Healthy Family Cooking
I had a bag of potatoes I needed to use up this week, so made many variations of potato! I'm so keen to reduce my food waste and try to use up all of my food wherever possible, and a bag of potatoes can go so far. I managed to make standard mashed potato, roast … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs, Broccoli & Cheese Mash, with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes
Hi, I am loving the colours on the trees out there at the moment. All of the oranges, browns and yellows, set off with early Autumn sunshine. It is perfect and my absolute favourite time of the year. This soup is just an awesome, warm and healthy dish which is really needed as the Autumn … Continue reading Autumn Is Here! Butternut Squash Soup
Hi There, These vegetarian quesadilla's are a great warming Autumnal treat for the whole family. My baby loved these as much as we did! You could add some rice to bulk them out a little if you wish. Lately I've been food prepping my heart out as everything is go, go, go. Therefore I'm making … Continue reading Butternut Squash Quesadillas
This is a super fast family meal, that just needs the smallest tweak to make it really tasty for both adults and babies. The other night I made a lovely butternut squash hash, and saved a quarter of the roasted squash over for another meal. This dish was super cheap, delicious, and I was able … Continue reading Salmon & Squash Fried Rice
Hi there, As Autumn continues to roll in I am getting very excited to share some of my warm, cosy recipes. Here's a little taster of an awesome breakfast I like to make in the colder months. Feel free to give it a bit more of a kick with some chilli or Sriracha, or alternatively … Continue reading Butternut Squash Hash
Hi There, I've got to send a warning out about these meatballs - they are totally naughty and taste sooo good that it'll be hard to stop eating them! When I cooked my baby's meatballs (click for the link ) the other night I cooked the whole pack and saved some back for our dinner … Continue reading Really Beefy Meatballs & Pasta
When we came back from our long weekend away on Monday night I had to think on my feet in terms of getting the dinner ready fast. I have a stash of food in the freezer for my little boy, and he had some lamb tagine with rice, and I decided to make this calamari … Continue reading Calamari Salad
At the moment I'm having a relaxing weekend with my family, and thought I'd show you a good, quick, recipe that you can cook up anywhere. All you need is a pan and a handful of ingredients, and you have a nutritious, healthy meal for you all. I'm keeping this short and sweet today, but … Continue reading Baby Bowl – Super Quick Aubergine Stew
Hi, This is a great little dish for both babies, children and adults. It is packed full of flavour, and delicious. I saved quite a bit of time by using a tomato sauce that I had cooked and saved into portions the other night. I also saved some of the meatballs and pasta (without the … Continue reading Baby Bowl – Meatballs and Pasta
I am a sucker for all things salmon, and I tend to eat it so much that I never seem to eat any other oily fish. Therefore I thought I'd change it up with some mackerel. I didn't give the mackerel to my son as they are quite salty, but boneless ones would be great … Continue reading Hot Smoked Mackerel Open Sandwich with Slaw
Hi there, This root veg tart is great for the upcoming Autumn/Winter seasons, and to take for packed lunch. I also find that it uses up a lot of vegetables that you may have lurking in your fridge! All veg needs to be chopped roughly the same size so it all cooks through evenly, but … Continue reading Root Veg Tart
Good Morning, Last night we fancied a treat, and that usually means getting a take out or eating an indulgent meal, but I decided to make this lovely meal instead, and it absolutely was a treat, and super fast to make! I love the combo of the chutney with the saltiness of the halloumi, and … Continue reading Cauliflower & Halloumi Salad, Harissa Yoghurt, with Carrot & Ginger Chutney
Evening! I decided to make these for my little man as they're great for on the go snacks and much healthier than the frozen versions! I was going to make these with salmon fillets, but ended up picking up Basa as I've not used it before. Basa fillets are quite mild in taste, so they … Continue reading Baby’s Fish Fingers
Hi there, Although this one isn't for babies, its a good one for the family, especially if you need to up the protein. I used some of my whole roasted cauliflower (click for the recipe) as part of this bowl, and it adds a really good kick of herbs and spices. I also use my … Continue reading Prawn Protein Bowl
Good morning, Last night I made roasted cauliflower, and this time I think I cracked it with the herbs and spices! Each time I do it I try something a little different, but today it was so gorgeous I had to share it with you. I was a bit late to the party when it … Continue reading Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Hi there, I've been totally inspired by some beautiful looking galettes I've been seeing on instagram lately, and as Autumn is upon us, I've been thinking about adding a few of these to our lunch and dinners as they're a little more comforting. I usually spend quite a bit of time when making tarts, but … Continue reading Vegetarian Galette
Hi, This kale pesto is so nice! I made double the amount I needed, so my son, husband and I will have some on crackers today as part of our picnic lunch. I love the crispy potatoes, but they're slightly difficult for my son to eat, so he had mash potato instead. The minty peas … Continue reading Kale Pesto Salmon & Minty Peas
Hi There, Tonight I decided to make my little man some of his favourite sweet potato 'fries'. Of course, these are not fried, but baked, and they are delicious. I make a mixture of ones with skin on and off, as he tends to eat them in 2 ways: 1. He bites down onto the … Continue reading My Little Man’s Favourite Sweet Potato ‘Fries’
Hi there. As promised yesterday, I have used every last bit of chicken up from the roast on Sunday, and today I made a chowder with the left over chicken and the stock I made form the bones. I'll add the bone broth to the recipe if you'd like that too. I'm hoping that these … Continue reading Chicken & Sweetcorn Chowder
Hi there, Last night I cooked a beautiful roast chicken, and today I have been busy using up the left overs. I've been making a gorgeous bone broth with the chicken bones, and I have used the broth as part of my chicken and sweetcorn chowder, which also uses the left over chicken (recipes to … Continue reading Baby Bowls – ‘Left Overs’ Fritters
Hey, I hope you're having a lovely bank holiday weekend! This is such a nice tart, and can be changed to fit whatever season or mood you're in! When cooking like this I usually make a tomato sauce and dig whatever is out of the fridge and throw it on top. I would also usually … Continue reading Fig and Sausage Tart
Hey, I really love curries, and I wanted to make one for the whole family, so I decided to do this one and tone down the spices I would usually have. We've had rice a couple of times this week, so I thought I'd mix it up with pasta, but feel free to use any … Continue reading Prawn and Butternut Squash Curry
Hi, My baby absolutely loves sweet potato. This recipe is super simple, especially as I cooked it in the microwave, although I've got to say that I do prefer a baked potato in the oven. However today was not one of those days that I had time to bake in the oven, and I wanted … Continue reading Baby’s Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Hi there, Although it is still Summer, I find myself making more and more Autumnal and Winter warming dishes. Tonight was no exception. I really fancied mushroom risotto, and instead of adding in white wine like I usually do, I decided to make it for the three of us, and just made some adaptations. If … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
Hi There, It's the weekend!! I hope you've got some amazing plans lined up. This dish is so embarrassingly simple, I almost didn't put it on the blog, but its so delicious I thought I had to share it! Last night my husband and I ended up eating late due to working, and we really … Continue reading Super Quick Stuffed Mushrooms
Hi there, Tonight I needed a really fast recipe, and decided to take a shortcut on my cooking, so I made this little beauty. I love to shop in our local Asian Supermarket, and picked up a BBQ sauce, which has just sat in my cupboard waiting for the right dish. I knew I wanted … Continue reading Barbecue Chicken FlatBreads
Hi There, Tonight my husband and I fancied an easy salad after a long weekend. I made double the amount we'd need for the 2 of us, so my husband could take some to work for lunch tomorrow, and saved some left over squash for my son. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Love, Natalie … Continue reading Butternut Squash, Halloumi & Lentil Salad
Hey, I hope you're having a lovely weekend! This morning my husband and I made a plan to surprise his parents with lunch, and I decided to rustle up this tasty tart. I also made some lovely individual lemon cheesecakes for dessert and I'll post them tomorrow. My mother-in-law recently had an ileostomy and has … Continue reading Deli Tart
Hi there, I made this curry yesterday, and didn't share it as I thought it was too hot for my 8 month old son. I froze it into portions, and my husband and I had it for dinner tonight. I have realised that it is not too hot for my boy, and he'll have it … Continue reading Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Curry
Hi, I hope you've had a lovely day. I initially set out to make a vegetarian curry for the blog post today, as I made it this morning, but I made it a little too hot so couldn't give it to my son, but I've frozen portions for later. I then decided to make these … Continue reading Courgette, Pea & Feta Parcels
Hi there, I seem to be creating lots of yummy from food that is going out of date at the moment. In fact, my food choices have been almost entirely led by whatever seems to be going out of date. This one is no exception. I had several peppers starting to look a little sorry for … Continue reading Pork Mince Stir Fry
Good Evening, Today I'm making more finger food for my baby as I want to keep his foods as varied as possible. This is also a great recipe for any courgettes you have lying in your fridge looking a little sorry for themselves. Don't throw them out! Just make these instead. These are great for … Continue reading Courgette Fritters
Evening all, I have been cooking up a storm today, and needed an 'if it's' meal for our dinner tonight. I was going to make a classic Singapore noodle dish, however did not have all of the ingredients, so I came up with my own slightly different version, and if I do say myself, is … Continue reading Curried Stir-Fry Vegetables
Hi there, This halloumi and vegetable couscous is a surprisingly filling meal considering there's no meat in the dish! This dish is best served immediately so you get the gooey softness of the halloumi and the warmth of couscous, however it is just as good served cold. I'm off for a picnic tomorrow and I … Continue reading Harissa Halloumi & Vegetable Couscous
Hi Everyone, I hope you've had a wonderful day. Today I had a bag of spinach and some feta to use up, so I thought I'd make Spinach & Feta Gozlemes. I love these Turkish Flatbreads so much, and the lemon really brings out the flavour. This may not be the authentic version of the recipe … Continue reading Spinach & Feta Gozlemes
Evening! I hope you had a lovely weekend. We've only got a few hours left of Sunday already! I honestly don't know where my weekends go sometimes. I'm doing a two for one meal tonight, in preparation for the coming week as I'd like to get the freezer stacked a little more. I also had … Continue reading Beef Burritos & Beef Ragu
Good Evening and Happy Saturday Everyone! I hope you've had a lovely day. This evening I'm cooking up a quick prawn and sweetcorn chowder. Although this dish is probably more suited for the winter, I was thinking about tastes that my little man hasn't had yet, and prawns are one of them. I'm sure he'll … Continue reading Prawn & Sweetcorn Chowder
Happy Friday Night! I'm in need of some indulgence after a hard week, and I think my ultimate steak sandwich is the only cure (and a glass of rosé of course). I've decided to put my feet up and chill out tonight with a movie, and my lovely husband. I think this is a perfect … Continue reading My Ultimate Steak Sandwich
Good evening everyone. I hope you had an amazing Wednesday. Today we met up with a friend and her daughter, and went for a walk in Richmond Park. They have the most beautiful deer there, and it's such a gorgeous place to just walk and breathe. We had a mini picnic under a beautiful old … Continue reading Mushrooms, Broccoli & Spicy Courgette Noodles
Hi Everyone, Whenever I'm feeling tired, or stuck in a rut with my cooking, I grab my 'if it's' meal. This changes every single time as the recipe is 'if it's there it's going in'. I learned this from my Mum, as she used to make gorgeous 'if it's' stuffed mushrooms. Just. Yum. Unfortunately I … Continue reading Simple ‘if its’ Pasta
Evening everyone, Every Monday I run a meet up for mums in the local area where we get together, chat and drink coffee. I've been going since my little man was 5 weeks old, and I took over running it from another Mum when her little one became bigger and it was difficult for her … Continue reading Quinoa, Feta, Orange & Pomegranate Salad with Tahini Dressing
Happy Saturday! Hey everyone, I hope you're having a fantastic day! I am feeling full of energy right now as our little man let us sleep in until 8am today!!! We may have been up at 4.00am and 6.00am, but he went back to sleep and we stayed in bed until 8.00am. There were days … Continue reading Baby Bowl – Thai Vegetable Curry
Hi there, I hope you are having a beautiful day! It once again looks glorious out there today, so I'm heading out for a nice long walk with my little one, before taking him to see his Grandparents this afternoon. It's beautiful watching his little face light up when he sees them! Today's recipe is … Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad with Chorizo
With the beautiful warm weather continuing for at least a few weeks longer in the UK, I am finding myself eating more and more salads. I remember being a child and hating the thought of having a salad as it usually meant an iceberg lettuce leaf, a slice of cucumber, and a salad tomato slice, … Continue reading Pear & Goats Cheese Salad
I am visiting my family in Cornwall at the moment as it is my Mothers birthday tomorrow. Cornwall, to me, is the most beautiful place in the UK when the sun is shining, and it is shining on us now! If you've never been, I wholeheartedly recommend you go. You'll fall in love with the … Continue reading Fish Pie
