
Annabel Karmel
Annabel Karmel MBE is a chef and author of over 40 cookbooks based on nutrition, and cooking for babies, children and families. With her career spanning over 25 years she has pioneered the way families feed their babies and children all the world over.
Although before finding her passion for cooking and healthy eating she was actually a very talented musician and her first job was a harpist at the Savoy - talk about multi-talented!
Her love of cooking developed while spending time in Holland where her mother would send her recipes to keep her occupied. This quickly became an adored hobby and way to relax. She turned to children and family nutrition with her first cookbook ‘The complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner’ in 1991 as a legacy to her first child Natasha who sadly passed away when she was just 3 months old from a viral infection.
In 2006 Annabel was awarded an MBE for her outstanding work in the field of child nutrition, and she has since become recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs.
She regularly writes for national newspapers and does radio and TV appearances to promote a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. A delicious favourite recipe of hers is her Chicken and apple balls recipe. They make perfect finger food so a perfect snack for young children. Annabel also likes to keep things fun in the kitchen with themed bakes for kids - her Halloween brain cupcakes are a real hit!
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Annabel Karmel's sesame beef stir-fry
Annabel Karmel's sesame beef stir-fry is a lovely mix of beef and vegetables in a delicate stir-fry sauce - perfect for encouraging kids to try new flavours.
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Annabel Karmel's Singapore noodles
This Singapore noodles recipe was created by children's cookery expert Annabel Karmel and is mild enough for even quite young diners.
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Annabel Karmel's moneybag wontons
These moneybag wontons are a perfect small meal for kids - exciting, exotic and pleasingly bite-sized, they look like little sacks of yumminess.
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Annabel Karmel's English muffin pizzas
These little English muffin pizzas designed especially for kids by Annabel Karmel are quick, easy and lots of fun to make together.
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Annabel Karmel's Rice Krispie chicken nuggets
These Rice Krispie chicken nuggets are a homemade take on the perennial kids' favourite, but without any of the flavours or preservatives.
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Annabel Karmel's crunchy salmon fishcakes
These crunchy salmon fishcakes are a a great teatime treat for kids. Serve with potato wedges or some mashed potato to make a meal for bigger kids.
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Annabel Karmel's scrambled egg and tomato salsa wrap
These yummy scrambled egg and tomato salsa wraps from family chef Annabel Karmel, are great for summer picnics, lunchboxes or after school snacks. Follow along with Annabel in our easy step-by-step video to get them perfect
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Annabel Karmel's fruity chicken curry
Annabel Karmel's fruity chicken curry is sweet and savoury and ideal for the whole family from 18 months and upwards.
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Annabel Karmel's veggie burgers
Annabel Karmel's veggie burgers are such a treat dinner for kids who love getting burgers for tea, and for parents trying to inject more vegetables into their diets.
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Annabel Karmel’s haddock and spinach pasta bake
Kids will love this tasty haddock and spinach pasta bake, with just a little smoked haddock to give this dish a lovely deep flavour
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Annabel Karmel's apple and sultana muffins
Annabel Karmel's apple and sultana muffins are easy to make for - or even with - your little ones. Ready in just 30 minutes.
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Annabel Karmel's Thai chicken soup
Even kids will love this delicious Thai chicken soup, flavoured with coconut and a little chilli for spice, from family chef Annabel Karmel.
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Annabel Karmel’s pasta shells with salmon and broccoli
This dish of pasta shells with salmon and broccoli is a great healthy choice for young kids and it's quick and easy to prepare.
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Annabel Karmel's chicken and apple balls
Annabel Karmel's chicken and apple balls are the ideal homemade alternative to chicken nuggets - so much healthier and very easy to make.
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Annabel Karmel's rice balls
These easy rice balls are a great way to use up leftover risotto and make a great snack served with tomato ketchup.
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Banana butterfly fairy cakes
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Annabel Karmel’s farm animal cupcakes
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Annabel Langbein's ultimate chocolate cake
TV chef Annabel Langbein's recipe for a simple chocolate cake is just delicious. Top with fresh raspberries for a summery touch or your favourite seasonal berries
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Annabel Karmel's chicken Caesar salad
Looking for kids party food recipes, kids chicken salad recipes, chicken wrap recipes, annabel karmel recipes or healthy kids recipes? Served with star-shaped bread croutons, kids will love this tasty chicken salad in lettuce cups or in filling wraps.
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Animal cookies
Delicious and slightly chewy ginger biscuits are also great fun to make, as your child will enjoy rolling out dough & cutting it into shapes such as stars, circles and flowers using, cookie cutters. Get the recipe here
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Annabel Karmel's berry ice lollies
Forget about buying ice lollies from the shops make your own delicious and refreshing ones the kids will love - these contain strawberries, raspberries and orange juice and take just 15 minutes to prepare.
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Annabel Karmel's Rudolph potato
Annabel Karmel's Rudolph The Red-Nosed Baked potato is perfect for kids' Christmas dinners and contains butternut squash for extra goodness, incase they won't eat their sprouts
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Annabel Karmel's chocolate spider cakes
A cross between a brownie, a muffin and a cupcake these tasty, chocolate spider Halloween treats are unlikely to hang around for long! Find more Halloween recipes
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Annabel Karmel's snowmen cupcakes
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