VEGETARIAN FAMILY FOOD - MY MISSION TO GET MY KIDS TO EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEG
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…
A classic ants on a log recipe with peanut butter and raisins spread on a celery stick. A fun and healthy snack for kids. I first saw this served at my friend Amy’s house. The way that her kids eat has always amazed me – I have often wished that mine would gobble up their…
A fun, easy and healthy way to make fruit more appealing, this rainbow fruit salad is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. A great one to make for birthday parties. “I’m hungry” “Well have some fruit then” “I don’t waaaaant fruit!” I imagine this refrain is being heard in homes all…
A fun and easy recipe for crinkle-cut butternut squash chips or fries. Tempt picky eaters to try something new with this delicious vegetable side dish. Are there any kids out there who don’t like chips? (Or fries if you’re in the US?) Not many I’m sure. I often make homemade baked potato wedges or sweet…
Parents: how are you feeling about the summer holidays? Excited? Anxious? Relieved? Stressed? A mixture of them all? I’ve teamed up with Little Dish to share with you some of my tips and ideas to help you with healthy summer meals for kids. For me the summer holidays are a mixed bag. Of course I…
Sweet, roasted tomatoes and delicious Sacla’ pesto combine in this easy recipe to make the perfect tomato pesto soup. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Last month I spent a lovely evening celebrating the launch of the new La Famiglia cookbook, a brand new book from Sacla’ that contains over 30 delicious recipes that all make the most…
Today I’m delighted to bring to you a guest post about food therapy from Jacqueline Parkinson from Magnificent Munchers. Jacqueline is a children’s occupational therapist with many years experience of working with fussy eaters. If you’ve ever wondered if you need help with your child’s picky eating then read on! An introduction to food therapy…
Baked cauliflower tots, or croquettes, are a great weaning food for babies and toddlers and a wonderful vegetable side dish for everyone else. A healthy recipe that is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Growing up I would have called this kind of thing a croquette. Nowadays they seem to be known as tots, which I…
Hands up if you like chocolate ice lollies? Right, that’s just about everyone then. Why not try this chocolate avocado version for a more nutritious frozen treat? Perfect for chocoholics – kid-sized and adult. About five years ago we went on holiday to Cornwall. On a glorious sunny day we went to a beautiful beach…