Finger foods

[mellyd]

Hello everyone

This is the first time I have posted and the new site looks great!

I was reading the site a couple of weeks ago as I have a fussy eater and one lady had posted some fantastic finger food recipes but I can't remember which member put them on. There were homemade fish fingers, meatballs etc

If anyone has any idea what I'm talking about please can you help.

Many thanks
Mel

[kerri-anne]

Hi Mel,

I think it may have been me, a few weeks ago I posted recipes for finger foods such as fishcakes, chicken/tofu nuggets and meatballs.

If you would like any of the recipes just let me know and I'll re-post them.

[Ellie H]

Ooooo, re-post! Re-post!

Mmmmmmmmmm!

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[Ellie H]

Hey Mel,

There's a link below to a thread that Bevsedge started too!

Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fingers, Cheesy Bites.

Sounds yummy!

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[carla]

hi i can't remember who posted it but they were from a book called Finger Food For Babies and Toddlers by Jennie Maizels

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Finger-Babie.../dp/0091889510

[mellyd]

Thank you very much!

Kerri-Anne, if you could repost them that would be fantastic!

Thanks again x

[Helen W]

Def recomend that book, its great!

[beck25]

Sounds yum

[kerri-anne]

Originally Posted by mellyd

Thank you very much!

Kerri-Anne, if you could repost them that would be fantastic!

Thanks again x

Hi,

Here are the recipes as requested, hope you (and your LO enjoy them):

MEATBALLS:
450g (1lb) beef, lamb or chicken mince
1 slice bread, made into breadcrumbs
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp mixed dried herbs

Mix all the ingredients together by hand or in a food blender.
Roll into balls a bit bigger than a walnut. (At this point freeze any meatballs that are surplus to requirements).
Preheat the grill to a moderately high heat.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet, spaced about 2.5cm apart and grill for 12-14 mins, turning halfway through cooking.
Test before serving to ensure that the meat is cooked thoroughly.

REFRIDGERATE FOR UP TO 1 WEEK. FREEZE FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS.
MAKES APPROX 16.

(Really nice served with a tomato sauce and pasta)

FISHCAKES:
225g (8oz) white fish, skinned or 225g smoked tofu
300ml (10fl oz) milk, for poaching
2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
small handful chopped fresh parsley
flour for coating
oil for frying

Preheat the oven to 190c/375f/gas mark 5.
Check that the fish is free from bones, then place in a pan with the milk, bring to a gentle simmer and poach for 3-4 mins.
Remove the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then flake with a fork.
Mix the mashed potato with the mustard, parsley and fish (or tofu). Shape the mixture into 8 even sized round cakes.
Place a small amount of flour in a bowl and lightly coat the cakes with it.
Heat a little oil in a pan and fry for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the cakes to a greased baking sheet and finish them off in the oven for 10 mins.

COVER AND REFRIDGERATE FOR UP TO 2 DAYS. FREEZE FOR UP TO 2 MONTHS.
MAKES APPROX 8 (I always seem to end up for 10-12, maybe mine are smaller!!)
These are also nice with salmon or tuna

CHICKEN/QUORN NUGGETS:
65g (2 1/2 oz) breadcrumbs
1 tsp cornflour
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
225g (8oz) skinless chicken or quorn fillets, cut into pieces about 5cm long and 2-4cm wide
1 egg, lightly beaten
2tbsp olive oil

Mix all the dry ingredients together.
Dip the chicken or quorn pieces into the egg and then into the mixed dry ingredients. Transfer to a plate and, if you have time, leave them to rest in the fridge for about an hour to help them become firm.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan until hot but not smoking and fry each nugget for about 3-4 mins on each side.
Test to make sure the nuggets are cooked properly and allow to cool a little before serving.

COVER & REFRIDGERATE FOR UP TO 3 DAYS. THE CHICKEN NUGGETS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FREEZING, BUT THE QUORN VARIETY CAN BE FROZEN FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS.
MAKES APPROX 10-12 NUGGETS.

Hope you enjoy them coz I've just had to type the whole thing twice after my darling LO hit the keyboard and I lost the lot!!!

xx

[hiann]

Originally Posted by carla

hi i can't remember who posted it but they were from a book called Finger Food For Babies and Toddlers by Jennie Maizels

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Finger-Babie.../dp/0091889510

Try your local library: I have it out on loan from mine & have several AK books out too: means I can see if they are worth buying as i already have a few AK books and some recipes are "doubled" up in other books.