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This is such an easy recipe and great for kids to make as it is packed full of goodness and taste. When kids make things on their own they are always much more tempted by food they wouldn't normally try.
Smoked Mackerel Pate
Serves 2 adults or 4 kids
Ingredients
100g smoked mackerel
100g cream cheese
1 tbsp horseradish
Handful of parsley or chives (optional)
Lemon juice to taste
Herbs to garnish (optional)
Method
Place the mackerel in a bowl and remove the skin. With a fork or wooden spoon begin to mix it and flake it apart.
Add the cream cheese and mix. Then add the horseradish, herbs and lemon juice.
Season to taste.
Place in a little pot and serve with melba toast, pitta crisps or rice cakes.
Don't underestimate your child's palate. You will be surprised at the things they do like and by getting them involved with making their food they will want to experiment more.
Looking for more ideas?
We have lots of recipes for dips including Baba Ganoush, Smoked Salmon Dip and Beetroot Tzatziki with Pitta Crisps.