Recipes and Blogs

This recipe has quickly become a weeknight favourite at our place as an alternative to our usual bolognese. I can't take credit for the classic pork and fennel pairing which I discovered while browsing for inspiration, but I’ve adapted it to fit the ingredients we usually have on hand.

I've long been sceptical to tomato soup, but this one is a winner with both adults and kids in our house!

Making your own ice blocks is easy and helps you avoid unnecessary additives and excessive sugar found in many store-bought versions.

This recipe works well for breakfast, brunch or lunch, and the sauce can be prepared ahead, so you can just heat and eat!

This recipe for a quick pizza dough is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, or to make ahead for lunchboxes.

A quick and easy snack containing almonds and walnuts, both of which were included in several trials finding positive effects on mental...

Baba ghanouj is an eggplant-based dip that is popular in several Middle-eastern countries, and is great with pita triangles or a salad.

A super-easy recipe for choc-peanut iceblocks without the unnecessary additives or excessive sugar.

Super quick and easy to make, these little cookies are great as a on-the-go snack, or for lunchboxes.

Many store-bought jams contain quite a lot of added sugar. Here's an easy recipe to make your own jam so you can be in control of how...

These smoothies are great for an easy and portable breakfast (just use a jar or spillproof bottle), or as a snack when you're feeling...

A nutritious lunch will provide your little one with the energy they need for a day full of activity and learning.

This beautifully bright dip goes great on a platter together with toasted pita triangles or crispbread, or will brighten up a sandwich!

These bars evolved from my berry breakfast bar recipe to become a lunchbox staple, as well as a handy way of getting some extra veg in...

These little spiced carrot muffins are great for lunch boxes or for a handy on-the-go snack! You'll Need: 1 cup wholemeal flour 2...

A variation on traditional falafel, these are great together with a salad for lunch, or serve with warmed wholemeal pita, salad and a...

An experiment to introduce some new flavours to my little boy, this combination was a winner and has become a lunchbox favourite!

The flavours of carrot cake in a ball - a handy portable snack or healthy Easter treat to try! You'll Need: 1 small carrot, grated ½ cup...

A portable, healthier take on a favourite Easter treat, Hot Cross Buns. This could also be a great holiday activity to get little ones...

I came up with this healthier version of carrot cake for Easter, but it's actually a tasty treat any time of the year. It's also my...