Recipes

Here are some of my favourite recipes. These are meals and snacks I enjoy making and my family love. Find meals and snacks suitable for baby led weaning and for the whole family.

  • Potato Gratin – Perfect Side Dish

    Potato Gratin – Perfect Side Dish

    There’s a fair few steps to this dish, so it’s not simple, but once in the oven you can just leave it until cooked. Made with cream cheese and garlic, what’s not to love?

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  • One Pot Chicken & Orzo

    One Pot Chicken & Orzo

    This simple one pot chicken & orzo bake is a delicious mid week meal with minimal fuss. Suitable for the whole family, even littles who are weaning. Packed with flavour and as many veggies as you like, it’s a versatile dish that’s delicious.

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  • Simple Fish Fingers

    Simple Fish Fingers

    Fish Fingers are delicious, but the premade ones can be high in salt, contain small amounts of fish and honestly fill us with some form of guilt for serving ‘beige food’. Making your own make take longer, but they’re really easy to do.

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  • French Toast Roll Ups

    French Toast Roll Ups

    These french toast roll ups, are a quick (ish) breakfast or snack. Kids & adults love them. Why not give them a try?

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  • Peanut Butter Cookies

    Peanut Butter Cookies

    So simple, yet so delicious. These Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for the most novice of bakers.

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  • Halloween Food Inspiration

    Halloween Food Inspiration

    Halloween is by far the best time of year to get creative with food. Check out our favourite ghoulish grub, from lunchbox ideas to spooky snacks.

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  • 5minute After School Snack – Oaty Balls

    5minute After School Snack – Oaty Balls

    This 5min afterschool snack is the perfect hunger buster for the school run. Packed with protein and delicious, it’s the ultimate snack.

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  • Spinach & Red Pepper Veggie Muffins

    Spinach & Red Pepper Veggie Muffins

    These veggie muffins are perfect for snacks, picnics, lunchboxes and are suitable for BLW. Why not try mixing up the veg?

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  • Bean Chilli Cups

    Bean Chilli Cups

    This bean chilli recipe is something I make regularly, but this time I changed it up and put it into tortilla wraps and baked them. Delicious.

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  • Carrot Cake Oat Bar

    Carrot Cake Oat Bar

    Oat bars are my favourite snacks for the kids. The flavour options are limitless. These carrot cake ones are firm faves.

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  • Pierogi

    Pierogi

    For years Mike’s been asking me to make these little parcels of joy. Finally I had the time! Perfect for involving the kids and they’re delicious.

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  • COVID-19 Store Cupboard Essentials

    COVID-19 Store Cupboard Essentials

    Here are my store cupboard essentials.. Some of the best meals I make come from times when I open my cupboard and fridge and just go for it. I do always have a few staples I can rely on..

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  • Yoghurt Bark

    Yoghurt Bark

    This super simple yoghurt bark recipe is perfect for when the warmer days set in. Fill up a tupperware tub and be ready for ice cream demands.

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  • Pasta Sauce Pockets

    Pasta Sauce Pockets

    I started making a pasta sauce and decided that I didn’t actually want pasta, so these tasty puff pastry pockets were born!

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  • Broccoli Potato Cakes

    Broccoli Potato Cakes

    These broccoli potato cakes were a huge hit, Logan ate 4! As with most things I make, these came about because I had left overs to use up.

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  • Potato Lasagne

    Potato Lasagne

    Potato Lasagne, isn’t strictly lasagne, there isn’t any pasta. But it just seemed fitting when I made it. There’s potato, veggie & cheese layers, you can see how I got there, right?

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  • Mac & Greens

    Mac & Greens

    Mac & Greens, is a twist on the classic Mac ‘n’ Cheese. Kale and Broccoli is blended into the cheese sauce to give this dish an added boost.

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  • Veg Loaded Meatballs

    Veg Loaded Meatballs

    I always serve a salad on the side with meatballs. The kids only eat the meatballs. This Veg Loaded Meatball recipe is perfect – they’re still getting some veggies in.

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  • Turkey

    Turkey

    Game changer for cooking Turkey – cook it upside down! You can thank me later!

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  • Yorkshire Puddings

    Yorkshire Puddings

    Yorkshire Puddings are only for Roast Beef dinners, I heard. This to me is ridiculous, Yorkshire Puddings belong on every dinner plate.

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  • Turkey Gravy

    Turkey Gravy

    No Christmas dinner is complete without Turkey Gravy. I always make a huge vat of gravy, I like my dinner to be swimming on my plate.

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  • Roast Potatoes

    Roast Potatoes

    These Roast Potatoes are roasted in goose fat and fresh thyme. You can’t have Christmas dinner or even a roast without them!

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  • Maple Glazed Gammon

    Maple Glazed Gammon

    This Maple Glazed Gammon recipe can be used with a ham too. Perfect to make ahead of time and serve cold or in sandwiches.

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  • Maple Roasted Veggies

    Maple Roasted Veggies

    Maple Roasted Veggies are delicious, they’re not something I make regularly, but when I do, the kids ask for seconds (I wonder why).

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  • Garlic & Rosemary Lamb

    Garlic & Rosemary Lamb

    This Garlic & Rosemary Lamb isn’t just for Christmas, it’s perfect for a Sunday too, well any day really. Everyone knows these flavours marry well together.

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  • Pigs in Blanket & Bacon Wrapped Halloumi

    Pigs in Blanket & Bacon Wrapped Halloumi

    Bacon wrapped anything is good right? Why not add a different twist to Pigs in Blanket with Bacon Wrapped Halloumi? It’s a winner!

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  • Pork & Sage Stuffing Balls

    Pork & Sage Stuffing Balls

    I love stuffing, I often experiment with different flavours, but this Pork & Sage Stuffing recipe is my go to when I want something extra for a Sunday Roast

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  • Ultimate Baked Camembert

    Ultimate Baked Camembert

    My ultimate baked camembert is definitely an indulgent starter or snack. Serve with cranberry sauce for a truly festive feast.

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  • Cheeky Cranberry Sauce

    Cheeky Cranberry Sauce

    This cheeky cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for 1 week. If you fancy a cheeky kick add a splash of alcohol (adults only).

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  • Veg Packed Lasagne

    Veg Packed Lasagne

    This Veg Packed Lasagne is comfort food at it’s best. The white and red sauce can be made using a wide range of flavours, but this recipe is our favourite.

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  • Hidden Veg Creamy Pasta

    Hidden Veg Creamy Pasta

    This delicious hidden veg creamy pasta sauce contains roasted butternut puree. The recipe can be adapted with non dairy alternatives.

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  • 25 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

    25 Minute Chicken Noodle Soup

    This super simple 25 minute chicken noodle soup, is warming, delicious and perfect for these colder days. Serve for lunch or dinner.

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  • Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry

    Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry

    This simple, flavoursome Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry is perfect for this time of year. Suitable for the whole family.

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  • Delicious Chicken Soup

    Delicious Chicken Soup

    Chicken soup is for me the ultimate cold fighting meal. Made with chicken on the bone & plenty of veg, it’s perfect to stave off those pesky autumn colds.

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  • Potato Cakes

    Potato Cakes

    Ever have left over mash and not know what to do with it? Well, here’s a recipe.

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  • Lunch Box Ideas

    Lunch Box Ideas

    Coming up with new and exciting lunch box fillers is daunting. The pressure to include something from each food group is overwhelming.

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  • Sausage & Veg Tray Bake

    Sausage & Veg Tray Bake

    This simple sausage & veg tray bake is the perfect one pot dinner.

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  • BBQ’D Garlic Cheesy Ciabatta

    BBQ’D Garlic Cheesy Ciabatta

    Summer is all about the BBQ in our house. Why not try this BBQ’d cheesy garlic ciabatta recipe for something a bit different.

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  • Cheesy and Super Creamy Spaghetti – Baby Led Weaning Cookbook

    Cheesy and Super Creamy Spaghetti – Baby Led Weaning Cookbook

    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook time: 5 mins
    Yields: 6

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  • Chicken Sausage Rolls – Baby Led Weaning Cookbook

    Chicken Sausage Rolls – Baby Led Weaning Cookbook

    These chicken sausage rolls from Baby Led Weaning Cookbook are a delicious alternative to regular sausage rolls

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  • Milkshake!

    Milkshake!

    Ok, so calling this a milkshake is a bit of a stretch, but it does contain milk, so I’m running with it!

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  • Baby Broccoli and Spinach Bites

    Baby Broccoli and Spinach Bites

    The second recipe from The Baby Led Weaning Cookbook is one of my absolute favourites. These really easy to make veg loaded bites are perfect as snacks or as a side dish

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  • Wheat-Free Apricot and Date Cookies

    Wheat-Free Apricot and Date Cookies

    Words cannot describe how excited I am. I’ve been following Natalie from the Baby Led Weaning Cookbook for ages. I love her recipes and so does Logan and Kaia

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  • Spinach and Carrot Sausage Rolls

    Spinach and Carrot Sausage Rolls

    Everyone loves a sausage roll. Logan and Kaia can’t seem to walk by a Greggs without asking for one, thanks for that Granny

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  • Baked Omelette

    Baked Omelette

    Omelettes are something I really struggle with. For some reason I can’t get them to flip over properly or they fall apart when I take them out of the pan. It’s a nightmare

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  • Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce

    Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce

    I’ve been making this hidden veg pasta forever. I always like to vary the veg I use, but without fail the ingredients in this dish are always in my fridge.

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  • Broccoli Cheese Muffins

    Broccoli Cheese Muffins

    These broccoli muffins or broccoli cakes as Logan calls them, are super simple to make and delicious. Have them as snacks or as a side dish.

    If you struggle to get your little one to eat certain veggies, you can make these with different combinations of flavours.

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  • Super Simple Baked Fish

    Super Simple Baked Fish

    Baked Fish is always a winner in my house. For this recipe I used frozen cod and some frozen veggies. My freezer always has a few packs of different cook from frozen fish. They have saved me many a time.

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  • Cauliflower & Cabbage Cheesy Bake

    Cauliflower & Cabbage Cheesy Bake

    Who doesn’t love a cheesy pasta bake? They’re super simple to make and always delicious.

    Use up any veg in the fridge, bulk up classics like cauliflower cheese or just keep it simple and use different cheeses.

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  • Pork Lettuce Wraps

    Pork Lettuce Wraps

    These Pork Lettuce Wraps finally got Logan and Kaia to eat lettuce!

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  • Lamb Kebabs

    Lamb Kebabs

    These simple lamb kebabs are perfect for the whole family. Cook them in the oven, fry them or our favourite pop them on the BBQ.

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  • Sausage & Bean Casserole

    Sausage & Bean Casserole

    This one pot meal is the ultimate comfort food. It combines sausages (who doesn’t love sausages) and nutrient dense beans and veg.

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  • Baked Fried Chicken

    Baked Fried Chicken

    Sometimes we just need some fried chicken. I’m a huge fan of creating fakeaways. I don’t believe in restricting a child’s diet or stopping them from enjoying all foods. Yes, I limit the amount of high fat/salt foods, but I never say you can’t have that because it’s bad.

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  • Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

    Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni

    Not only is this dish absolutely delicious, it is the perfect meal to get little one’s involved in the kitchen.

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  • One Pot Chicken and Halloumi Bake

    One Pot Chicken and Halloumi Bake

    I am a huge fan of halloumi, I could eat it every day. It is definitely a moderation food. It’s high in saturated fat and salt.

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  • Avocado Brownies

    Avocado Brownies

    These avocado brownies are a family favourite. They never last more than two days.

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  • Salmon & Potato Balls

    Salmon & Potato Balls

    These really simple salmon balls are a perfect snack or meal. If you remove the grated cheese, these can be dairy free.

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  • Roasted Chickpeas

    Roasted Chickpeas

    Chickpeas are a good source of iron, fibre, vitamin c & b-6 and protein.

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