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Fanny’s Pistachio Ice Cream

So, we were out for dinner recently and the kids were tucking into some sugar-laden pistachio ice cream. My mouth was drooling as this is my…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meat Free, Recipes, Snacks

Falafel

Now these aren’t that much like your traditional eastern European falafel to me, but who cares – let’s call them ‘falafal’ and eat them…

Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Fanny’s Feta and Watermelon Salad

I love this salad, it’s so fresh and sweet and, well different. A great starter, a great lunch, a great side – a show…

Hints, Tips and General Chat

Clean Eating Successes

One of the great things about writing this blog has been hearing about other people’s great results and successes – from weight loss (and gain),…

Breakfast, Kids, Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Fanny’s Eggy Brunch Bake

As we all know, I love an eggy lunch/brunch and I just created this awesome dish to add to my collection. It is so…

Mains, Recipes

Baghdad Beef Stew

Ok so if you’re looking to impress someone and have the time to make this dish a day ahead, look no further. It does take…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes, Snacks

Fanny’s Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

I just made a huge batch of these to portion up for the freezer. They will keep us going in lunches for a few weeks. They…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Tomato and Lentil Soup

If I’m going to make soup I like to be quick and full of protein. This ticks both boxes for me. I double up…

Kids, Mains, Meat Free, Recipes

Lentil Bolognese

We’ve lived on this quite a bit lately. This recipe makes quite a large batch so you can portion it up and pull it…

Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Jude’s Broccoli Salad

My sister is an amazing cook – a much better ‘creator’ than me, who is a mere follower of recipes!! This is just one of the great…

Breakfast, Desserts, Kids, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Pancakes

There are a few gluten free pancake recipes out there. I’ve tried a couple of fiddly ones including bananas but now I’ve found these I…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Another really easy banana muffin recipe. Slightly naughtier than my other one due to the addition of the honey and chocolate chips but these went…

Breakfast, Recipes

Buckwheat Granola

I recently added a new breakfast to my repetoir. I thought you might like to add it to yours!!

Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Fanny’s Quinoa Tabuleh

Quinoa is a great alternative to cous-cous as it is naturally gluten free and higher in protein. I’ve actually managed to trick one particular health-food-hater who…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Banana Bread

I can’t believe I’m only just getting round to sharing this great recipe. It is a massive staple in our house – if ever I know…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes

Cinnamon and Raisin cookies

These are so quick and easy to make and a great store cupboard staple for little monsters looking for a snack, or to offer…

Kids, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Chicken Schnitzel

These are a great alternative to your standard breaded chicken. The lemon adds such a great flavour. For kids you could cut the chicken into…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Cherry Chocolate Fudge

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND MAKE THIS DELICIOUS, SWEET, STICKY, GOOEY SLICE OF CHOCOLATE HEAVEN RIGHT AWAY!! (Just try not to smother your…

Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Coconutty Balls

I’m pretty proud of these sweet little babies – a really tasty little addition to my ‘ball’ repertoire.

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Thai Beef Salad with Salt and Pepper Cashews

So quick, so easy and so tasty!! This is however, quite a light meal so you will either need to make lots or serve…

Kids, Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes

Beetroot Burgers

Don’t turn your nose up at these until you’ve tried them!! Even if you’re not really a beetroot lover, these are so sweet and…

Kids, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Fanny’s Healthy Cauliflower Cheese

Cauliflower IS great, but lets face it, it’s not as great as when it’s served smothered in a cheesy sauce! This one is a bit…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Candy bars

My hubby is about to embark upon a mammoth cycle challenge and these are going to be his energy provider as he pedals along. …

Lunch, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Squash, Fennel, Pomegranate Salad

If you need a slightly more filling salad this is a great option. It also goes great served with some griddled hallumi or crumbled feta.

Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Green Queen Quinoa Dish

I love the different flavours in this dish. If you’re new to quinoa this is definitely one to try, I think you might like…

Breakfast, Drinks, Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Fanny’s Favourite, Super Simple, Super Nutritious Smoothies – Strawberry and Mint

For the low down on smoothies (and to save repeating myself) refer to my Green Smoothie and always remember my number one rule to ALWAYS ADD…

Meals Around 30 Minutes, Meat Free, Recipes, Sides

Sweet Potato Many Ways

This post may seem a bit ‘unnecessary’ but I feel that the awesome sweet potato deserves a post all of its own. Isn’t it…

Breakfast, Kids, Recipes, Sides

Raspberry Chia Jam

Think jam is tricky and time consuming to make – and bad for you?? Think again – whizz this up in just a few…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes

Strawberry Cake and Coconut Whipped Cream

Two of my favourite things; strawberries and cake. What’s not to love??

Kids, Lunch, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes, Sides

‘mazing Mango Salsa

Oh my this little dish is so delightful. It goes with so many dishes and is great this time of year as an accompaniment…

Kids, Mains, Meals Around 30 Minutes, Recipes

Fanny’s Super Simple Duck Supper

For some reason I didn’t really used to cook duck – I was seriously missing out because it is seriously easy to get right…

Kids, Mains, Recipes

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

I promise you, this is the most delicious Shepherd’s pie you will ever taste!!! I know, its a very bold statement but I have…

Kids, Mains, Recipes

Turkey and Black Bean Chilli with Sweet Potato

Turkey is a great, healthy alternative to beef for a chilli and this great recipe doesn’t sacrifice on taste. The inclusion of the sweet…

Kids, Recipes, Snacks

Spirulina Protein Balls

Spirulina – what an awesome foodstuff, not only does this blue-green algae give food a crazy deep green colour, it also provides you with…

Kids, Mains, Meat Free, Recipes

Pumpkin (or Squash) and Orange Risotto

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a veggie recipe so here you go my little veggie lovers… I actually can’t quite convey how…

Desserts, Kids, Recipes

Any Fruit Flour-less Crumble

I love a crumble for a quick, throw-together-at-the-last-minute pudding. I’ve made this with all sorts of fruit and it really does work with anything…