Salmon & Spinach Pie

Salmon and spinach are a great combination and it couldn’t be any easier to turn them into something delicious. Little enamel pie dishes are perfect for children’s portions and will also give your meal a nice touch when cooking for friends, however a larger dish works just as well.  Get the kids involved helping you to decorate the pie. All you need is extra pastry and some cookie cutters or knifes. Not sure if I should tell you this but I actually found our fish shape in Max’s play dough tools.

Quark, Leek and Potato Fritters with Apple Carrot Slaw

I found that this is a perfect dinner for all my boys. Leo with his 8 months can grab a whole piece. He loved them so much that he had two of them last time... and we had a good night as a result! Max wasn’t too keen on the raw carrots so he had some peas with it, and I admit – some ketchup too.

Cheesy Salmon and Broccoli Pie

I’m not usually a fan of combining fish with cheese but in this case I think it really works. My boys really enjoyed this tasty mush but, of course, mash and broccoli could also be served separately if preferred.

Spinach, Mushroom & Cheese Pancakes (Palatschinken)

This is one of my personal favourites that I grew up with. My mum makes them with creamed spinach and cheese, which is really quick because in Austria Birdseye actually do frozen creamed spinach. However, I find my UK version equally delicious. Give it a try. If your kids refuse to eat spinach, there’s always the option to amend the filling slightly according to personal taste.

Vegetable Lasagne

The picture might not look as appealing but this lasagne really tastes very nice, you wouldn’t even miss the meat. I’ve chopped the vegetables really small so that my kids can’t pick them out and it worked!

Mild Courgette and Fish Curry

This is a delicious curry that Max will eat every time. We have fish every weekend after our weekly visit to Borough Market on Saturday. This time our fish monger recommended Huss for our curry, which was delicious because it’s so soft. I usually use Pollock or Coley because they are not overfished and cheap.

Swede and Potato Bake

A classic vegetarian dish that is delicious on its own, with a salad or as a side with a red meat. Max had to get used to the taste of Swedes but when we had it a second time he was totally up for it.

Parsnip, Leek and Potato Soup

This is a great light supper for the whole family. In future, I will just save a few spoons before seasoning and mash them up for baby Leo.

Miso Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice and Coriander Sauce

Miso paste is a really good ingredient to have in your fridge. I also use it for quick Ramen soups but Miso baked salmon is by far my favourite. I’m always surprised how quick and easy this is.

Left-over Veggie Toasties

Perfect for parties and picnics, or just a quick lunch or dinner.  I’ve been making these since uni. It’s a quick and cheap meal everyone likes. And if you put lots of veg in, it’s healthy too! Just chop everything up, mix and spread it on a slice of toast. Bake. Done.

Pumpkin, Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Stew

A lovely wintery one-pot dish. The spices really work their wonders here. It’s such an easy dish without meat but it still tastes like a hearty stew. It fills your tummy and keeps you warm.

Mini Tuna and Spinach Muffins

A tasty but healthy snack. These delicious savoury muffins are perfect for children’s parties or picnics. They are a slightly healthier alternative to sausage rolls and sandwiches.

Kedgeree - Smoked Fish Rice

I’m not quite sure whether this recipe is Indian or British but we like it. It’s basically a mild curry rice with smoked haddock, parsley and boiled eggs, with some vegetables smuggled in. A very tasty and healthy family meal.

Tomato Soup with Polenta Dumplings

Hi, I’m back! My apologies for taking a break but somehow two kids are slightly more challenging than I thought. Little Leo is almost 3 months now and with Max back at nursery, it’s time to continue blogging. This gorgeous tomato soup can definitely be served as a main for lunch or supper. Max and his friend couldn’t get enough of it. More Suppe, please!

Apple & Buttermilk Pancakes

If breakfast, snack or dinner, delicious pancakes with a glass of milk are always a great sweet but nutritious treat! Bump is quite big now and with only two weeks to go I'll have to try relax a bit and let grandma take care of the cooking. So watch the space for grannies favourites. I'm looking forward to it!

Courgette Pasta Carbonara

Quick and simply delicious. I’ve always loved spaghetti carbonara and to be honest, courgette is just as nice as bacon with this lovely creamy sauce. Kids love pasta, egg and cheese, so mixing it together and hide some veg in it seems like a good idea.

Green Asparagus Omelette

Spanish omelette my way. An omelette is a quick and easy way out if you don’t know what to cook, assuming you’ve got potatoes and eggs in your fridge. With asparagus being in season this is a quick and easy idea for lunch or dinner after a busy day out.

Best Ever Mushy Pea Risotto

While I was cooking it, Max sat on the work top munching parmesan and goats cheese. I didn’t even know he liked it! It got quite messy when he then started stirring the puréed peas and put a spoonful in his mouth, or should I say face? Anyway, it was fun, only took 30 minutes and was simply delicious!

Quick Ebly and Vegetable Stir-fry

The perfect dish for sunny days. Ebly is a brand name for Durum Wheat. You can buy it from Waitrose or Ocado. It looks like pearl barley but actually tastes more like pasta. Ebly takes only 10 minutes to cook and contains more nutrients than pasta. It’s simply great and kids love it!

Celeriac & Apple Soup

I’m not a huge fan of celeriac and to be honest, I usually only buy it if I need it for stock or a stew. But this is actually a really lovely soup that could be served in a restaurant. I think Max loved it because of the sweet taste from the apple.