Summer

Sides

Roast Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes and Bacon

Oh, how wonderful to see asparagus in my supermarket that isn’t from Peru. Finally, after a very wet and late Spring, it’s asparagus season in jolly ol’ England. So long

Fruits

Strawberry and Watermelon Salad

This recipe is by far one of my favourites. We published it last year on June 20th but we had to bring it back a bit earlier because this time

Fruits

Strawberry Rhubarb Crostata

Here’s an oldie-but-goodie from the archives. There are still gor­geous shoots of rhubarbs in the stores and this is a really easy yet impres­sive way to use them. Let me know

Lunch

Lisa’s Letters Home: Sorta, Kinda Bento Box

So what kind of lunch do you pack for a little girl who doesn’t really like bread or wraps? (I know – I’m amazed we share genes, sometimes.) She had her very

By Ingredient

Sandwich Sushi

Here’s a blast from the recent past… sandwich sushi! Laura and I are both living the high life of parents who don’t yet have to pack lunches five days a

Summer

Zucchini “Pasta”

It’s pasta week here on SPC, so today I present you with – antipasta! (It’s a play on antipasto. Work with me, people.) Due to various health reasons, we try to

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Kale Pasta

Some times Scarlett and I come home from our day and drag ourselves through the front door. She lays on the hall floor, barely able to remove her shoes. I, on the other

Nuts & Seeds

Coconut and Banana Pancakes

These pancakes are bananas! I mean, they’re not just made with the fruit but they’re off the charts delicious. As a pancake addict/aficionado/fiend, I’ve pretty much met every pancake there

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Funky Monkey Shake

When do you make smoothies? I know for most people they’re a breakfast but around here they’re an afternoon treat. And mostly that’s because I’ve never suggested to my kids

Spices

Meal Plan April 18, 2016

I have a confession to make and I’m hoping you’ll understand. I’m not going to be using the meal plan this week. #gasp Well, I might by the end of