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Mother’s Day Cook-a-Long

by Judianne on in Lessons

Would you enjoy cooking with your mum/mother-in-law/child as a Mother’s day treat?

Or would you like to cook a delicious dinner for her as a treat?

Or would you just like to join us for a fab cook-a-long where you’ll learn to make some delicious healthy food?

Well….our next Cook-a-Long, is on Mother’s Day, Sunday 27th March from 4.30-6.15pm 
  
We will be making: –

1) Sweet Potato Bites –  Delicious canapes that disappear almost as soon as you put them out! Topped with guacamole – they are creamy bite sized and delicious 
2) Cornflake Chicken – KFC healthy baked fakeaway (can be made vegan) 
3) Roast New Potatoes – super simple accompaniment to your chicken
4) Summery Tomato Salad – A colourful salad made with sweet tomatoes and a slightly spicy crunchy breadcrumb topping – bring on Summer!
5) Apple & Berry Crumble – the well-loved dessert you know but with a little less sugar and fat  

Of course anyone can join, whether you’re cooking for or with your mother or not!

and if you have any questions, please message me at judianne@quickhealthyfamilymeals.com

If you’d like to join us, do sign up.
Just transfer £18.00 to paypal.me/qhfm and PLEASE leave your email address…I’ll email you the list of ingredients and utensils that you need and the zoom link

Hope to ‘see you’ there
Thanks,
Judianne

Thai Green Curry

by Judianne on in Fakeaway, Vegan, Vegetarian

We all like different flavours and types of food. My daughter and eldest aren’t fans of curry, my husband doesn’t like tofu, my son is vegan … they’re a hard bunch to please!

So I knew that this Thai Green Curry wasn’t going to be for everyone and sometimes that’s ok.

I loved it, as did my husband (with the tofu swapped for salmon or chicken – he loved both versions) and my son did too …so that was success as far as I was concerned. My eldest tried it and agreed that it was actually ok. We’re getting somewhere…..

Anyway here’s the recipe for you to decide if it’s one for your family or not.

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Minestrone Soup

by Judianne on in Cheaper Healthy Food, Pulses, Beans & Legumes, Soup

This soup is a hearty, filling, comforting, warming meal in a bowl!

This recipe was inspired by my friend Lois Allon whilst we were cooking together for our local Foodbank.

It’s really her recipe just with a few tweaks. so Thank you Lois

The red kidney beans add protein and are a source of Vitamin B1, which helps the body break down and release energy from food.

The pasta fills you up, the veggies provide fibre and lots of vitamins and minerals and because they’re still whole and not blitzed, it all helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.

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Crepes with Fruit

by Judianne on in Breakfast

This easy Crepes with Fruit recipe (I love filling mine with banana, raspberries, blueberries and passion fruit) has become a bit of a regular Sunday morning breakfast for us…..replacing our usual Pancakes or French Toast (for now!)

It’s only available to my subscribers, so if you’re a subscriber……just type in the password that I sent you and its yours. If you’re not yet a subscriber… just sign up on the front page of my website and you’ll get access to this lovely recipe and all the other subscriber only recipes.

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

by Judianne on in Cheaper Healthy Food, Pulses, Beans & Legumes, Vegan, Vegetarian

This Shepherd’s Pie is a great winter comfort dish. Made with a flavorsome vegetable base with lentils for protein. The sauce is slightly herby with a mix of vegetable flavours and textures. The creamy mashed potato on top makes it extra comforting and filling. The chestnuts are my favourite addition – I love their creamy texture and flavour.

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Make your Own Poke Bowl

by Judianne on in Fish, Vegan

Hands up…. this recipe is NOT quick but it can be…..

I make all of the components of the Poke Bowl because it means everyone in the family is VERY happy and I make enough for lunch the next day so it’s cook once eat twice, so it may take longer but there’s a whole meal that I don’t need to prep for at all the following day.

I like the sriracha sauce and my kids prefer the teriyaki, so again…I make both

but if you want the Poke Bowl but quicker…. make one sauce and leave out some of the vegetables e.g don’t make fried mushrooms or sweetcorn or lettuce and the dish could be done in 15 mins.

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If you enjoy this as much as we do…please could you leave a comment below so other people know how great it is!

Thanks,

Judianne

Apple Crumble

by Judianne on in Cheaper Healthy Food, Dessert

Who doesn’t love an Apple Crumble?

This one is easy to make ( I taught an 11 year old to make it last week) The longest part is peeling and dicing your apples and waiting for it to cook!

You can add rhubarb, blackberries, raisins, lemon, cinnamon, raspberries etc…whatever you like best.

This one is made with wholemeal flour to boost the fibre content a little and I’ve reduced the sugar as far as I can, whilst leaving it sweet – as dessert should be!

It’s delicious alone or served with ice cream or custard

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Teen Middle Eastern Cook-a-Long

by Judianne on in Lessons

Wednesday 3rd October 5.30-7pm

Is your teenager (or a teenager you know) a budding cook, about to leave home or just interested in learning to cook a bit? Would you like them to make you a delicious dinner whilst learning some new cookery skills?

Well….our next Cook-a-Long, on Wednesday 3rd November from 5.30-7pm will be aimed at teenagers, who would like to become more confident in the kitchen. They will learn to prep vegetables, cook safely, learn about eating healthily and all whilst cooking you a delicious dinner!
  
We will be making: –
1) Shakshuka – Traditionally with eggs or if you are vegan, with butter beans. 
2) Shwarma Chicken or Mushrooms. Super quick to make and really tasty 
3) Hummus – smooth creamy, perfect with the shwarma
4) Israeli Salad – where I’ll teach them some quick and easy chopping methods

Of course anyone can join, whether a teenager or not (but it will be aimed at teenagers)
 
If you’d like to join us, do sign up.
Just transfer £15.00 to paypal.me/qhfm and I’ll email you the list of ingredients and utensils that you need and the zoom link. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE MESSAGE
 
Hope to ‘see your teenager’ there,
Thanks,
Judianne

Struggling to Feed your ‘Fussy’ Family?

by Judianne on in Lessons, Nutrition

Are you struggling trying to feed your ‘fussy’ family? Making 3 meals a night? Spending too long in the kitchen?
Here’s a few ideas that might help….
1) Try adding small amounts of the foods they don’t like to foods they definitely do e.g small bits of mushroom to a pasta sauce. Tastes can change with repeated exposure.

2) Make one meal that everyone will like – then remove a portion for the ‘one who won’t eat onion/chilli/spinach’ and add it to the rest. Then everyone is happy but you’ve only made one meal just in 2 dishes e.g stir fry, shakshuka

3) Make a meal where your vegan can swap the chicken/fish for tofu or beans but the rest stays the same e.g fajitas, sushi, poké bowl, tray bakes…

4) Use your freezer. Make extra portions of the foods your ‘fussy’ one likes and when everyone is eating something they definitely won’t eat, they can have a meal they do like with no extra effort from you (or washing up!)

5) When you have more time… make a few different meals (if you want) If it’s not been every night you might not mind so much and everyone enjoys dinner.
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I have a carnivore who doesn’t like cheese, one who won’t eat chicken, a vegan who doesn’t like pepper, squash, carrots + and one who doesn’t like fish so I do understand!
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