for recipes that are quick, stress-free, healthy and tasty? If so, help is at hand from Annabel Karmel, bestselling author and leading authority on food for children. The Complete Family Meal Planner (previously available as Favourite Family Recipes) is packed with over 150 mouth-watering recipes for both children and adults to enjoy, plus essential tips on nutrition, time-saving and planning ahead, including menu plans, shopping lists and advice on stocking the larder and freezer, meals for all occasions, from nourishing breakfasts to teatime treats, tasty low-fat recipes, tempting, imaginative suggestions for school lunchboxes, food that is fun for children to make, and family suppers that double up as delicious dinner party ideas. So put the joy back into everyday cooking with this essential collection of tried-and-tested recipes.

Lunchboxes

'The Delia Smith of cooking for children' (The Guardian) reveals the secret to lunchbox catering

Annabel is truly amongst the best when it comes to creating tempting and nutritious children's food that would entice even the fussiest of eaters

In this indispensable book Annabel tackles the daily task of packing your child's lunchbox. Day in, day out, the contents of the lunchbox has to be tailored to suit your child's taste, create a balanced diet and ensure the food can be eaten in the limited amount of time that is made available. Having catered for her three children over the past 10 years, Annabel has packed more than 5000 lunchboxes and so is ideally placed for passing on lunch recipes as well as valuable hints and tips for easing your morning routine. Within this book there are: ideas for quick, nutritious and attractive packed lunches; savoury food for lunch (which includes sandwiches, soups and salads); sweet surprises (cakes and cookies); fruity delights; dairy diversions and drinks.  Recipes that assume there is only a limited amount of time for preparation and, where possible, show how they can be made in advance and then kept in the fridge or freezer.  With additional yummy extras such as break-time extras and bite-sized foods, how will any child – even a fussy eater – be able to resist the contents of their lunchbox from now on?

Annabel Karmel’s Busy Mum’s Cookbook

The ultimate fuss-free cookbook for time-strapped mums from bestselling cookery author Annabel Karmel

Mother of three, Annabel Karmel MBE is the UK's No.1 children’s cookery author, bestselling international author, and expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies children and families. 
 
Since launching with The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner more than 20 years ago, Annabel has written 39 books, which have sold over four million copies worldwide, covering every stage of a child’s development. In fact, Annabel’s very first book is one of the UK's bestselling nonfiction books of all time.

As a bestselling children’s cookery writer, entrepreneur and mum of three, Annabel Karmel knows what it’s like to juggle motherhood with a busy life. The prospect of spending hours cooking a nutritious meal for the family can be daunting, but Annabel’s stunning new cookbook offers a solution with over 100 simple, tasty recipes that the whole family will enjoy. 
 
For those busy weeknights, try Annabel’s 20-minute recipes and 6-ingredient meal ideas – all of which are easy-to-make and packed with flavour – such as Chicken Chow Mein or her mouth-watering Dover Sole with Parsley Butter. Planning lunches for school or work is also a breeze thanks to Annabel’s innovative ideas for lunchboxes and snacks. 
 
There are meals you can prepare in advance and store in the fridge or freezer ready for an action-packed family weekend, and easy recipes that you can make from storecupboard ingredients. If you have family or friends coming round, Annabel has got it covered with superb ideas for easy weekend entertaining and show-stopping desserts. Impress your dinner guests with Annabel’s succulent Venison Casserole or aromatic Oriental Roast Duck, followed by Berry and White Chocolate Tart. 
 
Packed full of brand new recipes, Annabel Karmel’s Busy Mum’s Cookbook gives mums everything they need to prepare delicious, healthy, stress-free meals for all the family every day of the week.

The complete guide to starting and running a successful business

Mumpreneur

Essential business advice from the nation's favourite children's cookery author

Annabel is an inspiring entrepreneur in her own right and this is a hugely intelligently written book, incorporating some fantastic, practical advice to empower mums who want to start up in business and become their own boss.

For any mum thinking about starting a business, Annabel’s book is a refreshing read which will help spark passion, focus and action.

Chrissie Rucker, MBE, Founder of The White Company

Annabel Karmel is one of the world's most trusted weaning expert and best-selling author of seventeen books on baby and children's food and nutrition. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. 
 
Discover more: 
 
www.annabelkarmel.com 
@annabelkarmel 
@annabelkarmeluk

Annabel Karmel MBE is proof-positive that you don’t need a business degree to build a successful business and brand. After growing her business empire from scratch at her kitchen table, Annabel has become a bestselling author and trusted food expert with 40 books, food ranges, weaning equipment and a vast online following. 
 
 In Mumpreneur, Annabel reveals the secrets of her success. Drawing on her own extensive experience in juggling motherhood with building a thriving enterprise, she will equip you with the confidence, skills and practical tools to turn your own start-up dreams into a reality. Chapters include: ‘Believe in Your Idea’, ‘Believe in Yourself’, ‘Learn by Doing, Asking and Listening’, ‘Master the Juggling Act’ and ‘Persist, Trust Your Instincts and Embrace Your Failures’. 
 
 Annabel also brings together a smart combination of practical advice and inspiring stories from top business leaders and working mothers, including Chrissie Rucker MBE, Thomasina Miers, Liz Earle, Thea Green and Jacqueline Gold. 
 
 The difference between dreaming of starting a thriving business and actually doing it is the right combination of passion, planning, commitment and good advice. Successful entrepreneur Annabel Karmel will empower you to take that first step to start your own flourishing business in this informative and motivating book.

Top 100 Pasta Dishes

The ultimate book of pasta recipes, from the UK's number 1 bestselling expert on cooking for children

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 18 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Annabel's 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals, are available in all major supermarkets.

For most kids, mums and dads, pasta is the best food in the world! It's tasty and nutritious, easy, quick and economical to cook, and even better, comes in lots of fun shapes! 
 
Here is Annabel Karmel's ultimate collection of pasta dishes, with 100 recipes for the whole family and for every day of the week. With separate sections on pasta for babies (it's a good way of introducing texture), toddlers (pasta makes a fantastic standby supper) and families with older children, the book features fuss-free meal ideas to make your life easier. 
 
With colour photos, simple instructions, clear indication of cooking and preparation times, and symbols throughout to show which recipes are suitable for babies and younger children, this is the ultimate pasta cookbook for families everywhere.

Quick and Easy Weaning

A new guide to weaning from the UK’s No.1 expert on child nutrition, Annabel Karmel

'Any mother who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen ... should waste no time in putting that right' - Sunday Times

Mother of three, Annabel Karmel MBE is the UK's No.1 children’s cookery author, best-selling international author, and expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies children and families. 
 
 Since launching with The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner more than 20 years ago, Annabel has written 38 books, which have sold over four million copies worldwide, covering every stage of a child’s development. In fact, Annabel’s very first book is the 2nd best-selling non-fiction hardback of all time. 
 
 From nutrition during pregnancy and weaning, through to feeding fussy eaters and family cooking, Annabel continues to be the UK's most trusted, influential and inspiring resource for mums who want to give their growing family the very best start in life. 
 
 In 2006, Annabel was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding work in the field of child nutrition. More recently, she has been working on The School Food Plan, devising hot, healthy food solution for small schools. 
 
 A leading authority on children’s food and nutrition, Annabel is also a regular contributor on children’s health and food related issue in the media, often appearing on Sky News, BBC and radio. She also writes for the UK’s leading parenting magazines and national newspapers. 
 
Annabel’s popular app (Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding Your Baby &amp; Toddler) consistently sits within the top grossing Food &amp; Drink apps and her website www.annabelkarmel.com has been established as a leading pillar in a mums’ life with great food ideas, nutritional advice, offers and lots more. 
 
 As well as her books, Annabel has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs and has become an inspirational role model for women – especially mothers- who want to set up in business. 
 
 Annabel’s sought after recipes have also grown into a successful supermarket food range with Organic Baby Purees and Chilled Toddler Meals. Her quick and tasty meals offer all the goodness of a home cooked meal for those busy days. Annabel has also designed menus for some of the UK’s biggest leisure resorts, retailers and nurseries too.

Weaning your baby can be a tricky milestone for any parent, but with her years of experience and wealth of expertise, Annabel Karmel is on hand to help. 
 
 In her new book, Quick and Easy Weaning, Annabel aims to take the stress out of your baby’s transition to solid food, guiding you through the weaning process step-by-step, from your baby’s very first purée to introducing more complex flavours and textures. 
 
 Featuring 100 delicious recipes, including tasty purées such as Baked Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash, first tastes of grown-up foods like My First Beef Bolognese, and nutritious sweet treats like Pear, Apple and Blueberry Crumble, Annabel makes it easy for you to give your child the very best start in life. 
 
 All Annabel’s recipes are developed with busy parents in mind, to be simple and quick to prepare as well as packed full of nutrition, to keep your baby happy and healthy.

Annabel's Kitchen: My First Cookbook

The comprehensive cookbook for kids by Annabel Karmel, the guru of family cooking, with step-by-step photography and instructions

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 20 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Annabel's 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals, are available in all major supermarkets.

This easy to follow cookbook is the ultimate guide to teaching children from the age of four and upwards how to cook. Tying in with her TV series, Annabel's Kitchen, broadcast on CiTV, this step-by-step cookbook for kids demonstrates how to cook simple but tasty dishes in a fun and accessible way - with appearances from the shows loveable characters, Jimmy the Penguin and a trio of Singing Cupcakes! 
 
Featuring dishes from all over the world, the book shows how cooking can be a fun family activity, while stressing the importance of a healthy diet and introducing new flavours. The easy recipes range from a delicious Prawn and sausage paella, to Mini cheese souffles, Naan bread with sultanas and mouthwatering Jelly boats. 
 
With full-colour step photography for each recipe, this is the ideal first cookery book for children (and their parents!).

Annabel's Family Cookbook

Over 100 delicious, easy recipes for all the family to enjoy.

Annabel has helped generations of parents feed their children but now she has given us a book for everyone to enjoy! Fun, creative and full of can-do recipes – this is a great family cookbook

Bestselling children’s cookery writer and mum of three, Annabel knows how tricky it can be to find food the whole family can enjoy together. Too often, busy mums have to make one meal for the kids and then another for adults. In her beautiful new cookbook, Annabel offers no-fuss, tasty recipes for all mealtimes that will get everyone around the table at the same time - whether they be 2 years old or twenty. 
 
 Weeknights can be busy, so Annabel includes both her favourite 'fast' recipes, which take no more than 30 minutes to prep and cook, as well as lots of her easy-to-make 'everyday' ideas and 'light meals, snacks and lunchboxes' – all simple recipes using few, easy-to-find ingredients but packed with flavour. 
 
 For families, weekends might be more relaxed but they are still action-packed. Annabel offers her foolproof 'prep ahead' recipes, which can be stored in your freezer or fridge as well as her 'weekend' dishes, which are ideal for leisurely brunches, big family Sunday lunches or a relaxed supper with friends. 
 
 Try Annabel's delicious granola and simple pancakes or her mouth-watering Veggie Fusilli, which will tempt even the fussiest little eaters. Annabel’s Steak with Tarragon and Mushroom Sauce, Moroccan Lamb Tagine and Squash and Pea and Sage Risotto are dinner-party winners, while her Chocolate and Coffee Cake is perfect for afternoon tea. Annabel has included many of her best-loved favourites here too, such as Chicken Karmel, Nasi Goreng and Best-ever Banana Cake.

Quick and Easy Toddler Recipes

First in a new "Quick and Easy" series of cookbooks from the UK's No. 1 expert on feeding children

Annabel Karmel MBE, a busy working mother of three, is the leading author on cooking for children and has written 26 bestselling books, including New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner and Complete First Year Planner. She regularly writes for parenting magazines including Mother and Baby. Annabel is an expert in devising tasty and nutritious meals for children and has her own range of food available in supermarkets.

Toddler mealtimes can be a battleground. And for busy parents, time for preparing food is in short supply. 
 
The UK's number-one expert on feeding children, Annabel Karmel, is on hand to help. In this new Quick and Easy book she offers 130 recipes that can be rustled up in minutes. With an eye on nutritional content and appeal for children, as well as speediness for hassled mums and dads, she solves mealtimes in an instant. 
 
With plenty of tips and tricks to encourage your child to eat, from savoury to sweet, for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, Annabel's Quick and Easy Toddler Recipes will make for mellow mealtimes.

The complete guide to nutrition during pregnancy and beyond

Eating for Two

Annabel's first ever guide to what to eat during pregnancy, packed with healthy recipes and advice for mums-to-be

Annabel’s latest work looks set to be THE cookbook for pregnant women.

A delightful read that makes the perfect accompaniment for mums-to-be at the   very start of their special journey into parenthood... a book that   mums-to-be can pour over, cherish and rely on absolutely to answer every   little question about nutrition and pregnancy.

Great new book out by Annabel Karmel, Eating for Two, it's a guide to nutrition during pregnancy with great/delicious recipes in it too!

Annabel Karmel MBE, a busy working mother of three, is the leading author on cooking for children and has written 23 bestselling books, including New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner and Complete First Year Planner. She regularly writes for parenting magazines including Mother and Baby. Annabel is an expert in devising tasty and nutritious meals for children and has her own range of food available in supermarkets.

Every mum-to-be wants to know that she's eating the right things for herself and her baby. Nutrition is vital during pregnancy, and there's a huge amount of conflicting advice out there. 
 
For the first time, child nutrition expert Annabel Karmel brings her food knowledge and experience to expectant mothers, guiding you through each stage of your pregnancy and offering tips and advice on what to eat and avoid. From the best foods to eat to promote conception, through ideas for avoiding morning sickness in the first trimester, to the best nutrition to combat sleeplessness, anaemia and heartburn later on, Annabel leads you through your pregnancy and beyond, even suggesting meals to make and freeze ready for when you have your new baby! 
 
With Annabel's advice and over 90 fabulous recipes, you can be confident that you are eating the best possible diet for you and your developing baby.

All New Quick and Easy Meals for Babies and Toddlers

Top 100 Meals in Minutes

The ultimate time-saving recipe book for parents from the UK's number 1 bestselling cookery author for children

Any mother who does not have at least one of her books in the kitchen ... should waste no time in putting that right

From fruit purees and casseroles to risotto and desserts, this book is an essential addition to your kitchen if you have young children to feed.

Her practical advice on weaning techniques and the quick and easy to make recipes gave me the confidence to make delicious meals

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, is the leading author on cooking for children and has written 22 bestselling books, including Top 100 Baby Purées and Complete Family Meal Planner. She also writes regularly for national newspapers and magazines and appears frequently on TV. Her passion for improving the way children eat has seen her awarded an MBE for services to nutrition in 2006, and in 2010 she won the Media Award at the FirstWomen Awards.

Time with your children is precious to every parent, so you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen preparing food. Top 100 Meals in Minutes comes to the rescue with recipes that require minimal time and effort, but are still delicious and nutritionally balanced. Annabel Karmel, the leading authority on food for children, takes away the stress of what to cook to keep your children healthy and happy, providing age-appropriate, delicious meals for babies and toddlers. 
 
Easy-to-follow instructions, combined with mouth-watering photography and handy time guides for each recipe make this the go-to cookbook for any parent who wants the best for their children while having to juggle their time.

My Kitchen Table: 100 Family Meals

Annabel Karmel, the leading authority on food for children, presents 100 recipes the whole family will love

It's not often that you find a collection of mini cookbooks that inspires you with so much confidence, but My Kitchen Table's series of 100 recipes by various chefs is a classy production.

Annabel Karmel, a busy working mother of three, has written 18 bestselling books, including the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. She is a celebrity chef on BBCi, the BBC website, has contributed to the Mothercare.com site, and has her own website, www.annabelkarmel.com. She also writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, including The Times, Mail and Sunday Mirror, as well as Practical Parenting and Mother and Baby, and appears frequently on radio and TV as the UK's expert on children's nutritional issues. Annabel's 'Make Your Own' range of equipment and foods, as well as her own 'Eat Fussy' chilled ready meals, are available in all major supermarkets.

Annabel Karmel is the best-selling author of cookbooks for children and their families. Relied on by millions of parents, Annabel knows what children like to eat and how to make family meals as trouble-free as possible. 
 
In this collection, Annabel has chosen 100 recipes that will suit kids and grown-ups alike, from healthy breakfast muffins, to tasty tea-time snacks and light meals to nutritious family suppers.

100 quick and easy meals for a healthy and happy baby

Top 100 Baby Purees

The 100 best ever baby puree recipes from Annabel Karmel, the 'Delia Smith of cooking for children' (Guardian)

Healthy and imaginative, with easy, attractive recipes...also very practical

One of the best food books from the baby food guru with recipes for first purees through to more adventurous ones. Set to become the bible.

Full of great recipes and easy feeding plans.

...we love Annabel Karmel's Top 100 Baby Purees...indispensable for all mothers

Making your own baby food is not only more economical than buying commercial brands - you can be sure that your baby has only the best-quality ingredients. This essential collection of Annabel's best ever purees features 100 quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby. From sweet and smooth apple, apricot, pear and vanilla, through savoury purees such as sweet potato with spinach and peas, to the autumnal delights of peach, pear and blueberry, all the recipes are suitable for babies aged 6 months and above, and are so tasty you will want to eat them yourself!

Annabel Karmel's Complete Party Planner

Original party ideas and simple recipes from Annabel Karmel, kids' food expert and the bestselling author of the Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner.

Every child loves a party and occasions for celebration can be found throughout the year - including Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Midsummer's Day, Hallowe'en and Christmas, not to mention birthdays. ANNABEL KARMEL'S COMPLETE PARTY PLANNER includes everything you need to plan a successful party - from deciding on a theme and sending out party invitations to preparing the food, making decorations, devising party games and filling goodie bags. She shows how, with a little imagination but in no time at all, you can make healthy food that children will love, offering a wide variety of breads and fillings for sandwiches, as well as fun-shaped party food such as vegetable dips, pizzas and jelly boats. There are also quick, mouthwatering recipes for homemade biscuits, cakes, muffins and ice-cream, not to mention, impressive novelty cakes for those very special occasions. 
 
So for anyone who is stuck for party ideas and short on time, ANNABEL KARMEL'S COMPLETE PARTY PLANNER is the perfect party reference.

Annabel Karmel

30th Anniversary Edition

The No.1 bestselling weaning bible for babies and toddlers - over 5 million copies sold worldwide! 
 
Leading weaning expert and mum-of-three, Annabel Karmel celebrates the 30th anniversary of her most trusted cookbook with this special, fully updated and extended edition - now including NEW finger food guidance and even more recipes to raise healthy, happy babies. 
 
This go-to guide also includes essential advice, simple meal planners and a handy pull-out guide to step-by-step weaning. You will find everything you need to give your baby the best start in life, here, in this book. 
 
A must-have for all new parents - let Annabel guide you through baby's early years with her food wisdom. 
 
'Her recipes prove that babies and toddlers will eat their greens - and much more - if served up in imaginative ways" 
Daily Telegraph 
 
'A parent who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen should waste no time putting that right' 
The Sunday Times

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