VEGETARIAN FAMILY FOOD - MY MISSION TO GET MY KIDS TO EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEG
This vegan pumpkin loaf recipe is moist, spiced, delicious and 100% kid approved. My whole family absolutely love this pumpkin bread, so much so that I’ve made it five or six times in the last month alone. What is pumpkin loaf? Pumpkin loaf, or pumpkin bread, is a moist loaf cake that is made with fresh…
Try my easy Hasselback potatoes recipe for a fun way to serve up baked potatoes that your kids are sure to love. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. What are Hasselback potatoes? The clue is in the photos – Hasselback potatoes are simply baked potatoes, or jacket potatoes, where thin slices have been cut into the…
Find out how to make kale crisps. These deliciously crispy kale crisps, or chips, are seasoned simply with salt and a little ground cumin for flavour. Dangerously moreish! Suitable for vegans. Have you tried making your own kale crisps yet? I tried once, several years ago and ended up with some soggy kale leaves limply…
These baked pumpkin doughnuts went down an absolute treat with my kids. They’re a brilliant snack, dessert or lunchbox filler and can be frozen. Suitable for vegans. I don’t tend to bake a lot in the summer. We’re too busy enjoying fresh fruit (well those of us in the family that eat fruit anyway!) and…
A delicious and healthy recipe for pea and mint soup that can be made with fresh or frozen peas. Can be served chilled or warm. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. I was served this soup last week when I was lucky enough to be invited along to a bloggers Pilates retreat at Domaine du Pignoulet*…
These pumpkin pie bars are healthy, vegan and refined sugar free. They’re easy to make and are the perfect autumn treat that the whole family can enjoy. Here in the UK we had an epic summer. It was hotter than it has been since 1976. That meant a lot of trips to the paddling pool,…
These sweet potato fritters are a wonderful and healthy vegan snack and make a delicious lunch when served with salads and dips. Great for lunchboxes too. If you’re looking for a quick and easy veggie lunch that packs in the veggies then look no further – these sweet potato fritters are just what you need….
The Shiroi Hana* set of Japanese steel knives are simply stunning. They are light to hold, beautifully designed and great to work with in the kitchen. I was sent a set of the knives, made by British company Edge of Belgravia, to try out in return for an honest review. Even though I’ve only had…
Mixed vegetable curry with potatoes, spinach, carrots and peas is the only Indian-style recipe my children are guaranteed to eat and enjoy every single time. An easy, mild, vegan curry that’s packed with veggies. For all the drama around mealtimes, fruit and vegetable refusal and picky eating that goes on around here, my kids have…
These fun vegetable ideas for cooking, play, eating and growing are designed to encourage kids to try something new. They’re suitable for all kids – not just for picky eaters. From dislike to antipathy and these days simply ignoring them, the journey to get my kids to like vegetables has been long and in some ways…