VEGETARIAN FAMILY FOOD - MY MISSION TO GET MY KIDS TO EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEG
Love falafel but wish it was a bit healthier? Baked rather than fried, this cauliflower falafel will make all your healthy falafel dreams come true. They’re a delicious lunch served with flatbreads, dips and salad, can be popped into lunch boxes and are brilliant for baby led weaning. What is falafel? Falafel is a middle-eastern…
Make a special treat for your loved ones with these easy chocolate raspberry hearts. Just two ingredients are needed for this cheat’s recipe. Have you ever made your own chocolates? It really isn’t as hard as you think. A couple of years ago we had our first go at it with these fruit and nut…
I’ve always considered pesto, cheese and pastry to be a heavenly combination and these puff pastry twists have only confirmed my view. These are a great snack, appetiser or lunch box filler that kids are sure to devour. Puff pastry is so versatile. I find it such a useful ingredient to have in the fridge…
Make a healthy change to your lunch box this week with these rainbow wraps. Packed full of crunchy, colourful vegetables this is one way to ensure you’re eating the rainbow. Lunch doesn’t get much more colourful than this. We’re always being told to eat the rainbow – meaning to eat as many differently coloured vegetables…
Do you struggle to get your kids to eat enough vegetables? If so you need to check out these 35 vegetable recipes for kids. There are so many delicious veggie ideas here that even the pickiest of eaters will be tempted. I’ve included a range of different types of recipes here. Many of them are…
Deliciously crispy and lightly spiced with cumin these parsnip crisps are an extremely tasty savoury snack that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Can also be used as a topping for soups or with salads. The first time I attempted to make my own vegetable crisps (which was years ago) they were a disaster….
These easy baked arancini, or rice balls, are the perfect use for leftover risotto. They’re so delicious and 100% kid approved – we love them dipped in a tomato sauce. What are arancini? Arancini are little balls of rice, stuffed with cheese, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. They originate from Italy and are often made…
Delicious and easy carrot, apple and sage vegetarian sausage rolls. Perfect for parties, Christmas nibbles, healthy snacks or lunch boxes. My kids really love sausage rolls. Whenever they’re at a party they make a beeline straight for them (stopping for a few crisps on the way of course). So it’s been on my mind…
These healthy gingerbread muffins are intended for kids but they’re too good not to share! Vegan, low in sugar and topped with adorable mini gingerbread men these are a great healthy Christmas treat. Do you ever steal your kids snacks? I know I do, especially when they’re as tempting as these little gingerbread men from…
Ramen, or Japanese noodle soup, is a delicious and easy vegan meal. This microwave ramen recipe takes just minutes to make, making it a perfect quick, nutritious and filling meal. NB: This is a collaborative post with Panasonic. My eight year old son, who is a picky eater in many ways, absolutely loves ramen….