Family Meals

Family meals don’t need to be complicated to be nourishing. After becoming a parent, I started thinking more intentionally about how meals could support everyone at the table — from toddlers to adults — using simple ingredients and realistic routines.

This page brings together all of my family meal recipes, created to be balanced, wholesome, and easy to share. These meals are designed to support health, connection, and enjoyment, while fitting into everyday family life.

Family Friendly Recipes

Minced Beef Stew for Families (Iron-Rich & Toddler-Friendly)

This comforting minced beef stew is gentle, nourishing, and perfect for the whole family — including toddlers. It’s packed with finely chopped vegetables, slow-simmered until soft, and naturally thickened without any flour. The mild spices add warmth without overpowering little taste buds. This minced beef stew provides high-quality protein and…

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Banana Almond Flour Pancakes for Families (Soft & Toddler-Friendly)

These soft banana and almond flour pancakes are an easy, nourishing option for babies and toddlers and are ideal for busy mornings. Made with simple ingredients, they come together quickly and cook in just a few minutes, making them a practical choice for family breakfasts. The naturally soft texture makes…

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Coconut Pancakes for Families (Soft & Toddler-Friendly)

These soft coconut pancakes are quick to make and use simple ingredients, making them a great option for babies and toddlers. They cook quickly, are easy to hold, and work well for baby-led weaning or family breakfasts. They can be served plain or with simple toppings, depending on age and…

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Nourishing Lentil & Vegetable Soup for Families (Toddler-Friendly)

This comforting lentil soup is rich, warming, and full of gentle spices. It’s naturally filling, easy to digest, and perfect for family meals. Soaking the lentils helps improve digestibility and shortens cooking time. Lentils are rich in plant protein, fibre, iron, and folate, which support gut health, steady energy levels,…

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Lemon and Garlic Chicken for Families (Juicy & Toddler-Friendly)

This simple lemon and garlic chicken is tender, flavourful, and easy to prepare. Slow cooking over low heat keeps the chicken soft and juicy, making it suitable for the whole family. The gentle seasoning allows adults to add extra flavour at the table while keeping the base meal toddler-friendly. Chicken…

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Spelt Porridge for Families (Baby and Toddler-Friendly)

This slow-cooked whole grain spelt or wheat porridge is a simple, nourishing base meal for babies and toddlers. Cooking the grains low and slow until very soft makes them easy to blend and gentle on little tummies. The porridge can be prepared ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and…

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