Stir-fry’s are so quick and easy! Although, as the name suggests, the meal is fried, if you are using a non-stick frying pan, little oil is needed and the results are lean and healthy. This recipe uses rice noodles that are naturally gluten free but you could substitute with egg noodles (these take a little… Continue reading Salmon Noodle Stir-Fry
My work as a fitness professional and sports coach, has meant that I have always had a keen interest in nutrition. However, when it comes to kids (especially my own!), all the knowledge in the world won’t help unless they understand how different foods effect their well-being, give them energy, help them grow etc. I have always… Continue reading How to Encourage Kids to make HEALTHY Food Choices
If I add cheese to pretty much anything, it’s a winner with my kids! Pasta bakes are so easy to prepare and can be make in advance to cook later, perfect for busy families. This winter-warmer can be adapted for gluten and dairy intolerances as well as being a vegetarian dish. This recipe serves a… Continue reading Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
So, last week was parents evening at school. Typically this coincided with J being away on business so I had to ‘go it alone’ again, a short-list of questions in hand (as ‘baby-brain’ has never really left me) and a bag full of food to keep them quiet (yes, food is still the best pacifier,… Continue reading Parenting Win! He Can Do What, Now?
This is another great left-over recipe. You just chuck it all into a large frying pan which saves on the washing up and makes it a really easy dish to prepare. You can adjust the curry to your taste by substituting different curry pastes and add chillies if you like it hot! Korma paste works… Continue reading One Pan Mild Thai Green Curry
Whether you are hosting a party or just need something to do with the kids during the half term holiday, here are some fab Halloween games and craft ideas to get everyone in the ‘spirit’ of things! (See what I did there?!!) Find the Eye-ball Game! You need 4 bowls (not see-through) and 4 tea-towels… Continue reading Halloween Party Games and Craft for Kids!
Now we are heading towards the winter months, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, our favourite comfort foods are beginning to make an appearance. There’s nothing better than a hot steaming bowl of something hearty to warm you up once you are out of the cold! Stews are one of… Continue reading Chicken, Tomato & Borlotti Bean Stew with Chicken Crisps
Now we are heading towards the winter months, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, our favourite comfort foods are beginning to make an appearance. There’s nothing better than a hot steaming bowl of something hearty to warm you up once you are out of the cold! Stews are one of… Continue reading Chicken, Tomato & Borlotti Bean Stew with Chicken Crisps
With three of the little darlings, at any time in the year, I’m never far away from a birthday. We did fairly well in spreading them out. I say that like we actually planned when they would be born, if I had, I wouldn’t have had a summer term born boy, or one so close… Continue reading Budget Birthday Parties
This is one of my emergency, store-cupboard recipes that gets thrown together in the time it takes for the pasta to cook. It’s quick and easy as well as being a healthy, nutritious meal that the kids love! It’s also easy to substitute the spaghetti for a gluten-free variety and just omit the cheese (or substitute… Continue reading Quick Tuna & Olive Spaghetti
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