It may be the season of over indulgence and all things rich, but even the hardest party animal needs some goodness during December. For a lot of athletes, Millie included, training doesn't stop in December or even over Christmas, so they ...
Sweet Recipes
Sweet recipes and treats for after dinner and on the move. We have sugarcraft tutorials and easy recipes for family desserts.
Healthier Oven Baked Vegetable Samosas
Well, that was an unexpected break from baking! After a week laid low with a chest infection (And I've got quite some chest to get infected ;-) )I'm back. Much as I tried to get into the kitchen last week, I simply couldn't stay awake long ...
Oven-Baked Salted Maple Pecans
I'm a terrible picker and pecans make some of the best nibbles. One of my favourite recipes made ahead of tomorrow's England match. So few ingredients but so tasty. The mildest hint of salt is just enough for me but if you are a ...
Lemon & Ginger No-Bake Family Cheesecake
Busy family life occasionally leads to no prepared dessert. I know! Bad mother. We always have ice-cream or 'shock horror' bought desserts available but there really is nothing like a homemade cheesecake to soothe the soul. We all need some ...
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I've been wanting to blog this recipe for ages. We eat hummus ALL OF THE TIME in this family, especially Roasted Red Pepper. I've recently started giving Millie a portion with breadsticks as soon as she comes out of the pool which she ...
6 Vegetable Colcannon with Co-op Irresistible Mashing Potatoes
If ever we are in doubt what to eat for dinner, you can bet that we will end up with mashed potato. There's something so comforting about it whilst also being filling and tasty. Plus added bonus, I can guarantee that all my children will ...
Comforting Broccoli & Almond Soup
When the weather is biting cold & winter activities are draining your energy. It calls for soup. A warm, hearty, comforting vegetable soup with a difference. This Broccoli soup with added almonds was just what I yearned for last week. ...
Leftover Broccoli, Chestnut & Mushroom Bake
I defy you to find a simpler, easier, more tasty vegetarian dish than this. Admittedly, this dish came together by chance due to my inability to judge portion sizes. We are all broccoli lovers in this house so when I cook it, I make sure ...
Piri Piri Chicken & Lentil High Protein Bake
We are currently trying to up Millie's protein intake due to all her training. Its a case of replenishing what she is using and providing her body with the right ingredients to do what it is supposed to. She is definitely not on a diet and ...
Bolognese Parcels
Like a lot of families, spaghetti bolognese is one of our favourite meals. A family staple that is quick to prepare, all of us like, strong flavours and healthy. I like to pack ours full of vegetables - the girls love red peppers so we ...
