Easy Chocolate Halloween Biscuits These chocolate Halloween biscuits are such a fun and easy Halloween bake for the whole family. The chocolate biscuit dough is made in the food processor, so there's no complicated creaming or special baking skills needed. Simply roll it out, cut out your favourite Halloween shapes and bake! I've kept the decorating just as simple. There are no fancy piping techniques here - the biscuits are topped with melted white chocolate, spread on with the back of a...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Pumpkin season is one of my favourite food seasons, it’s just not Autumn for me without as much pumpkin spice flavoured drinks and food as possible! Living in the UK though, tinned pumpkin purée isn’t a staple unlike in the US. You can find it in some supermarkets during October, but when I can’t, I buy mine from Amazon. You can of course buy cooking pumpkins, roast them and purée the flesh to bake with - which I do sometimes as well. Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts These easy baked doughnuts...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Sausage Fried Rice This easy sausage fried rice is one of those family recipes that came about because of a fussy eater! My son actually came up with the idea for this recipe himself, and it has quickly become a family favourite. It's packed with flavour, but the ingredients are simple and familiar enough to keep even picky eaters happy. 👶🏼 suitable for toddlers 12 months + recipe here - OTHER RICE DISHES - One Pan Mexican Beef & Rice With adjustable spicing to suit your family, this easy One...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Peach, Tomato & Ricotta Tart When the tomatoes are at their best, this Peach, Tomato and Ricotta Tart is one of our favourite easy summer recipes. Made with a ready-rolled sheet of puff pastry, it comes together with very little effort but looks as though you've spent much longer on it. The pastry is topped with a creamy garlic and basil ricotta, followed by thinly sliced tomatoes and juicy peaches before being finished with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze. You can make your own balsamic...
3 months ago • 1 min read
With summer in full swing, I've gathered together our tried & true favourites – the salads we come back to every single summer because they're easy, delicious and always a hit. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 🥗 Cheese Tortellini Salad This delicious summer salad made with four cheese tortelloni pasta, cherry tomatoes, spinach and walnut pieces, all tossed in a homemade mayo vinaigrette is hearty and quick to make. recipe Thai Prawn Noodle Salad This family friendly Thai style Prawn...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Curried Salmon Bowls If you're looking for a fresh twist on a salmon rice bowl, these curried salmon bowls are one to add to your weekly meal plan. The salmon is coated in a fragrant store-bought mild curry paste for a deliciously different flavour that's still mild enough for the whole family to enjoy. Paired with fluffy white rice, a refreshing Asian-inspired cucumber salad and a sweet, juicy mango salsa, it's the perfect balance of fresh, vibrant and satisfying. Better yet, the salmon can...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Cherry Lime Refresher Ever since I recipe tested this refresher last summer, it’s been the number one drink my daughter Georgie asks when it’s hot, and I can't blame her! It's the right balance of sweet, fruity and tangy, and of course it's incredibly refreshing on a hot day. Made with frozen black cherries, fresh lime juice and just a few other ingredients, it tastes like a special treat but it's healthy-ish and couldn't be easier to make. recipe here - OTHER SUMMER DRINKS - Peach Cottage...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Chicken & Sweetcorn Chicken Filler This Chicken and Sweetcorn Sandwich Filler takes the classic combo you know and love and gives it an upgrade. Tender chicken, sweet bursts of corn and crisp celery are mixed into a creamy mayo dressing, while a touch of garlic and onion powder adds a little extra savoury flavour. Honestly, once you try making it this way, they'll be no looking back! 👶🏼 Suitable for 6 mo’s +. Remove serving before adding salt & blend their serving. Spread on bread. recipe...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Pizza Beans If you've never thought of combining the flavours of pizza and beans together, you won't be the only one, but you will be at surprised just how good they are! I've used a mix of two types of white bean, cooked in a flavour-packed pizza-style sauce, then finished with a generous sprinkling of grated mozzarella and cheddar. The cheese melts into the most delicious golden topping, adding plenty of gooey, cheesy goodness to every bite. Scooping up mouthfuls with any bread you like...
5 months ago • 1 min read