Some red meat was demanded from the males in the household this week – I can’t imagine they’re short on iron but sometimes only steak hits the spot. Protein packed and rich in iron, zinc and vitamin B12,  I don’t think some occasionally hurts too much. As all is hectic during the day, I assembled…

   A few days before Halloween and my children are all nursing something – one a cold, one a pumpkin carving injury, the last a broken heart. So something nourishing and comforting required………. Despite my best efforts, my daughters’ go to comfort foods are tinned tomato soup or spinaci e ricotta tortellini so I thought…

The plan is for a relaxing Sunday – I have prepared all this in advance and let the slow cooker do the work for the most part. A houseful of children around the table tonight who all have a solid week of work and sport ahead of them so a good opportunity to sneak the…

I totally love figs and try and sneak them into all sorts of things at this time of year. High in natural sugars, minerals and soluble fibre, figs are rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper and are a good source of numerous vitamins. They are naturally sweet and complement so many things…

Quick, filling and heavenly tasty – you can get this on the table in under 15 minutes. My boys love the meaty element to this which creates a good distraction from the greenery which they’re not always keen on. A little steak goes a long way so try and buy the best you can find…

We are at the start of a rare and blissful empty weekend. The sun is shining on a chilly Autumn morning here in Somerset and all the leaves are turning red and gold. This afternoon promises us a great game of rugby with Son #2 and his wonderful friends before we head home for Strictly…

An easy, tasty crowd pleaser for all the family and friends around the Sunday table tonight. Makes the house smell like a shrine to all things delicious and leaves you hands free to chat and love all around you. Rugby training is tomorrow so an easily absorbed carb is mixed with protein and vegetables to…

A trip to my beloved Italy last weekend has left me missing the flavours of the season back in the UK – walnuts, fish, winter parmesan. Three out of three are satisfied in this great lunch dish. A crowd of people are in and out at all times of the day today – friends, hungry…

A summer spent in America has left me inspired to take American classics and add healthy elements. Pumpkin Pie is a Thanksgiving staple and uses seasonal ingredients as a family celebration classic. We in the UK are yet to adopt this as a family favourite but I think it deserves a mention and certainly a…

It may still be summer but I have a house full of big muddy teenagers who are on pre season rugby camp this week, shaking off the summers lethargy and getting tuned up for another hard season on the field. It is important to stage what your children and teens eat when when they are…

This is quick, has OMG levels of flavour and is very popular when it hits the table – filling and veg packed. A much under looked joint in my opinion, pork loin is cheap and low fat. marinated in teriyaki sauce, it takes on a smoky BBQ flavour and it cooks in no time as…