Why Buy? The reasons to maximise fish in our diets go on and on….. they contain crucial nutrients for development giving Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D. It is linked to reduced risk of autoimmune diseases, reduction of asthma in children, improved long term eye sight and better sleep. And that’s just for starters……

This is another exercise in being sneaky with the ingredients but it results in a batch of luxurious fishcakes good enough to serve at a dinner party but a real crowd pleaser with the children. The cream sauce is actually liquidised veg for the most part but if you don’t tell them neither will I….

As two out of the five in our family suffer from an autoimmune condition, there is usually some of this mixture skulking in the fridge to provide a fast, tasty snack, to top baked potatoes, stir through pasta and offer impromptu guests a show off bruschetta, casually sprinkled with freshly torn basil and flat leaf…

Yes, I know it’s nearly summer but this week we had hail stones on Somerset and a blanket of snow over many parts of the UK. My fridge was full of spring veg and fresh flavours but what we really wanted was something hot and comforting. The ingredients are just a guide… you can just…

Revision time. Heads are down, tummies rumbling. It is an anxious time for the GCSE and A level students and something about anxiety makes you crave comfort food. This dish fits the bill without much in the way of bad fats and is super tasty. I’ve been generous with the mash as it tends to…

There’s something American about meatballs which appeals to children. They never seen to pick though the ingredients as they may do with other meals, giving you a great opportunity to sneak in some goodness. These are tasty, studded with sweet hits of fruit, then baked for speed and flavour. Add into a simple vegetable sauce…

Once your children are in this environment there are any number of powder pimps pushing expensive and potentially harmful cocktails of “performance enhancing” product. Those of you with teenage boys won’t need to be told they need more testosterone, steroids or massive hits of caffeine. There is a real need to provide a higher protein…

We are two weeks into the new year now and our resolve is starting to weaken – fruit is getting sniffed at in favour of something a little more interesting for the post swim snack and low fat yogurt is not hitting the spot. So, the search was on to finalise the cookie recipe once…

It’s freezing in Somerset this week and the new year salads are not looking appealing – tonight we need something meaty, warming and nourishing. I have concocted this recipe to pack in as much protein as possible for those of us who are working out hard with a topping which tastes fluffy and buttery but…

A few years ago Son #1 did a school exchange to Australia and his Australian friend arrived with a gift for me of Snag Jam from Spoonfed Foods in New South Wales. Snags are what the Australians call sausages and this gorgeous smoked tomato relish really hits the spot with savoury dishes, cold meats and…