A tasty tomato based sauce with added veggies. Perfect for getting some sneaky veggies into the kiddies meals. You’re one of the lucky ones if your children will eat a variety of vegetables. My 16 month old is quite good but my 3 year old on the other hand while she’s brilliant with fruit is…
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Easy peasy prawn stir fry
This stir fry makes a change from chicken or beef. Prawns are a good source of protein and are very rich in calcium which in turn is good for teeth and bones. Prawns also contain a lot less calories to other meats which is super news for anyone on a calorie controlled diet. For all you…
Mince pie with butternut squash
A delicious carb free meal. The same version as my cottage pie but with a different topping!! Here’s what you’ll need: 1 large butternut squash 500g mince beef or turkey 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 beef stock cube 300g frozen veg- I used mixed vegetables-carrots, broccoli, cauliflower & peas 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp crushed…
Chicken chow mein
A very popular Chinese dish that is combined with noodles and vegetables. A guaranteed crowd pleaser. This recipe uses chicken but you can substitute with beef or pork! Health conscious as always without compromising on taste!! Makes a really delicious meal!! Here’s my take on it… ❤ Serves 2 Here’s what you’ll need: 2…
Baked sweet & sour chicken
I’m a sucker for a yummy sweet and sour. It’s my go to takeaway meal!! This dish is so delicious but without all the calories… will be cooking this a lot more at home now… A really tasty option for dinner tonight. It’s the ideal meal to cook over the weekend to enjoy as a FAKEAWAY or as a…
Speedy spagetti bolognese
This meal so easy and quick to prepare. Deliciously meaty and not requiring too many ingredients. You simply can’t beat a speedy bolognese!!! This one always goes down a treat in our house… our little girl especially, always enjoys a messy bowl!! Full of goodness & packed with veggies whats not to love. If your kiddies are…
Coconut curried Quinoa
Quinoa (keen-wa) is a fantastic wheat-free alternative. It is an excellent source of protein and can be used as cereal at breakfast time, with a salad for lunch or as a side dish for dinner like couscous or rice. It is naturally high in fibre in-turn making it a low GI food. Quinoa is usually boiled…
Cottage pie with crispy potato topping
The ultimate comfort food… This one is always a hit in our house, being a tasty family favourite that never lasts too long!! This is another dish that never makes it to my freezer but would freeze beautifully to enjoy at a later date. It is the healthy variation of the classic cottage pie that is topped…
Homemade egg wraps
These homemade egg wraps are so simple to make and really tasty. The are so versatile in the fact that they can be filled with anything you fancy. I added some lighter than light mayo, lettuce, chicken, red onion and pineapple. The ideal lunchbox filler!! To make the egg wraps simply: Whisk two eggs &…
Veggie fritters
These crispy courgette & carrot fritters are a tasty breakfast, lunch or snack option. They consist of a batter made with eggs, flour and milk packed with grated vegetables. A tasty, flavoursome way to get your veg in!! I’ve used wholemeal flour but you can use any flour to bind the fritters together…plain, almond or gluten…
Sweet potato & chicken pie
Swap creamy white potato mash for a healthier option of sweet potato topping. This recipe is packed full of hearty farmhouse vegetables. I’ve used frozen veggies for convenience sake. I always have a stock of frozen in the freezer. Veg is veg!! This recipe makes 4 portions. Perfect for freezing. This particular one is a…
Chicken salad with sesame dressing
A fresh and healthy salad made with chicken, sesame dressing, sesame seeds, lettuce, peppers, pickled red cabbage & mandarin. Of course you can always add your own favourite salads but I find these all work lovely together. Heres’s what you’ll need: Chicken pieces Peppers 1 mandrin Red cabbage (I used pickled red cabbage) Lettuce I almost…
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