Banana Berry Breakfast Slice

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023Leave a comment

In summer, we pretty much live on my Almond & Maple Granola for breakfast, served with Greek yoghurt, fresh berries and mango. But chilly winter mornings call for something a bit warmer – so it’s either porridge, or something else I can prep ahead and reheat. Like this Banana Berry Breakfast Slice.

I love how flexible this recipe is – I can use different nuts or seeds, different fruits, different milks, different flours… making it a great budget-friendly way to use what I have on hand. And it’s also a fabulous way to use up a couple of spotty bananas at the end of the week (because there’s only so much banana bread you can eat!)

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Mexican Spice Mix

March 15, 2023March 15, 20231 Comment

Making your own spice mixes is a great way to save money – and avoid the additives and fillers in many store-bought spice blends and packet mixes. And it doesn’t require a load of fancy ingredients, either. My spice collection is literally 20 jars and that’s it. With those I can create a variety of different blends for a whole range of different cuisines. Just like this Mexican Spice Mix, which is an absolute staple in our house.

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Rainbow Fruit Pizza

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022Leave a comment

As we head towards Christmas, I know many of you are looking for recipes to make the day easier. How about making the day a little healthier too? This dessert pizza, with its delicious rainbow fruit topping, has all the appeal of a fruit-laden pavlova, without the sugar crash that comes after!

You can easily cook up the wholesome base in advance, ready to top with cream cheese and all that beautiful summer fruit. The kids and grown ups alike will love it!

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Balsamic Chicken Traybake

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022Leave a comment

Tray-bakes are a favourite in our house, and they are super popular with the community of my Meal Plan Membership, too. It doesn’t get much easier than popping veggies and protein on a tray with some kind of delicious sauce or marinade, then letting the oven do its thing while your hands stay free to do something else.

This tray-bake combines all the classic Mediterranean ingredients to create big flavour and has proven to be a winner dinner in many households.

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Thick & Creamy Green Smoothie

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022Leave a comment

A delicious way to start the day – perfect for warm summer mornings. So easy to whizz up, and packed with veggies, fruit and good fats. Trust me – your kids will have no idea there’s zucchini in this. And even when you tell them – it makes the smoothie so deliciously creamy they’ll ask for it again!

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Three Simple Christmas Salads

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021Leave a comment

To help you keep things simple, but still delicious over the holidays, today I’m sharing with you my three favourite side salads to serve on our Christmas table. Each of them only has three core ingredients, and the dressings all use the same pantry staple ingredients, so you won’t be buying things you’ll never use again. They can all be easily multiplied to make big batches to serve a crowd, and they are all fabulous to make if you need to take a plate to a gathering over the festive season. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our family.

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Sweet Potato Brownies

October 24, 2021October 26, 2021Leave a comment

Everybody loves a brownie, right? This version has the bonus of some sweet potato added in to make you feel smug, and it also adds to the richness and fudgy texture. These brownies are super fast to whip up and are a perfect way to use up some leftover sweet potato. A perfect quick dessert or after school treat.

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Spelt Pumpkin Scones

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021Leave a comment

Last fortnight, I shared by Cheese & Chive Spelt Scones recipe, but by popular demand on my Instagram stories, I’m now doubling down on scones with my sweet pumpkin version.

My kids absolutely love these for afternoon tea or in their lunchboxes. I love that they get a little bit of extra veg in their day and it’s a great way to use up that random wedge of pumpkin hanging out in the fridge. In fact, if I find myself with some pumpkin and no plan to use it, I steam and freeze it in one cup portions ready to thaw and use in this exact recipe.

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Gnocchi Traybake

August 20, 2021September 30, 2021Leave a comment

My love for traybakes runs deep. Chop some meat and veg, add some flavour, whack it all on a tray and put it in the oven. Job done. What’s not to love about that type of cooking method? That’s how easy this gnocchi traybake is.

I shared this recipe recently as part of my One Pan Wonder Week challenge and it got some rave reviews. It makes the most simple and tasty dinner – a delicious combination of gnocchi, chorizo and fresh veggies, sprinkled with parmesan. It’s the ultimate in family-friendly easy comfort food. Perfect on those days where you just can’t be bothered, but you know you still have to feed everyone.

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Almond & Maple Granola

July 5, 2021September 12, 20211 Comment

Granola makes for a delicious start to the day. It’s a great way to pack in wholegrains, seeds and nuts for a healthy dose of fibre, protein and good fats. But store-bought granolas can be expensive. And they often pack a pretty hefty sugar and oil punch too. So making your own is a great way to adapt it to your tastes and make it just that little bit better for you.

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