Tag: easy food
Something For The Weekend – Creamy Leek, Cheese And Ham Pasta
This was always a good dish for getting my kids to eat vegetables – they just loved the rich sauce! Don’t worry...
Something For The Weekend – Pork And Pineapple Skewers
A weekend barbecue is one of the joys of summer for us – but if the weather spoils your plans, you can still...
Something For The Weekend – Classic Eton Mess
Light and delicious, a classic Eton Mess is the perfect way to make the most of the British strawberry season. Meringues are easier...
Something For The Weekend – Chicken And Chorizo Baked Rice
One-pot dishes are great when it comes to feeding a family. This chicken and chorizo baked rice smells delicious as it’s cooking – everyone’s...
Something For The Weekend – Homemade Pizza Margherita
Making our own pizza was something that started when the kids got old enough to decide it was one of their favourite...
Something For The Weekend – Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Homemade teriyaki sauce always tastes better than a shop-bought version. It will store well in the refrigerator for up to a week,...
Something For The Weekend – Sausage And Bean Casserole
When the kids were young, I always had far more success getting them to eat vegetables that were part of a stew or...
Something For The Weekend – Spiced Chicken And Potato Traybake
We love traybakes. They’re generally thrown together in minutes, pretty much take care of themselves in the oven, and taste fabulous. This spiced chicken...
Something For The Weekend – Gooey Chocolate Brownies
The perfect chocolate brownie has a crispy outside and a soft, gooey centre. If you’re finding it difficult, we’re sure the kids won’t mind...
Something For The Weekend – Easy Vegetarian Chilli
Once the initial prep work is done, you can leave this dish to bubble away while you get on with other things. It’s...
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Curious Kids: Is There Life On Other Planets?
Is there life on other planets? – Annabel, age 6, Turramurra. That’s a fantastic question, Annabel – and one scientists are desperate to answer. The...
Something For The Weekend – Nonna’s Spaghetti Meatballs
This dish reminds me of my beloved Italian grandmother who would always make it when I visited as a child. Now my kids love...
Something For The Weekend – Sausage And Bean Casserole
When the kids were young, I always had far more success getting them to eat vegetables that were part of a stew or...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Chris Hemsworth
It’s a fair bet that, at some stage, most parents have wished for superhero powers. That includes Chris Hemsworth, who plays Norse god Thor...
This Is The Breast-Pump You Need In Your Life If You’re A Nursing Mother
If you’re breastfeeding your baby – or planning to – there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in need of a breast...
8 Clever Ways To Get Kids To Take Their Medicine
“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” sang Mary Poppins famously. And, sometimes, it does. Other times, though, you’ll need a few...