This recipe was inspired by Elisa's Italian childhood. One of my fondest memories was my dad's minestrone soup, which he used to make with as many veg as possible. He essentially made it to use up any leftover veg and would leave it to simmer for hours. So it's a bit like a veggie stew. … Continue reading Chunky Veg Minestrone Soup with Barley
This recipe was inspired by one of our favourite risotto Italian dishes: Pumpkin Risotto. It is so warming and delicious! We are always looking for inspo to make new and interesting recipes, which are also nutritious and please all family members (big and small). We love Risotto but we are always making very samey Risotto … Continue reading Butternut Squash, Zucchine and Leek Risotto
I don't think soups get as much attention as they deserve. They are seriously under rated eventhough they are an absolutely brilliant lunch to make for your family. You can whack whatever you want in there and pack it full of veggies and goodness, which makes it ideal for little fussy eaters. You can then … Continue reading Veggie Supa Soup
Now that the hot weather has finally arrived, we are starting to have a lot more cold dishes in our house. Plates that are easy to whack together using left overs in the fridge, and are reasonably healthy of course. This is a brilliant dish for making a quick lunch, whilst having to get the … Continue reading Summery Prawn Pesto Pasta Salad
This dish was inspired by my childhood memories in Italy. One of my favourite dishes that mum used to make was a potato and zucchine bake. It was so simple and delicious; she simply put the veg in a baking dish with a load of olive oil, salt and pepper, and let them bake in … Continue reading Oh so Cheesy Potato, Leek and Zucchina bake
We love healthy eating in our family but also enjoy tasty food, and this meal combines all of these options. It is easy to make, cheap and it also looks rather gourmet. So as well as making it for your family, you could also use this recipe to impress friends and family when they come … Continue reading A gourmet meal: Veggie Cous Cous with White Fish
Here at Cooking Mummies HQ we've been loving the recent hot weather - it has probably been the best summer we've had here in the UK in at least five years. That is not to say however that everything has been fun... One of the things I hate having to do during the warmer months is cooking … Continue reading Sunny With A Chance Of Meatballs
Whilst on maternity I discovered a love for baking. I loved trying out new recipes and then adapting them to my style, to make them more suitable for my little one (less sugar, no salt, substituting certain ingredients…). I especially enjoy helping out in Bake Sales for charity, and this is how I came up … Continue reading Bake to impress: Avocado, Chocolate and Raspberry Brownies
It's always the way isn't it - sometimes the holiday just goes too darn quickly; before you've fully unpacked and finally start getting used to your new surroundings, it's time to go home again. My family and I recently enjoyed a few days in Cyprus for a friend's wedding, and now that my bestie has … Continue reading Bringing The Holiday Home: Greek Chips
This is my own version of a classic Italian recipe: Bolognese sauce. I call it Bolognese Surprise because you can sneak in a load of veg, which makes it a perfect recipe for fussy tots (and naughty husbands who won’t eat their veg!), and provides them with their portion of meat and veg for the … Continue reading Bolognese Surprise/Chilli Con Carne
