Oven roasted broccoli is how Rory, my youngest, came to love broccoli and it is still his favourite way of eating it. His brother, Finn, shares his love for this delicious side dish, rating it 10 out of 10! A few weeks ago I received a lovely e-mail from a reader, Laura, saying that she […]

This Banana Yogurt recipe is the perfect combination of creamy yogurt and sweet, ripe bananas, making for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast, snack or dessert. Do you ever find yourself with overripe bananas and wonder what to do with them? Banana Bread, banana oatmeal cookies, baked bananas or banana fritters are great ways to use

Delicious Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic and Lemon.  Recently I have been sharing simple suggestions for serving vegetables to kids. It is one of the questions I get asked most and I can understand why. We all want our kids to eat the recommended amount of vegetables a day but it isn’t always easy. Vegetables are

Frozen Kiwi Pops can are delicious just as they are or can be made extra special by coating them in yoghurt or chocolate. I’ve never had a problem encouraging my kids to eat fruit, in fact, I often have to limit their consumption. This is why I love to serve frozen fruit as a dessert

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup, a delicious and comforting meal with very little effort. I sometimes think of the slow cooker as a parent’s best friend. After a long day, either at work or with the kids, cooking dinner is often the last thing we want to do in the evening. However, kids need to be

Frozen Yogurt Bark is a great after-school snack or after-dinner dessert. It takes minutes to prepare and is ready after 2-4 hours of freezing. Store pieces in a ziplock bag for an instant frozen snack.   If you are looking for a cool and refreshing snack that’s both healthy and delicious then this Frozen Yogurt Bark

Popcorn can be a great snack for kids but many of the pre-packaged popcorn and commercial microwave popcorn can contain added ingredients that we want to avoid serving our children. Homemade popcorn is so easy to make and gives you full control over what toppings/coatings you add.  My eldest is starting to notice more what

Starting your baby on finger foods can be exciting but it can also be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. This Guide to Finger Food for Babies not only gives an extensive list of finger food ideas, but it also answers the questions many parents have when it comes to starting finger foods.   Of all the

This simple Healthy Tuna Salad is perfect for spreading on raw veggies, crackers or toast. Made with greek yoghurt, it is a lighter alternative to the mayo-loaded classic version. I always have a few tins of tuna in the pantry for when I haven’t been to the store in a while, and don’t have the

A snack that contains veggies and some protein is a winning combination in my book and these Ants on a Log tick both boxes. Not only is the snack nutritious but it is fun and a great way to encourage kids to get involved with preparing food.  Teaching Kids Through Preparing Snacks Getting kids to help prepare