Fancy a sweet treat? James has cooked up the ultimate granola squares to give you that sweet fix (with only some of the guilt). Maple Granola Bars Now, I hear you ask...are these granola bars healthy? Well, they are mostly oats which help regulate blood sugar by slowly releasing energy. Almonds & Cranberries are high [...]
This beautifully scented Olive Oil took minutes to make and was a team effort. My youngest happily gathered Rosemary from the garden whilst I did the prep work. Grab yourself a clean glass bottle and top with boiling water. Screw the lid on and leave for a few minutes. Remove the water. Lightly crush the [...]
This Miguel Barclays Couscous Paella took us all by surprise. We loved it! Okay, okay...it's not traditional at all. But it does taste really good and reminds us of happy holidays in Spain. It took 10 minutes to make which totally gets the thumbs in our house on a busy school night 👍🏻 I've bought [...]
According to experts, Orange is the happiest colour. It radiates warmth and energy and apparently, also helps stimulate activity and our abilities to socialise!! I do agree with this, bursts of Orange always brings a smile to my face. I stumbled upon this Jamie Oliver marinade recipe and had to give it a try. It [...]
Here at Mums In Real Life we're all about ease & lifestyle balance. During the week especially, with a busy household to keep in shape it's often unrealistic to spend hours cooking. That's what makes this dish so perfect. This light but warming recipe is ideal for summer evenings & is incredibly easy to make. [...]
Are you looking for a dinner time hack this weekend? If so, you're in the right place! These Tortilla mini Pizzas are yummy and perfect as a quick meal time solution - for both kids and adults. Ingredients: Pack of mini Tortillas Tin of tomatoes - blitzed in the mixture Cheese Toppings of choice (I [...]
This beautiful Houmous is so easy to make & tastes delicious. It makes me smile. Here's the recipe: Ingredients: 400g Tin of chick peas (rinsed and drained) Juice of 2 lemons 5 tbsp of Olive oil 2 tbsp tahini paste 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt & pepper Fresh [...]
This gorgeous red pesto sauce will have your family begging for more! Not only is it very easy to make, it tastes delicious and is perfect for a quick mid week meal. Ingredients: 200g Sundried Tomatoes 20g Fresh Basil 1 Clove of Garlic (more I'd preferred) 60g Pine Nuts 50g Parmesan, grated 50ml Olive Oil [...]
We all know the drill. Kids bundle through the front door yelling "what's for dinner?". "Hello darling! Have you had a nice day?" "Yes, I'm starving!! What's for dinner?" You've had a full on day and quite frankly, are feeling a bit knackered!! This One - Pan Lasagne is basically the cheats way to make [...]
For those of you who need to grab and go with your breakfast (snap!) I've been trying out breakfast pots, which you can make up the night before and grab from the fridge to eat whenever you get a sec on the train/bus/school run/at work. It's really healthy and simple, and will help stop you [...]
