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Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Pea Patties with a Super-Green Salad

Keep yourself fighting fit with this goodness-giving, protein-providing, greens-packed, easy meal.

Aubergine, Squash and Lentil ‘Layer-Up’

This delicious, winter warning cheesy feast will warm your bones and feed your soul. Don’t be fooled by its fancy appearance, it’s so easy…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Creamy Dreamy Veggie Tomato Soup

There are so many times when soup is the only and the best option, so it’s always good to have a few soul nourishing…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Indian Spiced Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

You simply cannot go wrong with this type of meal – whether it’s something for a family dinner, or to offer and impress guests….

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Recipes

Spaghetti Squash Boats

Yes it’s squash season and if you haven’t tried the newest kid on the block, get yourself a spaghetti squash and do some experimenting….

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Vegan Harissa Aubergine and Spelt Salad

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Here’s to a happy, healthy and free 2021!! If you’re starting off the year with a health kick, or even dabbling…

Breakfast, Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides, Snacks

Vegan Tempeh Bacon

I’m sold!! I have no need to go back to ‘real’ bacon. Yeah ok, so it’s not the same, but it’s delicious, has a…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Asian Tofu Salad

My favourite type of meal is one that is whipped up in no time, everyone enjoys and of course hits the button when it…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Pumpkin Quesadilla with Veggie Sides

It’s been so long since I’ve posted a new recipe on here. If you’ve been following my instagram you’ll have seen the plethora of…

Fish, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Spiced Lemon and Garlic Cod

You know I never like to blow my own trumpet (or do I??), but this dish is restaurant quality, made in the flash of…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Halloumi and Chickpea Salad

As I write this post we’re just about eeking the last few days of summer out of the year here in the UK and so…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

A Summer’s Day Lamb Meal

I teased you with it and now here it is… If you love a bit of tender, juicy lamb, but don’t want something too…

Fish, Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Sticky Cajun Salmon and Cauliflower Rice

Modern western diet often means that we are getting too much Omega 6 and not enough Omega 3 fats. A portion of oily fish,…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Duck and Pear Spring Salad (GF, DF, LFM)

If my food had a slogan it would be ‘Quick and Easy, yet Tasty and Nutritious’ and this one hits all 4 of those…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Gluten Free Pizza Base (GF, DF, LFM)

When the man of the house decides it’d be a great idea to purchase a pizza oven, despite most of the family not being…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Chicken and Wild Rice Salad

It’s a common misconception that carbohydrates should be avoided at all costs – feared even – if you’re trying to lose or maintain weight….

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Warm Middle Eastern Inspired Lamb Salad

Salads aren’t just for Summer…. We enjoyed this sumptuous lamb salad last week, on the snowiest day of the year so far and it…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Quick Mediterranean Chicken

This time of year can be so full of rich and filling foods that sometimes it can all be a bit too much and…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Veggie Burgers

I love my meat, but like many people, I agree that consuming less meat can be good for our health and for the environment….

Breakfast, Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Veggie Packed Brunch

This is our favourite weekend lunch de jour!! It’s an adaptation of something I saw jamie Oliver make. The beauty of it is I…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Mediterranean Chicken Bake

This Mediterranean chicken style dish is light, fresh and zingy and as awlays, super simple to throw together.

Fish, Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Ginger Fish Burgers

And now for the third and final of the Melissa Hemsley recipes I’m featuring. Use any good quality, responsibly sliced fish and save any…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Chicken with Basil and Walnuts

We all need a huge repertoire of recipes that can be thrown together and the drop of a hat, don’t we? Well this is…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Summer Vegetables

Ok so it’s the wrong time of year for this one, but you can save it for next summer, or if you’re lucky enough…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Spanish Chickpea and Almond Stew

I’m featuring 3 recipes from Melissa Hemsley’s 30 minute feelgood food, because they are just so in line with what I’m all about –…

Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Lentil and Aubergine Roll-Ups

As the days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in, I’m a sucker for a warm, soul-soothing meal. This delicious meal, with…

Kids, Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Lunch Box Pasta Salad

About this time of year, as the kids embark upon a new year at school and parents are feeling full of enthusiasm and motivation…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Kohlrabi and Kale Slaw

Looking for the perfect, fresh, nutrient-packed accompaniment to your summer meal? This tasty Kohlrabi slaw is ideal, can be made in minutes and saved…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Meatball and Feta Bake (GF, LFM)

We love a meatball in our house and this easy and delicious meal is a nice addition to our meatball meal repertoire! Quick and…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Lamb and Mint Burgers (GF, DF, LFM)

Hallelujah, BBQ season is upon us again and here in the UK we’ve been enjoying some super early sunshine. As with any other meal…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Summer’s Day Chicken Kebab and Dipping Sauce (GF, DF, low FM)

Sun? Yes. Nice glass of wine? Yes. Relaxing tunes? Yes. Hungry tummy? Always. Then all you need to complete your evening are these easy peasy, super delicious…

Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

I have two super easy and quick, but hugely tasty stir fries coming your way, both of which can be adapted to be low…

Breakfast, Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Snacks

Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups

I’d forgotten how much we loved these until I made them again this weekend and they were snaffled up in record time. It would…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Fanny’s Easy Chicken Tagine

I am absolutely in love with the sweet and savoury flavours of a tagine. This tasty chicken version is so quick and easy to…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Turkey and Veg-Packed Broth

Just like chicken, turkey is a wonderful high protein, low fat meat and great for adding into a healthy diet. This dish is a…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Fanny’s Easy Anytime Chickpea and Spinach Curry

It does give me a tickle when people say they don’t have the time or inclination to create good food, because honestly, good food…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Sticky Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Fancy a take away? Well ditch the greasy, oily, MSG, sugar-filled, health diminishing, body fat inducing… version and opt for this delicious, speedy, easy…

Fish, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Salmon Bake

Throw this one together for a perfect mid-week speedy dinner for all the family. That’s not all it’s good for though – this hearty…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Low FODMAP Vegetable Chilli

This easy little chilli is a mid week staple for us at the moment. It’s high protein and healthy carb, veggie-packed and meat free…

Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Chicken Sagwala (Low FM, GF, DF)

This clever little flavoursome dish is nice and low FODMAP, so it won’t leave you feeling bloated or uncomfortable. And we all love a…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Immune Boosting Turmeric Pumpkin Soup

Here’s a really simple soup to use up that Halloween pumpkin pulp. Feel free to substitute the veg with whatever you have in the…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Luscious Lamb Kebabs

These super simple lamb kebabs do not fall short in the taste department!!! You can mix them up the night or morning before, or…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Low FODMAP Tomato Soup (GF, DF)

So soup season is fast approaching. Not that it makes a difference because I could eat soup any time of the year. Particularly when…

Breakfast, Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Veggie Packed Bacon Hash (GF, DF, low FODMAP)

By far one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting a healthy diet AND to control your calorie intake without counting a single calorie is…

Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Fanny’s Super Simple Beef Dinner

Whilst not necessarily a show stopper, this is such a simple ‘throw it together in a few simple steps’ dinner, that I couldn’t not…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Low FODMAP Quinoa, feta and kale patties

The nice weather is gradually creeping towards us and BBQ season will soon be here, but sometimes I think it’s nice to have an…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Simple, Low FODMAP Stuffed Peppers

These tasty little peppers make a great side dish, a lovely lunch or light meal. The low FODMAP ingredients make them nice and gentle…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Recipes

One Pot Chicken

This recipe has three instructions….. Need I say any more???!! (It’s damn tasty and nutritious too!)

Breakfast, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Zero Pastry Quiche

Crikey, I’m really on catch up here – I’ve been testing out loads of great new recipes lately, which I need to share with…

Kids, Low FODMAP, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Red Rice Salad (low FODMAP)

So, you might not see many carb based dishes on here but I’m not a complete carb-phobe and do enjoy the occasional portion of…