The Boy has just decided that white fish is an acceptable source of protein, so I am now on a mission to put together meals featuring different forms of various white fish, starting with the humble cod! He tried some of my sea bass when we were out at dinner and then proceeded to devour… Continue reading Baked Cod with Root Veg Chips
This is a really quick tomato soup recipe that uses tinned tomatoes and other store cupboard ingredients. It’s quick because everything is blended at the end so there’s not need for careful chopping, just bung it all in, heat and whizz! The addition of the crispy ham croutons, turns it into a main meal, but this could… Continue reading Quick Tomato Soup with Crispy Ham Croutons
This is a fab, fast dinner that the kids love because they get to put it together themselves. The chicken in this recipe goes a long way so it’s really economical and can be substituted with pork or even your leftover roast. It can also be served cold, in a lunch box or on the… Continue reading Quick BBQ Chicken and Salad Wraps
This baked risotto recipe is truly fool-proof and super easy! You just bring it altogether in a pan and chuck it in the oven! No continuous stirring, no sticking to the bottom of the pan, no fuss. If you haven’t got a pan that can go in the oven, just transfer it into an oven-proof dish… Continue reading Super Easy Leek & Bacon Baked Risotto
This baked risotto recipe is truly fool-proof and super easy! You just bring it altogether in a pan and chuck it in the oven! No continuous stirring, no sticking to the bottom of the pan, no fuss. If you haven’t got a pan that can go in the oven, just transfer it into an oven-proof dish… Continue reading Super Easy Leek & Bacon Baked Risotto
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
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
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
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