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Allie Gaunt
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Formerly a professional nanny and advertising copywriter, Allie, now a mum of three gorgeous children, is the creator and co-director of the hugely successful One Handed Cooks blog. When her first child, Harry, started solids in 2012 she found herself preparing food with a baby on one hip and was keen to connect with other parents and share her positive experiences. Allie is passionate about feeding children nutritious, homemade food and making mealtimes happy, and she has inspired families around the world to make positive, healthy changes for their children.

Books by Allie Gaunt

The Family Meal Solution

Discover a new way to feed everyone that’s designed for real, busy family lives.

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One Handed Cooks: Boosting Your Basics

Your All-In-One Guide for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating Habits

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One Handed Cooks

Simple, nutritious and tasty recipes for babies through to school-aged children, including meals that the whole family can enjoy, as well as a wealth of information on how to raise a healthy eater.

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The 15 best meal planning tips for busy families

15 meal planning tips for busy families from The Family Meal Solution.

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Pork and Caramelised Apple Sausage Rolls

We’ve sealed the deal on these pork sausage rolls by adding a sweet apple mixture to bring them to life.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken (Slow Cooker)

This irresistible creamy garlic sauce will work well with chicken, pork or veal, or for a vegetarian option use root vegetables.

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Tray-Bake Ginger Beef Meatballs with Vegetables

A tray-bake twist on the standard stir-fry!

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Veggie-filled sausage rolls

A yummy and veggie-packed sandwich alternative or lunchbox addition from Boosting Your Basics.

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Taco bowls

One meal, three ways – from Boosting Your Basics.

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Create a nutritious tasting plate

From Boosting Your Basics, a simple trick for increasing your child’s interest in food.