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Recipes for quick and healthy meals for the whole family
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items These are recipes that have become staples in my home. That doesn’t mean everyone eats them because my kids can go from loving something to hating it within 30 seconds. But they don’t break the bank, generally take under 30 minutes and provide a bala...
This is one of the newer recipes on my rotation which I found when I was looking for a healthy version of my kids favourite, mac and cheese. I was really impressed how well this went down with the kids despite the bright green colour, and my husband ...
Super-green mac ‘n’ cheese
This has been a staple in our house for a while and is a crowd pleaser! It tastes like a takeaway! We switch between having it with noodles or rice - both equally as delicious. It’s also quite versatile so can easily swap the veggies for others such ...
Chinese-Style Chicken and Broccoli
I loved this Persian dish when I was growing up and still do. It makes the house smell so good when it’s cooking. I don’t always have all the herbs for this but the cabbage gives it the delicious flavour that I love. I will often use beef mince and k...
Kalam Polo
This is the Swedish version of bubble and squeak and I love it! I use Frankfurt sausages and tinned potatoes so it’s super cheap and quick! We’ve also started serving it with baked beans so makes a good brunch dish too. The key is to chop everything ...
Pytt i Panna
A Very regular one on our weekly meal plan often twice! I don’t follow this recipe to a T, but just to remind myself of the herbs. Doesn’t matter how many times I cook it, if I don’t check I get it wrong! I always add extra garlic though! If I use ba...
Spaghetti Bolognese
This recipe is surprisingly easy and so tasty. It’s made by using sausages that you take the skin off and you can try it out with different sausages to change the flavour. I really like it with spicy chilli sausages. Adding the cold tomatoes in at th...
Spicy Sausage Rice
This is such a moreish dish and it makes excellent cold leftovers for lunch the next day. I like to add bacon lardons and courgettes to it and use sliced red onions instead of chopped white.
Chicken & Peppers Pasta
My kids love this and it’s so easy! I make this when I have left over rice as I find it fries better from cold. I just add frozen peas and sweetcorn too it and voila a dish the kids love with two veg and protein. ( I personally don’t like this though...
Easy Egg Fried Rice
This is my daughter’s favourite, and the best thing about it is that is so simple she can help make it. I tend to put less stock and cheese in it than the recipes ask and skip the wine and parsley, as the children like a milder flavour.
Broccoli Parmesan Risotto
Not a very exciting meal to look at but really comforting and goes with a host full of carbs and veg. We often make a big batch but have it with different things such as roast potatoes, mash or rice. It’s basically a deconstructed cottage pie.
Super Simple Savoury Mince
This is a real fun twist on sausage and mash!! It can be hit and miss in getting the ‘hole right’ but follow the recipe and it’s perfect! We tend to have this with carrots/broccoli, mash and gravy! The hole is the best part by far though! I once made...
Toad in the Hole