Tasty Party Food that you’d Love your Kids to Eat!
I’m a big believer in nutritious and tasty food and that goes for party food too. There’s no reason why party food can’t be colorful and fun, while also being flavorsome and packed full of goodness. I’ve lots of recipe ideas below for you and you can relax in the knowledge that my recipes have been attested by specialist pediatric dietician, Judith Calvin, from ‘Health is Good Food’, to ensure that every recipe is age appropriate and nutritious for your little ones!
One of the main goals of my recipes is that they are for the whole family; so, simply select the age of the youngest member of the family, turn to that color coded section of the book and get cooking!
Please do make sure you check in advance if any of the children coming to the party have any allergies, so you can cater for those too.
Finger Food - Great for Little Hands
(Suitable for 6 months +)
These have bags of flavor and texture and are great for little hands to hold. If you want to get ahead with your planning, these are a great option to make ahead of time and freeze – just take them out the freezer the night before and defrost in the fridge over night.
SPANISH OMELETTE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
(Suitable for 6 months +)
This can be made ahead of time, it’s tasty and nutritious and can be served both warm or cold. Cut into little slices or squares, it’s an easy option for kids.
HOME MADE FISH FINGERS
(Suitable for 6 months +)
Loved by adults and children alike, these homemade fish fingers are a healthy alternative to the chip shop and can make great party finger food served just as they are! These can be made in advance and frozen, to save you time.
VEGAN MEATBALLS WITH ITALIAN TOMATO & BASIL SAUCE
(Suitable for 10 months +)
These vegan meatballs are packed full of nutritious and tasty ingredients that kids and adults alike will love! I would normally serve these meatballs with spaghetti, but they also make a great finger food for parties that can be picked up by little fingers and dipped into the tomato and basil sauce. Another one that can be made in advance and frozen.
CRANBERRY & LEEK SAUSAGE ROLLS
(Suitable for 10 months +)
A favourite staple at parties, these are one tasty treat!
These can be made in advance, however, they are best sliced and frozen before they are cooked. Then defrost fully and freshly bake on the day of the party.
LEMON & HERB CHICKEN GOUJONS
(Suitable for 10 months +)
6 Ingredient easy chicken goujons, these can be made in advance and frozen, so a great time saver if you’re busy with all the party preparations!
Food on the go - Portable Food for Tiny Tummies
(Suitable for 6 months +)
These beef, chayote, sweet potato and sweetcorn quesadillas are smothered in cheese and nestled in a flour tortilla for older children and adults alike whilst the little ones sample the beef, chayote, sweet potato and sweet corn filling only. If you’re short on time, you can always buy some ready-made flour or corn tortillas and just make the filling.
BAKED CHEESE, BROCCOLI AND FISH RAMEKINS
(Suitable for 12 months +)
These mini fish pies are a favorite with my girls, and they are packed full of the goodness your little ones really need in their daily diet. Kids just love having their own little dish, which makes it a fun party meal.
VEGETARIAN BURRITOS
(Suitable for 12 months +)
This recipe takes you through the steps to make tasty and nutritious vegetarian burritos packed full of Mexican red rice, guacamole and refried beans.
MOROCCAN BEEF, POMEGRANATE & FETA TACOS
(Suitable for 12 months +)
This Mexican American – Middle Eastern fusion of flavors works in perfect harmony to create a crunchy taco brimming with flavour..
Sweet Treats
(Suitable for 12 months +)
These soft and chewy snack bars are great for a little party energy boost, full of natural goodness and they are super easy to make!
PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE TIFFIN
(Suitable for 12 months +)
This sumptuous tiffin made with dates and nuts is the perfect party sweet treat.
You will find all the recipes in full for the ideas above, along with lots of other yummy recipe ideas in my book; ‘Family Food – One Family, One Recipe’
Have a happy, tasty and nutritious party!
