These make great picnic or lunchbox alternatives and are a fun light dinner. I used to love having cheese scones for tea when I was growing up- I’ve simply added to that idea by stuffing them full of veg too! … Continue reading Cheesy vegetable scones
Shortcrust pastry is a good one to get the kids involved! I have to admit I’m guilty of buying in ready made pastry occasionally but it really is very easy to make it yourself- you just need to plan your … Continue reading Smoked salmon, pea and spinach quiche
Why just make lamb koftkes when you could sneak some extra veg in there?! The courgette doesn’t add much to the taste- it’s purely there for the added nutritional value! Ingredients- 500g lamb mince 1 small onion 1 green chilli … Continue reading Lamb and courgette koftkes
You can’t beat a good risotto in my book- this one is a particular favourite and my kids love it just as much as I do! It really is best served just as it’s done but I have made it … Continue reading Chicken and mushroom risotto
This is a nice easy meal that can be eaten hot or cold (I actually prefer it cold the next day!) Great for lunch boxes or picnics too! I’m using up left over roast chicken but if you wanted to … Continue reading Chicken, spinach and sweetcorn frittata
Ok- I know this might not sound particularly appealing but this soup is amazing! If you’re anything like me you’ll agree that the best part of a jacket potato is the skin! So this recipe is making the most of … Continue reading Potato peel soup
This is one of those ‘throw together’ meals I do when I’m short on time or ingredients! The basis of this recipe gives you loads of options to add whatever you have lying around- tinned tuna, frozen prawns, frozen peas, … Continue reading Pasta in a cheese and veggie sauce
This recipe is easily adapted to suit your tastes or whatever veg you have! Try it with any frozen fish too! Frozen veg works well in parcels- frozen peas, sweetcorn, broccoli etc! You’re basically steaming it along with the fish. … Continue reading Mediterranean Cod parcels
This was adapted from a recipe that was being shared on Facebook last week. I’ve added quite a bit of extra veg because… well.. we’ve got to work hard if we’re going to keep getting our 10 a day!! Purists … Continue reading Slow cooker ‘butter chicken’ curry
Toddler & BLW Meals 