
Thai Chicken Balls
Feeding a big family can be challenging when everyone seems to like different things so I get really excited when I find a recipe that everyone loves! These Thai Chicken Balls are one such recipe- and better still they are really easy to make. If your kids enjoy cooking, or you're trying to get them involved in the process, this is a great recipe to try making with them - grating the veggies, measuring out the ingredients and shaping them into balls are all tasks that your ki

Making family meals fun and relaxed
Too often, meals with kids can be a stressful experience, with the willingness of kids to eat a range of different foods not meeting the expectations of parents. And with this mismatch between expectation and reality often comes parental pressure for kids to eat foods that they declare are disgusting/gross/revolting (yep, I've been there too!). And, if we're honest, how often does this approach work anyway? Kids can be pretty stubborn when it comes to food and is the fight to

Butter Chicken
I love butter chicken, but for those of us looking to reduce the amount of saturated fat we eat the traditional version maybe isn't the best choice. This version uses a leaner cut of chicken and lite evaporated milk rather than cream. With only a tablespoon (or three, depending how spicy you like it!) of pre-prepared tandoori paste it is also a lower salt option than using a jar of butter chicken sauce. It falls squarely under the 'quick and easy to make' category - on the ta

Beetroot and Feta salad
I first came across this absolutely delicious flavour combination a few years ago when I grabbed a quick lunch while accompanying my son on a school excursion. From my first bite I was hooked- the flavours work together so well and I love the crunch of the walnuts and the softness of the feta cheese. I've recreated it at home many times since and just love it! To save time I'll sometimes use tinned beetroot and a bottled balsamic glaze- any way it is delicious! Ingredients 1