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the flexible family cookbook

JO PRATT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MALOU BURGER

Introduction

Its a fact that most parents these days cook multiple meals at meal times, due to a rise in dietary requirements. It might be down to gluten and dairy intolerances; it could be for moral or environmental reasons; not to mention people just wanting to be more healthy and reduce the amount of meat, sugar or saturated fat they eat. Its exhausting just thinking about it, and all of this has made eating together a little anti-social, as cooking to cover lots of requirements has become hard work. We all need easier ways to put food on the table and sadly many people will turn to ready-meals or takeaways as a solution. Eating together as a family is such an important occasion. When you eat together, its the perfect opportunity to catch up, relax, get things off your chest and generally have a good time.

It is crucial, especially with all the pressures that our children are put under these days that theres a window to chat together and put things into perspective. Im not saying we should be eating together for every meal of the day of course one would be ideal, or even a just a few times during a week, be that a Sunday lunch, Friday night or even a Saturday brunch. So, what I want to bring to you through this book is a variety of family friendly recipes that can be used for cooking balanced, nutritious meals to suit a variety of requirements. Recipes that include a number of flexible options so theyre suitable for everyone to eat together. Think of it as the Swiss army knife of cookbooks. A multi-tool to provide practical recipe solutions for the demands and challenges of modern family life.

Youll see that Ive given a fairly healthy approach to many of the recipes, maximising the use of fresh and beneficial ingredients. Ive also cut down on sugars where possible and used good fats and oils. But, I hasten to add, this is not a typical healthy eating book. There are many naughty but nice recipes in here. I am a believer in eating everything in moderation!

Its split into seven chapters: Breakfasts and brunch, Soups and broths, Small plates and snacks, Main meals, Sides, Baking and desserts, and finishing with a Dietary index.

Breakfast and brunch

This chapter includes a welcome range of recipes for the fast and furious mornings such as Breakfast Power Smoothie and super healthy Cocoa Granola; and the chilled out mornings, like Loaded Burritos, and Crispy Bacon and Halloumi on Avocado Toast I couldnt possibly have a breakfast chapter without the obligatory avocado on toast recipe could I?

Soups and broths

The amazing thing about soup and broth is that they have the ability to serve so many purposes comforting and hearty (Roast Tomato and Lentil with Halloumi Croutons), convenient (Simple Pho), clever and nutritious (Creamy Pea, Spinach and Cashew) and fun and quirky (Mexican Street Corn and Prawn Chowder).

Here youll find soups and broths are a great way of packing veg into your diet and one of the most flexible meal types around. Does anyone know the difference between a soup and a broth?

Small plates and snacks

The collection of recipes in this chapter are not only designed to be flexible with the ingredients you use, but also how or when you serve them. Whether its a savoury snack post-school you need (Cheesy Cornbread Muffins are ideal), a light lunchtime platter (Danish Crackers with Tuna Spread and Pickled Cucumber), a stress-free starter (Spiced Chickpea Fritters), weekend sharing food for the family (Souvlaki Pitta Pockets), simple yet impressive party food (Popcorn Cauliflower Bites) or a cooking activity for the kids to get involved in (Chicken Noodle Spring Rolls).

Main meals

This chapter is packed with many low-maintenance one-pot meals and traybakes, making preparation and clearing up easy. Chicken Tinga with Watermelon Salsa is a brilliant sharing food for afterschool hangouts, or the Tikka Traybake is delicious for Friday night curry night and, my Tuscan Bean and Sausage Stew is just what you need for a hearty comforting supper at the end of a crazy week.

Sides

Forget chunks of cucumber or a bowl of peas to offer as a token veg, this chapter has plenty of creative and seasonal side dishes to serve with your main course.

Sides

Forget chunks of cucumber or a bowl of peas to offer as a token veg, this chapter has plenty of creative and seasonal side dishes to serve with your main course.

Youll also see many can be tweaked to become main meals.

Baking and desserts

Baking in particular can really start to bring on the challenges. Gluten, eggs and dairy are the backbone to many recipes. Luckily there are some fantastic alternatives available such as flours, plant-based milks and butters and even egg substitutes. I have included many recipes that would be suitable for most dietary restrictions, such as the Chocolate Celebration Cake or Lemon and Raspberry Loaf, but as and when required, there are numerous flexible options for you to choose that dont compromise taste in the slightest, such as swapping the eggs for chia seeds in the Sticky Lemon and Orange Cake I challenge anyone to spot the difference.

Dietary index

This is a valuable time-saving section to refer to if you want to locate recipes that are suitable for specific requirements, whether its vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free or sesame-free.

So, in a (non-allergenic) nutshell youll find the recipes are simple, easy and convenient. Speed is key, straightforward methods are vital, so that anyone can follow them, and all dishes use ingredients that can be bought easily. The book is full of tips to make your life easier and I hope you find that it lives up to its title of being flexible and that your family and friends enjoy the ideas as much as my family and friends do. Whether its your teenage daughter who has chosen to go vegan, a friend of your son whos coming for a sleepover with a sesame allergy, or your best friend who has a dairy intolerance, reach for this book and enjoy the results. Be flexible! Jo x

breakfast and brunch

Flexible porridge toppers

Time taken 15 minutes / Makes 2 portions Porridge or oatmeal as its often called, is one of the most nutritious breakfasts we could start the day with and its so simple to make. Generally speaking its 1 part oats cooked with 3 parts liquid, whether using water or milk (dairy or alternative) or a combination of the two.

Bring to a fast simmer and cook for a few minutes until thick and creamy. Serving it sprinkled with sugar, honey or syrup is a popular choice, but why not be a bit more creative and try some of these toppings.

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